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Consequent to Jockey Akshay Kumar not being available to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey A.M. Tograllu to be substituted on NAZARIYA.
 
Consequent to Jockey Aneel having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey G. Naresh to be substituted on WINDY DAWN.
 
Explanation of Jockey Prashant P Dhabe (ADORIA) that his mount suddently stopped galloping from about the 400 mtrs whilst travelling with the front runners and dropped back and finished the course distance behind.  Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed as non-bleeder (Grade II) with eipglottic entrapment. .
 
Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy was questioned with regard to the improved performance of his charge ASHWA ARJUN (A. Ashhad Asbar) winner of this race, who finished off board in his all previous races, to which the Trainer stated that his charge has run only 3 times with him before this run and after the previous run, the Jockey reported that horse did not like the Blinkers, as such he obtained permission for removal of Blinkers.  The stepping up in distance from 1200 mtrs to 1600 mtrs, the removal of Blinkers and the change of Track has added to the charges improved performance.  The Trainer further added that he has not fancied his charge because of the previous run but given a chance, was noted.  The Trainer was however, cautioned to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future, failing which he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit.