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COMMISSARIAT (S. Selvaraj) was extremely fractious and was stuck between the front shutter of the starting gate for a considerable period of time. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s order.

SALINA (Kiran Rai) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race.

CELESTIAL STORM (Vivek) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on starting gate practice day.

Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of EVEREST, reported that he lost his whip passing the 200 Metres.

Jockey S. John, the rider of CONQUISTADOR placed 2nd by the Judge objected against Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of EVEREST, placed 1st for “within the red marker at the start the winner came in sharply and I had to check my mount. In the final 200 Metres he came out continuously and took my ground thereby my horse was shying out which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned and trainer Mr. Neil Darashah, spokes- person for Jockey M. Prabhakaran. After deliberations, they decided to over- rule the objection.

Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of CANDICE placed 3rd by the Judge objected against Jockey S. John, the rider of CONQUISTADOR placed 2nd for “passing the 300 Metres I was on the outside of John who continuously started drifting out and taking my ground thereby I lost considerable ground and in the last 75 Metres I had to check my mount and stop riding whereby I lost a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to over rule the objection.

Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of EVEREST, was fined Rs.3,000/- for coming in sharply before the red marker post.

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