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SHADOW FAX (App. Surendra Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.

Explanation of Jockey G. Naresh (FLYING FURY) in the presence of Trainer K. Robin Reddy that his instructions were to sit 3rd/4th, but as his mount was slow into stride and in the straight from about the 400 mtrs he made his move from outside as instructed and he was unable to sit well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and thereafter he did his best was not accepted.  The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge drops the bit in the initial stages and also need a whip and opined that his charge has ran to its potential, was noted. The Jockey was however, fined Rs. 5,000/- for failing to position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and also waited too long in the straight to make his move from outside. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that though the gelding was trotting sound after the race but has sharp molars on both sides. Trainer K. Robin Reddy was fined Rs.2000/- for negligence in discharging of his duties in presenting of his charge for a race.

SHAH OF IRAN (Uday Kiran P) trailed the field throughout the race and finished the course at the rear end of the field. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on left fore after the race.