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Soon after the start, MEDIATOR (V.Phadke) lugged outwards and a short while after ALEUTIAN ZONE (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and inconvenienced MEDIATOR.

Soon after the start, CAPTAIN SMART (C.S.Jodha) shifted in and jostled with ALEUTIAN ZONE. (Dashrath Singh). Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar were questioned with regard to the running and riding of MOUNTAIN LION. The Instructions were to ride his own race. The Jockey explained that he was stuck behind horses for the better part of the race and the gelding lugged-in in the straight. He added that if he had got the opening he could have finished better. The Trainer stated that when Jockey Imran Chisty rode, he could not get the gelding out of the rails even with the help of a whip. The Trainer added that the gelding did not get the run of the race. To another question, he stated that a change of equipment has not improved the gelding. Not being entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered, both the Trainer and the Jockey have been cautioned.

After the race, Trainer H.J.Antia informed that Jockey Kavraj Singh (PRINCE) had not followed his Instructions which were to be in a good position. The Jockey stated that he was asked to be in a good position may be 4^th/5^th. It was observed that the Jockey had made no effort to position his mount as instructed, as such the matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey Kavraj Singh and having heard them and viewing the video recording  of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Kavraj Singh and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding. Therefore, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 1^st September, 2012 to 9^th September, 2012 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Trainer Ivor Fernandes was questioned regarding the running and riding of MEDIATOR (V.Phadke). The Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to sit in a forward position and to do his best in the straight. He said that the Jockey could not go to the front despite all his efforts and he has ridden out the horse as per his caliber in the straight. On viewing the video recording of the race, it was observed that the Jockey had made an effort to go to the front but could not do so. The explanation tendered by Trainer Ivor Fernandes was noted.

After the race, MACHALA, PRINCE, MOUNTAIN LION, CLASSIC MONEY and MEDIATOR were found to be sound.