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Permission  was  granted  to  Trainer  Mr.  G.Y.Rajesh  Babu  to withdraw LOCKHEED (Kiran Rai P) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right hind. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

NOBLE  CAUSE  (L.Alex  Rozario)  jumped  awkwardly  outwards, thereby inconvenienced ILIA (Antony Raj S.) on its outside soon after the start.

It was observed that the saddle on JADE MOUNTAIN (P. Trevor) had shifted back during the race. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr.V. Lokanath was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.

Jockey S. Sachin, the rider of INICIO was reprimanded for not maintaining a proper course rounding the final bend.

Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar and Jockey Antony Raj S were questioned regarding the poor performance of ILIA in the above race.

Trainer stated as follows:-
1) His rider got inconvenienced at the start and was taken out by NOBLE CAUSE (L. Alex Rozario) on his inside and thereafter the rider had to travel wide throughout the race, as such the horse did not have energy and faded out in the straight.

Jockey corroborated the statements of the trainer and their explanations were noted for future reference.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b r JADE MOUNTAIN.