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Consequent to Jockey Suraj Narredu having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Mukesh Kumar to be substituted on LA MIRAGE.

LAFAYETTE (Kiran Naidu) was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts and also dropped the rider while loading, as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked.

Explanation of Jockey Md. Ismail (DECCAN RANGER) that his mount was hanging in throughout the race in the process scrapped the running rails on more than one occasion inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer SSF Hassan was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

Jockey Akshsy Kumar (MISS SOLITAIRE) reported that his mount ran green throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer M. Srinvas Reddy was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

Explanation of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (LA MIRAGE) in the presence of Trainer D. Netto that his instructions were to go to front which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount shortened the strides and dropped back in the final 50 mtrs inspite of his best efforts was not accepted and the Jockey was fined a sum of Rs.3,000/- for taking long lead from about the 800 mtrs resulting in gelding tiring in the final stages of the race.

App. Surya Prakash (SURVIVOR) reported that his mount ran green throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer L V R Deshmukh was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

FAST TRACK (Khurshad Alam) was observed to be have sustained bleeding cut injury over left hind. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race.