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As Jockey C Harish, the declared rider of EMERALD, could not arrive to fulfil his riding engagement due to reason beyond his control, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. G T Surender to substitute Jockey P Ramesh to ride EMERALD in place of the declared rider.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. M A Tharun Thimmaiah to withdraw VIRTUOSO (Arshad Alam) on veterinary grounds as it injured itself while getting into the float for travelling from Bangalore to Mysore. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey K P G Appu, the rider of RISING SUN, reported that his mount was not galloping fluently during the Race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. G Nityanand was informed to inform the Stipendiary Stewards any ailment noticed on his charge within the next 48 hours.

Jockey P. Ramesh, the rider of EMERALD, was fined Rs.2,000/- for not making sufficient effort to improve his position till rounding the final bend.