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b m JORDANA, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 9th February, 2017 and found to be suffering from colic. Under the circumstances the mare was permitted to be withdrawn on medical grounds.

EVERYBREAKINGWAVE (Neeraj Rawal) was re-saddled at the start.

THE STRADLE (S John) and BUBBLY BELLINI (C Alford) was fractious while being stalled.

EARNEST RULER (Md Islam) and MAJESTIC (A Sandesh) were slow to begin.

BINDAAS (B Mahesh) which was slow to begin did not raise a fluent gallop for some distance soon after the start.

Passing the 900 metres TOP CAT (App P Vikram) shifted ‘inwards’ causing MAJESTIC (A Sandesh) making progress along the rails to be checked by its rider and lose some ground. At a subsequent enquiry both Jockeys were shown the CCTV replay of the race and App P Vikram was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for shifting ground for no apparent reason. The apprentice was also advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for guidance. Further Jockey A Sandesh was reprimanded for his conduct towards App P Vikram in the weighing room soon after the race.

The Veterinary Officer reported that MAJESTIC returned with a bleeding cut injury on right fore.