All jockey drug tests negative, says Irish Turf Club

Statistics released today by the Irish Turf Club revealed riders were drug-tested on 75 occasions last year and all tests were negative.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2005 - 18:36

Statistics released today by the Irish Turf Club revealed riders were drug-tested on 75 occasions last year and all tests were negative.

A total of 3,120 samples were also taken from racehorses for analysis, and 12 tests were positive.

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