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As Jockey A R Pradeep, the declared rider of TAX FREE, could not arrive to fulfill his riding engagement for the reason beyond his control, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Azhar Ali to substitute Jockey Sahanawaz to ride TAX FREE in place of the declared rider.

JOLFA (Yogesh Vinod Salvi) was examined at the Gates and observed to be trotting lame on left fore; Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders; Trainer Mr. C D Monnappa was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

CAMPEON (Ajeet Kumar) jumped awkwardly 'outwards', thereby, inconveniencing TAX FREE (Sahanawaz) on its outside, at the start.

Jockey Irvan Singh, the rider of EMPERADOR, was reprimanded for accidentally whipping the hand of Jockey Y S Srinath (INTO THE SPOTLIGHT) on his inside and as such, the latter lost his whip, approaching the 150 Metres.

ARECA CRUISE (S Antony Raj) sustained small cut inside left hind cannon.

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