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YOUNG OFFENDER (Akshay) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds.

At the start, OCEAN OF FAITH (App.Tushar Nemane) jumped awkwardly outwards and was slow to begin.

While negotiating the bend, OCEAN OF FAITH (App.Tushar Nemane) shifted out to progress in the race and in the process carried ARSHAVIN (A.M.Tograllu) outwards. App.Tushar Nemane has been cautioned.

Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned regarding the comparative performance of GOLDEN SPURS in this race which the gelding won as compared to its previous starts during the current Mumbai Meeting. It was pointed out to Trainer Antia that in the previous four starts the horse was ridden by Jockey T.Atul and was always at longer odds as compared to Race No.341 where he declared Jockey M.A.Roushan and the horse won well backed. Trainer H.J.Antia stated that in the previous race, the horse ran over 1200 metres in a higher Class in much stronger company as compared to Race No.341 which was in a lower class. Also, he had run the horse after two weeks and there was a change of equipment i.e. he had used Pacifiers this time.  Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer H.J.Antia, the matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and having heard him, directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct further enquiries in the matter and to submit a report.

Trainer Suresh Chavan informed that his charge ARSHAVIN had bled on the way to the stables after the race. The gelding was examined at the stables by the Club’s V.O. and it was confirmed that the horse had bled. ARSHAVIN is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

After the race, OCEAN OF FAITH was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the right fore cannon.