Illinois Racing Board Investigates Ledford
April 6, 2006,Harness Racing Communications, a division of the USTA
The Illinois Racing Board has confirmed that they are conducting an investigation in to the Seldon Ledford Stable, according to a story in today’s Newark (NJ) Star Ledger.
The probe follows arrests by New Jersey State Police on March 31of Ledford Stable employees Ryan and Ardena Dailey and Ledford’s son, Eric Ledford. A veterinarian, Dr. John Witmer, was also arrested. Charges involve illegal possession of drugs, specifically aranesp, and others. The Illinois Board has also suspended horses in the Ledford Stable from racing.
“There’s a full investigation,” Racing Board spokesman Mickey Ezzo told the Ledger. “I can’t comment on the scope of the investigation.”
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- New Jersey State Police Arrest Eric Ledford, Daileys, Witmer (Saturday, April 01, 2006)
New Jersey State Police have arrested driver Eric Ledford and the assistant trainer for the Seldon Ledford Stable, Ryan Dailey and others in connection with the seizure of various medications at their stable in New Jersey, according to a story in today’s Newark (NJ) Star Ledger.
- New Jersey Commission Issues Rulings in Ledford Case (Wednesday, April 12, 2006)
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- USTA issues rulings in Ledford case (Thursday, April 13, 2006)
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