STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2022
DAY 1, SUNDAY – 2ND JANUARY 2022
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. David McGillivray- Chief Stipendiary Steward
Dato’ John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward (except R2)
Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong– Racing Steward
Mr. Lai Hah Wan – Racing Steward (R2)
Mr. Philip Anderson – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R013) CLASS 4(A) – 1600m (lc) HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY HANDICAP
EMIRATES WARRIOR, a course scratching as it sustained bruised both fore fetlocks, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ORDOS LEGEND which was up 18kgs in body weight since it last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
At approximately the 350M-mark, LUCKY TIGER (App A Saran) shifted outwards, resulting in TRIPLE ONE STAR (App S Sia) becoming crowded and having to check. An objection was lodged by App S Sia, the rider of TRIPLE ONE STAR, placed 3rd against LUCKY TIGER (App A Saran), placed 2nd on grounds of alleged interference at approximately the 350M-mark. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that TRIPLE ONE STAR would have finished ahead of LUCKY TIGER, but for the incident, upheld the objection and the results were amended as follows:-
1st – FIGHTING WARRIOR (CK Tan)
2nd – TRIPLE ONE STAR (App S Sia)
3rd – LUCKY TIGER (App A Saran)
4th – MR DJ (M Yusri)
LUCKY TIGER and MR DJ (M Yusri) brushed at approximately the 100M-mark.
At a subsequent inquiry, App A Saran, the rider of LUCKY TIGER, in the presence of his acting master, Trainer S Shanmugam, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LUCKY TIGER at approximately the 350M-mark, he shifted outwards, resulting in TRIPLE ONE STAR becoming crowded and having to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App A Saran’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App A Saran was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from Monday, 3rd January 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 9th January 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (1.45pm).
Jockey J Daniel, the rider of GOOD NEWS was dislodged on the pull-up and was subsequently certified fit to ride by the Club Medical Officer.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRIPLE ONE STAR revealed that the gelding had returned with lacerations to its near hind and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
FIGHTING WARRIOR |
CK Tan |
1:42.8 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR |
App S Sia |
|
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
6 |
LUCKY TIGER |
App A Saran |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
4 |
MR DJ |
M Yusri |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 2 (R014) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) CURTAIN RAISER HANDICAP
Emergency acceptors BUTCH CASSIDY, AWATERE and MAGICAL PARK were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SECOND CHANCE (F Yap) was slow into stride.
DESTINY CHILD (HK Cheng) and GOLD KIDS (CK Tan) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of PARTY GIRL (HS Gill) revealed that the mare had returned with lacerations to its near hind cannon and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer S Cook was questioned with regards to the improved performance of LAST CHANCE and the only explanation that he could offer was that in its last run, the race was run in extremely heavy rain and a water-logged track. His explanations were noted.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
LAST CHANCE |
J De Souza |
1:30.3 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
DETERMINE TO WIN |
WK Yan |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
5 |
PARTY GIRL |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
7 |
LITTLE MASTER |
L De Souza |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R015) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (lc) HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS LIFE HANDICAP
STAGESHOW, a course scratching as it sustained fever, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors SWEET LODGE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
TAN’S MAESTRO (J Chuah) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
JULIUS CAESAR (J Daniel) reared on jumping, striking its head on the top of the barrier and was extremely awkward to begin. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
SING EXPRESS (F Yap) and TAN’S MAESTRO which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GUNFORHIRE (S Rosmizan) and TAN’S MAESTRO revealed no obvious abnormality, JULIUS CAESAR returned with head injury to its right side.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SING EXPRESS and TAN’S MAESTRO returned having cast their off fore plate and near fore plate respectively.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
MY AIM |
CK Tan |
1:29.3 |
|
|
2nd |
13 |
NAPOLEON |
CK Khaw |
|
11 |
|
3rd |
3 |
GUNFORHIRE |
S Rosmizan |
|
4 ¾ |
|
4th |
4 |
WILLIAM KING |
AK Lim |
|
Hd |
RACE 4 (R016) CLASS 5(B) -1400m (lc) START AFRESH HANDICAP
YOU ARE SPECIAL, a course scratching as it sustained bruised off hind pastern, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors TOP TURF and GOLDEN EMPIRE were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
WINS which was up 28kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
IMMORTALITY (CK Tan) which shifted its near fore plate whilst parading, had to be re-shod and was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards, bumping MY FIRST MILLION (HK Cheng).
Jockeys HS Gill and R Rueven, the riders of POWER EXPRESS and AMAZING DRAGON respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of POWER EXPRESS and AMAZING DRAGON revealed no obvious abnormality.
