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STAY SMART (B. Nikhil) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.

Explanation of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (BANGOR ON DEE) that his mount was slowly off losing about 1 or 2 lengths and thereafter his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts, noted. The Jockey was however cautioned in the presence of Trainer L D Silva for failing to ride out his mount past the post.

Explanation of App. R S Jodha (DIVINE CONNECTION) that his mount tired and shifted out at about the 400 mtrs whilst travelling on the rails inspite of his best efforts was not accepted and the App. was severely cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course in the straight.

Explanation of Jockey B. Nikhil (STAY SMART) that his instructions were to go to front or 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, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the colt was observed to be trotting short on both fore due to sore shins.

Explanation of Jockey Uday Kiran P (HOT SEAT) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted.  Trainer S S F Hassan was advised for better performance in future.