Reed Accepts Fine, Suspension for Gabapentin Positive

Kentucky-based trainer Eric Reed has been suspended seven days and fined $1,000 for a gabapentin positive found in the 5-year-old mare Lost Bikini after she won an allowance race April 13 at Mahoning Valley Race Course.

Reed accepted the rule violation and the penalties assessed by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit, which handles testing and enforcement for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. His seven-day suspension begins Dec. 24, and his penalty includes forfeiture of the purse.

Reed, who trained 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Rich Strike  , has not been penalized for a positive medication test since December 2018, when he was fined $500 for gabapentin found in a 5-year-old gelding named Plumbago who raced at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort. Reed also waived his right to a hearing and accepted the penalty in 2018.