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Irish Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Jockey who tested positive for cocaine admits 'I've been a plonker'
A jockey banned for giving a positive cocaine test admitted he had 'been a plonker before receiving a six-month suspension. The full circumstances of how Sam Lee, 27, ingested the drug remain unclear after he was found with it in his system. At a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary hearing, the amateur jockey presented a video to corroborate his version of events regarding the Class A substance intake. The specifics were not disclosed at the hearing, where Lee represented himself via video link while on a break from work in New Zealand. The sample was collected at Warwick Racecourse in May, where Lee came second in a beginners' chase. James O'Mahony, the enquiry chairman, remarked: "It (the cocaine) came into his possession inadvertently, in a sense, with some banknotes, but he did know what it was, or he had a good idea what it was, and he ingested it, took it deliberately. So it's not accidental in that sense but he didn't procure it deliberately." Lee, who has been an amateur rider at UK racecourses since 2015, was enjoying a successful streak in point-to-points before the test result initiated disciplinary action, reports the Express. His most notable victory under Rules was in 2019 when he steered Golan Fortune to win a Listed hurdle at Cheltenham, competing against professional jockeys. However, Lee, who also works part-time as a dairy farmer, will now have to work on reviving his career once he is eligible to reapply for his licence in November. BHA representative Charlotte Davison revealed to the panel members: "He said: 'I knew full well what I was doing,' and described himself as being 'a bit of a plonker' for doing what he did." Lee, who is planning his return to Britain in September, has been on suspension since May 22. He gave a brief summary of his situation, explaining that his career was on the upswing before he "made a mistake. "I cant express to you how deeply it has affected me," he confessed. "At the time, I was doing tremendous. I think, of my last five rides, four of them were winners. "In ways, it has given me a kick up the arse. I'm really having to work on mental and physical health - and that has been good." Lee acknowledged he had violated racing's Rule (K)49 and accepted a six-month ban, which was backdated to May 22, 2025.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I knew what I was doing' – Jockey slapped with six-month cocaine ban after ‘utterly stupid' blunder
The panel chair pulled no punches in his verdict COKE SHAME 'I knew what I was doing' – Jockey slapped with six-month cocaine ban after 'utterly stupid' blunder Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CHELTENHAM-winning jockey has been branded 'utterly stupid' - after being hit with a six-month cocaine ban. Amateur rider Sam Lee admitted 'I knew full well what I was doing' as the huge suspension was handed out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Amateur jockey Sam Lee was branded 'utterly stupid' after being smacked with a six-month cocaine ban Credit: Popular Lee warmed to punters as a cheeky chappy in front of the ITV cameras before finishing third on Golan Fortune at Cheltenham in November 2020. Prior to that he won a Listed contest on the same horse at the home of jumps to mark himself out as a jockey to follow. But now his career looks in disarray after he was read the riot act in a no-holds-barred BHA disciplinary hearing. Lee was found to have taken cocaine two days before a ride - on which he finished second - at Warwick in May. But panel chairman James O'Mahony explained how, in Lee's account of events, it was in a way accidental. The jockey accepted he knew what the white powder was when he put it into his mouth. But contact came about 'inadvertently' when the Class A drug was passed around on some banknotes. O'Mahony said: "He did know what it was, or he had a good idea what it was, and he ingested it, took it deliberately. "So it's not accidental in that sense but he didn't procure it deliberately." While BHA barrister Charlotte Davison said: "He accepted he was aware of what the substance was before he put it into his mouth. "He said, 'I knew full well what I was doing' and described himself as being 'a bit of a plonker' for doing what he did." Lee said in a video sent to the hearing that he had suffered indescribable lows since the positive drugs test. He insisted the whole ordeal had given him a 'kick up the a**e' and added: "I want to help you guys to help me get my licence back as quick as I can." O'Mahony pulled no punches, though. He said: "What you did was utterly stupid. It's a Class A drug for goodness sake. "The authorities must come down hard on any question of cocaine being used by the persons involved in racing." Lee's ban comes a week after news that a John Gosden yard worker who took ketamine three days a week contaminated horses.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I knew what I was doing' – Jockey slapped with six-month cocaine ban after ‘utterly stupid' blunder
