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REIN IN SPAIN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.7) stumbled at jump out and then shifted in despite Jockey’s effort and went on to TWILIGHT (A. Sandesh, dr.6) who in turn went on to MOUNTAIN MYNAH (App.Prasad, dr.5). Thereafter, passing 200 metres, REIN IN SPAIN lugged in and hampered the running of APOCALYPSE (App.S.Mosin) and then tightened ALIYANA (Akshay) who was steadied. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

Jockey Akshay (ALIYANA, dr.8) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker.

Jockey C.Rajendra (MONSIEUR STRAUSS, dr.10) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

Jockey T.Bernard (ROGER BCOOL) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

App Prabhu Naidu (GRAND MARCH) was observed to have ridden his mount feebly in the 250 metres. The Jockey stated that he had wasted to ride STRATEGY in the 8^th race, who was handicapped at 55 kg. Trainer Rehanullah Khan stated that the Instructions were to take a jump, do not charge but to be in 2^nd, 3^rd, or 4^th position and to do his best in the straight. He added that he had informed the Apprentice to be careful since the gelding has the tendency of swerving out. Further, he had told Apprentice Prabhu Naidu not to use the whip since he cannot use it properly and he had even informed him not to change the whip hand. He added that the gelding did not get a clear run in the final 200 metres, or else he could have finished better. Trainer Rehanullah Khan agreed with the Stipendiary Stewards that Apprentice Prabhu Naidu was feeble in his riding effort. To another question.  he stated that he wanted the Apprentice to claim his full allowance on this horse. He added that he had informed the Apprentice that he has taken a ride on STRATEGY who was handicapped at 55 kg on which he was to claim 3.5 kg and would have to waste to do so and that he should not become weak. It was pointed out to the Trainer and Jockey that STARTEGY was ridden out much more vigourously as compared to GRAND MARCH. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by App.Prabhu Naidu, the matter was reported to the Stewards. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

After the race, FANTASY ROYAL, APOCALYPSE and GRAND MARCH (examined on 18/02/2013) were found to be sound. AFROJACK had a cut injury at the right nostril.