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Trainer Steven Burridge was
fined S$25,000 when the Stipendiary Stewards held an inquiry regarding the
circumstances surrounding the stable transfer and treatment of KING AND KING
on Monday, Oct 29.
At the conclusion of the inquiry today, Burridge was found guilty to a
charge under MRA Rule of Racing 152(3) in that he, a licensed trainer, did,
after being informed that the racehorse, KING AND KING was to be transferred
from his stable, arrange for that gelding to be treated with veterinary
medication on Monday.
The result of this treatment effectively ruling KING AND KING ineligible to
start in any race for a minimum period of forty days.
This action was carried out without the knowledge or consent of the owner
and/or the new trainer and is, in the opinion of the Stewards, an action
prejudicial to the good reputation of horse racing in Singapore.
When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into account the nature of
the charge and his record. Burridge was fined a sum of S$25,000 and advised
of his right of appeal.  |
