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SEVENTH STEP (C Alford) and YUVAN (Neeraj Rawal) were fractious while being stalled.

Soon after the start the right rein used on dk b f SEVENTH STEP (C Alford) got unbuckled causing the Jockey to take cautionary measures and galloped his mount on the wide outside of the field. Soon after passing the winning post Jockey C Alford was able to bring the filly to a halt and dismounted having the filly under his control. However, for some inexplicable reason he then let the filly run loose. The Stipendiary Stewards, in the presence of Tr. Aashay Doctor, reprimanded and informed Jockey C Alford that his responsibility did not conclude with him passing the winning post but concluded with the safe return of his mount to its connections. Jockey C Alford expressed his regrets for his spur of the moment doing. Consequently no further action was taken by the Stipendiary Stewards against Jockey C Alford. As the buckle on the rein was otherwise well maintained, Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised to ensure that all equipment used on his charges are properly fitted. The Veterinary Officer reported that I TOLD YOU KNOW returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. J E Mckeown was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.