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Trainer Hah Kee Choy has
lost his appeal against a one-year disqualification and has been given two
weeks to clear up his stable affairs.
Ipoh based Hah was
on April 17 disqualified as a result of LIGHT EASY (Volksraad - Darwasha
by Robelliino) returning a positive test after a race here on Feb 22.
The eight-time winner in Singapore and Malaysia finished second to BIG STEEL
in a Class 4 - 2000m handicap that day but collapsed and died after the
race. The Penang Turf
Club Racing Stewards heard his appeal today.
After considering submissions from Hah’s counsel, Dr Khor Li Li (Veterinary
Surgeon, Penang Turf Club), Dr Edward Samuel (Senior Veterinary Surgeon,
Penang Turf Club) and Prof Dr Tan Soo Choon (Chief Analyst, Usains Holding
Sdn Bhd) and the counsel for the stipendiary stewards, and after considering
all the evidence, the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal and the
disqualification of one year was confirmed to commence with immediate effect
from today and to expire on September 24, 2010, both days inclusive. Hah’s
deposit was forfeited. In addition, he was advised that he was given two
weeks to clear up his stable affairs.  |
