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On arrival at the starting gates, on a request from Jockey P. Trevor, the saddle used on his mount MIRACLE OF HANUKAH was checked and re-adjusted.
 
On arrival at the starting gates, HARRISON was examined by the Club’s V.O. and was found to have a gum injury, however certified fit to race.
 
LITTLE JOHN (A. Sandesh, dr.7) was fractious in the gates. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.    
 
LITTLE JOHN (A. Sandesh, dr.7) lost about two lengths at the start.
 
Approaching the 1300 metres, MAGICAL MOMENTS (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing MIRACLE OF HANUKAH (P. Trevor) racing along the rails causing the latter to check and change course thereby carrying LITTLE JOHN outwards. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, App. Mustakim Alam has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
 
Approaching the 400 metres, LUCA (App. Ritesh Gochhi) racing on the haunches of VIKING (C. S. Joda) was observed to have clipped the former and dislodged its rider. App. Ritesh Gochhi has been severely cautioned.
 
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
 
LUCA was observed to have a swelling on its right stifle and injuries on its right nostril and right knee.
 
HARRISON was observed to have a gum injury.
 
VIKING was totted and found to be sound.