Forte Disqualified and Trainer Suspended Over Positive Drug Test.
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Forte, last year's Eclipse Award-winning 2-year-old, has been disqualified from his victory in the 2022 Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga after testing positive for meloxicam. Trainer Todd Pletcher has been fined $1,000 and suspended for 10 days, pending a hearing. Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Forte's status for the Preakness remains in doubt.
- Forte Disqualified From Hopeful Over Meloxicam Positive; Todd Pletcher Fined, Suspended 10 Days - Horse Racing News Paulick Report
- Trainer Todd Pletcher suspended for Forte positive drug test - ESPN ESPN
- Injured Kentucky Derby favorite Forte ineligible for Preakness, Maryland commission says WJZ
- Forte Disqualified From Hopeful; Connections Will Appeal Thoroughbred Daily News
- Forte Disqualified From '22 Hopeful; Pletcher Suspended BloodHorse.com
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