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Explanation of Jockey Koushik (N R I SUN) in the presence of Trainer G. Shashikanth that his mount was not holding the bit, as such he was unable to position his mount well up with the field as instructed in the initial stages of the race and thereafter he did his best in the straight was not accepted and the Jockey was fined a sum of Rs.5000/- for tender handling of his mount in the initial stages of the race.

Jockey G Naresh (CASTLEROCK) was cautioned for shifting in, in the final stages of the race and tightening STAR BABE (App. Abhay Singh) racing on the rails.

Jockey Md. Ismail (DIFFERENT) was severely cautioned for shifting out immediately after the start in the process tightening and causing a check to CASTLEROCK (G. Naresh).

App Abhay Singh (STAR BABE) reported that he was denied a clear run from about the 400 mtrs to 300 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front. As this confirmed our observation no action beyond noting the same was taken.

Explanation of Trainer L D Silva with regard to the improved performance of his charge RED SNAPER (App. Afroz Khan) as compared to the previous run that his charge in the previous run i.e. R. No. 61 has run with younger bunch as compared to the present race which being age group race for 5 year old and upward, the gelding could be easily settled with the bunch and just managed to win. The Trainer further added that he has not fancied the gelding and was available at longer odds, noted. Trainer L D Silva was however, informed to ensure that his charge race more consistently in future.