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SUMO (A.Sandesh) was reluctant to reach the starting point.  Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey P.Trevor (SPIRIT OF MERCY) has been fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker and going across the filed on his inside.

Jockey S.Zervan (INVICTUS) reported that his mount weakened near 600 metres and thereafter did not respond to his urgings. An endoscopy examination revealed that the gelding had suffered EIPH (Grade III).  Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of eight weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

Trainer M.Narredu and Jockey Neeraj Rawal were questioned regarding the running and riding of OKAVANGO. Trainer M.Narredu stated that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the horse in mid bunch and to do his best. Jockey Neeraj Rawal said that he tried to settle the horse, however the horse was very keen in the early part and he did not want to go to the front since the horse had gone to the front in its previous race and lost the race, hence he settled him behind. Trainer M.Narredu said that in future he would prefer to settle the horse in forward position with cover. The explanation was noted.