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SHAM SUNDER (Imran Chisty) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Trainer Nina M.Lalvani, when given an opportunity to explain the poor performance of her charge NUSH, stated that this was the filly’s second outing and the Instructions to the Jockey were to be in 2^nd or 3^rdposition and to do his best. The Trainer added that the previous start was over 1200 metres where the pace was fast and the filly settled in mid bunch, however, today’s race being run over 1400 metres, the filly was able to be well up. To another question, she stated that she would have liked if the filly raced with cover but she was caught wide and had to travel wider at the final turn covering extra ground. Jockey A.Sandesh said that he was unable to take NUSH closer to the rail. This was confirmed after observing the film. Their explanation was noted.

Jockey S Sunil (NEW WORLD) reported loss of whip between 150 metres and 100 metres.

After the race, NUSH and POLAR ZONE were found to be sound. NUSH had a cut injury at the right hock.