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Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of GRIS RAPIDE, was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the Winning Post.

Trainer Mr. Rakesh and Jockey Md. Sameer, were questioned regarding and running and riding of  ICE SPLENDOUR in the above race. The Trainer stated that (a) he had instructed Jockey Md. Sameer to ride  well up with the pace and do his best in the straight; (b) based on its previous run he had specifically instructed the rider to support his mount  on the bit so that it would respond well and hence instructed him to be judicious in using the whip; (c) as his charge had two poor outings previously he had changed the equipment and the pattern of training also; (d) in this background he was fully satisfied with the riding of the Jockey. The Jockey corroborated the statement of the Trainer as to the running of his mount. Their explanations were noted for future reference.   

Jockey S R Santosh Kumar, the rider of NAPOLEANDYNAMITE, was reprimanded for shifting ‘out’ and inconveniencing GRIS RAPIDE (Afsar Khan) on his outside, passing the 250 Metres.

Jockey M Rajesh Kumar, the rider of COUNT ROYAL, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the Race (First infringement).

Jockey S Mallikarjun, the rider of HAPPINESS, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the Race (first infringement).
HAPPINESS (S Mallikarjun) sustained small cut on right hind inside cannon.

SINGHAM (P S Chouhan) suddenly stopped galloping in the final 150 Metres of the race and ran detached from the field. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Pratap Kamath was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.