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WALLOP AND GALLOP (P. Ajeeth Kumar) was forced to be checked and drop back soon after the start due to crowding of the runners racing in front.

Jockey Kuldeep Singh (AYR) was cautioned for shifting in 50 mtrs after the start in the process forcing in MAXIMUM GLAMOUR (P. S. Chouhan).

Explanation of Trainer G. Shashikanth with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge N R I SPORT (App. Santosh Raj NR) winner of the race who finished off board in the previous race that his charge was always consistent when ran in distance of about 1400 mtrs but in the previous race the gelding ran in 1800 mtrs, the extra 400 mtrs to travel was to his charges disadvantage, finished last, as such he opted to go back to 1400 mtrs. The present race being 1400 mtrs, allowance claiming App in the saddle has added to his charge performance and just managed to win the race. The Trainer further added that he had not fancied his charge and was available at longer odds noted. The Trainer was however fined a sum of Rs,.5,000/- for running his charge in quick span of time.

Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (ARTHUR) that his mount was sluggish in the initial stages of the race and in the straight when asked for effort, his mount shortened the strides and did not raise a winning gallop in the final 50 mtrs inspite of his best efforts. Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy while confirming the above added that his charge is running 1st time during this season after being operated and opined that the charge had ran to the potential was noted for future reference.