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An objection was lodged by Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of A STAR IS BORN placed 3rd by the Judge against Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of IMPERIAL POWER placed 2nd on the grounds of “last 100 metres intimidating me, coming onto me in the last 50 metres when I stopped my riding completely and checked my mount which cost me the race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Yash Narredu and Akshay Kumar, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward decided to overrule the objection. The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted.   Jockey Akshay Kumar was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for allowing his mount to drift in, in the concluding stages of the race.

Jockey Hindu Singh, the rider of JAKE, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for tightening TIGRIO (App Hasib Alam) passing the 400 metres and was further fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount (1st infringement).

The Veterinary Officer reported that b c A STAR IS BORN was examined on the morning of Sunday, 18th December, 2022 and found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Rajesh Narredu was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.