Word is circulating in Kentucky that cobra venom, a substance used to kill pain, was found by investigators during a June 26 search of trainer Patrick Biancone’s barn at Keeneland.


Several sources indicated, and media reports suggested, that cobra venom was found, but the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority said it wouldn’t comment on the investigation until Biancone has a hearing. Sources said the bottles containing the venom were marked as such.


A hearing hasn’t been scheduled, and Biancone earlier said he wouldn’t comment on the ongoing investigation. He is permitted to race his horses pending the probe.


KHRA officials said the vehicle of Biancone’s veterinarian, Dr. Rod Stewart, had been searched as well during the barn search

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