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At the start, ASTROMIA (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) shifted in and tightened FOLLOW ME (C.S.Jodha, dr.4). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been reprimanded.

At the start, SONG OF SPARROW (Imran Chisty, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced BLIND DATE (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.8).

Soon after the start, BASIC LIFE (Akshay) shifted in and inconvenienced ASTROMIA (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned.

Passing 200 metres, EXPELLIARMUS (S.Sunil) weakened and was pulled up by its Rider.  On examination, the mare was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

While negotiating the bend, HABIBIAN (A.Sandesh) leanded inwards on to CROWNED PRINCESS (J.Chinoy) and soon on entering the straight the gelding shifted in and tightened CROWNED PRINCESS, who went on to ASTROMIA (Neeraj Rawal) and thereafter HABIBIAN continued to lug in past the post. On questioning, Jockey A.Sandesh said that his mount ran green and was lugging in during the race. Trainer Rehanullah has been asked to show the gelding in Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting to race the gelding.

App.Prabhu Naidu (STRATEGY) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (BLIND DATE) was reported to the Stewards for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount, this being the third offence. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

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

After the race, HABIBIAN was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right fore cannon. SONG OF SPARROW, STERLING SILVER and EDGE OF GLORY were found to be sound.