Results – Pune

At the request of Tr.Sangramsinh N.Joshi, SHAPE THE SCAPE was examined before the race at the saddling enclosure and found to be sore from the right fore leg and having a caped elbow on the ride side which is of recent origin. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary ground. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Trainer Nina M.Lalvani fined Rs.1,000 for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of her charge SIMON SAYS. The horse raced in the emergency colours ALL BLACK. NEVER SURRENDER (T.S.Jodha, dr.5) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with FRINGE BENEFIT (S.G.Prasad, dr.6). Jockey T.S.Jodha (NEVER SURRENDER) reported that his mount started hanging out passing 800 metres and hung out further in the straight and in an effort to bring the horse on an even keel, the bit slipped inwards. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the colt to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. FRINGE BENEFIT (S.G.Prasad) was inclined to run out in the straight despite the efforts of the jockey to maintain a straight course Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next ace[tomg tp race the gelding. After the race, AURELIO and NEVER SURRENDER were found to be sound.