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Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Darius R Byramji to withdraw LOZEN (P.S. Chouhan) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be trotting lame on right fore due to inflammed hoof. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

WINGS OF FORTUNE (Chetan Kalay S) was examined at the starting gates by the Club’s Veterinary Officer and was found 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 Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders.

Mr. Irfan Ghatala trainer of ACE BADRAAN, placed 2nd by the Judge objected against Jockey David Allan, the rider of PEARL REWARD placed 1st for “the rider of PEARL REWARD was using the whip on the left at the 150 Metres and drifted out and took my ground right up to the winning post and my horse was shying away from the winner and therefore was not able to stretch out which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala and Jockey David Allan. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection.

Jockey David Allan, the rider of PEARL REWARD, was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight a course in the final 100 Metres of the race.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b r PEARL REWARD.