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Jockey Ryan Marshall, the rider of BATTLE EMPRESS, reported that his mount was hanging out rounding the final bend and slowed down drastically in the final 200 Metres of the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported by the Club's Veterinary Officer. However, Trainer Mr. P C Tejaswi [deputizing for Trainer Mr. V Narayana Gowda] was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

Jockey C Harish, the rider of VRAJANANDAN was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course, after entering the straight.

Jockey B Harish, the rider of REVA, reported that his saddle slightly shifted back in the last 200 Metres of the Race, thereby he could not fully ride out his mount. After due examination of the equipment which was found to have been fastened properly and hence no further action was taken. However, Trainer Mr. Vishal Yadav [deputising for trainer Mr. Samar Singh] was informed to be more cautious as to the saddling of his charge in future.

Jockey A Ramu, the rider of ORDERED STEPS, was fined Rs.2,000/- for repeatedly looking back in the straight, for no apparent reason.

It was reported after the Race that the left fore shoe of FASHION FLAME (Vivek) had apparently splayed during the Race.