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Jockey Pintu Das, the rider of ROMANTIC LAD (drawn 1) which was slow to begin was severely reprimanded for shifting course ‘outwards’ soon after jumping out of the gates when there was sufficient room to make progress along the rails and thereafter for travelling wide for no apparent reason while rounding the bend.  The jockey was further informed that should he ride in a similar manner in future, he would be dealt with appropriately.

b f CANDLE IN THE WIND (Ryan Marshall) ran detached from the field.  The jockey when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that in spite of his best efforts the filly was not responding to his urgings in the early and middle stages of the race.  At a subsequent veterinary examination, the Veterinary Officer reported that the filly was observed to be lame on its left fore.  Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.