Trainer attempted to start an unsound horse

A horse allegedly doped by a harness racing trainer was scratched from its first race since the scandal broke after failing a veterinary test.

Its new trainer is also facing a charge of attempting to start an unsound horse.

Five-year-old gelding Johnny Nevits was allegedly injected and tubed only three weeks ago by Canterbury trainer Jesse Alford.

The horse was then transferred to the Woodend training facility of trainer Cam Jones after Harness New Zealand suspended Alford’s licence.

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Sam Sherwood

Courtesy of Stuff