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CLARA (Akshay Kumar) was observed to have developed high fever, as such the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.
 
Explanation of Jockey Md. Ekram Alam (OLIVER'S MOUNT) that his mount jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths and thereafter trying to run out was not accepted and the Jockey was cautioned for traveling wide until entering the straight for no apparent reason.
 
Explanation of Jockey Antony Raj S (KNIGHT CRUSADER) in the presence of trainer R H Sequeira that his instructions were to sit close 2nd/3rd and wait till somebody challenges which he tried to follow until about the 300 mtrs and thereafter when asked for an efforts, his mount did not show any turn of foot inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge is choker and in the previous races, his charge ran with lower class and weaker set of horses as compared to the present race where his charge ran with penalty and also with tougher bunch. The Trainer further opined that his charge ran to the potential was noted for future reference. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that though the gelding was trotting sound but has a sharp molars on both sides. Trainer R H Sequiera was fined Rs. 2000/- for negligence in discharging his duties in presenting of his charge for a race.
 
ANNHILATOR (Kuldeep Singh (Sr) winner of the race is sampled.