AMAZING DRAGON (R Rueven), LUCK HAPPY (J Daniel) and ARECIBO (L De Souza) which all raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of KEEN DRAGON was questioned with regards to the improved performance of KEEN DRAGON (AM Aizat). The only explanation that Trainer K Coetzee could offer is that KEEN DRAGON was racing with blinkers on today, for the first time in a long time and that he undertook to race the gelding under similar circumstances in future.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
KEEN DRAGON |
AM Aizat |
1:29.8 |
|
|
2nd |
6 |
MY FIRST MILLION |
HK Cheng |
|
3 ¼ |
|
3rd |
10 |
SUCCESS STREET |
F Yap |
|
4 ½ |
|
4th |
2 |
SANGKURIANG |
J Chuah |
|
Nk |
RACE 5 (R017) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m(lc) AUSPICIOUS START HANDICAP
PENTAGON, CROWN STAR and STORMY VIEW, all course scratching as they had sustained sole bruised near fore, sole bruised off hind and bruised both fore fetlocks respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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.
A post-race veterinary examination of SPLENDOR (HS Gill) revealed that the gelding had bled and as such, will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
MR G |
M Yusri |
1:15.0 |
|
|
2nd |
11 |
SPEEDY DEMON |
R Rueven |
|
3 ½ |
|
3rd |
12 |
LOOKS GOOD |
F Yap |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
1 |
STRAP MARKS |
CK Khaw |
|
3 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R018) CLASS 4(B) – 1200m (lc) GALLOPING ONCE AGAIN HANDICAP
PALTROW, a course scratching as it sustained bruised off fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As Jockey F Yap was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace him as the rider of WHAT A BOSS.
WHAT A BOSS (R Rueven) which was fractious in the barrier, jumped awkwardly, stumbled and lost several lengths, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly outwards and HAPPY DAYZ (J De Souza) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in CERDAN (App S Sia) and COPACABANA (J Chuah) being crowded.
Jockeys SS Vanan and J De Souza, the rider of CHIPS and HAPPY DAYZ respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of CHIPS and HAPPY DAYZ revealed no obvious abnormality.
CHIPS (SS Vanan) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TIME TO ROCK (AM Aizat) revealed that the mare had bled and as such, will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
KRUGER |
CK Tan |
1:15.4 |
|
|
2nd |
8 |
PERFECT RUN |
L De Souza |
|
3 ¾ |
|
3rd |
9 |
SILENT BOSS |
HK Cheng |
|
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
1 |
CERDAN |
App S Sia |
|
Hd |
RACE 7 (R019) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) -1000m (sc) SWEET MEMORIES STAKES
Emergency acceptor STAR GENIUS was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SUPER WINNER and LIM’S PIPER which were up 17kgs and 19kgs respectively, in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SS Vanan to replace App A Saran as the rider of MAGNOLIA BLVD. App A Saran was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for being unable to make the carded weight.
Trainer S Shanmugam was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MACARTHUR (App AR Aiman).
LIM’S PIPER (AK Lim) was slow into stride.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUPER WINNER (CK Tan) and LAUS DEO (AM Aizat) returned having cast their off fore and near hind and off fore plates respectively.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
GRAND CROSS |
HS Gill |
0:59.9 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
LAUS DEO |
AM Aizat |
|
3 |
|
3rd |
2 |
KERAUNO |
S Rosmizan |
|
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
6 |
DISCRETELY RED |
J Daniel |
|
¾ |
RACE 8 (R020) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) PROSPERITY AND WEALTH HANDICAP
LOYALTY’S ANGEL and JACKS SECRET, both course scratching as they have bruised both fore fetlocks and bruised off fore sole respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LUCKY GIANT (M Yusri) which stood and was considerably slow to begin, losing several lengths, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
NOVA DASHING (AM Aizat) was slow into stride.
LUCKY GIANT stumbled on straightening at the 400M-mark.
App A Saran, the rider of FLYING EBONY was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he dropped his whip at approximately the 300M-mark.
The saddle on NOVA DASHING slipped back during the running.
A post-race veterinary examination of BALL AND CHAIN (J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
8 |
D’GREAT STRIKE |
AK Lim |
1:16.2 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
NOVA DASHING |
AM Aizat |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
2 |
ROC THAT |
C Goon |
|
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
4 |
FLYING EBONY |
App A Saran |
|
Nk |
RACE 9 (R021) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) NEW DREAMS, NEW HOPE HANDICAP
As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to replace App AB Riduan as the rider of RISE OF THE LEGEND.
SING ROULETTE (AK Lim) and SUNTZU (J Daniel) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
Acting on veterinary advice that BLACK MAMBA (C Goon) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.45pm. BLACK MAMBA will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
ZILFIKAR (S Salee) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing GORDON G (AM Aizat).
