STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG MARCH MEETING 2018 – 2ND DAY, SATURDAY,
24TH MARCH 2018
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
RACE 1 (R376) CLASS 5 – 1400M
Emergency acceptors, SUPER RED and LAZAROO were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
BLADEMEISTER, a course scratching as it sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FIRST OPTION (App AK Lim) was tightened on jumping away when UNCLE GLORY (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly outwards and SUVARNABHUMI (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in FIRST OPTION losing its position.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LUCKY MONEY (App AM Aizat) returned cut into off hind and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MAXIM DRAGON (App KC Wong), SUVARNABHUMI and FIRST OPTION revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SONIC-X |
J Mallyon |
1:23.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
ONE MORE ACHIEVER |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
DEPUTY LAW |
App S Saddam |
– |
3 |
|
4th |
HOME RUN HERO |
App M Hanif |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 2 (R377) CLASS 5 – 1400M
RUN CHEETAH RUN (App AK Lim) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) reared when the gates were released and was slow into stride.
JETSTAR EAGLE (J Chuah) was slow to begin and raced wide from the 800M until entering into the straight.
Shortly after the start, DUE HOME (App KC Tham) and HUN YEANG SQUARE (M Zairi) bumped, resulting in DUE HOME getting its head up and being steadied.
From the 400M to the finish, MULTIBLUE TOSCA (App J Daniel) had a tendency to lay in, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten the gelding on several occasions.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPERB SEVEN (C Goon), COLONEL LINCOLN (S Salee) and FULL MEANING revealed no obvious abnormality. SUPERB SEVEN was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
REWARDING SMILE |
M Yusri |
1:22.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
RUN CHEETAH RUN |
App AK Lim |
– |
3 ½ |
|
3rd |
D’GREAT SHINE |
App KC Wong |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
MULTIBLUE TOSCA |
App J Daniel |
½ |
RACE 3 (R378) CLASS 5 – 1100M
ULTIMATE HERO (C Goon) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
Approaching the 900M, GHOST BANK (App M Hanif) shifted in, resulting in EXCITING PROSPECT (SU Lim) being taken in and as a consequence, OUR FRIENDLY DIVA shifted in, causing I’M A GENIUS (S Salee) to be steadied and lose its position. OUR FRIENDLY DIVA continued to shift in away from EXCITING PROSPECT, resulting in D’GREAT LORD (App L De Souza) having to be checked. Shortly thereafter, OUR FRIENDLY DIVA had to be checked to avoid the heels of EXCITING PROSPECT which shifted in. After reviewing the videos, the Stewards considered them as racing incidents and took no further action.
D’GREAT LORD which was racing greenly in the straight, had a tendency to lay in.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ELHAAME (App S Saddam) returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of OUR FRIENDLY DIVA and D’GREAT LORD revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HEAVENLY GIFT |
S Anandan |
1:05.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
I’M A GENIUS |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
GHOST BANK |
App M Hanif |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
OUR FRIENDLY DIVA |
Z Khairil |
– |
Short head |
RACE 4 (R379) CLASS 4 -1700M
BLOOD ROYAL which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
ARIF (App S Rosmizan) jumped away awkwardly.
IDYLLIC SCENERY (M Yusri) was slow to begin.
GRAND SHOW (Z Khairil) was slow into stride and showed no early pace despite being urged.
App AK Lim, the rider of JOYFUL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LUCK SUCCESS (App KC Tham), KARIGARA (App KC Wong) and ECLIPSE DANCER (F Yap) revealed no obvious abnormality. KARIGARA was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
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Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
|
1st |
BLOOD ROYAL |
App CK Khaw |
1:41.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
ARIF |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
TONGARIRO |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
MYSTICAL STAR |
R Woodworth |
– |
1 ¾ |
RACE 5 (R380) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1200M
[2 & 3 YEAR OLDS] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
D’GREAT EASY, a course scratching as it sustained a stone bruise off hind, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer C Robert and Assistant Trainer Mohamed Morli bin Baharu were advised that a warning had been placed on JUTSU (R Woodworth) and WHO’S THE BOSS (App CK Khaw) respectively regarding their barrier manners and they are required to take steps to improve them or actions will be taken in future.
JUTSU and SYMPHONY ECLIPSE (App L De Souza) bumped at the start.
FOREVER FRIEND (App KC Tham) shifted out on jumping away and bumped JEFFREY (J Mallyon) which in turn bumped AUSPICIOUS STAR (App J Daniel).
JEFFREY raced greenly in the early stages of the race and had to be steadied on several occasions until the 800M.
