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SHINE played up in its stall thereby sustaining injuries on its both hind and right nostril. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer and also until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial.

Jockey Antony Raj S (MORANO) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement).

An objection was lodged by Jockey Antony Raj S, the rider of MORANO placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Mukesh Kumar, the rider of MERLET placed 1st on the grounds of “passing the 200 metres started drifting out, at about 150 metres took my ground drifting outside, at 100 metres he bumped me and I lost my balance which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Antony Raj S and Mukesh Kumar, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinions expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, decided to overrule the objection and let the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted.

Jockey Mukesh Kumar (MERLET) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for failing to maintain a straight course during the concluding stages of the race.

The Veterinary Officer reported that :-

a)    ENOLA HOLMES returned with right hock injury.

b)    KERRY GOLD returned with right shoulder injury.

c)    POLKA DOT returned with left eye injury.

d)    On the morning of 4th September, 2025 MERLET and MORANO were examined and found to be lame on their right hind and right fore respectively. Trs. S Waheed and Aashay Doctor were informed not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.