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GOOD DAY was observed to be trotting lame on left fore due to shoulder sprain, as such the colt has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.
 
FAME FOREVER (B. Nikhil) was observed to have developed right fore tendon strain, as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.
 
BLACK OPAL (G. Naresh) was fractious whilst being loading and was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts, as such the filly has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked.
 
TESTIMONY (C P Bopanna) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths.  Trainer K. Satheesh was advised to show his charge at the gates before next accepting in a race.
 
Explanation of Jockey Praveen Gaddam (FORCE) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the filly was trotting short on both fore.
 
Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (SWEET DANCER) that his instructions were to sit close with front runners which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort in the straight, his mount gradually gained ground inspite of his best efforts, was noted for future reference.