Norton to face Jockey Club over positive test

Jockey Francis Norton is facing a Jockey Club hearing after it was confirmed he tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2003 - 09:50

Jockey Francis Norton is facing a Jockey Club hearing after it was confirmed he tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine.

Norton was tested at home by a team from UK Sport last year and his positive result was revealed before Christmas.

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