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TOP rider Alex Hua Tian is in “total disbelief” after China lost its Olympic eventing team spot as his horse tested positive for a controlled medication.

Alex’s ride Chicko, a 13-yearold gelding, tested positive for altrenogest, known under trade name Regumate, at Millstreet’s Olympic qualifier (31 May–4 June). The pair came fourth and helped

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