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OCTOPAUL (Dashrath Singh) lugged out in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out to complete advantage. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey Stephane Pasquier (ZAKYNTHOS) was observed to have eased/relaxed his mount momentarily at about 150 metres from the winning post which may have effected the result of the race, considering that the verdict was a short-head. As such, the matter was reported to the Stewards who interviewed the Jockey Stephane Pasquier and Trainer P Shroff. After having heard the submissions made by them and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards decided to give Jockey Stephane Pasquier the benefit of the doubt.

ASTAPI (A.Sandesh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Trainer Altamaash Ahmed and Jockey A.Sandesh were questioned regarding the running and riding of ASTAPI. The Jockey was instructed to settle his mount and keep him covered and gradually improve from the 800 metres mark. The instructions were changed this time as in the 2000 Guineas the horse had been in front and had fizzled out. The jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that he was unable to make his move from the 800 metres as the front runners didn’t progress and he was asked to keep the horse covered. The Trainer took no exception to the Jockey’s riding and was satisfied with the performance of the horse. The explanation was noted.

After the race, ZAKYNTHOS was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.