Deep Impact disqualified from Arc

Japanese thoroughbred Deep Impact has been disqualified from a third-place finish in last month's Arc de Triomphe, after testing positive for a banned substance. The horse's trainer Yasuo Ikee has also received a 15,000 euros fine.

Deep Impact's third place has now been awarded to Hurricane Run, ridden by Kieren Fallon.

Deep Impact is considered one of Japan's best-ever race horses, but tested positive for Ipratropium – an inhaled medication that aids breathing.

The owner and the trainer of Deep Impact will not appeal against the decision. Deep Impact will now retire to become a breeding horse.