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b f TROPICAL LADY, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 1st October, 2023 and found to have swelling on left fore cannon. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. C Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

XTRAVAGANT STAR which arrived late to the start, was very fractious in its stall, reared up and got stuck on the side bars of the gate, had to be taken out, checked by the Veterinary Officer, declared fit to race and was re-loaded. Tr. Rutherford Alford was once again warned to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future and also advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial.

XTRAVAGANT STAR rolled onto the running rails passing the 150 metres more so under the use of the whip. Jockey P Sai Kumar was advised to be more careful in future.

Jockey P Tejeshwar, the rider of PYRGOS, when questioned regarding the riding of his mount stated that he was instructed to place his mount in 2nd/3rd position and to do his best. However, the gelding was hanging out on entering the straight when asked for an effort. Tr. Aashay Doctor when questioned regarding his riding instructions to the Jockey and whether he was satisfied with the riding efforts of the Jockey in the straight, corroborated his riding instructions. However, he was of the opinion that had the Jockey made more efforts to correct the gelding’s drifting out by changing his whip hand to left or put the stick down and rode out his mount, the gelding could have possibly responded better. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey P Tejeshwar, the Jockey was fined a sum of Rs. 25,000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount. Tr. Aashay Doctor was warned to ensure that his charges are run and ridden in such a manner that leaves no room for query.