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Consequent to App. Surya Prakash having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted App. Gopal Singh to be substituted on WOOD BRIDGE.

Explanation of Jockey Ajit Singh (TURF EMPEROR) in the presence of Trainer L.D' Silva that his instructions were to sit close 2nd, but as the pace was too fast, his mount did not show any initial speed as such he could not position his mount as instructed in the initial stages of the race, thereafter in the straight he has done his best was confirmed by Trainer and was noted for future reference. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed the colt has sharp molars on both sides. However, the colt was trotting sound after the race. Trainer L.D' Silva was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.