🏇 Two horses trained by the father and brother of Welsh champion jockey Sean Bowen have been disqualified after failing drug tests, landing them with a £5,000 fine. Peter and Mickey Bowen faced the music after Flying Fortune and Olivers Travels tested positive for banned substances. 🏇
🚫 Flying Fortune lost the prestigious Persian War Novices’ Hurdle win at Chepstow due to a procaine presence in a post-race test. The victory was originally worth nearly £30,000. Meanwhile, Olivers Travels saw its Worcester win being revoked following a dexamethasone detection. Both races now have new winners: Intense Approach and Galloping Pride, respectively.
Breaking rules (K)2.2 and (D)24, the Bowens were fined for having banned substances present in their horses and for failing to keep precise medication records. The family’s stable operations have seen Mickey take the reins as the sole trainer since last year.
This news is a sobering reminder of the high stakes in horse racing and the rigorous standards trainers must uphold. Stay tuned for more updates from the racing world! 🏆 #HorseRacing #SeanBowen #EquestrianNews