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Jockey Suraj Narredu (ZODIAC) reported that passing the 600 metres marker he felt that his mount was not comfortable and completely gave up subsequently. However the gelding did not show signs of discomfort upon returning to the paddock. In view of the drift in odds and the poor performance of the gelding in this race, ZODIAC was placed under observation of the Club’s Vets.

The Sr.V.O. reported that ZODIAC did not urinate in the sampling yard, hence he was taken to the Trainer’s stable at around 7.00 p.m. accompanied by the Sr.V.O and Sr.Stipe. The gelding did not urinate at the Trainer’s stable also, hence sample collection was abandoned after the stipulated period of time. The gelding was examined at 8.00 p.m. and was found to be sore from the left hind leg and also showing discomfort from the left quarter. At around 8.30 p.m. the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further observation. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. 

The Chief Veterinary Officer, Equine Hospital, reported that all the vital parameters were normal. The gelding appeared very dull and in pain. On walk, the gelding was sore from the left hind. Endoscopy was performed and diagnosed with Grade II EIPH. Ultra-Sonography revealed the discontinuity in the contour of the wing of the left Ilium, suggestive of the fracture.

In view of the above reports from the Club’s Sr.V.O and Chief Veterinary Officer, Equine Hospital, no enquiry is being initiated by the Stipendiary Stewards into the poor performance of ZODIAC.

EL CAMINO (P.Trevor) was observed to have marginally leaned inwards during the final stages of the race.