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SARATOGA SPRING (Vijay Kumar) was examined at the Starting Gates and was observed to be trotting lame on right hind. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders. Trainer Mr. G T Surender was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

VRAJANANDAN (Noorulla) was slowly away, lost a few lengths at the start and ran detached thereafter. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. P C Tejaswi was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future and not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in One Jump Out on a Starting Gate Practice Day.

NATURAL NINE (M Prabhakaran) was slowly away and lost a few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. M Bobby was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in One Jump Out on a Starting Gate Practice Day.

Jockey Shiva Kumar, the rider of COFFEE TIME, was reprimanded for the inept handling of his mount during the Race. He was further informed that he must make every effort to improve his riding in future.

Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, ch g NERON.