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BLISSFUL was not declared to start.
 
Jockey Dashrath Singh (HORUS) was fined Rs. 3000/- for shifting in at about the 700 mtrs on to ICE BERRY (Nakhat Singh) who inturn shifted in on to ASHWA BRAVO (Suraj Narredu).
 
Explanation of Jockey David Allan (COMMITTED WARRIOR) that his mount was keen and as there was insufficient room, in order to settle his mount, he shifted out at about the 600 mtrs in the process clipped the heels of WHISKEY MARTINI (P. Ajeeth Kumar) racing in front because of which he got unbalanced in the saddle and thereafter he could not offer any assistance to his mount.  As this confirmed our observation, the explanation of Jockey was noted.  The Jockey was however, cautioned to be more careful in future.  Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the horse was trotting lame on right hind due to hamstring sprain.  Trainer R.H. Sequeira was advised to ensure that his charge is certified fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer before next accepting in a race.
 
Explanation of Jockey David Egan (GOOD CONNECTION) that his instructions were to go to front and do his best in the straight which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount was hanging in from about the 400 mtrs more so under pressure, as such he could not able to ride out his mount to complete advantage in the final stages of the race.  Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh while confirming the above added that the filly never behaved in such manner in the past as such he could not offer any further plausible explanation with regard to his charges running in the race.  Both the Jockey and Trainer’’s explanation were noted.  However, they were informed that an enquiry has been opened in to the running and riding of the GOOD CONNECTION in the above race.  Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities and the filly was trotting sound after the race.
 
The following horses were sampled:
ASHWA BRAVO                        Winner
GOOD CONNECTION               Placed Second
BISATE                                    Placed Third