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RED FALCON (S. Saqlain) 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.

FRIYA (Arul J.H) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Darius R. Byramji 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.

GANDOLFINI (Hindu Singh) jumped awkwardly outwards onto FRIYA (Arul J.H) soon after the start.

Jockey P. S. Chouhan, the rider of PROPHECY  was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening RUBY RED (Akshay Kumar) on his inside passing the 700 Metres.

Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of RED FALCON reported that his mount did not show initial speed as such he could not ride his mount from a forward position.

RED FALCON (S. Saqlain) sustained superficial clip injury on right fore fetlock.

An enquiry was held on 3rd July, 2023 by the Stipendiary Steward into the interference caused by Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of RICARDO in the above race. In that he shifted ‘in’ sharply, cutting across the field, in the process caused interference to the horses on his inside viz; COMMANDING KNIGHT (P. Sai Kumar), which in turn passed it onto RUBY RED (Akshay Kumar) and SACRED BOND (Afroz Khan) before passing the red marker post and he further shifted 'in' and again causing interference to RUBY RED (Akshay Kumar), which in turn passed it onto PROPHECY (P. S. Chouhan) approaching 1000 Metres.

Jockey Antony Raj S was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Antony Raj S and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey Antony Raj S for Dangerous Riding.
 
The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Antony Raj S from 22nd July, 2023 to 30th 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 Dangerous Riding on his mount RICARDO (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c RICARDO.