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As Jockey C. Umesh was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Warren Singh to declare Jockey K. Sai Kiran to ride SHUBANKAR in place of the declared rider.

Jockey Shreyas Singh S, the rider of PINK JASMINE reported that his saddle shifted forward at the 1400 Metres as such he could not offer full assistance to his mount thereafter. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr.S.S. Attaollahi was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.

Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of FIRE POWER was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement).
 
An enquiry was held on 26th June, 2023 by the Stipendiary Steward into the improper manner of riding by Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of SANTORINO in the above race. In that he allowed his mount and took a lead from the 600 Metres, thereby riding in an ill judge manner, whereby he finished a close 3rd.

Jockey S. Saqlain was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey S. Saqlain and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey S. Saqlain for Improper Riding.

The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to S. Saqlain from 6th July, 2023 to 9th July, 2023 (Both days inclusive) as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Improper Riding on his mount SANTORINO (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g FIRE POWER.