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On the way to the start, FLOWER DUST (App.K.Nazil) dropped the rider and bolted towards the Winning Post. Thereafter, the filly was led to the starting point and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race.
 
At the start, SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh G. dr.9) jumped inwards and went across FLOWER DUST (App.K.Nazil, dr.8) who had to be steadied.
 
Soon after the start, BENEFICIAL (P.Trevor, dr.13) shifted in and went across NOBLE CHIEFTAIN (App.M.Ayyar, dr.11) who had to be steadied. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned.
 
Passing 150 metres, SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh G.) shifted in thereby inconveniencing ZABROK (App.Vishal N.Bunde).
 
Jockey Santosh G. (SHE’S A TIGER) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey Santosh G. stated that his mount hung-in  in the straight and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such, no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
 
Jockey Hanuamant Singh (SLAM DUNK) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey Hanumant Singh stated that his mount hung out in the straight and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such no, action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, in view of the gelding having behaved in a similar manner in his previous start, Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race, before next accepting with him to race.
 
After the race, App.M.Ayyar (NOBLE CHIEFTAIN) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
 
After the race, Jockey C.S.Jodha (ICE ANGEL) reported that his mount hung out in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
 
After the race, App.K.Nazil (FLOWER DUST) reported that his mount was inclined to run out throughout the race and did not raise a fluent gallop. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
 
The Sr.V.O. reported that ICE ANGEL, NOBLE CHIEFTAIN and FLOWER DUST were examined at the stable in the morning on 17/03/2017 and found to be sound in trot.