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REMUS (Antony Raj S., dr.7) whipped around and dislodged its rider after the start. Trainer Imitaz A. Sait has been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

At the start, MAJESTIC WARRIOR (J. Chinoy, dr.5) jumped inwards thereby bumping and tightening LEX LUTHOR (K. Nazil, dr.4).

Soon after the start, LEX LUTHOR (K. Nazil) shifted out under urgings thereby bumping and forcing PURE (N. S. Parmar) outwards onto LORD VADER (P. Vinod). After questioning Jockey K. Nazil and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him as such his Jockey’s licence has been suspended for one race day i.e. on 1st race day of the Mumbai Meeting 2022/23, date of which will be intimated in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race).

In the final stages of the race, CIPHER (S. Saqlain) leaned inwards under urgings thereby tightening and inconveniencing PURE (N. S. Parmar) who had to be steadied. As such, Jockey S. Saqlain has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (POLYNEICES) reported the loss of whip passing the 100 metres. This being his first instance during the current Pune meeting 2022, no action has been initiated.

Trainer Faisal A. Abbas (DALI SWIRL) has been fined Rs.500/- for bringing his charge late in the paddock.

Trainer Hosidar Daji (LEX LUTHOR) has been fined Rs.500/- for bringing his charge late in the paddock.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of LEX LUTHOR and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, RAMBLER, INTENSE APPROACH & LEX LUTHOR were trotted and found to be sound. Further, RAMBLER was observed to have a gum injury.

The Equine hospital reported that DALI SWIRL had injury (sore) in left eye and PURE had injury in left eye.