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Jockey Rafique Sk (N R I GIFT) was fined a sum of Rs.1000/-for drifting out under use of the whip at about the 300 metres.
 
Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (N R I BLUE) that his instructions were go to front or sit close and do his best in the straight which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort the gelding did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. Trainer Shashikanth while confirming the above added that he too was baffled with the performance of his charge and had no plausible explanation to offer to his charges dismal performance was noted for future reference.
 
Explanation of App. Gaurav Singh (DESTINE TO BE) that his mount was slow into stride as such he could not position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race, noted. The App. was however cautioned for failing to maintain straight course in the straight.
 
JO MALONE (Aneel) was observed to have sustained cut injuries over left hind. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race.