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Some distance after the start, in a slow run race OAKDALE (N S Parmar) was checked by its rider to avoid clipping the heels of STAR WAGER (M Maseyk).  FLYING WONDER (App Mohit Singh) travelling directly behind OAKDALE was consequently checked by its rider.  Since the incident was accidental no further action was taken beyond noting the incident.

Passing the distance post FLYING WONDER (App Mohit Singh) under the whip drifted ‘outwards’ and finished the race on the outer portion of the race track.  App Mohit Singh was advised to report to Mr. N Bird, the Jockey Coach, for appropriate corrective measures.

Tr. Bharath Singh when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his charges OAKDALE (N S Parmar) and STAR WAGER (M Maseyk) stated that with reference to OAKDALE, he had instructed the jockey to be positioned 3^rd/4^th in the early and middle stages of the race and thereafter to do his best.  He was disappointed with the filly’s  performance and was of the opinion that the slow pace in the early and middle stages of the race may have contributed to her poor performance as  the jockey fought against her in his endeavour to follow the instructions.  The trainer also informed that Jockey Parmar was of the opinion that the filly required to be raced over a shorter distance.  With regard to the performance of STAR WAGER he was pleasantly surprised with the victory as the stable did not fancy its chances to win and he opined that this was the third run of the gelding in its career and it seemed to relish the longer distance as compared to the distance of its previous race.  The Stipendiary Stewards while noting the explanations tendered by the trainer, informed him to ensure that  his horses perform with a degree of consistency.