STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2018
1st DAY, SATURDAY – 18th AUGUST 2018
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Velluppillai Williams Balasingam – Chairman
Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward
Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R1021) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m(lc) – BROOME HANDICAP
APROBACION which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
ROYAL CHOICE (HK Cheng) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
GERMAN SPEED (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly and bumped SINGSURAT (J Mallyon) and had to be steadied as a result and then raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
MONTE CARLO (App AM Aizat) had to be steadied racing to the 900M to avoid the heels of ULTIMATE HERO (Z Khairil) and as a consequence, FIRST OPTION (App KC Wong) which was following, also had to be steadied.
FASTNET STAR (App S Hafis) laid in away from the whip at the 300M.
Jockey SS Vanan and App J Daniel, the riders of RAINBOW STAR and APROBACION respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of RAINBOW STAR and APROBACION revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DUE HOME (J Low), GERMAN SPEED, RAINBOW STAR (SS Vanan), FASTNET STAR and APROBACION (App J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality.
FASTNET STAR was impounded.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RAINBOW STAR returned having cast its off hind plate.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
ULTIMATE HERO |
Z Khairil |
1.24.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
11 |
CAMERA STELLATA |
Lou Ho |
– |
Nk |
|
3rd |
1 |
MONTE CARLO |
App AM Aizat |
– |
Nk |
|
4th |
3 |
HANDSOME BAB |
App AK Lim |
– |
Nk |
RACE 2 (R1022) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m(lc) – BUNBURY HANDICAP
SONIC-X (HK Cheng) jumped away awkwardly.
HUSSONATOR (J De Souza) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in and at about the 1300M, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PROUD PINOY(Lou Ho) and then raced wide from the 800M to the 600M.
MULTIBLUE TOSCA (App I Firdzriel) had to be steadied racing to the 1200M when BIG BIT COIN (App S Hafis) shifted in abruptly. App S Hafis, the rider of BIG BIT COIN in the presence of his master Trainer I.Ismadi, was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground, failing which action will be taken in future.
MULTIBLUE TOSCA over-raced and had to be steadied passing the 800M and lost its position.
Jockey J Mallyon, the rider of ENCOSTA ZONE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ENCOSTA ZONE revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ACE KING (Z Khairil), MULTIBLUE TOSCA and NEVERTHELESS (App J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality and SONIC-X revealed that gelding had returned lame off fore. As such, SONIC-X will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
12 |
DROUGHT |
J Low |
1.22.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
2 |
HUSSONATOR |
J De Souza |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
3 |
ARIF |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
1 |
ACE KING |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ½ |
RACE 3 (R1023) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m(sc) – GERALDTON HANDICAP
PERCIUS (F Yap) was slow to begin.
DON’T FORGET THIS (App KC Wong) was slow into stride and showed no early pace despite being urged.
MAGICAL TEN (J Chuah) raced wide from the 800M to the 600M.
ALIEN (HK Cheng) shifted out under pressure from the 250M.
Jockey J Mallyon, the rider of BIG GHOST was shown the vision of the race and advised to ride all his mounts out to the end of the race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ALIEN, PERCIUS and DON’T FORGET THIS revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
11 |
TEEN ANGEL |
App CK Khaw |
0.58.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
4 |
LEE’S SURPRISE |
S Salee |
– |
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
6 |
NAPOLEON |
R Rueven |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
5 |
MR JAI |
S Anandan |
– |
Sh |
RACE 4 (R1024) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m(sc) – KALGOORLIE HANDICAP
REWARDING SMILE which was up 20kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
BLACK DIAMOND (Lou Ho) was slow into stride.
ANAK WARRIOR (J Mallyon) made the home turn awkwardly and took SGFIFTY (S Anandan) wider.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BIRRALEE ROAD reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIRRALEE ROAD revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BIRRALEE ROAD and ANAK WARRIOR revealed no obvious abnormality and BLACK DIAMOND revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded. As such, BLACK DIAMOND will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey S Anandan and Trainer M Sukri, the rider of and the trainer of SGFIFTY respectively, into that gelding’s performance today. Trainer M Sukri explained that his instructions from barrier 8 were to settle midfield and that he felt the shorter distance today may not have suited the gelding. Jockey S Anandan explained that SGFIFTY was fractious in the barrier, jumped away awkwardly, got its head up and when he got the gelding to settle, he was forced to race wide from the 800M until entering the straight. When he commenced to ride from the 300M, the gelding only responded fairly. Jockey S Anandan also stated that at the 250M, SGFIFTY had a tendency to lay in and was hampered when ANAK WARRIOR rolled out. Their explanations were noted.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
SILVER POWER |
App AK Lim |
0.58.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
10 |
HANDSOME BOSS |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
2 |
EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
4 |
ANAK WARRIOR |
J Mallyon |
– |
½ |
RACE 5 (R1025) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc) – ALBANY HANDICAP
HUN YEANG SQUARE and DRAGON WALK, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock and a bruised back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MR DREAMMAN jumped away awkwardly, got its head up and struck Jockey Z Khairil in his face, losing ground and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.
