Nick Ryan charged with banned substance at Derby Day
Stewards charged trainer Nick Ryan with possession of banned substance Darbepoetin Alfa found in his car.
Stewards discovered two syringes of Darbepoetin Alfa in Nick Ryan's car during a Saturday morning inspection at Flemington. The substance boosts blood oxygen to enhance endurance and is banned under racing rules.
Ryan was charged with possession of a banned substance. Ryan's two horses, Anglais and Doubt Time, were immediately withdrawn from their Derby Day races.
Ryan reserved his plea at the hearing. Stewards adjourned the case until Monday.
- Two
- Syringes found
- Darbepoetin Alfa
- Substance name
- 275
- Winners trained since 2014
- Monday
- Hearing date
Why it mattersA banned performance-enhancing substance in a trainer's possession threatens the integrity of racing and the fairness of competition.
AustraliaThe scandal raises urgent questions about substance testing and anti-doping enforcement across Australian horse racing on one of the sport's biggest days.
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