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At the request of Tr. Patrick Quinn, b g CEE FOUR a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 30^th September, 2011 and found to have developed painful swelling on right fore.  Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.  Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

IMPERIAL DELIGHT (Suraj Narredu) was fractious while being stalled.

Tr. Vikash Jaiswal when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge b g ACCARDO as compared to its previous run in Race No. 104 run on 21^st September, 2011 where it finished unplaced, stated that  Race  104 was after a gap of approximately seven months and since then his charge had made some progress.  He further opined that today’s improved performance was enhanced due to the unlucky run of his competitor and course favourite IMPERIAL DELIGHT but for which his charge would have placed 2^nd.    The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanations.