Yanworth tests positive for banned raceday substance after Champion Hurdle

The seven-year-old was sent off the 2-1 favourite for the showpiece event, but trailed home seventh, beaten 14 lengths by Buveur D'Air.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2017 - 12:07

Alan King will face a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel on Thursday after Yanworth failed a drugs test following the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March.

The seven-year-old was sent off the 2-1 favourite for the showpiece event, but trailed home seventh, beaten 14 lengths by Buveur D'Air.

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