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Consequent to Jockey Mukesh Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey A.A, Vikrant to be substituted on GOLDEN HOPE.
 
Explanation of Jockey Ajit Singh (DILLION) in the presence of Trainer N. Ravinder Singh that his mount held the bit and was trying to run out throughout the race in the process veered out while negotiating the final bend on to the outer track and finished the course as such inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer N. Ravinder Singh was advised to show his charge in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting in a race.
 
Trainer M.F. Ali Khan was fined Rs.2000/- for failing to take proper care in saddling of his charge PLATINUM CLAASZ (App. Santosh Raj N R) whose saddle slipped to front during the running of the race.
 
Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (PEAKY BLINDERS) that his saddle moved front in the race as such he could not offer any assistance to his mount for greater part of the race.  As this confirmed our observation, the Jockeys explanation was noted.  Trainer N. Ravinder Singh, deputizing for Trainer R.H. Sequeira was fined Rs.5000/- for his negligence in discharge of his duties and cautioned to ensure that such lapses do not occur in future.
 
Jockey B.R. Kumar (SWEET MELODY) was cautioned for traveling wide in the straight for no apparent reason.
 
App. Afroz Khan (SUN DANCER) was severely cautioned for dropping his hands in the final stages of the race though on a beaten horse.