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Jockey Narain Singh the rider of MASTER CROWN was fined Rs.5000/- for not preserving with his mount from 400 mts. He was informed repetition of similar offence,  he would be reported to the Stewards for severe disciplinary action.

Trainer A Khan and Jockey K Narender Kumar were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of MISS JULIA. Trainer A Khan stated that he had instructed the jockey to take a good jump or sit 2^nd/3^rd and do his best on entering the straight. On questioning Jockey K Narender Kumar stated that he had done his best and followed the trainer’s instructions. Not being satisfied with his explanation he was fined Rs.2000/- for travelling wide for no apparent reason.

Trainer Magan Singh and Jockey Chand Mohd were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of ELEGANT. Trainer stated that this was his charge’s 2^nd run in its  career as a 4 year old as it had a severe veterinary problem and the jockey after the race informed  that he had great difficulty to control as the horse was hanging in. Jockey Chand Mohd was not available for questioning by the Stipendiary Steward as he was under medical observation for giddiness and the Club’s Medical Officer reported that he was certified medically unfit to ride. ELEGANT was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported  no apparent abnormality.

Jockey K Narender Kumar the rider of MISS JULIA was questioned regarding his use of whip after easing his mount and returning to the unsaddling enclosure. Jockey  K Narender Kumar stated that his mount was behaving restless, hence he used his whip in a fore hand manner down the shoulder. Jockey K Narender Kumar was reprimanded for the improper use of the whip.