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Jockey C.Rajendra was declared to ride two horses in this race i.e. HEAVENLY PRIZE by Trainer S.K.Sunderj and WILD IMAGINATION by Trainer Narendra Lagad. After enquiring, Trainer Narendra Lagad was fined Rs.1000/- for declaring Jockey C.Rajendra without his consent.

An objection was lodged by Jockey Akash Agarwal, rider of STUNTACULAR (placed 2^nd) against OCEAN ODYSSEY (R.Hughes, placed first). The reason being, after 100 metres from the start, OCEAN ODYSSEY came in sharply whereby he had to check his mount.

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards  and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection and forfeit the deposit.

Soon after the start, OCEAN ODYSSEY (R.Hughes, dr.15) cut across the entire field to be along the rails and in the process went on to HEAVENLY PRIZE (C.Rajendra) who was steadied and then went across WILD IMAGINATION (Shrikant Kamble). The matter has been reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey R.Hughes in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of the race, decided to give him the benefit of the doubt for careless riding and to warn him to be more careful in the future.