STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JULY SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2018 – 2ND DAY, SATURDAY,
28TH JULY 2018
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING
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 (R931) CLASS 5 – 1400M
SUPREME SASSO (M Ganeesh), a course scratching as it was sore near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards advised Jockeys HK Cheng, SU Lim, SS Vanan, Y Aify and App AM Aizat that it was reported that they had arrived on-course after the prescribed time and drew their attention to MRA Rule 44(2) which states that every jockey shall be on-course at least one hour prior to the advertised time of his first carded engagement. They were warned that a repetition would lead to action being taken against them.
D’GREAT EASY (App S Rosmizan), FULL MEANING (SU Lim) and HANDSOME BAB (S Ruzaini) were all slow to begin.
ELITE EMPEROR (C Goon) had to be steadied racing to the 1300M when LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven) was taken in slightly by MANMADHAN (Z Khairil).
RICH AND SMART (Y Aify) dislodged its rider after pulling up. Jockey Y Aify was checked by the Club Medical Officer and certified fit to continue riding.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT EASY, FULL MEANING and HANDSOME BAB revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Trainer S Shanmugam, the trainer of MANMADHAN, into that mare’s improved performance today. Trainer S Shanmugam stated that MANMADHAN had always raced well in Penang. He considered it to be a weaker race today and he expected an improved performance. His explanation was noted.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MANMADHAN |
Z Khairil |
1:24.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
VICTORY MARCH |
App L De Souza |
– |
3 |
|
3rd |
LUCK HAPPY |
R Rueven |
– |
9 |
|
4th |
ELITE EMPEROR |
C Goon |
– |
½ |
RACE 2 (R932) CLASS 4 – 1100M
SURE WIN which was down 25kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
To prevent any further delay, SURE WIN (R Rueven) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2.48 pm when the X-nose band could not be correctly refitted on the gelding.
GRAND CANYON (App I Firdzriel) jumped away awkwardly.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (HS Gill) returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App L De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT ERA, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. D’GREAT ERA was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ARE GENIUS (M Yusri) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SO THE THING |
M Ganeesh |
1:04.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
STIRLING |
SS Vanan |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
BELLUS WONDER |
S Anandan |
– |
4 |
|
4th |
GRAND CANYON |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 3 (R933) CLASS 4 – 1300M
AUDACIOUS (M Ganeesh), a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick off hind, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ONE FOR ALL (Z Khairil), a course scratching as it was knocked off fore tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BEST DREAM (A Aucharuz) had to be checked racing to the 1000M to avoid the heels of FUNKADELIC (S Salee) which shifted in. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey S Salee pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to the 1000M, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of BEST DREAM, resulting in BEST DREAM having to check and lost ground. Jockey S Salee was suspended from riding in races for two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from Monday, 30th July 2018 and to expire on 5th August 2018, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (4.10 pm).
Racing to the 800M, RAMIFICATIONS (J Mallyon) had to be checked and lost ground when SMOOTHLY (S Ruzaini) was taken in by WINNING STAR (Y Aify). At the same time, DISCRETELY RED (App AM Aizat) and FOR FUN ONLY (App J Daniel) brushed on several occasions, resulting in FOR FUN ONLY rolling out, contributing to RAMIFICATIONS being checked. Jockeys S Ruzaini, Y Aify and App J Daniel were all shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise more care under similar circumstances in future. No further action was taken.
FOR FUN ONLY which was racing tight between DISCRETELY RED and SMOOTHLY had to be checked at the 800M when FUNKADELIC and SMOOTHLY came together.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FOR FUN ONLY 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 BEST DREAM and RAMIFICATIONS revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of HORSE WARRIOR (HS Gill) into that gelding’s performance today. He stated that HORSE WARRIOR was having its first start since 17th October 2017 and he had instructed Jockey HS Gill to ride the horse where it settled and to get the best finish from the gelding. He further stated that HORSE WARRIOR at its start on 17th October 2017 had returned with respiratory distress and after the spell, had been in work for 10-12 weeks and had been working quite well. His explanation was noted. An Inquiry into the running and handling of HORSE WARRIOR (HS Gill) will be held at a date to be fixed.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FUNKADELIC |
S Salee |
1:18.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
WINNING STAR |
Y Aify |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
SMOOTHLY |
S Ruzaini |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
HORSE WARRIOR |
HS Gill |
– |
¾ |
RACE 4 (R934) CLASS 4 – 1600M
JOYFUL 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.
Jockey M Ganeesh was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(9) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission to ride 1kg overweight on POLO TYCOON within the stipulated time.
