Mahmood Al Zarooni

Mahmood Al Zarooni (born October 16, 1975) is a former Emirati horse-racing trainer at the Godolphin horse-racing operation along with Saeed bin Suroor. He was born in Dubai, and became trainer on 24 March 2010, before the Dubai World Cup meeting. His first winner was Calming Influence, who won the Godolphin Mile.

On 22 April 2013, the British Horseracing Authority disclosed that 11 horses trained by Mahmood al-Zarooni tested positive for anabolic steroids. He admitted being in breach of the rules of racing. All 11 horses were banned from racing and Mahmood al-Zarooni faced disciplinary charges.[1] On 25 April 2013, he was banned from racing for eight years.[2]

Major wins

United Arab Emirates

Great Britain

  • St. Leger – (1) – Encke (2012)

Germany

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References
  1. Wood, Greg (22 April 2013). "Godolphin have 11 horses banned after testing positive for steroids". Sport. UK. The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  2. "Godolphin doping: Eight-year ban for Mahmood Al Zarooni". BBC Sport. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
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