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Jockey Mukesh Kumar, rider of MA CHERIE was observed to have sported a body protector of an unapproved standard, the same was brought to the attention of the Stipendiary Stewards and Jockey Mukesh Kumar was asked to ride in an approved body protector. As such, Jockey Mukesh Kumar has been fined Rs.10,000/- for not sporting an approved body protector and for not cooperating with the Stipendiary Stewards during the enquiry.

At the start, BALENO (S. A. Amit, dr.3) jumped inwards, at the same time FLASH MOB (C. Umesh, dr.5) jumped outwards thereby tightening and inconveniencing ABHYANKAR (A. S. Peter, dr.4) drawn between them causing the latter to be checked.

Approaching the 1500 metres, MARLBORO MAN (T. S. Jodha) shifted in and went across SUSSING (S. J. Sunil) causing the latter to check and change course who went onto JACKSON (A. Sandesh) who further shifted out and carried LEO THE LION (K. Nazil) outwards. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey T. S. Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

Passing the 400 metres, MARATHA ADMIRAL (N. S. Parmar) shifted in and went across BALENO (S. A. Amit) causing the latter to be check and change course. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation Jockey N. S. Parmar has been fined Rs 2,000/-

After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following.

ABHYANKAR was examined and found to be sore by right fore. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.