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PHOEBE (Inayat) was fractious inside the gates, reared up and sat down, while being examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer, the filly bolted, dropping the handler and ran anti clockwise and completed one round. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

STEP TO DESTINY (S. Saqlain) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.V. Lokanath 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.

ALDGATE (S. John) jumped awkwardly inwards onto ECO FRIENDLY (Siddaraju.P) soon after the start.

Jockey A.Imran Khan, the rider of FORTY NINER was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening ALDGATE (S. John) on his inside passing the 700 Metres.
 
Jockey A.Imran Khan, the rider of FORTY NINER reported that his mount was hanging out after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sustained superficial injury on right fore cannon, left hind tendon and right hind bulb.

Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of STEP TO DESTINY reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

Jockey A.Imran Khan, the rider of FORTY NINER was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).

An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of SPIRIT OF THE ROSE, trained by Mrs. Parvati Byramji and ridden by Jockey Akshay Kumar in the above race.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g ALDGATE.