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STRIVE AND SERVE (F.K. Shahbuddin) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Mock Race on a race day on the race track.

Jockey P.A. Culhane, the rider of IBELIEVEINMIRACLES reported that his mount was not galloping fluently after passing the 800 Metres. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination the Club's Veterinary reported that it was found to have burst its blood vessels (endoscopy). Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Mudassar Nazar, the rider of APOLLO KING, was fined Rs.2,000/- for his negligence pertaining to weighing in resulting in him weighing in 700 grams in excess in relation to weighing out.

Jockey F.K. Shabuddin, the rider of STRIVE AND SERVE, reported that he lost his whip passing the 400 Metres.

Trainer Mr. S Narredu was questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge MOUNTAIN RANGE (Suraj Narredu) the winner of this race as compared to its previous run in Race No.87 i.e The T. B. Hanumantharaj Memorial Cup - for horses rated 40-65 run on 15th December, 2012 when ridden by Jockey F K Shahbuddin it ran unplaced. The trainer stated that a) the last run was its first run under his charge after taking it over from trainer Mr. V Lokanath; b) it ran in an open class in a better company and finished a close 8th; c) today it was running in a age group in a relatively poor company; d) last time it was over 1400 Metres and today running after a gap of 3 weeks it won over 1600 Metres and e) even though he expected his horse to win the race in view of the above factors, he was himself surprised at the manner of its victory. While noting his explanations he was informed to maintain consistency in the running of the his charge in future.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MOUNTAIN RANGE.