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The saddle of MR. PERFECT (Mukesh Kumar) got loose after loading, as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders.

HONOURABLE LADY (App. Santosh Raj N R) and STARLIT EXPRESS (Rafique Sk) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths each.

Explanation of Jockeys Rafique Sk (STARLIT EXPRESS) and G. Naresh (MISS MADHURANAGAR) that their mounts did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of their best efforts, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination of STARLIT EXPRESS (Rafique Sk) revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on left fore due to shoulder sprain.

Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (CRIMSON ROSE) in the presence of Trainer R H Sequiera that his mount was hesitating to pass the front horse in the final stages of the race inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer was noted for future reference.

App. Gaurav Singh (HIGH REWARD) was severely cautioned for shifting out under use of the whip at about the 400 mtrs to the outer track.

Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (FATUMA) was severely cautioned for shifting in soon after the start, in the process forcing in BIG BOY (Dhanu S Deora). The Jockey was further cautioned to ride out his mount past the post in future.