Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Paget still in limbo after horse doping saga

Jock Paget's career remains in limbo and the doping saga involving his champion horse continues to hit him in the pocket.
The Kiwi three-day eventer is still waiting for his day in front of the international equestrian federation's (FEI) tribunal, following positive tests for a banned sedative on Clifton Promise after the duo won the four-star Burghley title last September.
After an initial extension was granted, Paget submitted evidence to the FEI in January but is yet to receive a hearing date.
Late April is the earliest it could be, but even then it would be too late for a tilt at defending his Badminton title in England next month or a shot at the preceding Kentucky four star in the US later this month.

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