US trainer admits to global racehorse doping scheme
Emisael Jaramillo rides X Y Jet during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in 2019.Â
A prominent horse racing trainer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to involvement in what US prosecutors have called a global scheme to systematically drug horses and cheat the betting public.
Jorge Navarro admitted in federal court in Manhattan to involvement in a conspiracy to administer performance-enhancing drugs to horses, in order to win more prize money at racetracks.
