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After being stalled, OTELLO (S. A. Amit, dr.11) reared up and flipped over in the stall and casted himself in an awkward position and had injured his rider. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer H. J. Antia has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
 
At the start, MONTGOMERY (App. Kirtish Bhagat, dr.3) leaned inwards thereby tightening ADONIS (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.2) causing the latter to be checked. On questioning, App. Kirtish Bhagat stated that his mount was inclined inwards despite his efforts. He further added that his mount hung-in in the straight. The gelding was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be sound but was observed to have lost his right hind shoe.
 
Soon after the start, BABA (Vikram Jodha) veered out and had to be steadied thereafter Jockey Vikram Jodha (BABA) shifted in sharply and went across RENAISSANCE ART (Akshay Gaikwad) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey Vikram Jodha has been cautioned.
 
Passing the 800 metres, BABA (Vikram Jodha) was observed to have leaned inwards thereby tightening SCARAMANGA (S. Zervan) causing the latter to be stumbled. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Vikram Jodha, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
 
After the race, Jockey N. B. Kuldeep (BLUE’S PRIDE) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
 
After the race, BLUE’S PRIDE was trotted and found to be sound.