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SALSA (Zameer Sayyed) jumped out slow, losing about 6 lengths at the start. Since the filly had behaved in a similar manner previously, Trainer D.J.Surti has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Approaching 1400 metres, HOT AS ICE (Ataf Sayyed) hung-out and travelled wide and joined the field near 1200 metres. Trainer Himmat Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

Jockey Shrikant Kamble (SCALANAYA) has been fined Rs 3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

The Sr.V.O. reported that STAR OF PEACE was examined after the race and found to be sound. Subsequently, the next morning Trainer S.S.Shah reported that the filly was sore by left fore with swelling on fetlock joint of left fore.  The filly was examined at the stables at 3.55 p.m. on 3/01/2014 and found to be sore by left fore with painful swelling on the left fore fetlock and tendon. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

The Club’s Chief Veterinary Officer  reported that at the request of Trainer S.S.Shah, STAR OF PEACE was scoped at the Equine Hospital after the race and diagnosed with Grade II (EIPH).

The Club’s Chief Veterinary Officer  reported that at the request of Trainer Imtaiz A.Sait, SHISHYA was scoped at the Equine Hospital after the race and diagnosed with severe Guttural Pouch Infection.

After the race, MINSTREL SON, and HEAVENS KEY were found to be sound.