Results – Chennai

Jockey Yash Narredu the rider of ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY reported that the colt was not comfortable and was changing legs and hence he could not do justice to his mount the colt was asked to be examined by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey Md.Asif Khan the rider of AMAZING KNIGHT not being able to weigh out at the required weight he was fined a sum of Rs.3,000/- and Jockey A.Ayaz Khan was permitted to be substituted. BANDITESS (P.Trevor) was observed to trail the field. Jockey reported that he felt his mount was not sound. The Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the mare who reported no abnormalities were found.

EL POLITICO (P.Kiran Rai) travelled wide for major part of the race. OSCARS THUNDER (P.Trevor) was asked to be examined by the Veterinary Officer who reported no abnormalities found.

COTTON HALL (Yash Narredu) was slow to start losing about 4 lengths. BETTY BOOP (Muzaffar Alam) was observed to trail the field. Trainer Mr.Raza Shehzad was advised to ensure better performance of his charge before accepting with it again. BRING IT ON (C.Umesh) drifted out negotiating the bend despite Jockey’s efforts. Trainer Mr.Saddam Iqbal was asked to take remedial measures. Jockey P.Trevor the rider of SAIBYA reported the loss of whip at about the 250 metres.

FIREBRAND (S.Kabdhar) was slow to start losing about a length. Jockey P.Kiran Rai the rider of GOOD FORTUNE reported that his mount was hanging in and in trying to control he shifted out at about the 100 meters. Further it was observed that jockey Yash Narredu the rider of ROSE WOOD in anticipation of GOOD FORTUNE shifting out checked his mount for a couple of strides at about the 100 meters. Trainer Mr.Robert Foley and Jockey Md.Hesnain were questioned regarding the running and riding of SOOTHSAYER. Trainer stated that that the pace was very fast for his charge ,his charge had last won a race in 2016 and that this was the last run for his charge as he would be retiring the gelding. Jockey Md.Hesnain stated that he hurt his right elbow as the start was affected and hence could not do justice on his mount, further he also stated that his mount was not responding despite his limited efforts entering the straight. The explanation of trainer and jockey were noted.

ABSOLUTELYGORGEOUS (Ranjeet Singh) and GOOD FRUIT (A.Ayaz Khan) planted. SSCs Revoked and both were observed to trail the field. Jockey C.Umesh the rider of DRUID’S WONDER was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for dropping his hands before passing the post. Jockey Shahar Babu reported that his mare QUEENY did not raise a proper gallop. The Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the mare who reported no abnormalities were found. Jockey C.A.Brisson the rider of NICE BREEZE was severely cautioned for dropping his hands well before the post though on a beaten horse. ACCOMPLISHED DREAM (Indrajeet Kumar) and NICE BREEZE (C.A.Brisson) trailed the field. Trainers K.S.Mandanna and N.Govindarajan were both advised to ensure better performance of their respective charges before accepting with them again.