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For failing to produce the registered colours at the scale in respect of his charge RITHAMBHRA, Tr. Sabeel Shariff  was fined a sum of Rs. 325/-.  Subsequently the emergency colour ‘ALL BLACK’ was permitted to be used.

SCHWARZENEGGER (Md Islam) was slow to begin.

Trainer Mr. Shafiq Khan when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge ch m SKYWAY (B Srinivas Rao) as compared to its previous run in Race No. 63 held on 7^th December, 2013 stated that “in the previous race the mare was very much fancied by the stable when running over a distance of 1600 metres and ridden by an apprentice jockey but the mare did not perform well.  Whereas on this occasion even though the mare was not fancied by the stable he was pleasantly surprised with its victory”  Other than these he could give no other plausible explanation for the improved performance of his charge.  The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanations and took no further action.

Jockey Sandeep Rajput, the rider of ALACRITY, was fined a sum of Rs. 5000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount throughout the race.  He was further informed that should he perform in a similar manner again, he would be dealt with appropriately.

The Veterinary Officer reported that SCOOBY DO returned bleeding from both nostrils.  Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.