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After being stalled, COPPER QUEEN (Neeraj Rawal) ducked and came out from the front gates. As such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
 
Soon after the start, FLAMING PASSION (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6) shifted in and went across SEVENTH MILE (P. Trevor, dr.4) who had to be steadied.
 
Approaching 600 Metres, FLAMING PASSION (Shrikant Kamble) was observed to have shifted out under urgings thereby inconveniencing DIVIJA (C. S. Jodha). Thereafter, passing the 600 metres, FLAMING PASSION further shifted out due to which SEVENTH MILE (P. Trevor) had to be steadied. After questioning, Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
 
After the race, SEVENTH MILE was observed to have whip marks on either side off the quarters. Later, on examination by the Veterinary Officer, it was confirmed to be welt marks. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly.
 
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SEVENTH MILE and a report will be submitted shortly.
 
The Sr.V.O. reported that SEVENTH MILE showed signs of distress after returning from the race, The filly recovered after cold water hosing. The filly was found to be sound in the trot.
 
After the race, DIVIJA was observed to have an abrasion at the left fore cannon and POLARIS had an abrasion at the left hind pastern. SACHERTORTE was found to be sound in the trot.