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BLACK BLOSSOM (R. Vaideeshwaran) ran detached from the field. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and was reported to have sustained a bleeding cut injury on left hind bulb of heel.

It was reported after the race that TURF FAME (D. Gnaneshwar) pulled up lame on left fore due to sprained tendon. Trainer S. Inayathulla (deputizing for Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan) was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Mudassar Nazar, the rider of INDEPENDENCE DAY to the Stewards for contravention of Calendar Notification under the heading, "Use of Whips", in that, as the rider of INDEPENDENCE DAY, he excessively used the whip (third infringement during Bangalore Winter Meeting 2012-13). The Stewards held an enquiry after the last Race and examined Jockey Mudassar Nazar. After deliberations, they decided to suspend the Jockey's Licence granted to Jockey Mudassar Nazar from 19-3-2013 to 23-3-2013 (both days inclusive), for the excessive use of the whip on his mount, INDEPENDENCE DAY (third infringement) in the above Race [permitted to ride work].