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UNION JACK (A. Imran Khan) was examined at the starting gates by the Chief Veterinary Officer and was found to be trotting short on right fore.  Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

SWEET ANGEL (B. Harish) was slowly away.

Near the 950 Metres, BETTER THAN EVER (A. Ramu) steadied from MIDTOWN DELIGHT (A.R. Pradeep).

Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan and Jockey David Allan were asked if they could explain the disappointing performance of IMPERIAL VERSE. Mr. Padmanabhan said the mare had won two weak races previously. He added she had been working fair and was surprised she was favourite.  Jockey Allan said he had ridden the mare last winter when he found her lazy. Today she was the same and he scrubbed her along from the start but was unable to sit mid field as instructed.  He added that she gave nothing at any stage of the race. A Surprise Sample was taken and the horse was impounded for veterinary examination.  On examination, the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported after the 4^th race at 3.30 p.m. that it was found to have burst its blood vessels (endoscopy grade IV with epiglottic entrapment).  Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

MIDTOWN DELIGHT (A.R. Pradeep) sustained cut injury on right hind tendon.

GIFT OF LOVE (D. Gnaneshwar) sustained cut injury on right knee.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m FORTUNATE ONE.