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of GORDON G reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GORDON G revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
CAPONE |
App I Firdzriel |
1:15.0 |
|
|
2nd |
9 |
SUNTZU |
J Daniel |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
3 |
RISE OF THE LEGEND |
SU Lim |
|
½ |
|
4th |
1 |
BLUE EYED BOY |
App A Saran |
|
4 ¾ |
RACE 10 (R022) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc) RACING RE-BOOT HANDICAP
WINTERFELL was a course scratching as it was tied up off hind. SONG KID was a course scratching when it was found to have a bruised off fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GOLDEN COIN which was up 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
I AM MIDAS (AM Aizat) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
GOLDEN COIN (CK Khaw) was slow into stride.
I’M THE MAN (App A Saran) and METEOR LOUI (HS Gill) came together on jumping.
The saddle on I AM MIDAS slipped back during the running.
ONCE A THIEF (App AR Aiman) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of ASIAN JET (J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
CHERISH |
R Rueven |
1:15.1 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
MY MONEY |
S Salee |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
7 |
GOLDEN STATES |
SS Vanan |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
1 |
I AM MIDAS |
AM Aizat |
|
2 ¼ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
1 |
FIGHTING WARRIOR |
Y Aify |
CK Tan |
Medical |
|
1 |
LUCKY TIGER |
App AB Riduan |
App A Saran |
Medical |
|
3 |
GUNFORHIRE |
Y Aify |
S Rosmizan |
Medical |
|
4 |
SUCCESS STREET |
Y Aify |
F Yap |
Medical |
|
5 |
SPEEDY DEMON |
Y Aify |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
6 |
SILENT BOSS |
Y Aify |
HK Cheng |
Medical |
|
6 |
LINCOLN COUNTY |
App AB Riduan |
App A Saran |
Medical |
|
6 |
WHAT A BOSS |
F Yap |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
7 |
LIM’S PIPER |
Y Aify |
AK Lim |
Medical |
|
7 |
BLACK AND WHITE |
L De Souza |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
7 |
MAGNOLIA BLVD |
App A Saran |
SS Vanan |
Unable to make the carded weight |
|
8 |
DARK WIZARD |
Y Aify |
HK Cheng |
Medical |
|
8 |
YOU ARE GENIUS |
F Yap |
HS Gill |
Medical |
|
8 |
ASIA |
L De Souza |
SS Vanan |
Medical |
|
9 |
RISE OF THE LEGEND |
App AB Riduan |
SU Lim |
Medical |
|
9 |
SUNTZU |
F Yap |
J Daniel |
Medical |
|
9 |
GORDON G |
L De Souza |
AM Aizat |
Medical |
|
10 |
I’M THE MAN |
App AB Riduan |
App A Saran |
Medical |
|
10 |
ASIAN JET |
(unfixed) |
J Daniel |
EA |
|
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
COLOUR PAINT |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
FLEDGELING |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
POWERFUL DRAGON |
Stone bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
Swollen off hind pastern |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
MADE IN CHINA |
Seedy toe off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
LIM’S DASHING |
Swollen near hind pastern |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
BOOM ALMIGHTY |
Sore Back |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
CAORUNN |
Bruised both hind bumpers |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
FRANKLY MY DEAR |
Swollen near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
SO BEAUTIFUL |
Bruised near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
|
10 |
THUNDERSTRUCK |
Respiratory Allergy |
Vet examination |
|
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PRTC – 2nd January 2022 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
EMIRATES WARRIOR & TRIPLE ONE STAR |
Vet examination each |
|
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|
2 |
PARTY GIRL |
Vet examination |
|
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|
2 |
DESTINY CHILD & GOLD KIDS |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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|
3 |
STAGESHOW |
Vet examination |
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|
3 |
JULIUS CAESAR |
One starting stall test |
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3 |
SING EXPRESS & TAN’S MAESTRO |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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4 |
YOU ARE SPECIAL |
Vet examination |
|
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4 |
AMAZING DRAGON, LUCK HAPPY & ARECIBO |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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5 |
PENTAGON, CROWN STAR & STORMY VIEW |
Vet examination each |
|
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|
5 |
SPLENDOR |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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6 |
PALTROW |
Vet examination |
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|
6 |
WHAT A BOSS |
One starting stall test |
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|
6 |
TIME TO ROCK |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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6 |
CHIPS |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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|
8 |
LOYALTY’S ANGEL & JACKS SECRET |
Vet examination each |
|
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|
8 |
LUCKY GIANT |
One starting stall test |
|
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|
9 |
BLACK MAMBA |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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10 |
WINTERFELL, SONG KID |
Vet examination each |
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|
10 |
ONCE A THIEF |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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|
R7 |
App A Saran |
MAGNOLIA BLVD |
2/1/2022 |
RM500/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 107(10) |
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R7 |
Tr S Shanmugam |
MACARTHUR |
2/1/2022 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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|
R8 |
App A Saran |
FLYING EBONY |
2/1/2022 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s)
|
R1 |
App A Saran (LUCKY TIGER) – suspended two (2) race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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