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WINCHESTER (Amyn Merchant) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. SIZZLING LOVE (App.Prasad) swung its head as the start was given and jumped out slowly, losing considerable ground. Trainers H.J.Antia and  Sangramsinh N.Joshi have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice before next accepting with them to race.

WINDSOR QUEEN (App.Prabhu Naidu) was also restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Since the filly had behaved in a similar manner in its last run, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race before next accepting with her to race.

WINCHESTER (Amyn Merchant) stumbled at the start.

At the start, SMALL TREASURE (Akshay, dr. 15) lugged in and went on to WINCHESTER (Amyn Merchant, dr.14) who went on to SOMBRERO (M.A.Roushan, dr.13) who in turn jostled with FIREHEART (App.Nikhil Bhujbal, dr.12). Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race his charge SMALL TREASURE. 

At the start, ADAMS VISION (C.S.Jodha, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to TWILIGHT (A.Sandesh, dr.7) who in turn went on to ICE EMPIRE (Kavraj Singh, dr.6).

Trainer Hosidar Daji and Jockey Altaf Sayyed were questioned regarding the running and riding of EDGE OF GLORY. The Jockey was observed not to have ridden out his mount to complete advantage and was feeble in his riding through out the straight. When questioned, Jockey Altaf Sayyed stated that his Instructions were to take a good jump and be in 4^th or 5^th position and to do his best. The Jockey contended that he had ridden out the horse. When asked to state his observation, the Trainer concurred that the Jockey could have been more vigorous on his mount. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Altaf Sayyed, he has been fined Rs.10,000/- for unsatisfactory riding. 

The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Hosidar Daji, EDGE OF GLORY was examined at the stables at 1015 hours on 25/01/2013 and 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.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of WINCHESTER and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, ASTROMIA, SMALL TREASURE, EDGE OF GLORY and WINCHESTER were found to be sound.