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Consequent to App. Rohit Kumar being suspended from riding in races, the Stewards permitted App. Afroz Khan to be substituted on EXCLUSIVE STRIKER.

Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (THAT'S MY MAGIC) that he was tightened for room at about the 700 mtrs and thereafter his mount did not show any interest in the race inspite of his best efforts.  Trainer S.S.F. Hassan while confirming the above, added that his charge is running in 2000 mtrs for the first time and after the tightening at about the 700mtrs his charge did not show any interest in the race, 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. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding sustained bruised injury over right fore.  However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race.

App. Gopal Singh (DAHLOIS) was cautioned to make more determined efforts to improve his position in the initial stages of race.

The running of SOLAR HEIGHTS (Kouhsik) and SOMERSET (App. B.R. Kumar) GOLDEN FORTUNE (Kuldeep Singh) got hampered due to crowding of the runners at about the 700 mtrs.

Explanation of Jockey Nakhat Singh (ULYSSES) Singh that he was blocked of an opening until about the 600 mts as such he could not make his move until entering into straight and thereafter he has done his best in the straight, noted.