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After being stalled, RAFAEL (A. Sandesh, dr.3) was fractious. In view of this and a similar behavior of the gelding in previous outing, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

After being stalled, ESTEBAN (K. Nazil, dr.2) was fractious and reared up. In view of this and a similar behavior of the gelding in previous outing, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

At the start, RAFAEL (A. Sandesh, dr.3) jumped outwards at the same time KEY WEST (N. S. Parmar, dr.4) jumped inwards and they made contact.

Soon after start, EKLA CHOLO (Amyn Merchant) shifted in onto HOUSE OF LORDS (A. Prakash) who further shifted in thereby carrying ENSKY (C. Umesh) inwards, thereafter ENSKY shifted in thereby bumping, boring and unbalancing KEY WEST (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to check and change course thereby bumping and inconveniencing ESTEBAN (K. Nazil). After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, as such, Jockey’s licence of Mr. C. Umesh has been suspended for four race days i.e. should he apply for a Jockey’s licence for the Racing Season 2026/27 and if the same is granted to him, his licence shall stand suspended on first four race days of Pune Meeting 2026, dates of which will be intimated to in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race).

ESTEBAN (K. Nazil) was observed to have trailed the field. As such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up a reasonable performance in the future.

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

RAFAEL was observed to have a gum injury.