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Jockey D.K. Ashish, the rider of SHOWERS OF LUCK, was fined Rs.5,000/- for shifting in and causing very severe interference to BLUE ORIGIN (Jorge Horcajada) on his inside approaching the 1000 Metres.

It was reported after the race that LEADING LADY (A. Ashok Kumar) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. V. Loknath was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Jorge Horcajada, the rider of BLUE ORIGIN, placed Second by the Judge objected against Jockey P. Mani, the rider of YOURE STUNNING placed First for "crowding in the initial part whereby I had to check and for shifting out inside in the last furlong when my horse had just began to raise a gallop thereby I had to shift course towards the inside and stop riding that cost me a certain race". The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and examined the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations they decided to overrule the objection.

Jockey P. Mani, the rider of YOURE STUNNING, was fined Rs.3,000/- for not maintaining a straight course approaching the 200 Metres.

An enquiry was ordered and held by the Stewards into the running and riding of MERCUTIO trained by Mr. S. Dominic and ridden by Jockey P.S. Chouhan. They examined trainer Mr. S. Dominic and Jockey P.S. Chouhan after the last race. After deliberations, they decided to note the explanations tendered by them. Trainer Mr. S. Dominic was informed to take appropriate remedial measures to improve the behaviour of his charge MERCUTIO in future.

SHOWERS OF LUCK (D.K. Ashish) sustained cut injuries on right hind fetlock.

YOURE STUNNING (P. Mani) sustained cut injuries on both hind fetlock.

Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner gr g YOURE STUNNING.