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An enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the dislodging of Jockeys P Trevor (ZOYA) and Y S Srinath (APSARA STAR). At the conclusion of the enquiry, it was established that approaching the 1000 metres, b f ZOYA broke down dislodging Jockey P Trevor. Jockey Akshay Kumar (CLIFFHANGER) travelling behind ZOYA had to take evasive action and switched his mount ‘outwards’. However, Jockey Y S Srinath (APSARA STAR), travelling in 3rd position, in his effort to avoid running on to the dislodged Jockey P Trevor, ran into ZOYA unbalancing himself and eventually being dislodged from APSARA STAR. As the fall was accidental, “all clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted. Both Jockeys P Trevor and Y S Srinath escaped unhurt.

Subsequent veterinary examination revealed that b f ZOYA sustained an irrepairable fracture on her left fore canon bone and was euthanized on humanitarian grounds with the permission of the Stewards.