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STRIKE THE STARS (J H Christopher), AMISTAD (S John) and SANS FRONTIERES (Shobhan Babu) were slowly away.

WINGS OF FORTUNE (P. Kiran Rai) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced the horses on its inside viz. UNGOOGLEABLE (Imran Chisty) and MIDNIGHT CRUZE (S. Zervan) soon after jumping out of the starting gates.

Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of STRIKE THE STARS, reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race.  The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.  However Trainer Mr. S.Ganapathy was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

When struck on the flank with the whip near the 100 Metres UNGOOGLEABLE (Imran Chisty) buckled. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

Trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar and Jockey S John were questioned regarding the disappointing performance of AMISTAD. Jockey S John was instructed to have the gelding 3^rd or 4^th then do his best in the straight. He said the horse was a little slow to jump and lethargic in the early stages of the race even though he was pushing AMISTAD along. By the 1000Metres he had improved but was trapped wide on the track. When he was straightened he called upon AMISTAD and whipped the gelding but he gave nothing. This was confirmed on the CCTV replay. Mr Kumar said he was disappointed in the horses performance as he expected it to win. He added that AMISTAD had pulled up well and had eaten up that night. He was informed to produce a Veterinary Certificate of fitness from the Club’s Veterinary officer and run in a mock race before starting AMISTAD again. He was further informed that AMISTAD will not be permitted to race for three weeks.

Jockey P Trevor was questioned over the running of ABSOLUTE RED. He stated that at 1200 Metres he had obtained a good position travelling behind MIDNIGHT CRUZE (S Zervan). Approaching the 1000 Metres he brushed AMISTAD (S John) on his outside then shortly afterwards he was eased when tightened between MIDNIGHT CRUZE and AMISTAD. He felt this was all due to the slow early pace of the race. As a result he lost his early position. At the 700 Metres he was about three and a half length from the leader SANS FRONTIERES. Although he was riding his mount with the whip ABSOLUTE RED which was inclined to lay in did not show any dash until he had a clear run near the 200 Metres.

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