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THE IMAGE (A. Ashhad Asbar) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.

Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (THE IMAGE) was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post though on a beaten horse.

App. Santosh Raj N R (MISS LITTLE ANGEL) was fined Rs. 5,000/- for shifting out soon after the start in the process crowding the runners drawn on his outside resulting in interference to SHOW YOUR WALK (Akshay Kumar),GREGOR CLEGANE (Aneel) and MYSTERIOUS ANGEL (P. Ajeeth Kumar).

Trainer Laxman Singh was cautioned to exercise proper care in saddling of his charge MALAALA (Kiran Naidu) whose saddle slipped during the running of the race.

Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (SHOW ME YOUR WALK) that his instructions were to sit close with front runners which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. Trainer R H Sequiera while confirming the above added that he too was baffled with the running of his charge and has no plausible explanation to offer to his charges poor performance was noted for future reference. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that though the filly was trotting sound after the race but has sharp molars on both sides.