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TOGO (Vishal N Bunde) tightened STAR STUDDED (Suraj Narredu) at about the 250 metres of the race. Jockey Vishal N Bunde was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the same.

Tr. Rajesh Narredu when questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge STAR STUDDED as compared to its previous outing in Race No. 137 – THE SENTOUKI HANDICAP run on 14th February, 2026 stated that the gelding came back from 2400 metres to a mile race today, was travelling well up to the straight, after that it got interfered by TOGO at about the 250 metres, lost its rhythm and could not come back to the race. Other than this he could give any other plausible explanations, was noted.

Jockey Antony Raj S (WHIRL WIND) reported that his mount was too keen as such he was unable to settle his mount in the initial and middle stages of the race and on entering the straight the gelding was hanging out. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures.

On the morning of 28th March, 2026, ZARAK was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left hind. Tr. S Waheed was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.