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SILVER SET (Nakhat Singh) planted and lost distance, SSC revoked.

AIR SALUTE (App. Afroz Khan) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths.

Jockey Praveen Gaddam (STARWALKER) reported loss of whip at about the 300 mtrs.

GUSTY NOTE (A.A, Vikrant) dropped back in the final 100 mtrs and finished the course at rear end.

Trainer S. Sreekant was questioned with regard to the improved performance of his charge N R I MAGIC (Akshay Kumar) placed 2nd in this race, who finished off board in the previous run to which Trainer stated that the previous race being 1100 mtrs for horses 4 year old and upwards and his charge was drawn 15 and was with the field up to entering the straight was about 5 lengths behind the winner and this race being 1200 mtrs for horses 5 year old and upwards, the 100 mtrs extra to travel and a better Jockey in the saddle has been to his charges advantage and positioned well up with the field and just managed to secure 2nd place. The Trainer further added he had not fancied and has 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.