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On arrival at the start, MOON SHADOW (P.Kamlesh) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start, WIND OF THE HILLS (Amyn Merchant) fly jumped.

Soon after the start, MATILDA (R.K.Mahesh, dr.11) shifted in and went across MCQUEEN (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.10) who was checked. Jockey R.K.Mahesh has been fined Rs.3000/-.

Near 200 metres, SERENA (B.Prakash) shifted in as the Jockey used his whip once and went on to CROWNED PRINCESS (Dashrath Singh). Jockey B.Prakash reported that his mount ran green during the race.

Near 200 metres, POUND FOOLISH (A.Sandesh) was steadied and ridden in check for a few strides in anticipation as MCQUEEN (A.Ashhad Asbar) shifted in.

Jockey R.K.Mahesh (MATILDA) has been cautioned for exulting before passing the Post.

Trainer Dallas Todywalla was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of his charge SERENA as compared to her earlier run in Race no 19. Trainer Todywalla explained that in the previous race the filly was drawn-1 in a field of 16 horses and she had jumped out awkwardly and lost ground in a 1000 metres race and he had lost the race at the start. Considering that the filly had jumped awkwardly and was slow in the strides, the explanation has been noted.

After the race, SERENA and TUDOR REGENT were found to be sound. SERENA had wolf tooth on either side.