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STUNNING ART was observed to be trotting lame on right fore due to shoulder sprain, as such the colt has been permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.

ALCAHOL FREE was observed to be trotting lame on left hind due to back sprain, as such the filly has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.

Explanation of Jockey Mohit Singh (POCKET ROCKET) that his mount took a fly jump in the process he lost his left stirrup iron which he could regain after travelling few strides due to which he lost considerable ground and thereafter his mount trailed the field throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer LVR Deshmukh was advised for a better performance in future.

Explanation of App. R S Jodha (ICE BLUE) that he lost his right stirrup iron immediately after the start which he could regain after travelling few strides thereby he lost about 1 or 2 lengths, noted.

Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (TOFFEE) that his instructions were to go to front but due to fast initial pace, he was unable to sit close with front runners and in the straight when asked for an effort, his mount did not raise a fluent gallop and once he pulled out his mount at about the 200 mtrs only then his mount started covering ground. Trainer, K. Satheesh while confirming the above opined that his charge requires more distance and was not liking travelling inside was noted for future reference.

SMART STRIKER (B. Nikhil) was observed to have sustained lacerated injury over left fore. However, the colt was trotting sound after the race.

ICE BLUE ( App. R S Jodha) winner of the race sampled.