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Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Irfan Ghatala to withdraw PERIDOT (K.G. Likith Appu) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

OASIS CLASS (R.Ajinkya) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.M. Rajendra Singh was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race.

Jockey Tousif Khan, the rider of EMPRESS BELLA was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to THE PIRATE (A.R.Pradeep) on his outside at the start.

Jockey S. John, the rider of STARS ABOVE reported that his mount was hanging out after entering the straight. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

Jockey K. Sai Kiran, the rider of OXYTOCIN reported that his mount was lugging out under pressure in the final 100 Metres.

PRINCESS JASMINE (L. Alex Rozario) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

OXYTOCIN (K. Sai Kiran) was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to be trotting lame on right fore and also burst its blood vessels (On Endoscopy Gr - III). Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar 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 MEGHANN (B. Nayak) burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy - Grade IV). Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
 
The Stewards ordered and held an enquiry into the running and riding of PRINCESS JASMINE trained by Mr. V. Lokanath and ridden by Jockey L. Alex Rozario after the last race with particular reference to the favoritism enjoyed by the patrons on this horse.
The trainer stated as follows:
a)    It won two races in 00 to 25;
b)    Because of the mediocre company which it was running, he fancied this horse to do well;
c)    He was not in a position to understand as to how this horse had been such a firm favourite in the betting ring;
d)    Any way he had asked his rider to keep it in forward position and do his best but to his disarray the rider stated after the race that the horse did not show initial speed but could only finish 4th despite his best efforts.
The Jockey corroborated the statements of the trainer with reference to the riding instructions but he further stated that the horse did not have the initial speed.

While noting their explanations the trainer was cautioned by the Stewards as to the future running of his charges.

Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b m PRINCESS JASMINE. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from ch f OXYTOCIN.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f STARS ABOVE.