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ARABIAN ROCK (D.Patel) refused to enter the stall despite all efforts. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.  ARABIAN EMPIRE (T.S.Jodha) was restless in the stall and was not allowing the rider to settle, resulting in losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainers Altaf Hussain and Vijay Kasbekar have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge NANINA. The Jockey wore the Emergency Colours i.e. All Black.

Trainer N.B.Chenoy has been fined Rs.1000/- for presenting her charge SYLVINIA with a Tongue Strap, in the Paddock prior permission for the use of which was not obtained. The Tongue Strap was removed.

At the start, SYLVANIA (Akshay, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across NANINA (D.K.Ashish, dr.7) and then made contact with PATEK PHILIPPE (Vikram Jodha, dr.8) and in the process NANINA was steadied.

Near 900 metres, SYLVINIA (Akshay) shifted out and made contact with OCEAN OF FAITH (R.Shelar). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned.

Trainer Imtiaz A Sait was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge AL HUZZAH. The Trainer stated that the previous run in Race no 107 was over 1200 metres and the horse was in contention till the final 200 metres and then petered out. This time the distance was shorter by 200 metres and he had changed the tactics, in that, he had instructed the Jockey to hold the horse and then ride out. He added that he was as surprised as any other person, with the performance of his horse. To another question he stated that he had run the horse in this race since the next age group race was about 6 weeks away. He further stated that he had not fancied the gelding and was at longer odds. The explanation has been noted.

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

After the race, SOLID ROCK was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, SYLVINIA was found to be sound.