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HILL RISING (Anjar Alam) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced LAD STAR (P.S. Chouhan) soon after jumping out of the starting gates. 

Jockey P.S. Chouhan, the rider of LAD STAR, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to VEGA (B. Sreekanth) on his outside approaching the 300 Metres. 

Jockey M. Ravi, the rider of BOURBON ROCK was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).

Trainer Mr. S.S. Attaollahi was questioned as to the performance of his charge ARGENTUM (Ladjad Stephane) in the above race. The trainer stated that (a) the horse was running for the first time after more than 3 months; (b) it had worked well during morning work outs; (c) based on that he fancied his charge to win the race; and (d) but he was very much disappointed at its poor performance. While noting his explanations the horse was impounded for veterinary examination. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that gr f ARGENTUM on examination (endoscopy) after the last race at 5.35 p.m. was found to have suffered from EIPH. Trainer Mr. S.S. Attaollahi was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. 

Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from gr f ARGENTUM.