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Jockey J H Christopher was fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to arrive to fulfil his riding engagement for the day. Subsequently, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan to substitute Jockey Anil Baandal to ride MISTER GREY in place of Jockey J H Christopher, the declared rider.

WOODKRAFT (A Ashhad Asbar) was very fractious and refused to remain inside the gates. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's Orders.

LA LANTERNA (Arshad Alam) reared up as the Gates opened and lost a few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Jump Out on a Starting Gate Practice Day.

YOURESCINTILATING (M Rajesh Kumar) jumped awkwardly 'outwards' and lost a few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. J Babu Rao was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Jump Out on a Starting Gate Practice Day.

MISTER GREY (Anil Baandal) jumped awkwardly 'inwards' soon after the start.

BELLE ETOILE (V R Jagdeesh) lost pace considerably after entering the straight and ran detached from the field. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Trainer Mr. Z Darashah was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, b g AJ ONE.