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INDEPENDENCE DAY (Mudassar Nazar) was extremely fractious, reared up and sat down in the gates for a considerable period of time. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders.

Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of AFTERNOON DELIGHT, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to IMPRESSIVEATTITUDE (Imran Chisty) on his inside approaching the 1200 Metres.

Jockey B. Srinivas Rao, the rider of PRESIDENTS RULE, was fined Rs.2,000/- for travelling wide rounding the final bend for no apparent reason.

Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of SIMRA, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 300 Metres.

Jockey P. Kiran Rai, the rider of PENDOLINO, reported that his mount was hanging in throughout the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club's veterinary officer reported that it was found to have sharp molars. Hence trainer Mr. J. Babu Rao was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence (1st infringement).

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SMOKEHEAD.