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An enquiry was held immediately after the race into the interference received by DANCERESS (C Alford) some distance after the start. The result of the enquiry was referred to the Stewards who met after the last race. The Stipendiary Stewards charged Jockey A Ashhad Asbar with “careless riding” under Rule 161(i) of the RCTC Rules of Racing in that some distance after the start Jockey A Ashhad Asbar (HARTNELL) when in clear running shifted ‘inwards’ towards the rails when not adequately clear of VERY SPECIAL (Hindu Singh) which was then carried ‘in’ onto ch f DANCERESS (C Alford) making progress on the rails, the filly then having to be severely checked by its Jockey C Alford to avoid running into the rails or the heels of VERY SPECIAL. Jockey Ashhad Asbar when interviewed pleaded guilty to the charge of careless riding. The Stewards after due deliberations decided to suspend Jockey A Ashhad Asbar from riding in races on 29th & 31st March, 2017 under Rule 161 of the RCTC Rules of Racing. The jockey was informed of his right to appeal.