A horse from the barn of grade 1-winning coach Phil Serpe has examined constructive for the bronchodilator clenbuterol. The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit famous that the drug was present in Quick Kimmie ‘s system following the filly’s victory in a $30,000 claiming race Aug. 10 at Saratoga Race Course.
Quick Kimmie, received the mile race by a half-length. She was not claimed in the race.
Clenbuterol is formally listed as a managed substance and could be prescribed by a veterinarian since it’s therapeutically used to clear up congestion in horses. Nonetheless, the drug is extremely managed since research present the substance possesses steroidal properties. As soon as the horse has been handled with clenbuterol, it should stay on the vet’s checklist for 21 days and be cleared of the substance to ensure that the horse to be eligible to breeze or race. If clenbuterol is detected in a postrace check after no remedy historical past is offered, the medicine is handled as a banned substance and regarded an anti-doping violation.
Serpe has been provisionally suspended till HIWU, the Arbitral Physique, and Inner Adjudication Panel have reviewed his case so {that a} ultimate verdict could be decided. Trainers discovered utilizing banned substances withstand two-year suspension, fines, and the forfeiture of the race purse.
A coach since 1984, Serpe has saddled the winners of 1,080 races for earnings of $34,699,599.
Serpe didn’t return a message searching for remark by BloodHorse.
