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Trainer Altaf Hussain was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of his charge SACRED SOUL which the mare won as compared to her earlier run in Race No.130 where she finished unplaced, about 7 lengths behind. Tr.Altaf Hussain said that the mare was slowly out last time.  He further added that the mare was at longer odds and that this time the mare raced on Main Track as compared to Monsoon Track last time out. Also, this time mare ran 200 meters more and has come from behind and this was a restricted race i.e. for horses 5 years old and over.  The Trainer had no other explanation to offer when asked as to what had contributed to the improved performance of his charge within a week’s time. The matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards interviewed Trainer Altaf Hussain and having heard him, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him in respect of the marked improvement shown by his charge SACRED SOULD in a matter of six days in Race No.137 which the mare won as compared to her previous run in Race No.130 run on 9^th September, 2012 where she was unplaced. Therefore, the Stewards decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/- and to severely caution him for the future.

After the race, STERLING SILVER was found to be sore by the right fore leg.  The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, RED TABASCO was found to be sound.