SYMPHONY ECLIPSE raced greenly in the straight and laid in from the 300M until the 100M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SNAGGLE PUSS (S Salee), JEFFREY and AUSPICIOUS STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
JUTSU |
R Woodworth |
1:11.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT DRAGON |
App KC Wong |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
SUPER HARD |
Z Khairil |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
SYMPHONY ECLIPSE |
App L De Souza |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R381) CLASS 4 – 1300M
FIELD FORCE which was down 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
SILVER WIND (CK Tan) reared when the gates were released and was slow into stride. Jockey CK Tan reported that his saddle slipped backwards in this incident. Trainer EV Breukelen was advised that a warning had been placed on SILVER WIND regarding its barrier manners and he is required to take steps to improve them or action will be taken in future.
CELERITAS (SU Lim) was disappointed for a run inside the 200M and had to shift in to obtain clear running.
SILVER WIND had to be steadied at the 150M to avoid the heels of KAI POWER (R Woodworth) which was tiring and shifted in for a clear run.
App AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT GLORY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MOLLY BROWNE (Z Khairil), KAI POWER and D’GREAT EMPRESS (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
VERBAL LINK |
App S Rosmizan |
1:17.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
PLATOON |
App KC Wong |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
CELERITAS |
SU Lim |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
MARINI WALTZ |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
¾ |
RACE 7 (R382) CLASS 4 – 1300M
SPEED FLYING (Z Khairil) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
CHIPS (App KC Wong) threw its head up when the gates were released and as a result, was slow to begin.
ARECIBO (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.
SPEED FLYING was slow into stride and showed no early pace despite being urged.
MULTIBLUE EAGLE (J Chuah) and POLO TYCOON (App AK Lim) bumped at about 100M after the start.
CHIPS raced wide from the 800M until entering into the straight.
Approaching the 200M, MULTIBLUE EAGLE rolled out and as a result, CHIPS had to be steadied.
App AK Lim (POLO TYCOON) reported that his whip broke during the running of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SPEED FLYING returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LIKE A JET (J Mallyon) and CIZEN (R Woodworth) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DROUGHT |
Lou Ho |
1:16.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
MULTIBLUE EAGLE |
J Chuah |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
CHIPS |
App KC Wong |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
ARECIBO |
App L De Souza |
– |
2 |
RACE 8 (R383) CLASS 5 – 1600M
BEAUTY ADMIRE (App M Hanif) had to be steadied shortly after the start when KING SAVINSKY (S Salee) shifted out.
GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (J Chuah) had to be steadied shortly after the start when BEAUTY ADMIRE shifted out and as a consequence, lost its position and showed no early pace despite being urged. GOLD COAST CAPTAIN then raced wide from the 600M until entering into the straight.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PHILIP (App L De Souza) returned having cast its near fore plate.
App KC Tham, the rider of APROBACION reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SHARP KNIGHT (App KC Wong) and BEAUTY ADMIRE revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SWAN SONG |
App AM Aizat |
1:36.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
PHILIP |
App L De Souza |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
MR MIURA |
App AK Lim |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
KING SAVINSKY |
S Salee |
– |
Neck |
RACE 9 (R384) CLASS 5 – 1100M
SWISS BANK (M Yusri) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing to the 900M, CHINO DIABLO (SU Lim) rolled in, resulting in TRIPLE COIN (S Salee) being taken in and ARCHAEOLOGY (App J Daniel) having to steady to avoid the heels of TRIPLE COIN.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LEE’S SURPRISE (App S Rosmizan), TRIPLE COIN, ARCHAEOLOGY and CABRERA (App AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
CHINO DIABLO |
SU Lim |
1:05.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
ANAK PENANG |
R Woodworth |
Neck |
|
|
3rd |
SWISS BANK |
M Yusri |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
BLAZING STEED |
App KC Tham |
– |
Head |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
CONTINUATION OF HEARING OF APPEAL BY TRAINER ANNA MAREE SCOTT (TRAINER A SCOTT) AGAINST THE ONE-YEAR DISQUALIFICATION AND RM50,000/- FINE IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 134(6)(A) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 134(13) PUNISHABLE UNDER MRA RULE 134(7) IN CONNECTION WITH THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “08342” SAID TO BE TAKEN FROM “ILUMINADO’” WHICH FINISHED 1ST IN RACE 6 (R1588), MALAYSIA GROUP 1 – 2000M, SUNDAY, 25TH DECEMBER 2016 AND WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS
The PNTC Racing Stewards today (23rd March 2018) at the Penang Turf Club, continued their hearing into the above Appeal by Trainer A Scott.
After considering submissions tendered by Mr. S Selvarajah from Messrs. Fernandez & Selvarajah, Legal Counsel for Trainer A Scott and submissions by Mr. G. Rajasingam of Shearn Delamore & Co., Legal Counsel representing MRA, the Racing Stewards adjourned the hearing to a date to be fixed.
RACE 1 (R360) CLASS 5 – 1200M, SUNDAY, 18th MARCH 2018,
PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (24th March 2018), evidence was taken from App M Hanif, the rider of WARN YOU MAN, in the presence of his Master, Trainer J Tan and Trainer B Ng, the trainer of WARN YOU MAN.
