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Consequent to Jockey S. Saqlain being not available to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey Mohit Singh to be substituted on HURRICANE BAY.

Explanation of Jockey Mohit Singh (HURRICANE BAY) that his instructions were to sit close 2nd/3rd but as his mount did not shown any initial speed he could not positioned as instructed and thereafter his mount gained ground only in the straight, in the process he accidentally lost his whip at about the 300 mtrs and thereafter he did his best was not accepted and the Jockey was fined a sum Rs. 3000/- for losing whip at the crucial juncture of the race.

ADBHUT (Vivek G) dropped back from about the 250 mtrs whilst travelling in front and finished the course at the rear end of the field. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that though the gelding was trotting sound but has sharp molars on both sides. Trainer L D Silva was fined Rs.1000/- for negligence in discharging his duties in presenting of his charge for a race.