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Posted on Saturday, June 21st, 2008
The late filly Eight Belles’s trainer, Larry Jones, claims a recent failed drug test by one of his colts was sabotage.
The New York Times reported in Saturday’s editions that horse trainer Larry Jones and breeder Jim Squires, both prominent critics of the use of drugs in horse racing, were notified early this week that Stones River had tested positive for illegal levels of clenbuterol, a bronchodilator that helps burn fat and promote muscle growth, after a race at Delaware Park this month.
Owned by Two Bucks Stable and Ashbrook Farm Ltd., 3-year-old Stones River romped to a 9 1/4-length victory in the 1 mile and 70 yard allowance race at Delaware Park last June 8.
Larry Jones, the top trainer at Delaware Park, was the target of criticism after filly Eight Belles was euthanized on the Churchill Downs track after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. Horse trainer Larry Jones has often called for limits on the use of steroids and medications in horse racing.
The Times reported Larry Jones had never had a violation in 25 years as a horse trainer, according to the Racing Commissioners International database. Horse breeder Jim Squires also has no violations on his record, the newspaper reported.
“I guess we’re not the most popular people at Delaware,” horse trainer Larry Jones told the Times. “I have gotten so much hate mail after Eight Belles. I’ve been on the public record against drugs forever, as has Jim. It looks pretty obvious to me that we’ve been targeted.”
Congressional hearings were held this week on drug using in horse racing and members of Congress told industry leaders reforms were needed.
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 11:21 am By Sheryl Smith
Leave Larry Jones ALONE!!!!
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 2:23 pm By Maria
Larry Jones would never drug a horse. Someone is attacking him, and it’s terrible. My guess is PETA (people enjoying tragic accidents! lol!). My prayers with him and his team. They are wonderful people, and I hope they continue to recover from their loss.
Hang in there, guys! You’re going to make it. You’re way too awesome not to. =)