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SPEED SEVEN (K.G. Likith Appu) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Irfan Ghatala was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day.

FAVORITO (Rayan Ahmed R.) ran detached from 500 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

An enquiry was held on 4th July, 2022 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race into the interference caused by Jockey Siddaraju.P, the rider of GOLD GRAY in that he shifted ‘in’ and caused interference to the horses on his inside viz; FAVORITO (Rayan Ahmed) and AIR BLAST (P.S. Chouhan) before passing the red marker post and for again shifting ‘in’ and tightening AIR BLAST (P.S. Chouhan) approaching 700 Metres.

Jockey Siddaraju.P was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Siddaraju.P and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey Siddaraju.P for Careless Riding.

The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Siddaraju.P with effect from 9-7-2022 and 10-7-2022 (both days inclusive) as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount GOLD GRAY (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

It was reported after the race that AMAZING LUCK (Tousif Khan) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr.Dheeraj.V was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

It was reported after the race that DARK VISION (Vivek.G) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr.Aravind G. was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

GOLD GRAY (Siddaraju.P) sustained bleeding clip injury on right hind fetlock. AIR BLAST (P. S. Chouhan) was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have burst its blood vessels (On Endoscopy Grade - III) and sustained superficial injury on right hind fetlock. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g AIR BLAST.