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Trainers Lim Hoon Seng and
Wong Kong Fatt were today fined RM10,000 each after samples taken from their
horses returned positive to “3-Hydroxy-N-Methylmorphinan”, a prohibited
substance under MRA rules, last month.
ROYAL BEAUTY finished third in a Class 5 - 1200m sprint in Penang on Oct 11.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under
MRA Rule 134(6)(a) in that he accepted to run ROYAL BEAUTY which finished
3rd in the above race and its post-race urine sample subsequently returned
positive to “3-Hydroxy-N-Methylmorphinan”, a prohibited substance under MRA
rules.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the mitigating
factors, Lim’s guilty plea as well as his record. Lim was fined RM10,000 and
was advised of his right of appeal.
In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), ROYAL BEAUTY was disqualified
from the race and the results were amended accordingly.
Wong also pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) in that he
accepted to run BIG STEEL, which finished 14th in a Class 4 - 1600m handicap
on the same date, and its post-race urine sample subsequently returned
positive to “3-Hydroxy-N-Methylmorphinan”, a prohibited substance under MRA
rules.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the mitigating
factors, Wong’s guilty plea as well as his record. Wong was fined RM10,000
and was advised of his right of appeal.
In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), BIG STEEL was disqualified from
the race and the results were amended accordingly.  |
