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EASTERN BLAZE (App. Gaurav Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths.

Explanation of Jockey Rafique Sk (UNDAUNTED) that his mount jumped out awkwardly and ran on to the outer track in the process lost considerable ground and thereafter finished the course at the rear end of the field inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer S A Raza Shehzad was advised to show his charge in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting in a race.

Explanation of Jockey B R Kumar (N R I FANTASY) in the presence of Trainer G. Shashikanth that his instructions were to sit 2nd or 3rd and in the straight to make his move from outside which he could not follow as his mount was sluggish in the initial stages of the race and in the straight he did his best was not accepted and the Jockey was severely reprimanded for failing to persevere with his mount soon after entering the straight.

Jockey Akshay Kumar (PANCHO) was cautioned for shifting out and forcing out PRECIOUS GIFT (App. Santosh Raj NR) at about the 400 mtrs..

App. Gaurav Singh (EASTERN BLAZE) was cautioned for trying to force a gap prevailing in between rails and SHAZIA (Dhau S Deora) at about the 400 mtrs resulting in checking his mount and dropping back.

Explanation of App. Santosh Raj N R (PRECIOUS GIFT) that his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju was was noted. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju has been however informed that any reversal of form, he will be liable for disciplinary action as deemed fit.

SHAZIA (Dhau S Deora) was observed to have sustained cut injury over left fore. However, the filly was trotting sound after the race.