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GALEN (Suraj Narredu) was extremely difficult to load. In view of its behaviour Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work.

BASHARAT (App P Tejeshwar) was slow to begin.

WORDSMITH (S Saqlain) which swerved outwards on jump out and MANDEVILLE (Hindu Singh) were slow into stride. Trs. P Shroff and Bharath Singh were advised to give their respective charges adequate gate practice before accepting with them.

Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of CIRCLE OF LOVE, reported that his mount was reluctant to quicken and in his opinion, the mare was not comfortable with the winkers throughout the race and that he was going to suggest removal of the same to the trainer, was noted.