NANA (Z Khairil) had to check to avoid the heels of D’GREAT GLORY (App KC Wong) which rolled out at the 1400M.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of AGUERO was warned for dropping his whip at about the 300M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BAHAR (S Ruzaini), ARIF (S Salee), JOYFUL (SU Lim) and ZAC BENEVOLENT (App WK Lee) revealed no obvious abnormality. BAHAR was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
An Inquiry into the performance of BAHAR will be held at a date to be fixed.
|
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
|
1st |
LEON |
J Mallyon |
1:36.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
TONGARIRO |
App CC Wong |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
GROUND CONTROL |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
NANA |
Z Khairil |
– |
½ |
RACE 5 (R935) MALAYSIA 3YO CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL – 1200M
[3 YEAR OLDS ONLY] [SET-WEIGHTS]
RIDERS ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED
GHOST BANK (C Goon) had to be steadied and lost its position racing to the 800M when tightened for room by RELAU STAR (Z Khairil) which rolled out and RA FORCE (App P Mogun) which rolled in.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RA FORCE (App P Mogun) returned having cut into near hind and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of METALLOCENE (Y Aify), JUTSU (J De Souza), GHOST BANK and SUPER HARD (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality, however, METALLOCENE returned having cast its near fore plate.
A post-race veterinary examination of BAKUTEH (M Ganeesh) revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. BAKUTEH which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
STEP BY STEP |
HS Gill |
1:10.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
RELAU STAR |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
RA FORCE |
App P Mogun |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
D’GREAT SUPREME |
App KC Wong |
– |
2 ½ |
RACE 6 (R936) CLASS 5 – 1200M
KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (App L De Souza), a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MIRACLE KID (App J Daniel) was slow into stride.
RIN TIN TIN (App S Rosmizan) had to be checked racing to the 650M when HUN YEANG SQUARE (M Zairi) rolled in.
RIN TIN TIN had to be steadied at the 150M when MR JAI (A Aucharuz) rolled out.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ONE O NINE (J Low), BLACK IS POWER (HK Cheng) and MR JAI revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TRIPLE COIN |
App CC Wong |
1:12.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT LORD |
App CK Khaw |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
HERE COMES THUNDER |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
STRONG MAN |
SS Vanan |
– |
Neck |
RACE 7 (R937) INITIATION (WFA) – 1300M
[CONFINED TO HORSES NOT MORE THAN 4 YEARS OLD AND HAVE
NOT WON A RACE IN 2 YEARS PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OF WEIGHTS]
HAPPY VALLEY 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.
LIGHTNING HERO (S Anandan) was slow to begin.
The saddle on HAPPY VALLEY (App P Mogun) slipped backwards at about the 600M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT LUCK (App KC Wong) and CHERON WARRIOR (C Goon) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
LING CHONG |
A Aucharuz |
1:19.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
PURPLE RAIN |
App J Daniel |
– |
2 |
|
3rd |
SNAGGLE PUSS |
J De Souza |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
PULAU PINANG |
App CC Wong |
– |
¾ |
RACE 8 (R938) CLASS 5 – 1400M
Emergency acceptor, ROYAL CHOICE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SILENT DREAMS which was down 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Jockey J Low, the rider of MAXIM DRAGON, reported that his mount could not handle the going today.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT NIMBUS (App S Rosmizan), PROHIBITION (HS Gill) and ALL WEALTH (A Aucharuz) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Trainer C Robert and Jockey HS Gill, the trainer and rider of PROHIBITION respectively into that gelding’s poor performance today. Jockey HS Gill stated that PROHIBITION never responded to his riding in the early stages of the race and in the straight when he pulled his whip, the gelding did not respond and failed to finish the race off. Trainer C Robert explained that he felt that PROHIBITION was not suited to today’s going and could not offer any further explanation. The Stewards, acting under MRA Rule 117(3), suspended PROHIBITION for one (1) month with effect from 28th July 2018 and thereafter, PROHIBITION will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
OVER LIMITS |
App AK Lim |
1:25.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
COLONEL LINCOLN |
App CC Wong |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
ULTIMATE HERO |
App AM Aizat |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
TURNED OUT |
M Ganeesh |
– |
2 ¾ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
ADDENDUM
RACE 8 (R912), CLASS 5 – 1600M, SUNDAY, 22ND JULY 2018,
PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2018
BALBOA (HS Gill) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of BALBOA, reported on Tuesday, 24th July 2018 that the gelding would be sent for spelling.
CORRIGENDUM
PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2018, 1ST DAY, SUNDAY,
22ND JULY 2018
App L De Souza, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer S Hamilton, was fined RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 106(5) for using a hand-phone in a restricted area.
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PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2018, 2ND & 3RD DAYS,
28TH & 29TH JULY 2018
Trainer C Leck was fined RM3,500/- (RM500/- for each horse) under PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 for scratching the following 7 horses without an Official Veterinary Certificate:-
2nd Day, Saturday, 28th July 2018
Race 4 (R934) – AUSONE
Race 6 (R936) – ARIO
Race 7 (R937) – SIR HENRY
3rd Day, Sunday, 29th July 2018
Race 1 (R939) – FULL BET
Race 2 (R940) – KING OPERA
Race 3 (R941) – CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE
Race 4 (R942) – MAREA NEGRO
SLTC GENERAL REPORT
RACE 1 (R894) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 24 July 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the incident approaching the 1200M in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey J Low, the rider of RANT AND RAVE, App AM Aizat, the rider of JUST DUIT, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of LIM’S RANGER, Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of BRILLIANT STAR, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of EMPEROR WARRIOR, and App A Zaimuddin, the rider of ELITE GUSTAVO.
