“It is extremely disappointing to hear of the confirmation of a medication positive and filing of a complaint by the California Horse Racing Board asking the Santa Anita stewards to disqualify Masochistic (Sought After) from a second place finish in the Breeders' Cup Sprint. While we commend the CHRB for taking action, we reaffirm our commitment to the highest level of integrity in our races and we anxiously await the conclusion of this matter in accordance with CHRB rules. Out of respect for the due process rights of the accused we will refrain from comment on the particular facts of this case until the evidence has been presented and the outcome determined. Following the conclusion of the legal proceedings we will immediately consider the application of Breeders' Cup rules that preclude participation in future Championships by trainers found to have violated applicable medication rules. Whatever the outcome, we have undertaken a review of out of competition protocols and rules in jurisdictions where our event is conducted and will seek the elimination of the use of any anabolic steroid in horses in active training toward the Breeders' Cup. To that end, we encourage the rapid adoption of recently modified RMTC/ARCI Model Rules governing Out of Competition Testing.”
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