After considering the evidence and reviewing the videos of the race, App M Hanif pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:
- From a good jump, he unnecessarily restrained WARN YOU MAN in the first 200M thereby giving away the advantage of the good jump and losing his position;
- He failed to improve his position behind LUCKY MONEY from the 600M until the 300M when there was every opportunity to do so;
- He failed to ride WARN YOU MAN with sufficient vigour and determination from the 600M to the end of the race.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, App M Hanif’s points of mitigation and his riding record. App M Hanif was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from Monday, 26th March 2018 and to expire on Wednesday, 25th July 2018, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Twenty Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12.00pm).
Complaint by Mr. Devaraj Arujunen, PNTC Stipendiary Steward, against Senior Track Rider, Nasir bin Hussin for Alleged Misconduct during Trackwork on Tuesday, 20th March 2018 at PNTC
The Stewards today (24th March 2018) concluded an Inquiry into the above complaint. Evidence was taken from Mr. Devaraj Arujunen, Trainer C Robert and Nasir bin Hussin (STR 37) who was assisted by Mr. Muniandy a/l Thannimalai, PNTC Security Officer, acting as Interpreter.
After considering the evidence adduced, STR Nasir bin Hussin was fined RM250/- (Malaysia Ringgit Two Hundred and Fifty) under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct towards an MRA Official.
Corrigendum
RACE 1 (R360) CLASS 5 – 1200M, SUNDAY, 18th MARCH 2018,
PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018
App J Daniel, the rider of LUCKY MONEY, reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
POST-RACE URINE:
3rd & 4th MARCH 2018
1st & 2nd DAY – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2018
A report dated 16th March 2018 (V18/021) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 47 bottles of coded urine and 49 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4th March 2018 for analysis under MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except for sample coded “24015” which revealed the presence of “Testosterone”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from SUPER WINNER, placed first in Race 4 (R287) Enrich Stakes A – 1100M(str) – Australia Stakes, on the 2nd day, Sunday, 4th of March 2018 of Perak March Meeting 2018.
On Tuesday, 20th March 2018, Trainer Nor Azman, the Trainer of SUPER WINNER was advised of the contents of this report and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 134(12), which prohibits SUPER WINNER from racing until it is cleared by the Panel of Stewards, and MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 relating to the referee sample. An Inquiry will be held at a date to be fixed.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
3rd & 4th MARCH 2018
1st & 2nd DAY – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2018
A report dated 16th March 2018 (V18/022) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4th March 2018, for analysis under MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
RACE 8 (R291) CLASS 5 – 1200M(lc), FIRST SEAL HANDICAP, SUNDAY,
4th MARCH 2018, PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018
App KC Tham, the rider of EMPIRE BAY exercised his right of appeal and sought a stay of sentence against the 4 months suspension and RM20,000/- fine imposed by the Panel of Stewards.
After consideration, the Panel of Stewards decided to grant him a stay of sentence pending the hearing of his appeal on a date to be fixed.
LICENCE TO RESUME RIDING – JOCKEY SS VANAN
The Panel of Stewards renewed Jockey SS Vanan’s licence to ride in races effective from 22nd March 2018.
POST-MORTEM
RACE 1 (R284) CLASS 5 – 1000m(sc) – RUSSIAN REVOLUTION HANDICAP
PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018, 2nd DAY, SUNDAY, 4th MARCH 2018
A post-mortem report from the Chief Analyst of SUN MIRACLE revealed no prohibited substances.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 24TH MARCH 2018 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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2 |
TRAVERTINE |
Knocked off fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
ALL WEALTH |
Colic |
Vet examination |
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2 |
RACING MAN |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
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3 |
GOOD MUMMY |
Laceration both hind |
Vet examination |
|
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4 |
DAVINCI |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
MULTIBLUE SHARK |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
PATRIOT ECLIPSE |
Bruised both fore foot |
Vet examination |
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7 7 |
SOUTHERN HUSSLER |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
LIVELY DRAGON |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
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8 |
COCONUT |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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8 |
AMONGST THE STARS |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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9 |
FOX TREASURE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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9 |
LOYALTY’S ANGEL |
Bruised left hock |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
DYNAMIC TRIO |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 24TH MARCH 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
BLADEMEISTER & LUCKY MONEY |
Vet examination each |
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2 |
Nil |
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3 |
EHAAME |
1000M & vet examination |
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4 |
Nil |
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5 |
D’GREAT EASY |
Vet examination |
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6 |
Nil |
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7 |
SPEED FLYING |
1000M & vet examination |
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8 |
Nil |
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9 |
Nil |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R1 18/3/2018 PNTC |
App M Hanif (WARN YOU MAN) – fined RM20,000/- under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
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20/3/2018 PNTC |
Nasir bin Hussin (STR 37) – fined RM250/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension (s) |
R1 18/3/2018 PNTC |
App M Hanif (WARN YOU MAN) – suspended four (4) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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