Results – Chennai

STEVE MCQUEEN (Irshad Alam) reported the loss of whip at about the 400 metres. OSCARS THUNDER (Zulquar Nain) jumped awkwardly outwards onto FANTASTIC HIT (Yash Narredu) who was slow to start and thereafter lost about 2 lengths. WONDERFUL ERA (Colm O’Donoghue) was slow to start losing about a length. Jockey Colm O’Donoghue the rider of WONDERFUL ERA was questioned with respect to positioning of his mount in the early part of the race to which jockey stated that his instructions were to sit in forward position. However, his mount took a slightly awkward jump whereby he could not follow trainer’s instructions, further considering the underfoot condition he decided to gradually improve and travel on the outer part of the track and did his best: however under pressure the filly was hanging out and was able to secure second place at best. Considering the underfoot condition Jockey’s explanation was noted. Trainer B.Suresh was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his mare STAR CONVOY (Akshay Kumar) in this race as compared to previous runs. Trainer B.Suresh stated that his mare has come down in Class and that was the only reason she performed well and won the race. Trainer was informed that coming out and winning within a week gives a poor image of racing and was severely cautioned for the future.

GLORIOUS ASSET (C.A.Brisson) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths; further jockey reported loss of whip at about the 600 metres. ROYAL FEELINGS (Akshay Kumar) was slow to start losing about a length. AMAZING STAR (Amyn Merchant) was slow to start and tried to veer out, but was controlled by the rider. The Veterinary Officer reported that MULLIGAN (Irshad Alam) sustained bruises on both hind fetlock.

LADY ASCOT (Colm O’Donoghue), drawn 4 was slow to start by a length and jumped awkwardly outwards and was inconvenienced by SWISS AGATTA (Janardhan Paswan), drawn 3 who jumped awkwardly outwards; Further Jockey Colm O’Donoghue was cautioned for not improving his position in the early stages of the race. PLATINI (M.Bhaskar) and OBSESSION (B.Nikhil) trailed the field. Trainers R.Karthik and Fahad Khan were asked to ensure better performance of their respective charges before next accepting with them.

MR HANDSOME & WATCHMYSSCRIPT were permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. SAVING GRACE (Akshay Kumar) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. Jockey A.Imran Khan the rider of CAVALLO VELOCE in trying to settle his mount soon after the start shifted out forcing out PREVALENT FORCE (David Egan).

CHER AMIE (Akshay Kumar) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. ARECA CRUISE (Shahar Babu) jumped awkwardly and threw its head unbalancing the rider momentarily losing about 4 to 5 lengths. Jockey Yash Narredu the rider of BREAKING BOUNDS was severely cautioned for maintaining an erratic course in the straight inconveniencing GLORIOUS DESTINY (C.Umesh) at about the 200 metres.

GARDINER (Shahar Babu) and NICE BREEZE (Amyn Merchant) jumped awkwardly and were slow to start losing about 2 to 3 lengths. GULABI DOLL (Md.Asif Khan) trailed the field,Trainer Raza Shehzad was asked to ensure better performance of his charge before next accepting with it. The Veterinary Officer reported that VELOCITY (A.M.alam) sustained superficial injury on right hind pastern.