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SADDLERS PRIDE (B Gurang) stood flat footed as the start was effected thereby losing considerable ground at the start.  Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in barrier trial during the hours of morning track work.

App Ajoy Roy, the rider of SONGSTRESS, reported loss of whip approaching the 400 metres.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey D K Ashish and trainer Mr. R W Alford to the Stewards for the unsatisfactory riding and running of b g BOLD DESIRE under Rule 161(ii) and 159 ( c ) in that during the early stages of the race the jockey made no attempt to place his mount in a position of contention  and when approaching the 800 metres he made progress on the wide outside of the field for no apparent reason.  Further on entering the straight he showed no urgency to bring his mount in the line of contention and in the concluding stages of the race he failed to infuse adequate vigour  to his riding.  At the conclusion of the Stewards enquiry, the Stewards decided to fine Jockey D K Ashish a sum of Rs. 25,000/- for his unsatisfactory riding on his mount BOLD DESIRE.  The jockey was informed of his right to appeal.

With respect to Tr. R W Alford, the Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered by him specially with reference to his instructions to Jockey D K Ashish, fined him a sum of Rs.  25,000/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge BOLD DESIRE and informed him that the running of his charges in future would be closely monitored.  The trainer was informed of his right to appeal.