MAJOR GREEN (S Anandan) jumped away awkwardly.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of MR DREAMMAN was questioned regarding the gelding’s performance today. He stated that MR DREAMMAN failed to respond to his riding at any stage of the race and when he placed the gelding under the whip in the straight, it failed to respond. His explanation was noted. A post-race veterinary examination of MR DREAMMAN revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded. As such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ELHAAME (App S Hafis) revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and SPARKLER (App AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality. ELHAAME will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
MILITARY STAR |
SS Vanan |
0.59.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
8 |
SPECIAL LUCK |
J Mallyon |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
11 |
VALBERRY |
S Sandana |
– |
Nk |
|
4th |
12 |
METEOR TWO |
HK Cheng |
– |
Nk |
RACE 6 (R1026) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) – BUSSELTON HANDICAP
D’GREAT NIMBUS, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FRANCES (J De Souza) was slow to begin.
SWAN SONG (M Yusri) brushed the outside gate on jumping away.
FRANCES laid in away from the whip at the 100M and had to be steadied.
SUPERB SEVEN (HK Cheng) and MAYWEATHER (S Anandan) brushed at about the 50M.
Jockeys R Rueven and S Sandana, the riders of GOLDEN EMPIRE and TURNED OUT respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN EMPIRE and TURNED OUT revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FRANCES and SWAN SONG revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
12 |
MAYWEATHER |
S Anandan |
1.23.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
7 |
SUPERB SEVEN |
HK Cheng |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
8 |
NO NONSENSE |
Z Khairil |
– |
Hd |
|
4th |
1 |
FRANCES |
J De Souza |
– |
4 |
RACE 7 (R1027) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) – KARRATHA HANDICAP
MAXIM DRAGON, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
WHO’S THE BOSS (App J Daniel) and DAWN PROSPECT (M Yusri) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.
WHO’S THE BOSS, GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (App AK Lim) and LEAP OF FAITH (App KC Wong) were all slow to begin and WHO’S THE BOSS showed no pace throughout the race.
COLONEL LINCOLN (J Low) was slow into stride and showed no early pace.
SUPER RED (R Rueven) laid in racing to the 100M and then was taken out wider by BLACK IS POWER (HK Cheng), resulting in SUPER RED having difficulty in getting a clear run to the finish.
ONE O NINE (App CK Khaw) and BLACK IS POWER laid out over the concluding stages and finished wider on the track.
App CK Khaw who rode his 40th winner on ONE O NINE today, will be entitled to claim 2kgs with effect from Monday, 20th August 2018.
App J Daniel, the rider of WHO’S THE BOSS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of WHO’S THE BOSS revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and cast its off fore plate. WHO’S THE BOSS will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of COLONEL LINCOLN, ELITE EMPEROR (HS Gill) and DAWN PROSPECT revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
ONE O NINE |
App CK Khaw |
1.23.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
12 |
SUPER RED |
R Rueven |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
3 |
BLACK IS POWER |
HK Cheng |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
9 |
GOLD COAST CAPTAIN |
App AK Lim |
– |
1 ¾ |
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
The following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd June 2018 to 21st July 2018 and as such, will be required to pass a Stewards’ embargo before being declared to race again.
1. SUPER ACE (W437) – Tr.PK Leong – arthroscopy left knee – 1000M/Vet
HEARING OF THE APPEAL OF JOCKEY M.GANEESH AGAINST THE SIX (6) MONTHS’ SUSPENSION AND RM40,000/- FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “BABY POLO” IN RACE 7 (R056) CLASS 4 – 1200M(sc) – PRINCE OF LALITA-1959 HANDICAP – PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY DERBY MEETING 2018
The Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Thursday, 16th August 2018 in the Perak Turf Club.
After hearing all submissions from Jockey M. Ganeesh, his counsel, his witnesses, the Panel of Stewards and after reviewing various angles of the films of the race and deliberating on the evidence tendered, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal and forfeited the deposit. However, the penalty of six months suspension was reduced to three (3) months suspension and the fine of RM40,000/- remained. Jockey M Ganeesh’s three months’ suspension will commenced on Thursday, 16th August 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 15th November 2018, both dates inclusive.
Under the provision of MRA Rule 169, there is no further right of appeal against the decision of the Appeal Panel.
INQUIRY INTO AN INCIDENT AT THE PERAK TURF CLUB SECURITY DEPARTMENT BETWEEN A SECURITY STAFF AND MRA VALET.
The Panel of Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above incident today, Saturday, 18th August 2018.
Evidence was taken from Valet Ismail bin Salleh (MRA Pass No. V.5) in respect of a report made by the PRTC Security Department. After considering the evidence adduced, the Panel of Stewards warned Valet Ismail bin Salleh that he must abide all the directives imposed by the PRTC, failing which action will be taken in future.
