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AL SHAMSHEER (App. Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
 
An objection was lodged by Jockey A. Sandesh, rider of SHIVALIK SHOWERS (Placed Third) against BOOKER JONES (P. Trevor, Placed Second). The reason being, at 300 metres when he was gaining ground, BOOKER JONES (P. Trevor) shifted in and took his ground whereby he had to stop riding and pull his horse out and this interference had cost him certain second place.
 
After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection.
 
Jockey P. Trevor (BOOKER JONES) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, the Jockey stated that he had used the whip as a corrective measure as his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer S. S. Attaollahi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
 
After the race, QUASAR, BARACCHUS and BOOKER JONES were found to be sound.