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In the process of stalling, VILLANELLE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.5) was fractious and dislodged its rider. As Jockey Akshay Gaikwad was fit to ride, he was permitted to fulfill his riding engagement.

ASHWA BRAZIL (A. S. Peter dr.2) lost about three lengths at the start. As such, Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Soon after the start, STORM CLOUD (App. Avinash Paswan) shifted in and went across GUNFIRE (Yash Narredu) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, App. Avinash Paswan has been fined Rs.1,000/-, for shifting in before the red marker.

After the race, the Jockeys reported the following:

Jockey A. S. Peter (ASHWA BRAZIL) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

Jockey Yash Narredu (GUNFIRE) lodged a complaint against App. Avinash Paswan (STORM CLOUD) for carrying him out in the race. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported the following:

VILLANELLE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

GUNFIRE was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on its left hind fetlock and was also observed to have a small growth on its left upper jaw, before the premolars.

DARCY was observed to have an injury on its left hind fetlock.

ASHWA BRAZIL was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on its right fore pastern and a gum injury.

The Equine Hospital reported the following:

EASTERN MONARCH & ADMIRABLE sustained a right eye injury (sore).