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Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (BLUE NILE) in the presence of Trainer R H Sequeira that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that this is the 1st run of his charge and opined that his charge had not run to his expectation was noted for future reference.
 
Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (ROYAL WARRIOR) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that though the colt was trotting sound but is pulling up its left testicle during the trot.
 
Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep Singh (Sr) (N R I HIGH POWER) that his instructions were to sit close 2nd but due to slow initial pace he found himself in front as such he waited upto 300 mtrs to make his final move and when asked for an effort from about the 300 mtrs his mount shortened the strides in the final stages of the race and did not raise a winning gallop inspite of his best efforts, noted.
 
HANUMANMAHABALA (Neeraj Rawal) winner of the race is sampled.