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NORTHBOUND was reluctant to jump out from the gates losing approximately 5 – 6 lengths.

SENSATIONS was slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start and thereafter was sluggish into its stride. Tr. V Ajith Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until it was shown to the satisfaction of the Starters in a barrier trial.

RAMBHA (P Trevor, drawn 6) and DELIVERANCE (Shezad Khan, drawn 5) were interfered when SEINA (Aleemuddin, drawn 7) shifted inwards soon after jump out. App Aleemuddin was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount and was cautioned to be more careful in future.

Tr. Sabeel Shariff and Jockey Md Azharuddin when questioned regarding the running and riding of CASHMERE SILK, the Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump, settle his mount in 2nd/3rd position and to do his best. Jockey Md. Azharuddin corroborated the Trainer’s instructions. The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered decided to fine Jockey Md. Azharuddin a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for the incompetent handling of his mount in the final straight. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was issued a final warning by the Stipendiary Stewards regarding the running of his charges in future.

Jockey P Trevor (RAMBHA) reported that he could not position his mount well up with the field having been knocked out by SEINA after the jump out and thereafter had a troubled passage in the concluding stages of the race. He further stated that but for this interference he would have possibly finished much closer, was noted.