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Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of COPPER RED, reported that his mount was inclined to run out from 1000 Metres to 600 Metres. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was informed to take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with it again.

Trainer Mr. Darius R Byramji and Jockey P.S. Chouhan were questioned regarding the running and riding of BOUDICCA. The Trainer stated that (a) his charge had a short dash and if exploited too early it does not accelerate well and therefore he had specifically instructed the rider to take lead and preserve it well and ride out in the final 200 Metres; (b) the rider had fully followed the riding instructions; and (c) as the rider rode out vigorously in the last 200 Metres when the other runners challenged his charge it could not sustain and finished only Third. The rider while corroborating the statement of the Trainer added that when he rode out vigorously after passing 200 Metres, his mount did not respond that well and he could only finish Third. Their explanations were noted for future reference.