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On going through the race day reports submitted by Dr. P. T. Khambatta, the Sr. V. O. noticed that DHISHOOM had been treated with Irga (Bute). On questioning, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait clarified that he had requested Dr. Khambatta to treat his charge DHISHOOM with Neuro & Vit. C. In view of the above discrepancy, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait requested permission to withdraw his charge DHISHOOM from this race. The said permission was granted and in accordance with the Medication Rules, the gelding was sampled. Further, the Stipendiary Stewards have initiated an enquiry into the matter and a report will be submitted shortly.
 
The Sr. V.O. reported that ALLEGRIA was examined at the starting gate and was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
 
SWEET TEMPTATION (A. Sandesh) was reluctant to be stalled and in the process fell, dislodging the rider. The filly was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have bruise injury on the right knee, as such, she was certified unfit to race. Further, Jockey A. Sandesh was hurt and unable to ride.  As such, SWEET TEMPTATION was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer M. Narredu 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. Further, the trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
 
At the start, SPIRIDON (C. S. Jodha, dr.7) was observed to have lost his footing and stumbled.
 
Soon after the start, PACIFIC DUNES (Santosh G., dr.8.) shifted in and cut across the field before passing the Red Marker, due to which FIRENZE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) was tightened and had to be checked. Jockey Santosh G. has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
 
Passing 350 metres, SPIRIDON (C. S. Jodha) shifted in and made contact with BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath) who had to be steadied.
Approaching 300 metres, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath) was observed to have hung out. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
 
Approaching 200 metres, WILD JACK (J. Chinoy) shifted out thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath). On questioning, Jockey J. Chinoy stated that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
 
Passing 150 metres, SIGNOR (P. Trevor) shifted out thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath).
 
On a random check before the race, it was found that Jockey Y. S. Srinath (BROTHERSOFTHEWIND) was sporting a Body Protector of unapproved standard which he was asked to change and made to weigh out again thereby delaying the race
 
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held after the races, interviewed Jockey Y. S. Srinath in the above connection and having heard him directed the Stipendiary Stewards to make further enquiries into the matter.
 
After the race, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND, RIDGEWOOD STAR and SMOKY HAZE were trotted and found to be sound. SIGNOR had a gum injury.