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Tr. Patrick Quinn was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge HORUS THE GREAT to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future.

JOKSHAN, DUBAI PRINCE, ALGOZE and SICILY were difficult to load.

Jockey R S Bhati (ALGOZE) reported that his mount was slow to begin.

An objection was lodged by Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of SICILY placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Antony Raj S, the rider of WONDERFUL placed 1st on the grounds of “passing the 500 metres the winner came sharply on to horse No. 3 (JOKSHAN) and after that he took my ground for which I checked and had to stop riding which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Neeraj Rawal and Antony Raj S, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, decided to overrule the objection and let the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted.

Jockey Arman Khan (JOKSHAN) was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for riding in snatches whereby he appeared to be cutting the pace with SICILY aimlessly till the final bend.   The Jockey was further advised not to repeat this kind of undesirable riding.

DUBAI PRINCE finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.