Jockey J Low, the rider of RANT AND RAVE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to drift inwards and did not leave sufficient room for the horses on his inside.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Low’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey J Low’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 July 2018 and to expire on 5 August 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:35pm).
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of EMPEROR WARRIOR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he crossed BRILLIANT STAR and ELITE GUSTAVO when not fully clear, causing ELITE GUSTAVO to become unbalanced and push BRILLIANT STAR outwards onto LIM’S RANGER, which was simultaneously crowded to the inside of RANT AND RAVE. As a result, LIM’S RANGER clipped the heels of RANT AND RAVE and blundered.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days.
Jockey SU Lim subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
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RACE 5 (R879) METRO A (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 15 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 24 July 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, continued an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding App AM Aizat returning to scales 1.8kgs overweight on D’GREAT CONQUEROR, unplaced, in the above race.
The Stewards took further evidence from App AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT CONQUEROR, in the presence of his Master, Trainer F Maynard and Track Rider Muhammad Aiman Bin Mohd Nazir (TR.110), an employee of Trainer F Maynard. They also further examined the CCTV footage available from the scales area.
App AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT CONQUEROR, in the presence of his Master, Trainer F Maynard was found guilty of a charge of under MRA Rule 121(7) in that due to his negligence, D’GREAT CONQUEROR carried 1.8kgs overweight.
The particulars of the charge were that:
- he failed to ensure that his saddle was passed to Trainer F Maynard.
- he failed to notice that D’GREAT CONQUEROR had been fitted with a saddle that did not belong to him, although by his own admission the saddle in question was a different colour to the one he had weighed out with.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AM Aizat’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App AM Aizat’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 July 2018 and to expire on 5 August 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:55pm).
RACE 7 (R900) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018
The Stewards continued an inquiry from 21 July 2018 (Saturday) into the running and handling of ELEGENT (App AK Lim) in the above race. On 24 July 2018 (Tuesday), Trainer SY Lim admitted a breach of MRA Rule 35(8) in that he failed to notify the Stewards that ELEGENT was to be ridden differently to its most recent starts.
ELEGENT was restrained to sit behind the leaders on both 8 July 2018 [Race 1(R843)] and 15 July 2018 [Race 2 (R876)], but took the lead in this race.
The Stewards fined Trainer SY Lim RM500/- under MRA Rule 35(8).
RACE 10 (R903) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 24 July 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of BEAUTIFUL BABY. Evidence was taken from Jockey SU Lim and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of BEAUTIFUL BABY respectively.
Trainer SY Lim stated that on its previous start at Perak Turf Club on 1 July 2018, BEAUTIFUL BABY had taken the lead and performed well. However, he had noted that BEAUTIFUL BABY had been successful in Singapore with more patient tactics. He therefore instructed Jockey SU Lim to take a position in midfield, which he reported to the Stewards prior to the race.
Jockey SU Lim explained that BEAUTIFUL BABY received some pressure after the jump from RED SAPPHIRE (J Low) on her inside. He therefore decided to drop back in the field to get away from RED SAPPHIRE, and shifted the mare across to the inside rail where he elected to follow PATERSON ROAD (Y Aify). However, as PATERSON ROAD was allowed to drop back through the field into a mid to back position, he found himself placed further away from the leaders than ideal. He added that BEAUTIFUL BABY finished the race well and would be better suited by a longer distance than the 1400M of this race.
Trainer SY Lim stated that his plan was to find a suitable 1600M race for BEAUTIFUL BABY next up, and to instruct the rider to take a midfield position.
The Stewards noted their explanations.
ADDENDUM
RACE 2 (R895) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
|
2 |
SILENT DREAMS |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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ADDENDUM
RACE 4 (R897) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
|
4 |
ZAC BENEVOLENT |
Sole bruised off fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 28TH JULY 2018 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
GERMAN SPEED |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
NOVA RANGER |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
STAR INVINCIBLE |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
DROUGHT |
Tied up |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
COUNTY CLARE |
Sudden death |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
DOUBLE JEOPARDY |
Sore near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 28TH JULY 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
SUPREME SASSO |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
3 |
AUDACIOUS & ONE FOR ALL |
Vet examination each |
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|
3 |
FOR FUN ONLY |
1000M & vet examination |
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4 |
Nil |
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5 |
RA FORCE |
Vet examination |
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|
5 |
BAKUTEH |
1000M & vet examination |
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6 |
KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL |
Vet examination |
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7 |
Nil |
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8 |
PROHIBITION |
1000M & vet examination (after -month embargo) |
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PNTC 22/7/2018 |
BALBOA |
1000M & vet examination |
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