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Consequent to Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey P. Sai Kumar to be substituted on ANZIO.
 
PAINTED APACHE (Surya Prakash) was slow into stride losing about 2 or 3 lengths and thereafter the gelding trailed the field throughout the race, finishing the course distance behind. Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh was advised for a better performance in future.
 
Explanation of Jockey Afroz Khan (KENAF) that his mount dropped back from about the 300 mtrs whilst traveling in front inspite of his best efforts, noted.   Trainer L D Silva was advised for a better performance in future.
 
Explanation of App. Md. Ekram Alam (BLISSFUL) that his mount dropped back in the final 100 mtrs whilst traveling in front inspite of his best efforts, noted. The App. was however, cautioned for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.  Trainer K. Satheesh was advised for a better performance in future.
 
Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (ANZIO) that his mount ducked in at about the 300 mtrs catching him unaware and thereafter he did his best was not accepted and the Jockey was fined Rs.3000/- for tender handling of his mount soon after entering the straight.