Talking Horses: Michelle Payne's Shergar Cup trip at risk plus tips


The Melbourne Cup-winning jockey faces a disciplinary hearing in Australia over a positive test for an appetite suppressant

Within the next 24 hours, Michelle Payne faces a hearing in Australia over a positive test, reported this morning, for an appetite suppressant. The Melbourne Cup-winning jockey gave the test on 11 June, just over a fortnight ago, took part at Royal Ascot last week and was told of the positive test on Friday. It is not known whether she intends to contest the positive finding.

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