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COOL DUDE (J Paswan) was extremely fractious at the Gates and bolted rider-less before being loaded; Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's Orders.

LA PIPERI (S G Prasad) jumped out awkwardly, at the start.

Jockey V R Jagdeesh, the rider of BLACKWIND, reported that his mount was not galloping fluently throughout the Race; The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and no abnormality was reported; However, Trainer Mr. J Sharavanan was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

Jockey Irvan Singh, the rider of YOUNG GALLANT, reported that his mount was hanging 'out', rounding the final bend; The horse was impounded for veterinary examination, but no abnormality was reported; However, Trainer Mr. P C Tejaswi was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.  

Trainer J Sharavanan and Jockey V R Jagdeesh were questioned regarding the running and riding of BLACKWIND, In the above Race. The Trainer stated that (a) the horse has the habit of taking an awkward jump and does not show any initial speed, but, gradually improves and finishes on well; (b) in this Race also, he had cautioned the Jockey about the habit of the horse and told him to jump out, gradually improve and do his best in the straight; (c) the horse behaved in a similar manner in this Race also and the rider did his best, but, his charge could only finish Fifth; and (d) under these circumstances, he did not take exception to the riding of Jockey V R Jagdeesh on his charge, BLACKWIND, in the above Race; The rider, while corroborating the statement of the Trainer, added that his mount had jumped 'out' awkwardly, but, he gradually nurtured the horse,  improved his position and rode fully in the straight, but, his mount could only finish Fifth; He added that the horse had behaved in a similar fashion when he had won a Race on this horse during the last Winter Meeting; Their explanations were noted.  

BOLD NATURE (S Chethan Kalay) sustained small cut on right fore outer fetlock.

LA PIPERI (S G Prasad) sustained small cut on right fore mid cannon.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, ch m CATWALK QUEEN.