Wednesday, December 18, 2013

A year to forget for Dubai ruler, Cecil loses battle-doping of 22 horses

A year to forget for Dubai ruler, Cecil loses battle
By Pirate Irwin (AFP) – 20 hours ago  
PARIS — Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum's Godolphin Operation had what can only be described as an annus horribilis for despite some big winners their year will be remembered for being implicated in the worst doping scandal to hit the sport.
The doping of 22 horses -- including the surprising 2012 St Leger winner Encke -- may have resulted in an eight year ban for the man held responsible, trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni, but it still did untold damage to the image of his employer.
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