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Explanation of Trainer K. Satheesh with regard to the improved performance of his charge LONDON BELL (R S Jodha) winner of the race, who finished off board in the previous run that his charge always ran in 6 & 7 furlongs races and finished close to the front horses as compared to the present race which being 9 furlongs.  In this race, the Jockey could able to hit the front easily and set his own pace and went on to win the race. The Trainer added that the set being weaker, the 400 mtrs extra to travel for the first time has been to his charges advantage.  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 a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for reversal of form of his charge LONDON BELL within a short span of time.
 
Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (TORTILLA CHIP) that his instructions were to position 4th/5th which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter his mount gradually gained ground in the straight inspite of his best efforts, noted for future reference.
 
MAGIC PRINCESS (B R Kumar) was examined after the race and was observed to be trotting lame on right fore due to shoulder sprain.
 
CASH REGISTER (Surya Prakash) returned bleeding from both the nostrils.
 
LONDON BELL (R S Jodha) winner of the race is sampled.