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PEARL REWARD (S. Zervan) was extremely fractious on the way to the starting gates, dropped the rider and ran riderless round the course.  Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starting orders.

PORT BLAIR (Ashok Kumar A) and BELLA PINKY (Adarsh G) were slowly away.

Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan and Jockey G. Adarsh were questioned regarding the running and riding of BELLA PINKY.  The trainer stated that the horse has a habit of throwing his head up at the start and in this race also the horse threw its head up and lost few lengths.  The Jockey corroborated the statement of the trainer. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination the Chief Veterinary Officer reported that it had burst its blood vessels.  Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. In view of its behaviour Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one jump out on a starting gate practice day.

FAIR GAME (A. Ramu) laid out at the 900 Metres turn.

Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of GOLDBERG, reported that his mount was hanging in throughout the race.  Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f GOLDBERG.