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Horse doping tests in a laboratory, Newmarket
Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat turns a knob on a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, used for testing samples at the Horse Doping Test Centre in Newmarket. The forensic laboratories were established in 1963 following the recommendations of a committee under the chairmanship of the Duke of Norfolk. Date: 1970
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In this photograph from the 1970s, a laboratory technician, dressed in a pristine white coat, intently focuses on a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer at the Horse Doping Test Centre in Newmarket. The establishment of these forensic laboratories in 1963 was a response to the recommendations of a committee chaired by the Duke of Norfolk, aiming to ensure fairness and integrity in horse racing. The technician, with a pair of glasses perched on his nose, turns a knob on the sophisticated machine, meticulously analyzing horse samples to detect any traces of prohibited substances. The Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, with its intricate dials and cables, hums softly in the background, a testament to the advanced technology used in the scientific analysis of these samples. The table before him is filled with numerous boxes, each containing a sample, waiting to be tested. The electric machine, a key component of the scientific machinery used to maintain the ethical standards of horse racing, is a symbol of the rigorous testing process that ensures the health and welfare of the horses and the integrity of the sport. The 1970s, a pivotal decade in the history of horse racing, saw the implementation of stringent doping regulations, and this image encapsulates the dedication and precision of the scientists and technicians who worked tirelessly to uphold these standards. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of horse doping tests and the scientific techniques employed to maintain the integrity of the sport.
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