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Explanation of Trainer K. Satheesh with regard to the improved performance of his charge HIGH REWARD                (R S Jodha) winner of the race who finished off board in the previous race that his charge was always consistent except in Race No. 147, where his charge stumbled soon after the start and in the straight did not raise a fluent gallop in the hands of 5 kgs allowance Jockey as such he opted to change the Jockey in this race, wherein the Jockey could able to go to front set his own pace, settled and went on to win the race. The Trainer further added that he had not fancied his charge and was available at longer odds was not accepted and the Trainer was fined Rs.10,000/- for inconsistent running of his charge.
 
Explanation of App. Ajay Kumar (LIFE'S LIVING) in the presence of Trainer M R Chauhan that his instructions were to go front which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount shortened her strides and dropped back in the straight inspite of his best efforts. Trainer M R Chauhan while confirming the above added that he too was baffled with the running of his charge and has no plausible explanation offer to his charges poor performance was noted for future reference. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the filly has clipped injury over right hind and endoscopic examination revealed as bleeder.
 
LIVE'S LIVING (App. Ajay Kumar) unplaced in the race is sampled.
 
HIGH REWARD (R S Jodha) winner of the race is sampled.