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At the start, ARDAKAN (P. Trevor dr.7) jumped outwards and had to be steadied, further ARDAKAN was observed to have weakened from the 600 metres and dropped back thereby trailing the field. After the race, the gelding was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be sound. Further at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards an endoscopy was performed on the gelding and no abnormality was detected, the gelding was again examined by the Club’s Chief Veterinary officer in the Equine Hospital at 11.40 a.m. on 3rd August 2026 and trotted sound. However, on thorough examination, it was found that the gelding has mild pain on both fore proximal suspensory ligaments with pain and palpation in the back area.

Approaching the 200 metres, OPUS DEI (Yash Narredu) shifted out under pressure and went across EARTH (App. Haridas Gore) thereafter further shifted out taking the ground of AMAZING RULER (A. Sandesh) racing on its haunches. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

Jockey Vivek G. (CHAGALL) was observed to have used the whip in an excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2026, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.