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FLY TO THE STARS (Surya Prakash) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.
 
Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (N R I ULTRAPOWER) that his instructions were sit with the front bunch which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount did not show any turn of foot in the final 300 mtrs and dropped back in spite of his best effort. Trainer R H Sequeira while confirming the above added that his charge always performed well when it ran in an age group race as compare to the present race which being tougher bunch for horses 4 year old and upwards and opined that his charge ran to her potential in this race was noted for future reference. 
 
Veterinary examination of REIGNING BEAUTY (Afroz Khan) revealed that though the mare was trotting sound but has sharp molars on both sides.  Trainer L D Silva was fined Rs.2000/- for negligence in discharging his duties in presenting of his charge for a race.