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CHRISTMAS EVE was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds.
 
At the start, THE BIG REVIVAL (App.Vishal, dr.11) shifted in on to ABBEY (Colm O’Donoghue, dr.10).
 
Soon after the start, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (App.S.Joseph, dr.16) shifted in and made contact with NASCAR (App.Raghuveer singh, dr.15), who in turn went on to NAUMEE (C.S.Jodha, dr.13). Apprentice S.Joseph has been severely cautioned for the future.
 
Approaching 900 Metres, THE BIG REVIVAL (App.Vishal) shifted in on to MARCUS AURELIUS (F.Irani) who in turn went on to MR MORRISON (App.Bhawani Singh). Apprentice Vishal has been cautioned.
 
Passing 800 metres, MILLENIUM FALCON (J.Chinoy) was observed to have shifted out and cut across PRESIDENT (R.Vaibhav) and NAUMEE (C.S.Jodha). After questioning, Jockey J.Chinoy has been fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to maintain a straight course.
 
Passing 200 metres, NAUMEE (C.S.Jodha) shifted out under the use of the whip and went on to NASCAR (App.Raghuveer Singh). After questioning, Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
 
Jockey Colm O’Donoghue (ABBEY) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
 
Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and Jockey Akash Agarwal were questioned regarding the running and riding of BULLDOZER. The Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit well up and do his best in the straight. The Jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that his mount hung-in in the straight as such he could not ride out. After viewing the video of the race, the Trainer was informed that the enquiry is being kept open and the Stipendiary Stewards will keep a watch on the future running of the gelding as they felt that the Jockey could have been more vigorous in his riding effort.
 
After the race, DANCING DAE’MON, PRESIDENT and THE BIG REVIVAL were found to be sound.