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BIG MAVERICK is set to be
disqualified from the Group 1 Raffles Cup which he won on Oct 18 after his
post-race sample returned a positive test.
And the New Zealand gelding would not be permitted to start in the S$1.35m
Singapore Gold Cup this Sunday until a sample from BIG MAVERICK has been
cleared by the Singapore Turf Club Laboratory.
The Singapore Turf Club reported today that BIG MAVERICK’s sample taken
after the winning the Raffles Cup revealed the presence of
3-Hydroxy-N-Methylmorphinan.
Trainer Laurie Laxon was notified of the findings on Monday, and was also
informed of the provisions of MRA Rules 137 in regard to his rights and
obligations in regard the referee sample. Laxon subsequently exercised his
right to have BIG MAVERICK’s referee Sample sent overseas for independent
analysis
In addition, Laxon was advised pursuant to MRA Rule 134 (12) which states,
“Any horse that fails its pre-race and/or post-race screening test conducted
by the MRA Laboratory and/or veterinary examination shall be barred from
starting in any race until clearance is given by the Stipendiary Stewards.”
With a rating of 114, BIG MAVERICK is the highest rated horse handicapped at
58kg in the 2200m Gold Cup on Sunday.  |