A CHELTENHAM-winning jockey has been branded 'utterly stupid' - after being hit with a six-month cocaine ban. Amateur rider Sam Lee admitted 'I knew full well what I was doing' as the huge suspension was handed out. Advertisement 1 Amateur jockey Sam Lee was branded 'utterly stupid' after being smacked with a six-month cocaine ban Credit: Popular Lee warmed to punters as a cheeky chappy in front of the ITV cameras before finishing third on Golan Fortune at Cheltenham in November 2020. Prior to that he won a Listed contest on the same horse at the home of jumps to mark himself out as a jockey to follow. But now his career looks in disarray after he was read the riot act in a no-holds-barred BHA disciplinary hearing. Lee was found to have taken cocaine two days before a ride - on which he finished second - at Warwick in May. Advertisement But panel chairman James O'Mahony explained how, in Lee's account of events, it was in a way accidental. The jockey accepted he knew what the white powder was when he put it into his mouth. But contact came about 'inadvertently' when the Class A drug was passed around on some banknotes. O'Mahony said: "He did know what it was, or he had a good idea what it was, and he ingested it, took it deliberately. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing "So it's not accidental in that sense but he didn't procure it deliberately." While BHA barrister Charlotte Davison said: "He accepted he was aware of what the substance was before he put it into his mouth. "He said, 'I knew full well what I was doing' and described himself as being 'a bit of a plonker' for doing what he did." Lee said in a video sent to the hearing that he had suffered indescribable lows since the positive drugs test. Advertisement He insisted the whole ordeal had given him a 'kick up the a**e' and added: "I want to help you guys to help me get my licence back as quick as I can." O'Mahony pulled no punches, though. He said: "What you did was utterly stupid. It's a Class A drug for goodness sake. "The authorities must come down hard on any question of cocaine being used by the persons involved in racing." Advertisement Lee's ban comes a week after news that a John Gosden yard worker who
The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
‘I knew what I was doing' – Jockey slapped with six-month cocaine ban after ‘utterly stupid' blunder
A CHELTENHAM-winning jockey has been branded 'utterly stupid' - after being hit with a six-month cocaine ban. Amateur rider Sam Lee admitted 'I knew full well what I was doing' as the huge suspension was handed out. 1 Popular Lee warmed to punters as a cheeky chappy in front of the ITV cameras before finishing third on Golan Fortune at Cheltenham in November 2020. Prior to that he won a Listed contest on the same horse at the home of jumps to mark himself out as a jockey to follow. But now his career looks in disarray after he was read the riot act in a no-holds-barred BHA disciplinary hearing. Lee was found to have taken cocaine two days before a ride - on which he finished second - at Warwick in May. But panel chairman James O'Mahony explained how, in Lee's account of events, it was in a way accidental. The jockey accepted he knew what the white powder was when he put it into his mouth. But contact came about 'inadvertently' when the Class A drug was passed around on some banknotes. O'Mahony said: "He did know what it was, or he had a good idea what it was, and he ingested it, took it deliberately. "So it's not accidental in that sense but he didn't procure it deliberately." While BHA barrister Charlotte Davison said: "He accepted he was aware of what the substance was before he put it into his mouth. "He said, 'I knew full well what I was doing' and described himself as being 'a bit of a plonker' for doing what he did." Lee said in a video sent to the hearing that he had suffered indescribable lows since the positive drugs test. He insisted the whole ordeal had given him a 'kick up the a**e' and added: "I want to help you guys to help me get my licence back as quick as I can." O'Mahony pulled no punches, though. He said: "What you did was utterly stupid. It's a Class A drug for goodness sake. "The authorities must come down hard on any question of cocaine being used by the persons involved in racing." took ketamine three days a week contaminated horses.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northisle Copper & Gold Inc. to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference July 23
Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northisle Copper & Gold Inc (OTCQX:NTCPF), based in Vancouver, BC, focused on copper, gold, molybdenum and rhenium, today announced that Sam Lee, President & CEO, will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by on July 23, 2025. DATE: July 23 TIME: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm ETLINK: REGISTER HEREAvailable for 1x1 meetings: July 23 - 29 This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the companyquestions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of theconference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event. It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. Learn more about the event at Recent Company Highlights Northisle Announces Upsize of Financing to C$35 Million; Wheaton Precious Metals to Invest C$5 Million Northisle Announces Near Surface Intercepts and Higher-Grade Intercepts at Depth at West Goodspeed on its North Island Project Northisle Commences Trading on the OTCQX Market Under the Symbol NTCPF Northisle Commences 2025 Drilling and Field Program About Northisle Copper & Gold Inc. Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. is a Vancouver-based company whose mission is to become Canada's leading sustainable mineral resource company for the future. Northisle, through its 100% owned subsidiary North Island Mining Corp., owns the North Island Project, which is one of the most promising copper and gold porphyry projects in Canada. The North Island Project is located near Port Hardy, British Columbia on a more than 34,000-hectare block of mineral titles 100% owned by Northisle on a belt stretching 50 kilometres northwest from the now closed Island Copper Mine operated by BHP Billiton. Since 2021, the Company has discovered two significant deposits, expanded resources, demonstrated the economic potential of the project, and is now focused on accelerating the advancement of this compelling project while exploring within this highly prospective land package. For more information on Northisle please visit the Company's website at About Virtual Investor Conferences®Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors. Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors. CONTACTS:Northisle Copper & Gold IncNicholas Van DykTitle: Chief Financial OfficerPhone: (604) 335-3590Email: info@ Virtual Investor Conferences John M. ViglottiSVP Corporate Services, Investor AccessOTC Markets Group (212) 220-2221johnv@
