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It was observed that Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of SOLO PRINCE had to check his mount to avoid striking the front runner MILLBROOK (Antony Raj S.) passing the 900 Metres.

Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of AIR DISPLAY was fined Rs.2,000/- for allowing his mount to drift out under the use of whip in the final 200 Metres.

An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward into the interference caused by Jockey Darshan R N, the rider of SOLO PRINCE in the above race. In that he shifted “in” sharply and caused severe interference to the horses on his inside viz; SOUTHERN POWER (Salman Khan) and AIR DISPLAY (Koshi Kumar), whereby ANAKIN (Siddaraju.P) which was travelling directly behind had to be checked by its rider approaching 900 Metres.

Jockey Darshan R N was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Darshan R N and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey Darshan R N for Careless Riding.

The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Darshan R N with effect from 26/12/2023 to 5/1/2024 (Both days inclusive) as had he pleaded guilty to the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount SOLO PRINCE (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

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