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Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to withdraw ANCIENT TITLE (A. Imran Khan) on veterinary grounds as it was lame on right hind due to inflammed tendon.  He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Near the 300 Metres REAL STEEL (Shiva Kumar S) shifted out forcing Jockey Shiva Kumar to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu and Jockey Suraj Narredu were questioned regarding the disappointing performance of ACCURACY.  Jockey Suraj Narredu stated that the colt had travelled well in the race in a good position, when he asked the horse for an effort he did not respond and then laid in, in the straight.  He added that the horse had worked well. Trainer Rajesh Narredu said that ACCURACY had worked well and he was disappointed in its performance. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination by the Club’s Veterinary officer it was reported after the last race that it was found to have burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy - Grade IV). Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Surprise sample was taken for analysis from ch c ACCURACY.

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