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Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (N R I TOUCH) in the presence of Trainer R .H. Sequeira that due to fast initial pace he was unable to position his mount well up with the field as instructed in the initial stages of the race and thereafter when asked for an effort, the gelding did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge has run in the similar manner the previous run i.e., Race no.17 wherein the gelding finished half a length behind STRATEGIST as compared to the present race, a better Jockey in the saddle, his mount just managed to beat STRATEGIST and further opined that his mount has ran to his potential was noted for future reference.

Explanation of jockey A.A.Vikrant (ANGEL TESORO) that his mount was tending to run out throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer Shaik Waseem Ahmed was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

Explanation of Jockey Khurshad Alam (AERIAL COMBAT) that his mount jumped out awkwardly and thereafter did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts noted. Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy was advised for a better performance in future.

FULL VOLUME (Suraj Narredu) lost its left fore show during the running of the race. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race.

N R I VISION (B R Kumar) lost its left fore shoe during the running of the race. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race.