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On a request from Trainer Irfan Ali, ACKER BILK was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer at 08:45 pm on 5th January 2020 and was found to be suffering from Colic and was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Irfan Ali has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before accepting the gelding for any future trial or race.

Before being loaded, NOBLE STORM was extremely factitious, as such, was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Orders. Trainer Ajay Sharma has been asked give sufficient Gate practice and show to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race.

Approaching 600 metres, CHECK POINT CHARLIE (R Rakesh) drifted outwards and carried GOLDEN GUINEA (R Yousaf) further out.

Jockey Aqeed Waheed (SPARTAN X) has been cautioned for not riding out his mount to complete advantage in the straight.

Jockey Jai Parkash (KAFTAN) has been cautioned for showing the Victory sign before passing the Post.

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards’ Enquiry was held as it was noticed that this race was started before the appointed time. The Stewards having heard the Officials and keeping in mind all the circumstances and in the best interest of all concerned, decided not to declare the race void and an ‘All Clear’ was announced.