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Los Alamitos Race Course Statement Regarding Positive Test In Z. Wayne Griffin Directors Trials
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Los Alamitos Race Course Statement Regarding Positive Test In Z. Wayne Griffin Directors Trials

LOS ALAMITOS, CA—DECEMBER 8, 2017—Firing Tools, who finished in fourth place in the second division of the Z. Wayne Griffin Directors Trials on November 19, tested positive for the B2-agonist Clenbuterol on post-race hair testing conducted at the University of California, Davis after the race and as a result will not participate in the running of the Champion of Champions this Saturday night at Los Alamitos Race Course.

Firing Tools posted a time of :19.790 in the 400 yard trial, but has now received a non-time in the race. Mike Robbins saddled the gelding for owner's Michael and Beth Harper.

Mr Pyc To You, who finished third in the first division of the Z. Wayne Griffin Directors Trials, posted the next fastest qualifying time in the trials of :19.850.

Mr Pyc To You’s invitation to the Champion of Champions is also pending post-race hair testing results. The results of Mr Pyc To You’s post-race testing will be announced on Wednesday, December 13.