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FABULOUS (S. John) jumped awkwardly inwards inconveniencing FINEST MOMENT (Bhawani Singh).
 
Jockey S. John, the rider of FABULOUS, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in before the red marker post and inconveniencing TANGALOOMA (S. Zervan) and MAHOGANY (T.S. Jodha) on its inside due to which MAHOGANY (T.S. Jodha) had to check and fall back inconveniencing WATCHMYSCRIPT (P.S. Chouhan) along the rails.
 
FABULOUS (S. John) was impounded for veterinary examination. The Veterinary Officer reported that there was no abnormality.
 
Jockey A. Imran Khan, the rider of ESCALA, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in violently and causing interference to MAHOGANY (T.S. Jodha) approaching the 200 Metres.
 
Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar and Jockey S. John were questioned regarding the running and riding of FABULOUS in this race.  Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar stated that he had not given any specific instructions and told him to ride as per the pace.  When asked about his observation he told that the Jockey has ridden a decent race and he did not take any objection to his riding. He mentioned that possibly the underfoot condition of the track may not have suited his horse.  When questioned, Jockey S. John informed that there were no specific instructions but was told to be with the pace in a forward position.  He also stated that after jumping out he held a good position and thereafter as there were two more horses trying to take the lead he decided to position himself behind them and after coming into the straight he did his best, but the horse was not showing any turn of foot. After noting the explanations Jockey S. John was cautioned to be more careful in the future riding of his horses.
 
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b c FABULOUS.
 
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ESCALA.