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Tr. Patrick Quinn informed the Starter in the paddock that he had asked the Jockey to ride his charge b m PROPERLY POSH from the front. When questioned by the Stipendiary Steward about the same, the Trainer stated that as the mare was running over the trip of 1400 metres and there was no front runner in the race he had accordingly instructed the Jockey. The Trainer was informed that the mare would have to be ridden in similar fashion in her future engagements as well, a close watch will be kept on the running style of his charge and accordingly, appropriate action, as deemed fit, will be initiated against him LIVISILLA (A Ashhad Asbar) was extremely difficult to load. In view of its behaviour Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.
CORMORANT (App P Tejeshwar) jumped awkwardly from the gates.
 
b g AIRCRAFT (Arul J H) which was fractious in its stall, was struggling to keep up with the field during the running of the race.   On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to have bled from its nostrils. Tr. Neil Darashah was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Jockey Vivek G, the rider of PROPERLY POSH, reported that his saddle shifted back within 100 metres of the start. Tr. Patrick Quinn was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for faulty saddling.

The Veterinary Officer reported that :-

a)    CORMORANT returned with a cut injury on right fore arm and was trotting sound.

b)    PROPERLY POSH returned with a cut injury on left hind.