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SEA OF STARS (Naveen M.) was examined at the starting gate by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be trotting lame on left fore. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of CRIQUETTE reported that his mount suddenly shied away from the horse on his outside viz; REVERBERATING (Jan'dhan Paswan) due to which it brushed the railings passing the 1000 Meters and thereafter, gradually fell back and ran detached from the field.

Jockey Y. S. Srinath, the rider of SHIVALIK BOY was questioned as to the handling of his mount during the early part of the race. He informed that despite his urgings mount did not respond well and as such he lost pace and thereafter, he received a check passing 1000 Meters. His explanations were noted.

It was observed that FLYING PRINCE (Hanumant Singh)which was fiercely galloping behind the front runners had to check his mount as they slowed down, due to which REVERBERATING (Jan'dhan Paswan) was running directly behind the former, also had to be checked and shift out. Thereby inconveniencing SHIVALIK BOY (Y. S. Srinath) which was travelling on the outside of REVERBERATING (Jan'dhan Paswan) the rider of which had to be shift his mount out between 1000 Meters to 900 Meters of the above race.

GALENO (Sunil Samson) sustained superficial injury on right hock.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g EL MATADOR.