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Trainer Mr. J Sharavanan and Jockey K Sai Kiran were questioned by the Stipendiary Stewards as to the running and riding of STAR HOLIDAY, in the above Race. The Trainer stated as follows; a)He had instructed his rider to sit in 4th, 5thor in 6thposition and to ride out in the Straight; b)The horse was drawn wide and as such it had to travel wide and the rider could not take a good position as instructed; c)The rider had ridden his mount throughout the Race that he was satisfied with his riding. Jockey K Sai Kiran, while corroborating the explanations of the Trainer, also added that as the horse is a big striding horse, it did not show any initial speed and hence it was not possible for him to get a good position. Their explanations were noted.

Surprise was taken for analysis from the winner, b m DOUBLE TROUBLE