Michael Whittaker

[longtalltilly]

Does anyone know whats going on with his suspension?

I may have completely missed something and he may have been banned or he may be back out on the circuit!

 

[T_K]

He is banned, Takeray was found to have traces of altrenogest(a calmer permitted for in-season mares) in his blood at the Global Champiomships in Monte Carlo. It is believed that Portofino's feed was mixed up with Takeray's. There hasn't been a hearing yet so not sure how long the ban will be.

 

[longtalltilly]

Thank you T_K I thought that was how it still was, does anyone know when the hearing is?

 

[T_K]

Have just had a look on the FEI website - there was a preliminary hearing on 26th June but it doesn't look like there has been any outcome. I can't believe they take so long! If he is cleared of wrongdoing tehn he has lost nearly 2 months of competing! Grr!!