The Associated Press
LEXINGTON, Ky.: Trainers of horses that test positive for anabolic steroids at the Breeders' Cup in October will face a one-year suspension from the event, and three-time violators will be banned for life, according to new rules announced Friday.
The Breeders' Cup will be at Santa Anita in California on Oct. 24-25, and the track will also host the event in 2009.
"We must provide an even playing field for all our equine athletes if we are to continue to offer the best thoroughbred racing in the world," said Greg Avioli, Breeders' Cup president and chief executive officer. "Our number one priority remains preserving the integrity of our competition and protecting the welfare of our athletes."
Breeders' Cup announces new steroid penalties....
