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DECACORN (N. S. Parmar) jumped awkwardly outwards onto ALDIVA (Antony Raj S.) and ART GALLERY (Arul J.H) soon after the start.

Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of ALDIVA was fined Rs.5,000/- for the improper use of whip on his mount during the race.

Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of WONDER WOMAN reported that his mount was not galloping fluently from the 800 Metres. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was observed to have thin streak of blood on right nostril due to injury.

It was reported after the race that ALDIVA (Antony Raj S.) had apparently lost its right hind shoe during the race.

An enquiry was held on 17th July, 2023 by the Stipendiary Stewards into the interference caused by Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of ALDIVA in the above race. In that he shifted 'in' and caused severe interference to WONDER WOMAN (Akshay Kumar) passing the 1300 Metres and further he shifted ‘in’ and causing interference to STRIKING EYES (S. Saqlain) on his inside between the 1100 Metres and 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 Careless Riding.
 
The Stipendiary Stewards thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Antony Raj S on 3rd August, 2023 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 ALDIVA (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

Surprise sample was taken for analysis from ch f WONDER WOMAN. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c ALDIVA.