Vet James Main struck off over treatment of horse owned by the Queen

James Main, the vet who administered the prohibited blood clotting agent Tranexamic Acid to the Queen’s Moonlit Path on the morning prior to the horse’s first run at Huntingdon two years ago, was struck off on Tuesday by his regulatory body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

At the time Nicky Henderson, the trainer, was suspended for three months and fined £40,000 by the BHA, who passed on their findings to the RCVS.

Unless he successfully appeals, Main will not be able to practice for at least 10 months before he can apply to be restored.

The committee, which found him guilty of 'disgraceful conduct in a professional respect’ and said it was unacceptable that he should be party to a breach of the rules of another regulatory body, nevertheless accepted that Main’s primary concern was for the welfare of the horse.

Main said: “I am deeply shocked and disappointed. The prospect of not being able to earn a living as a vet is a matter of grave concern and I’d like to consider my options with my legal advisers.”

He continued: “With regard to both my and Mr Henderson’s reputation, I felt the key point made by the Committee was on whether or not there was any intent to affect the performance of Moonlit Path.