Former Greyhound Board chief's dog tests positive for banned drugs

A dog run by the family of a former chief executive of the Irish Greyhound Board tested positive for two banned substances after its win at the Coursing Derby.

Former Greyhound Board chief's dog tests positive for banned drugs

Kyle Calvin, trained by Michael Field and owned by his wife Marie, won €35,000 when he landed the most prestigious event at February’s National Meeting in Clonmel.

After the race, Mr Field told the internet channel Irishtv.ie he had also placed a “nice little” pre-tournament bet on the dog when it was listed at odds of 40-1. He said winning the event was “a dream of dreams”.

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