JCSA continues to investigate Saudi Arabia Cup 2020
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia announced on December 12 that the organization is aware of recent developments in the United States involving coach Jason Servis and their investigation into the Saudi Cup. Ut (G1) 2020 is happening.
“In the coming weeks, we will assess the possibility of ending this investigation (which began in March 2020, in a robust and comprehensive manner,” the statement read.
The update comes after trainer Jason Servis was guilty of adulterating and mislabeling the drug with the intention of giving the racehorses he trains in a New York courtroom on December 9.
Trained service Maximum security to win the Saudi Cup in February 2020. A month later, he was arrested on federal charges related to horse doping. During court proceedings, the trainer’s attorney (speaking for Servis) admitted Maximum Confidentiality was given by a veterinarian to SGF-1000 (compound chemical) for his barn ta.
Not long after Servis was arrested, Saudi Cup officials announced that the $20 million race winnings would be withheld pending investigation and that the prize money would be awarded to the finisher. in 10th place.
In an August 2020 release, the JCSA said it would have to wait until the evidence in Servis’ case is made public to continue the investigation. Prior to the race, the JCSA said it had not received any allegations or indications that Maximum Security had ever used performance-enhancing drugs.