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CARBONADO (L Prashant) got kicked by another horse, viz., HOSTESS (Nazerul Alam) at the Gates and upon examination, it was observed to be trotting lame on right hind and sustained injury above right hock; Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders; Trainer Mr. Vishal Yadav was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of MAJESTIC QUEEN, reported that the saddle shifted back, passing the 800 Metres;After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr. G Srinivas Babu was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence.

Trainer Mr. Samar Singh and Jockey A Imran Khan were questioned regarding the running and riding of RICH REVIVAL; Trainer stated that (a) he had specifically instructed the rider to ride his charge off the pace as it always relished coming from behind; (b) Even when it had won the Race earlier, it was ridden in a similar manner; (c) according to him, it appeared that his charge was hanging 'out' after entering the straight; Jockey A Imran Khan, when questioned, stated that (a) he was specifically instructed to ride out off the pace, not to show the daylight and ride out only after entering the straight; (b) he rode as per instructions and after passing the 400 Metres, his mount was reluctant to pass the other runners, putting its head towards the other runner on his right side; and (c) if he had furthermore persevered, he might have collided on the horse on the inside and his mount was running there and there only; Their explanations were noted.