Sweden joins Ireland, Germany and France as countries who are exempt from having their runners in Britain 10 days before a race as part of the British Horseracing Authority's new anti-doping policy first announced last June. The policy requires foreign runners to be in Britain 10 days prior to an intended start to facilitate testing, but the aforementioned countries are excused due to their mirror policies.
“We are pleased to confirm that Sweden's anti-doping rules meet the criteria required for exemption from Britain's sampling procedures for foreign runners,” said Jamie Stier, director of raceday operations and regulation for the BHA.
“The key considerations that underpin the decision are that in Swedish racing the use of anabolic steroids is not permitted under any circumstances; there is no therapeutic use exemption and horses are subject to testing from registration until retirement from racing. This includes out-of-competition testing regardless of the horse's whereabouts.”
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