Mahmood Al Zarooni withdrew his appeal of the eight-year ban imposed on him for treating horses with steroids. The British Horseracing Authority will now consider further action against Zarooni. Their ongoing investigation aims to understand how the doping occurred and ensure measures are in place to prevent it happening again at Godolphin stables. Previously, Al Zarooni's chances of appealing his ban successfully were reduced when additional horses tested positive for anabolic steroids.

1. Special Report by http://www.isteroids.com/

2. Former Godolphin handler Mahmood Al Zarooni has withdrawn his
appeal over the severity of the eight-year ban imposed on him from
training. After this, the British Horseracing Authority will now consider if
further action against Zarooni is appropriate.
The BHA received notice from the solicitors of Mahmood Al Zarooni that
he has withdrawn his appeal regarding his eight-year disqualification,
according to BHA spokesman Robin Mounsey who further added that
our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Al Zarooni case
continues. He also remarked that the aim of this investigation is to
understand the environment within which such serious breaches came to
be committed, and identify what measures are needed to ensure the yard
operates in accordance with the Rules in future and the findings will be
shared with Godolphin and will also assist the BHA with regard to the
future licensing of the yard. Mounsey also remarked that no
representation has as yet been made by either party regarding the return
of the deposit or any costs incurred.

3.  After having offered no defense after being found guilty of treating 15 horses,
Zarooni surprised many by launching an appeal against the ban. His chances
of success in that appeal were reduced dramatically after anabolic steroids
were discovered in the systems of an additional seven of his horses, including
Encke, the winner of last year's St Leger.
 In the most serious doping scandal in the history of BHA, 11 horses trained by
Mahmood al-Zarooni tested positive for anabolic steroids. The news of the
doping scandal first appeared in a statement on Godolphin's website, and was
confirmed afterwards by an official notification from the British Horseracing
Authority. The trainer said he had made "a catastrophic error" and added that
he could only apologize for the damage this will cause to Godolphin and to
racing generally. After the news broke out, Simon Crisford, Godolphin's racing
manager, remarked his highness Sheikh Mohammed was absolutely appalled
when he was told and this is completely unacceptable to him and we will
await the outcome of the BHA inquiry before taking any further internal
action.