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Explanation of Jockey S. Saqlain (LAURUS) that to avoid clipping the front runners due to crowding of the runners at about the 1000 mtrs, he was forced to check his mount on more than one occasion. Trainer R H Sequeira while confirming the above added that the filly has soft mouth and throws head when put pressure.  As this confirmed our observation, no action beyond noting the same was taken.

Jockey S. Saqlain (LAURUS) was fined Rs. 5000/- for excessive and improper use of whip.

Explanation of Trainer M R Chauhan with regard to the improved performance of his charge EXOTIC DANCER (App. Sonu Kumar) winner of this race, who finished 6th in the previous race that his charge in the previous race ran with tougher bunch and was in front upto about the 300 mtrs and thereafter dropped back as compared to the present race which being age group race, weaker set and 5 kgs allowance claiming App. in the saddle was added advantage to his charge and just managed to win the race. The Trainer further added that he had not fancied his charge and was available at longer odds, noted.