No evidence that doping rules in Irish horse racing are lower than standards in other countries

The report, by the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, was prompted by allegations from trainer Jim Bolger that drugs are Irish racing’s number one problem
No evidence that doping rules in Irish horse racing are lower than standards in other countries

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A report into horse racing in Ireland has found no evidence that doping regulations fall below international standards.

The report, by the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, was prompted by allegations from trainer Jim Bolger that drugs are Irish racing’s number one problem.

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