Mahmood Al Zarooni
Mahmood Al Zarooni (born October 16, 1975) was an 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
- Dubai Sheema Classic – (1) – Rewilding (2011)
- Dubai World Cup – (1) – Monterosso (2012)
- St. Leger – (1) – Encke (2012)
- Deutsches Derby – (1) – Buzzword (2010)
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