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Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.V. Lokanath to withdraw LOTS OF LUCK (A.Ashhad Asbar) on veterinary grounds as it was found to left eye injury and both eyelids swollen. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

STEELY CHALLENGE (Antony Raj S.) jumped out awkwardly onto MERICLE BEAUTY (Ankush) which stumbled shortly thereafter.

Approaching 950 meters SUPER CHARM (Saurav Rawat) shifted out sharply. Forcing TIGER BAY (Kiran Rai P) and MERICLE BEAUTY (Ankush) wide onto the track.

Trainer Mr. G.Y. Rajesh Babu and rider ANKUSH were questioned over the performance of MERICLE BEAUTY. Mr. G.Y Rajesh Babu stated he instructed Ankush to sit 3rd, 4th and 5th do your best in the straight. He added he engaged ANKUSH as he felt the 5 Kg allowance would be an advantage. Under the circumstances he was satisfied with the ride by ANKUSH. Apprentice ANKUSH said he received a bump at the start, the mare got her head up and that she pulled hard until near the 850 meters. He added he could not get near the rails or sit 3rd or 4th due to horses on his inside and was forced to travel wide until straightening. Where she ran home fairly. ANKUSH also said this was his first ride on Bangalore racecourse. Mr, G.Y. Rajesh Babu was informed to engage a more senior and experienced rider on MERICLE BEAUTY in future.

It was reported after the race that DREAM WALKIN' burst its blood vessels ( Endoscopy - Grade II ). Trainer Mr. James Mckeown was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g STEELY CHALLENGE.