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COOLIE (A.R.Pradeep) took a fly jump at the start.

Jockey Indrajeet Kumar, the rider of VERSACE was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). 

WAITARA (Aleemuddin) and LAUTERBRUNNEN (P. Kiran Rai) brushed approaching 1100 metres.

INTERCEPTOR (V.R Jagadeesh) hung out making the 950 metres turn.

After passing the 300 metres, KNOTTY CRUISE (S.Sachin) fractured her left fore fetlock, stumbled and fell dislodging apprentice Sachin. KNOTTY CRUISE was humanely euthanized.

Jockey R. Vaibhav reported that his mount IL VOLO was throwing its head until the 900- metre mark and was hanging in during the straight.

Jockey P. Trevor and Trainer Irfan Ghatala wished to view the patrol film as they were of the opinion that A GREAT BUZZ was not ready when the start was effected. Mr. Vijay Narasimha, the starter was interviewed along with Trainer Irfan Ghatala and jockey P. Trevor. After viewing the patrol film and taking into consideration of the evidence A GREAT BUZZ was declared a runner even though the filly had been fractious in the gates prior the start she was standing correctly when the starter pressed the button. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m IDI MINNAL.