Medication Use: A Horse Racing Fan’s Need to Know

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2. O'Neill plans to contest 45-day suspension

From drf.com: O’Neill was penalized after Argenta, who finished eighth in the sixth race at Del Mar on Aug. 25, 2010, tested in excess of the permitted level of total carbon dioxide, 37 millimoles.

In his decision, Imhoff concluded that Argenta had not been “milkshaked,” or given a concoction designed to boost stamina.

Furthermore, Imhoff stated that there were no suspicious betting patterns to the race and “no evidence of any intentional acts on the part of O’Neill in connection with this incident,” according to a statement released by the racing board.

“The [administrative law judge] said he found no wrongdoing,” O’Neill said. “They have said it could have been Lasix, sweat, or feed. Those are things trainers can’t control. There’s no motive. The horse didn’t win. It’s ridiculous.”

http://www.drf.com/news/oneill-plans-contest-45-day-suspension