Results – Chennai

DEETCOVE (K Sai Kiran) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. STREET CAT (M Bhaskar) jumped awkwarldy outwards onto FAMOUS QUEEN (Ashhad Asbar). Jockey Ashhad Asbar, the rider of FAMOUS QUEEN reported that his mount lacked initial speed and completely dropped back entering the straight whereby he had to stop riding. The Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the filly who reported that no abnormalities were found. Trainer Saddam Iqbal was severely cautioned for inconsistent running of his charge and was asked to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it.

BE MY STAR (R N Darshan) was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds (Trotting Lame on right hind) before coming under the Starter's Orders. Trainer G. S. Parmar was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. ARAZINGER (K Sai Kiran) jumped awkwardly outwards onto LOVE SUPREME (Nakhat Singh). BEFORETHEDAWN (Md Farhan Alam) did not raise a proper gallop and lost 4 lengths, SSC Revoked and trailed the field. LOVE SUPREME (Nakhat Singh) was observed to hang in soon after the start despite Jockey's efforts and caused interference to ARAZINGER (K Sai Kiran) who received a check and dropped back, further in the straight the jockey was not able to ride out his mount as the horse was hanging in. The Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the filly who reported that no abnormalities were found. Trainer R.Foley was asked to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Jockey Shamaz Shareef, the rider of VULTURE was severely cautioned for shifting in passing the 300 metres inconveniencing AL HILALEE (A Ayaz Khan) who had to stop riding for a few strides.

Jockey Akshay Kumar being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey S Zervan on BLUE BLISS. TOWNS END (Md Farhan Alam) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. Trainer G. S. Parmar was fined a sum of Rs.3,000/- for using a Basket Bit on his charge EYES OF FALCON (R N Darshan) in place of a Dexter Ring Bit, equipment for which prior permission had not been obtained. Jockey K Sai Kiran, the rider of BALLER was fined a sum of Rs.3000 for excessive and improper use of the whip. Jockey S Zervan, the rider of BLUE BLISS reported that his mount lacked initial speed and hence he could not position himself better in the initial stages of the race. ERTUGRUL (Ashhad Asbar) was observed to be hanging out negotiating the final bend and drfited wide out onto the outer railings despite Jockey's efforts. The horse having displayed similar behaviour in the past , Trainer Saddam Iqbal was asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting with it.

Jockey Akshay Kumar being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey S Zervan on EMISSARY. POWDER PUFF (C Umesh) was slow to start losing about 3 lengths. KAPALUA (A Ayaz Khan) lacked initial speed and dropped back passing the 300 meters, as the mare has had a similar run in her previous outing Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman was asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting with it.

Jockey Akshay Kumar being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey Nakhat Singh on DONT DILLY DALLY. DAYDREAMER (R N Darshan) was fractious when in the stalls, reared up and got stuck inside the stalls and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders, SSC Revoked. Jockey C Umesh, the rider of GLORIOUS CHAMP reported the loss of whip at about the 200 metres. REVALDO (P Sai Kumar) was observed to drop back passing the 300 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found.Trainer R.Karthik was asked to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of GLORIOUS FIRE (A M Alam) trained by Mr.J.Sebastian.GLORIOUS FIRE (A M Alam) suffered from EIPH(Bleeder)in the paddock after the race. Trainer J.Sebastian was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it.

Jockey Akshay Kumar being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey S Zervan on STAR WAVES (S Zervan). BENIN BRONZE (Nazerul Alam) was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary Grounds, trotting lame on right fore due to sprained fetlock. Trainer Vishesh M.P. was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. STERN MAIDEN (C Umesh) and WELCOME CHAKKARAM (Md Farhan Alam) were slow to start losing about 3 lengths. Jockey B. Nikhil, the rider of TRY HARD was cautioned for maintaining an erratic course in the straight. Trainer B.Suresh and Jockey S Zervan were questioned regarding the running and riding of STAR WAVES,Jockey stated that as per Trainer's instructions he had taken a lead , kept at his mount and not given a breather at any stage whereby the colt tired in the straight, when questioned Trainer B.Suresh confirmed the instructions and stated that his colt was temperamental and would stop galloping if it were given a breather at any stage in the race and hence his instructions to hit the front maintain a lead and keep riding out. Trainer's explanation was noted for future.