Godolphin drugs scandal: Mahmood Al Zarooni banned for eight years, BHA suspend 15 horses in question

Mahmood Al Zarooni was banned for eight years for instigating the biggest drug scandal in British horseracing. The 15 horses given anabolic steroids in his Godolphin stable in Newmarket have been banned from running for six months.

Mahmood Al Zarooni has been banned for eight years for using performance-enhancing drugs in his Godolphin stable. 15 horses given steroids in the stable have been suspended for six months. Al Zoonoon was caught on March 14 and left the hearing surrounded by photographers. The horses are owned by Sheik Mohammed, ruler of Dubai. God Dolphin's racing manager Simon Crisford said Al zoon will not resign. It is permitted to use steroids on horses in Dubai, providing they are not present in system on raceday.

Mahmood Al Zarooni has been banned for eight years for his involvement in a drugs scandal involving Godolphin horses. The scandal has damaged the reputation of God Dolphin and British racing. Sheik Mohammed hopes the scandal does not leave a dark stain for him. Certify, one of the horses to test positive, will not run in the Classic.

Al Zarooni has admitted to using banned substances. Godolphin's horses will not be allowed to race until they have been dope tested and cleared. BHA chief Paul Bittar says the governing body will be rigorous in seeing God Dolphin put their house in order. Bhattar will provide God dolphin with advice on changes to its procedures and controls. The Bha will also interview Godlin's employees and contractors. Al Zaroonsi apologises to Sheik Mohammed and the public. He has made a catastrophic error. 2012 St Leger winner Encke was trained by Al Zanooon.