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At the request of Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, HELLS BELLS was examined at 1015 hours on 02/02/2018 and was found to have submandibular lymph node swelling. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with her to race.

At the request of Jockey S. Zervan, the saddle on his mount ARRECIFE was adjusted on arrival at the start.

On a request from Trainer P. Shroff, permission was granted for his Jockey David Probert to carry 2 kg. over-weight on BRAINSTORM.

Passing the 600 metres, ARRECIFE (S. Zervan) shifted out thereby inconveniencing ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned.

Passing the 400 metres, GOSHAWK (N. S. Parmar) shifted out and made contact with BRAINSTORM (David Probert) who in turn shifted out and carried ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal) outwards. Jockey N. S. Parmar has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

Passing the 100 metres, GOSHAWK (N. S. Parmar) shifted in and went across ARRECIFE (S. Zervan) who had to be checked. On questioning, Jockey N. S. Parmar stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, HARMONY OF THE SEA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, OTHELLO, PACIFIC DUNES, EIGER’S TIGER and TOWERING STORM were trotted and found to be sound.