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sports2 years ago

Todd Pletcher Suspended for Forte's Positive Drug Test Ahead of Kentucky Derby.

Horse trainer Todd Pletcher has been suspended for 10 days and fined $1,000 after Forte, the morningline favorite of the Kentucky Derby, tested positive for meloxicam. Pletcher has appealed the suspension, allowing him to work leading up to the Preakness Stakes. Forte was scratched from the Derby with a foot injury, and his owners will forfeit their $165,000 in winnings. Pletcher has five Triple Crown race victories, including two in 2017.

via Fox News|
#horse-racing#kentucky-derby#positive-drug-test
sports2 years ago

Trainer Suspended and Horse Disqualified After Positive Drug Test

Forte's trainer, Todd Pletcher, has been suspended for 10 days and fined $1,000 following a positive drug test that led to Forte's disqualification from the 2022 Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes. Forte's owners must also forfeit the $165,000 purse earnings from the race. Pletcher plans to appeal the suspension. Forte was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a bruised right foot and is currently on the vet's list, meaning he will miss the Preakness Stakes on May 20.

via WLKY Louisville|
#forte#horse-racing#positive-drug-test
sports2 years ago

Trainer Todd Pletcher suspended and Forte disqualified from Hopeful after positive drug test

Trainer Todd Pletcher has been suspended for 10 days and fined for a positive drug test involving Kentucky Derby contender Forte, who was disqualified from the Hopeful Stakes in September 2022. Pletcher plans to appeal the ruling, and a stay of his suspension has been granted. Forte was scratched from the Derby due to a bruised right front foot and has been placed on a mandatory 14-day veterinary list, making him ineligible to run in the upcoming Preakness Stakes.

via WAVE 3|
#forte#horse-racing#positive-drug-test