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As Jockey Akash Agarwal was certified medically unfit to ride, hence permission was granted to Trainer S Nawab to substitute Jockey Vinay Jaiswal to ride AL QARAM in place of Jockey Akash Agarwal the declared rider.

Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of SHIVA’S SOLDIER was reported to the Stewards for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race. (4^th offence during the meeting) The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed  Jockey Sameer Khan.  After hearing his statements, considering the recommendation of the   Stipendiary Steward  and relying upon their own observations based on the replay of the Race the Stewards after deliberations decided to deprive the use of whip of Jockey Sameer Khan for a period of 10 Race days  w.e.f 20^th April 2015 for the excessive use of the whip on his mount  during the race for  the violation of Racing calendar notification under the heading “USE OF WHIPS” in the above race (4^th offence during the meeting). He was further informed that  the dates of remaining  5 days of deprival of whip will be notified at a later date.  He was advised of his right of appeal and permitted to ride work.

Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner ASHWA SANWRI in the presence of Trainer Irfan Ali and sent for Analytical test.