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VISION OF ROMANCE (Amyn Merchant) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have sustained a cut injury at the right fore cannon. As such, VISION OF ROMANCE was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s Order and sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. Trainer C. D. Katrak has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Also, the trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start, PHOENIX KNIGHT (S. Zervan, dr.5) jumped inwards thereby tightening and taking the ground of MONTE GRECO (P. Trevor, dr.4). On questioning, Jockey S. Zervan stated that his mount shifted in despite his efforts. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey N. S. Parmar (MINSTREL HEIGHTS) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for having used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

After the race, ROCK IN RIO was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, MINSTREL HEIGHTS and PHOENIX KNIGHT were trotted and found to be sound.