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When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of b g AL ATTATURK which raced at the rear of the field in the early and middle stages of the race, Jockey Nelson Maseyk stated that he was instructed to place his mount wherever possible after the start and and on entering the straight to do his best, however, he was instructed not to use the stick.  Trainer Mr. Sabeel Shariff corroborated the jockey’s statement regarding instructions and when queried as to whether similar instructions would be given in future, he was unable to give any plausible answer.  The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered cautioned Jockey Nelson Maseyk for riding an indifferent race and fined Tr. Sabeel Shariff a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for not giving explicit instructions to his jockey and for the unsatisfactory running of his charge.  Further, he was advised to ensure that in future his charges are run and ridden in such a manner that leaves no room for query.

The Veterinary Officer reported that ALCANDER returned bleeding from both nostrils.  Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer.