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Consequent to Jockey B R Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted App. Afroz Khan to be substituted on CAPE TOWN.
 
Explanation of App. Santosh Raj N R (APEX STAR) that his mount was trying to run out throughout the race in the process shifted out on to centre of the track inspite of his best efforts, noted.  Trainer D. Netto was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.
 
DAS (P. Ajeeth Kumar) was denied a clear run in the final 200 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front.
 
Explanation of Jockey Mohit Singh (NUCLEUS) in the presence of Trainer Jasbir Singh that due to fast initial speed he was unable to position his mount close 3rd/4th as instructed in the initial stages of the race and thereafter opted to take the shortest way through the rails and when asked for an effort, his mount did not raise a winning gallop and was also lugging in more so under pressure as such he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage noted.  Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the colt pulled up the left testicle after the race and also has sharp molars on both sides.  The Jockeys explanation was noted, however, was informed that he was given benefit of their grave doubt with regard to riding of his mount in the final stages of the race and the Trainer was severely reprimanded for running his charge in sharp molars.
 
WIND SPRITE (Mukesh Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.