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EL FENIX (Irvan Singh) planted and lost many lengths. Trainer Mr. Darius R. Byramji was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behavior improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race.

Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh, the rider of HECTOR reported that his saddle had shifted forward passing the 1600 Meters. As such he could not offer any assistance thereafter. After due examination of the equipment Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling.

Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of BACK OF BEYOND reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

It was observed that SHE’S STUNNING (Darshan R.N) brushed the false rails passing the 400 Meters due to closely packed field.

Trainer Mr. Arjun Manglorkar was questioned regarding the inconsistent performance of his charge MYSTIC MUSIC (S. John) in comparison to the previous run in Race No. 59 The Hoysala Trophy (Div-II) run on 2nd December, 2016 where the horse finished down the field. The Trainer stated that:

(a)        In his opinion he felt that his charge did not relish the going in the previous outing.

(b)        In its previous outings at Mysore the horse had won and run second but only in the first outing at Bangalore it had a bad race mainly due to the going.

His explanations were noted for future reference.

SHE’S STUNNING (Darshan R.N) was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that it was found to have suffered Epiglottic Entrapment. Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch h MYSTIC MUSIC.