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The Royal Command Plate - (About) 1100 Metres. Horses rated 20 to 45 (10 Runners).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. J.S. Pillay to withdraw ENDURANCE (S. Chetan Kalay) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be trotting lame on right fore due to sprained fetlock joint. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

EXTRA SPARK (R. Anand) was examined on the way to the starting gates by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to have sustained cut injury on left elbow, left fore fetlock and cut injury on left ear. Hence it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. F. Sirajuddin was fined a sum of Rs.5,000/- for the negligence in discharge of his duties as a trainer in not reporting the same to the authorities before his charge entered the paddock. He was also informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey N. Rajesh, the rider of AMAZON BAY, was fined Rs.5,000/- for not making sufficient effort on his mount during the race. He was informed that a repetition of similar manner of riding will entail him being reported to the Stewards for severe disciplinary action.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f MAGICAL SPELL.