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RIVER DIVINE (N S Parmar) and YAMLAPAGLADEEWANA (App Shezad Khan) were slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start.

Approaching the 700 metres dk b g BIG OLD MAN (B Mahesh) was eased up by its rider who subsequently dismounted.  On examination the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had burst blood vessels from both nostrils.  Tr. D Karki was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

App Mohit Singh, the rider of OCEAN DANCER which was running along the rails, was severely reprimanded for changing course violently ‘outwards’ for no apparent reason passing the distance post.  The apprentice was informed that this sudden maneuver was extremely dangerous and he was advised to report to Mr. N Bird,  Jockey Coach.

App M A Roushan, the rider of DEVIL IN DISGUISE, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the unnecessary use of the whip on his mount when it was clearly not  responding to its use.

The Veterinary Officer reported that YAMLAPAGLADEEWANA returned with minor cut injury on  right fore.