Horse racing was abuzz late Thursday when news came out that eight horses of trainer Joe Sharp at Fair Grounds tested positive for Levamisol, commercially available in sheep wormer. It is classified as a Class 2 medication but there is also the possibility that the drug can metabolize into aminorex, a Class 1 stimulant.

Seven of the eight horses won their races (one was disqualified due to interference).

SYCAMORE RUN, an Ontario-bred by Street Sense who had a sensational debut win at Fair Grounds Dec. 21 for owners Scott and Evan Dilworth, was among the horses placed last. All the horses raced in December. The colt has since come back to finish 12th in the Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes but now can return to a maiden race. Sycamore Run was bred by Anderson Farms.

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