Champion greyhound tests positive for cocaine

Clonbrien Hero has been banned from racing until it is passed clear

Clonbrien Hero at the Irish Laurels
Clonbrien Hero after winning the Irish Laurels in July
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An Irish champion greyhound has tested positive for cocaine on three separate occasions, it emerged this week.

The Irish Independent reports that after winning the Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park in July, Clonbrien Hero returned a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.

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