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ALIENATION(B Mahesh) jumped awkwardly out from the gates.

An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of Dandified, ridden by Jockey C Alford and trained by Mr Vijay Singh.

At the conclusion of an enquiry into the running and riding of b c DANDIFIED trained by Mr. Vijay Singh and ridden by Jockey C Alford, the Stipendiary Stewards accepted the respective explanations tendered by the Trainer and Jockey  which were that :-

a)                  The trainer had instructed Jockey C Alford to place his mount in a position of advantage after taking into consideration the early positioning of ELENA and PETALOID and thereafter to do his best.

b)                  It was the trainer’s opinion that DANDIFIED was a bit lethargic at the start, and its rider, after allowing it collect itself,  rode the colt to complete advantage.

c)                  The jockey corroborated the statements of the trainer and added that it was because of the extremely wet going that he did not place the horse under pressure immediately  after jumping out of the gates.

Further the Stipendiary Stewards informed Jockey C Alford that he should in the future ride his mounts in a fashion that leaves no room for query.