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Randall Simons wins the Fillies Mile on Ghaalla (Pic – JC Photos)
The R5000 fine meted out to jockey Randall Simons by the NHA for striking Mike de Kock filly Ghaalla more than three times on consecutive strides, and thus contravening Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline C on the use of the crop), when winning the Gr3 Fillies Mile on 24 November, seems a bit harsh – despite the recent publicity over the use of the crop.
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