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SHADOW FAX (App. Sonu Kumar) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.

Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (RIVAL) that his mount did not come on the bit and also did not shown any interest in the race and finished the course distance behind inspite of his best efforts. However. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju while confirming the above added that he too was baffled with the running of his charge and had no plausible explanation to offer to his charges poor performance and opined that his charge may not have liked the going was noted for future reference. However, the Trainer was informed that any reversal of form of his charge, he will be liable for severe disciplinary action has deemed fit. Jockey P. Sai Kumar was cautioned for dropping hands in the final 100 mtrs though on a beaten horse.

Explanation of Jockey Varun (N R I DHEERA) in the presence of Trainer R H Sequeira that his mount held the bit one side and was trying to run out throughout the race in the process shifted out while negotiating the final bend veered out further on to the outer track under pressure in the straight and finished the course as such inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer R H Sequeira was advised to show his charge in a Mock race before next accepting in a race.

Explanation of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (MIX THE MAGIC) that his mount did not raise a winning gallop in the straight inspite of his best efforts.  Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the mare was trotting lame on left fore due to painful medial splint after the race.