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dk b g SUPERLATIVE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 and found to be suffering from right fore fetlock swelling. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

BRAVE MAJESTY and ALDILA bumped onto each other soon after jump out.

WORDSMITH planted taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter.

Jockey Vishal N Bunde reported loss of whip passing the 150 metres.

Tr. Aashay Doctor when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge CAT WHISKERS as compared to its previous outing in race No. 18 held on 13th August, 2025 stated that :-

1) In Race No. 18 the gelding ran within 8 days which in hind sight was too quick for the horse from his previous race whereas today it ran after 27 days.
 
2) The gelding had earlier got beat to CELTIC HARLEQUIN in its first start, which won again today in THE SUPER SUNRISE HANDICAP Div I.

3) Further, Race No 18 was the Independence Cup which had a very competitive set of runners.

4) The change of Jockey from Hasib Alam to R Vaibhav also helped.

His explanations were noted.