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On a request from Trainer A Khan, who was deputizing for Sartaj Singh, KEEP COMING ON was examined on 18 Feb 2019 at 11.50 a.m. and was found to be lame by its lefthind leg. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to presenting his charge for any future trial or race.

Soon after the start, ARTAXIAS (Md. Habeeb) shifted in and tightened HUKANA MATATA (Rajinder Saini) on to MASTER ROCKET (D Kumar). Jockey Md. Habeeb has been reprimanded. Jockey Md Habeeb (ARTAXIAS) reported that his mount jumped out awkwardly outwards whereby he hit his left shoulder on the Gate.

FOREVER YOURS (K Narender Kumar) was extremely fractious inside its stall, as such, Trainer Ajay Sharma has been asked to give sufficient gate practice before next accepting to race. Jockey K Narender Kumar (FOREVER YOURS) reported his mount changed its legs during the race. The veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

WHIFF OF GOLD (R Rakesh) was slowly away and lost about 2 lengths.

MASTER NOVAK (Riazuddin) was slowly away and lost about 3 lengths, as such, Trainer S Nawab has been asked to give sufficient gate practice before next accepting to race. Jockey Riazuddin (MASTER NOVAK) reported his mount changed its legs during the race. On examination MASTER NOVAK was found to be sound. However, the Jockey has been fined Rs.2,000/ for failing to persevere with his mount during the race.

Jockey Syed Asgar (DIVINE PRINCE) reported that between 300 and 200 metres, he felt his left leg slipping out of the stirrup whereby he was unbalanced, however, he managed to get hold of the stirrup.