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On a request from Trainer B. Prithviraj, MONEY FAIR was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 06:15 p.m. on 20th March 2026 at the stables and was found to have fever. As such, the colt was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.

On arrival at the starting gates, on a request from Jockey Yash Narredu, TREAT was examined by the Club’s Chief V.O. and found to be sound. However, As Jockey Yash Narredu was not confident of her soundness, the Stipendiary Stewards permitted the mare to be withdrawn, before coming under the Starter’s order. Subsequently, the mare was examined by the Club’s Chief V.O. on 22nd March 2026 at the stables and found to be sore by right fore. As such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

Soon after the start, ALPINE STAR (App. Bharat Singh) leaned out and made contact with VEGATHA (P. Trevor) causing the latter to be steadied. App. Bharat Singh has been cautioned.

Passing the 600 metres, ASHWA BRAZIL (Vivek G.) was observed to have lost its footing and stumble.

After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:

ALPINE STAR, ASHWA BRAZIL & VINCERO were trotted and found to be sound.