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Jockey Naveen M., the rider of HUNTERS MOON was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to ISLAND PEARL (Raghu .K) on his inside soon after the start.

An enquiry was held on 23rd March, 2019 by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above race into the use of whip by Jockey Kiran Rai. P on his mount YELLOWZONE in that he whipped the horse 17 times much in excess of the “prescribed norms” and thereby contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (Improper riding for whipping the horse in excess of 15 times).

Jockey Kiran Rai.P was interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stipendiary Stewards after considering the submissions made by Jockey Kiran Rai.P and after viewing the CCTV replay of the race decided to charge Jockey Kiran Rai.P for contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (Improper riding for whipping the horse in excess of 15 times) and decided as follows:

(a)    Should he apply for an “A” Jockeys Licence under BTC Rules of Racing, the same shall remain suspended with effect from 15th June, 2019 to 22nd June, 2019 (both days inclusive) and fined him a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (Improper riding for whipping the horse in excess of 15 times) on his mount YELLOWZONE (he is permitted to ride work).

(b)    He was informed of his right to appeal.

Jockey Prashant P.Dhebe, the rider of STARI GRAD placed 2nd by the judge objected against Jockey Kiran Rai P, the rider of YELLOWZONE placed 1st for "In the last 100 Metres the winner crossed me and clipped my horse whereby I got unbalanced which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection.

It was reported after the race that FREESTYLE (Irvan Singh) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

It was reported after the race that TEA WID ME (T. S. Jodha) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr.Azhar Ali 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 b m YELLOWZONE.