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It was observed that the girth on COUNTRY’S DELIGHT (L. Alex Rozario) snapped in the paddock. After due examination of the equipment, which was found to be in unserviceable condition, the girth was replaced and the horse was re-saddled, before it left the Paddock. However, Jockey L Alex Rozario was fined Rs.2,000/- for using an unserviceable equipment and also Trainer Mr. Feroz M Khan was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence pertaining to the saddling of his charge.

Jockey L Alex Rozario, the rider of COUNTRY’S DELIGHT, was fined a sum of Rs.5,000/- for wearing a Body Protector of a pattern, which is not approved by the Stewards. However, he was made to wear a Body Protector of a pattern approved by the Stewards and was made to “Weigh Out” again, before he remounted on COUNTRY’S DELIGHT and left the Paddock. He was cautioned by the Stipendiary Stewards to wear only approved Body Protectors and that a similar manner of offence by him in future, would entail him being reported to the Stewards for appropriate action.

COUNTRY’S PRINCE (S Hussain) jumped awkwardly `inwards’ and caused interference to FELICITA (S Antony Raj) on his inside, soon after start. 

Jockey P Kiran Rai, the rider of TWIN FLAME reported that his mount was hanging `out’ after entering the straight; The horse was impounded for veterinary examination, but, no abnormality was reported; However, Trainer Mr. Vikram Appachu was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. 

At the behest of the Stewards, an enquiry was held into the Start of the Race with particular reference to the removal of the Blind Folds on FELICITA (S Antony Raj – Drawn 7). The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the Race and examined the Starters, Mr. K S Shanmukha Swamy and Mr. Kiran M. They also examined the rider of FELICITA, Jockey S Antony Raj. After repeatedly watching the CCTV replay of the Start of the Race and after due deliberations, the Stewards decided not to alter the Judges’ Placings.
 
Jockey S Hussain, the rider of COUNTRY’S PRINCE reported that his mount was not grabbing the bit; the horse was impounded for veterinary examination, but, no abnormality was reported.

It was reported after the Race that COUNTRY’S DELIGHT (L Alex Rozario) burst its blood vessels during the Race. Trainer Mr. Feroz M Khan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. 

Routine sample was taken for analysis from the winner, ch m COUNTRY’S DELIGHT.