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As Jockey C S Jodha was unavailable to fulfill his riding engagements, hence permission was granted to Trainer S Nazwab to substitute Jockey Kavraj Singh to ride MASTER DESIRE in place of Jockey C S Jodha the declared rider.

Jockey M A Roushan and Trainer I S Parmar were called in questioned about the running and riding of MASTER STROKE. Not being satisfied with their explanations they were directed to appear before the Stewards for the unsatisfactory running and riding.

The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Trainer I S Parmar and Jockey M.A Roushan and was shown the replay of the race.

After hearing their statements, considering the recommendation of the Stipendiary Steward and their own observation based on the replay of the  race and after due deliberations and considering that he is riding at Mumbai also,  they decided:-

1.  to suspend  Jockey M.A.Roushan from riding in races from 5^th April,2014  to 13^th April 2014 (both days inclusive) for the unsatisfactory riding on his mount MASTER STROKE. He was permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension and was advised of his right of appeal.

2.  Fined Trainer I S Parmar a sum of Rs.10000/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge MASTER STROKE and giving misleading evidence during the course of enquiry and was strictly conveyed that the future running of his charge shall be closely monitored and if repeated severe action shall be taken.

MASTER STROKE was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that there was no apparent abnormality.

Jockey Narain Singh the rider of MASTER BOLT was fined Rs.3000/- for riding against the strides of his mount and not allowing his mount to run freely and conveyed that severe action shall be initiated if repeated. MASTER BOLT was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that there was no apparent abnormality.