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ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE (App.Prasad) planted and took no practical part in the race. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner in a previous outing, Trainer Janardhan has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter in a mock race, before next accepting to race.

At the start, MR MORRISON (R.K.Mahesh, dr.1) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to FOREST VISION (C.S.Jodha, dr.2).

Near 300 meters, SUN SALUTATION (App.S.Mosin) shifted in and took the running of FOREST VISION (C.S;Jodha). App.S.Mosin has been cautioned.

Jockey P.Trevor (SUPER SATIN) has been fined Rs 3,000/- for using the whip in excess to the prescribed limit on his mount.

Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey V.Chandrakant were questioned regarding the running and riding of DARK KNIGHT. The instructions were to be in the sixth or seventh or eighth position and to do his best and not to let the gelding off the bit. The Trainer stated that they have tried this tactics as the gelding when ridden from a forward position had fizzled out in the latter part of the race and that the gelding has performed better this time with the changed tactics. The Trainer added that the horse has choking problem. He further opined that had the Jockey been more vigorous, possibly he could have won the race. Jockey V.Chandrakant confirmed the instructions and added that he has done his best in this race. The Stewards considered the report and directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct further enquiries and submit a report later.

After the race, MR MORRISON, DARK KNIGHT and SUMMER ECLIPSE were found to be sound.