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An Objection was lodged by Jockey Y.S.Srinath (HURRICANE BIRD, placed 2nd) against Jockey Sunny Chinoy, rider of CIRCUS RING (placed first). The reason being, within the first 100 metres from start, CIRCUS RING cut across him sharply and forced his horse on to the inside horses thus  causing a chain reaction whereby his horse lost momentum, stride and position, which cost him the race. The Stewards interviewed the Jockeys concerned as also Trainer H.J.Antia,  and having considered the  submissions made by them, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards  and relying on their judgment, decided to over-rule the objection.

Jockey Sunny Chinoy (CIRCUS RING) was fined Rs.2000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker whereby he made contact with KITE RUNNER (Kavraj Singh).

Soon after the start,  HURRICANE BIRD (Y.S.Srinath) shied away from CIRCUS RING (Sunny Chinoy) and shifted inwards and crowded the field on the inside i.e. BONNY LIGHT (P.Trevor), SEAROCK (Akash Agarwal) and PURPLE MOON (Akshay), the worst to be affected were BONNY LIGHT and SEAROCK. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated in the matter.

Jockey D.S.Rathore (FREANY) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to drift out in the straight.

After the race, BONNY LIGHT and LAGO MEDIO were found to be sound.