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GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
RACE 1 (R1002) CLASS 5-B – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 AUGUST 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of UNION JAC. Evidence was taken from App A Zaimuddin, the rider of UNION JAC, in the presence of his Acting Master, B Trainer Veloo a/l Kanniah (BT. 9), the representative of Trainer BT Lim who is the Trainer of UNION JAC and Master for App A Zaimuddin.
App A Zaimuddin stated that UNION JAC has a tendency to wander off a straight line in the closing stages of his races, and it is not always possible to predict whether the gelding will shift inwards or outwards. The Stewards noted his evidence, but warned App A Zaimuddin that he should always ride in such a manner as to leave no room for query.
RACE 2 (R1003) CLASS 5-A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 AUGUST 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the an incident at about the 100M in the above race. Evidence was taken from App A Zaimuddin, the rider of LIM’S SIGNATURE, in the presence of his Acting Master, B Trainer Veloo a/l Kanniah (BT. 9), the representative of Trainer BT Lim who is the Trainer of LIM’S SIGNATURE and Master for App A Zaimuddin. The Stewards also took evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of DAWN OF THE WORLD, on 12 August 2018 (Saturday).
The Stewards found that interference had taken place at two (2) specific points. Firstly, at about the 100M, LIM’S SIGNATURE had shifted inwards under a right-handed drive, briefly bumping DAWN OF THE WORLD (M Ganeesh). App A Zaimuddin was warned that he would be expected to take all reasonable measures to keep his mounts straight under similar circumstances in future, including switching his whip hand when necessary.
Secondly, at about the 50M the Stewards observed that LIM’S SIGNATURE had shifted very slightly inwards at the same time as DAWN OF THE WORLD shifted outwards, causing Jockey M Ganeesh to check to avoid running on to the heels of LIM’S SIGNATURE. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.
RACE 7 (R1008) OPEN NOVICE – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 AUGUST 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident at about the 400M in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of MR WASHINGTON, and Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider DAHEES.
The Stewards concluded that at about the 400M, MR WASHINGTON had shied inwards away from ONFLEEK (J Low) when the rider of that horse drew his whip in the left hand and had thus caused interference to DAHEES. They warned Y Aify that although the initial contact was not caused by any error on his part, he should have subsequently taken steps to straighten his mount and that he would be expected to take immediate corrective measures in similar circumstances in future.
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RACE 6 (R960) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 4 AUGUST 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Jockey Y Aify dropping his whip at about the 300M in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ASPEN.
Jockey Y Aify pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in that he dropped his whip at about the 300M whilst riding ASPEN in the above race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous record and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM500/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3pm).
RACE 8 (R1009) METRO A (SW) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 AUGUST 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident inside the 50M. Evidence was taken from App W Faizal, the rider of BRILLIANT DEAL, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy who is also the Trainer of BRILLIANT DEAL, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of LA FAMILIA, and App L De Souza, the rider of SEA WORLD.
App W Faizal pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to drift to the outside under a left-handed drive, taking SEA WORLD outwards and causing LA FAMILIA to avoid the heels of SEA WORLD.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App W Faizal’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 18 August 2018 and to expire on 19 August 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).
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RACE 7 (R326) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE D), SUNDAY, 11 MARCH 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018
App L De Souza (RAJA MAHESA) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of one (1) month for failing to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(6), applied to withdraw his appeal with immediate effect. After consideration, his application was acceded to, however his deposit was forfeited.
His suspension will commence on 17 August 2018 and to expire on 16 September 2018, both dates inclusive. The suspension will be served concurrently with the suspensions imposed on 7 August 2018 for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) [FEISTY LEO (R958)] and for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10) [AIR POWER (R955)].
RACE 8 (R1009) METRO A (SW) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 AUGUST 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The winning time of this race was incorrectly stated as 1.35.1 due to technical error. The actual winning time was 1.35.3 and the official record will be amended accordingly.
POST RACE URINE:
4 & 5 AUGUST 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The report dated 16 August 2018 (V18/088) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 60 bottles of coded urine and 64 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 August 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
4 & 5 AUGUST 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2018
The report dated 16 August 2018 (V18/089) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 5 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 August 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PRTC – SATURDAY – 18th AUGUST 2018 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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4 |
RANGITAIKI |
Sore near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
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|
6 |
SILENT DREAMS |
Fever |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – SATURDAY –18th AUGUST 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
Nil |
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2 |
SONIC-X |
1000M & vet exam. |
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|
3 |
Nil |
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4 |
BLACK DIAMOND |
1000M & vet exam. |
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5 |
HUN YEANG SQUARE & DRAGON WALK |
Vet examination each |
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5 |
ELHAAME & MR DREAMMAN |
1000M & vet exam. each |
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6 |
D’GREAT NIMBUS |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
MAXIM DRAGON |
Vet examination |
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|
7 |
WHO’S THE BOSS |
1000M & vet exam. |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
Nil |
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Suspension (s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up (s) |
Nil |
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