Results – Chennai

SIGNIFICANT (V.R.Jagadeesh) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. Jockey C.Umesh the rider of PACIFIC BLUE was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in at about the 1050 meters and when not sufficiently clear of DAZZLING DANCER travelling directly behind, who was forced to shift out onto SIGNIFICANT (V.R.Jagadeesh). Jockey K.V.Baskar the rider of SALTORO RIDGE was fined a sum of Rs.5000/- for incompetent riding in that it was observed that despite his mount lugging in in the straight, the jockey persisted with use of whip on the left unbalancing his mount. Jockey Stephen Raj the rider of DAZZLING DANCER was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for allowing his mount to shift in under persistent use of the whip and causing interference to PACIFIC BLUE (C.Umesh) at about the 300 meters and was further severely cautioned for dropping his hands before passing the winning post. After the race Veterinary Officer reported that AFORE (Janardhan Paswan) burst its blood vessel. Trainer A.Rahmathullah was advised to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Senior Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

The field shifted in after the start due to which C.A.Brisson had to check his mount SAVING GRACE losing about 2 lengths. Jockey J.Chinoy reported that his mount LUXZARA was inclined to hang out for major part of the race, further in preventing his horse from hanging out in the straight his mount sharply veered in to the inner railings.Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman was advised to take remedial measures before accepting with his charge again.

Jockey Saddam Hussain the rider of TREE LOUNGE was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for excessive use of the whip . After the race Veterinary Officer reported that TREE LOUNGE (Saddam Hussain) burst its blood vessel. Trainer Saddam Iqbal was advised to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Senior Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey S.Akbar the rider of JACK SPARROW was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for maintaining a wide course throughout the race for no apparent reason. After the race Veterinary Officer reported that JACK SPARROW (S.Akbar) burst its blood vessel. Trainer A.D’Silver was advised to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Senior Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

SPRIT OF ZION (Saddam Hussain) was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s orders. Bookmaker’s liability was reduced by 12 paise on the rupee on all win bets and by 25 paise in the rupee on all place bets.Trainer M.M.Uthaiah was advised to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Senior Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. After passing the winning post Jockey Afsar Khan the rider of COUNTRY’S PACE had a fall as his mount suddenly swerved out dislodging the rider.