Results – Chennai

Jockey Janardhan Paswan replaced the indisposed Jockey Arshad Alam on PERFECT SUPPORT. SYMPHONY IN STYLE (Shahar Babu) drawn 2 jumped awkwardly outwards and MARCOUS (Kiran Naidu) drawn 5 jumped awkwardly inwards tightening and causing a check to DYNAMITE GIRL (Irvan Singh) drawn 3 and BLUE PATENT (Yash Narredu) drawn 4, further Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of BLUE PATENT reported that he was unable to improve his position immediately thereafter due the field settling in front. Jockey M Bhaskar, the rider of PRAGMATIC was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in sharply soon after the start causing interference to AZZARO (B. Nikhil) and FUN LOVER (C A Brisson), he was further fined a sum of Rs. 3000/- for shifting out under use of the whip forcing out FUN LOVER (C A Brisson) to the outer railings from the 250 metres till the winning post. Jockey Md Farhan Alam, the rider of BE MY LIGHT reported that he accidently lost his whip passing the 400 Meters. MARCOUS (Kiran Naidu) bled after the race, collapsed in the paddock and died. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner FUN LOVER (C A Brisson).

Jockey B.Nikhil replaced the indisposed Jockey Arshad Alam on ARAZAN'S DIAMOND. It was observed passing the 800 metres that ARAZAN'S DIAMOND (B. Nikhil) tried to veer out before being controlled by the rider. Trainer Mr. G. S. Parmar was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ROYAL COMMANDER (Nakhat Singh).

Trainer R.Foley was fined a sum of Rs. 2000/- for bringing his charge EAGLE PRINCE (Akshay Kumar) late to the paddock. GOLD SPECK (Janardhan Paswan) was slow into stride and trailed the field thereafter. It was observed passing the 800 metres that TUDOR (C Umesh) tried to veer out before being controlled by the rider. Trainer Mr. B.Suresh was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Jockey Azfar Syeed, the rider of STRIDE FOREVER was cautioned for shifting out under use of the whip passing the 300 metres despite being clear of the field. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner RACE FOR THE STARS (Nakhat Singh).

Jockey S.Antony Raj replaced the indisposed Jockey Arshad Alam on FLASH STAR. SUNDAY WARRIOR (Shahar Babu) was slow to start, losing about 3 to 4 lengths, Trainer Mr.Fahad Khan was informed to be show his charge at the gates to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting with it. Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of FAKHRUNISA was fined Rs.2,000/- for accepting two rides in the above race. Subsequently, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. K. S. Mandanna to declare Jockey Md Farhan Alam on MAYFLOWER. It was observed that passing the 700 metres FAKHRUNISA (C A Brisson) got keen and in trying to prevent his mount from clipping the heels of the front runner Jockey C A Brisson shifted out causing interference to SUPREME EXCELSIOR (Nakhat Singh), the incident being accidental no action was initiated. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner STAR SYMBOL (Akshay Kumar).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. K. S. Mandanna to withdraw VERSALLIES on veterinary grounds as it was found to have a right capped elbow. He was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. TUDOR TREASURE (Akshay Kumar) was slow to start losing about 2 to 3 lengths. CHIEF OF COMMAND (Nakhat Singh) was observed to get keen passing the 1200 metres and the rider could only manage to settle him passing the 1100 metres. CHIEF OF COMMAND (Nakhat Singh) was observed to drop back passing the 200 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the horse was found to have ILH (Gr 3) during endoscopic examination on 25-12- 2020. Trainer Mr. R.Foley was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner TUDOR TREASURE (Akshay Kumar).

Permission was granted to Trainer Ms. N. Rupa to withdraw PRICELESS TREASURE (Rajendra Singh) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore due to infected cellulites, she was informed to get her charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Jockey Janardhan Paswan replaced the indisposed Jockey Arshad Alam on HIGHLAND LIGHT. TRENDING PRINCESS (Shrikant Kamble) was fractious, reared up inside the stall, suffered from Epistaxis and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter's orders. Starting Stall Certificate Revoked. Trainer Mr. G.S.Parmar was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. The Bit used on COPPER QUEEN (Nakhat Singh) shifted out to the left during the race. It was observed that the filly was fractious while being led to the gates and while in the stalls; therefore Trainer Mr. R.Foley was advised to school his charge before next accepting with it. Jockey Md Farhan Alam, the rider of ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in negotiating the final bend causing a check to SHALEM (Yash Narredu) travelling on the inner rails. Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of STAR FLING was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post, though on a beaten horse, further Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of STAR FLING reported the loss of whip at about the 350 metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner SOARING HIGH (P.Sai Kumar).

Jockey Muzaffar Alam replaced the indisposed Jockey Azad Alam on MULLIGAN. Jockey Muzaffar Alam, the rider of MULLIGAN was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in sharply immediately after the start causing interference to SILVERMAN (P.Vinod). Jockey A M Alam, the rider of STRIKING DISTANCE was fined a sum of Rs.2000 for shifting in sharply 50 metres after the start forcing in KATAHDIN (Stephen Raj) who in turn shifted in causing INTOX (Shrikant Kamble) to clip the heels of the front runner, stumble and loose 2 to 3 lengths in the process. CAPE COD (Irvan Singh) was slow to start losing about 3 lengths, lacked initial speed, trailed and caught up with the field passing the 600 metres. Jockey Stephen Raj, the rider of KATAHDIN reported that the saddle slipped during the race. Trainer Mr. Saddam Iqbal was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner GLORIOUS TRUST (C Umesh) STARTING REMARKS AS SUBMITTED BY THE STARTER 5th Race: 57. THE J.H.FOLEY MEMORIAL CUP (About) 1400 Metres SUNDAY WARRIOR (Shahar Babu) slowly off. Advised gate practice.