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Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to withdraw HECTOR (A. Velu) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left fore due to sprained suspensory ligament and sore skin.  He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey S.K. Paswan replaced the indisposed Jockey Tauseef Ahmed on ORDERED STEPS.

ORDERED STEPS (S.K. Paswan) was extremely fractious, put its head down and was stuck under the gates for a considerable period of time. On examination by the Club’s Veterinary Officer it was found to have sustained injuries on right fore cannon and right fore pastern. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s Orders. Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again and also give ORDERED STEPS adequate gate practice.

Jockey Shiva Kumar S, the rider of NOBLE SAPPHIRE reported that his mount was trying to run out after rounding the final bend.  The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

Compulsory Sample was taken for analysis from dk b m ORDERED STEPS.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g SHREWD MASTER.