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In 1994, Roman Chapa suspended 9 months, saying "he used a nail on his mount" in a race, his 1st major infraction. pic.twitter.com/sEI7RuECCz
— Ray Paulick (@raypaulick) January 20, 2015

In 2012, Roman Chapa fined $100 in Texas for hitting horse in face (was lugging out), not showing up for hearing. pic.twitter.com/mhsEgQUxVp
— Ray Paulick (@raypaulick) January 20, 2015

Jockey Roman Chapa, twice caught w electrical device & under investigation in Texas, taken off all mounts today at Sam Houston.
— Ray Paulick (@raypaulick) January 19, 2015

UPDATED: Banned twice for buzzers, Roman Chapa under investigation in Texas for winning ride http://t.co/LFQIrEQKBd pic.twitter.com/I3rA9LWu4I
— Ray Paulick (@raypaulick) January 19, 2015

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