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NATURAL GRACE was slow to begin.

WORDSMITH planted taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

Jockey Akshay Kumar (MYSTICAL DAWN) reported that his mount drifted out from the distance post onto the outer rails in spite of his best efforts to keep it on a straight path. Tr. L V R Deshmukh has been advised to take appropriate remedial measures in consultation with the Veterinary Officer.

RODRIGO dropped out of contention from about the 800 metres and finished the race detached from the field. The Veterinary Officer has been requested to examine the gelding & submit his report and on examination it was found to be trotting sound. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

The Veterinary Officer reported that NATURAL GRACE returned with a right shoulder injury.