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b m FLAMING LOVE (Afzal Hossain) was very fractious in its stall thereby sustaining cut injuries on both hind. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. R Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. The Starting Stall Certificate of FLAMING LOVE has been revoked by the Starter.

SMILES (Md Imran) was fractious in its stall, backed out and was stalled once again.

VIKING VALOUR (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin.

LEONIDAS (S Amjad Khan) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. The trainer was further cautioned for sending his charge late to the starting gate thereby delaying the start of the race.

Jockey Pradeep Kumar, the rider of EBONY PRINCESS, was severely reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course in the final 300 metres of the race. He was reminded by the Stipendiary Steward that he had been repeatedly advised to exercise greater control over his mounts when placing them under pressure and informed that if he continued to ride in a similar manner he would be reported to the Stewards for suitable action. Further he was advised to report to Mr. N W Bird, the Jockey Coach for appropriate corrective measures.