Horse trainer Nick Ryan suspended after syringes of banned substance found
Trainer Nick Ryan's license was suspended. Two syringes of banned doping substance were found in his car.
Racing Victoria stewards suspended trainer Nick Ryan's license right away. Racing Victoria stewards found two syringes of Darbepoetin Alfa in the glove box of his car during an inspection on Saturday morning.
Darbepoetin Alfa is a banned substance that increases a horse's oxygen capacity and boosts endurance. Ryan was charged with having the banned substance under racing rules.
Trainer Nick Ryan's two runners scheduled for Melbourne Cup Day were withdrawn from their races. All horses in his care are being transferred to other licensed trainers.
The investigation was delayed for 28 days. Stewards also opened an inquiry into the conduct of veterinarian Dr Luke Campbell.
Ryan is a former champion jockey. He secured his training license in NSW in 2014.
He has trained 275 winners.
- Darbepoetin Alfa, 2 syringes
- Substance found
- Nick Ryan
- Trainer
- 275
- Winners trained
- New South Wales, 2014
- License secured
Why it mattersHorse-racing integrity depends on fair competition. A trainer's suspension for alleged doping is a serious breach of racing standards.
AustraliaThis case affects Australian horse racing, particularly in Victoria, and raises questions about oversight of trainers and veterinarians in the sport.
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