Headlines
Lamings face charges over positive EPO tests: The Sydney Morning Herald 11/21/09
RMTC
By Craig Young
THOROUGHBRED racing's first EPO charges have been laid. Racing Victoria stewards yesterday asked trainer Bevan Laming and son Richard to answer charges regarding the banned substance being found in two of their horses following out-of-competition testing.
The Lamings' gallopers Benelli and War Dancer tested posted to a synthetic form of erythropoietin (EPO). Benelli was tested on June 11 and July 2, while War Dancer was tested on June 11. No date has been set for a hearing before the Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.