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ZIDAAN (App.Prabhu Naidu) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and in trying to straighten the hose,  he shifted in sharply thereby causing MATRIOSHKA (A.Sandesh) to be checked by its rider. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Trainer Altamaash Ahmed and Jockey I.Shaikh were questioned regarding the running and  riding of BELLE BRISE. The trainer stated that the filly had come back from a surgery and therefore he had told the Jockey not to put any pressure on her. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out that Jockey I.Shaikh had made no efforts in the race despite the filly showing no signs of distress. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered, Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed has been fined Rs.10,000/- and Jockey I.Shaikh has been fined Rs. 5000/- for not making any efforts on his mount. Further, both were severely cautioned for the future.

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

After the race, ZIDAAN, BELLE BRISE, LUCKY RED, ASLAN, MR MARMALADE and ORIENTAL MASTI were found to be sound. BELLE BRISE and ASLAN had a gum injury.