Results – Chennai

Jockey Rajendra Singh replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on LORD OF THE TURF. QUEEN JUSTITIA (B. Nikhil) jumped awkwardly outwards as the start was affected causing interference to STRIKING DISTANCE (P Trevor).The incident being accidental no action was initiated. TIFOSI (C Umesh) jumped awkwardly as the start was affected causing a check to NIGHTINGALE (Kiran Naidu) and FULL OF SURPRISE (Shrikant Kamble). The incident being accidental no action was initiated PHOEBE BUFFAY (Shahar Babu) drawn 13 veered in sharply as the start was affected losing about 4 lengths in the process. Trainer Mr. Saddam Iqbal was informed to not accept with his charge until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race on the race track on a race day. Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed, the rider of CHOIR was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in under use of the whip causing interference to STRIKING DISTANCE (P Trevor) in the final stages of the race. LORD OF THE TURF (Rajendra Singh) was observed to drop back passing the 700 metres and trailed the field thereafter. Trainer Mr. R.Foley was advised to ensure better performance of his charge before next accepting with it. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner PAPPA RICH (Arshad Alam).

Jockey S Zervan replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on COPPER QUEEN. ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY (R N Darshan) jumped awkwardly outwards causing a check to FUN STORM (P Ajeeth Kumar) as the start was affected and thereafter tried to veer out and did not raise a proper gallop throughout the race thereby taking no practical part in the race. Trainer Mr. K.S.Mandanna was informed to not accept with his charge until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race on the race track on a race day. SHALEM (Suraj Narredu) was observed to run erratically in the straight under pressure. Trainer Mr.J.Sebastian was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting with it. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner COPPER QUEEN (S Zervan).

WISE DON (R N Darshan) was slow to start losing about 3 to 4 lengths. Jockey P Ajeeth Kumar, the rider of SANCTUARY COVE was severely cautioned for shifting in negotiating the 1300 metre bend forcing in SUPREME EXCELSIOR (Shahar Babu) who bumped the inner rails. SUPREME EXCELSIOR (Shahar Babu) was observed to drop back passing the 600 metres. Trainer Mr. R.Foley was informed to ensure better performance of his charge before next accepting with it. GRAND ROYAL (S Zervan) was hanging in for major part of the straight despite jockey's efforts and further drifted in momentarily while the jockey was collecting the reigns, causing a check to BRILLIANT SCRIPT (Arshad Alam) 50 metres before the winning post. Trainer Mr. R. Foley was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting with it. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that STAR SYMBOL (Akshay Kumar) suffered from EIPH (epistaxis) during the race. Trainer Mr. B.Suresh 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 SALVO (P.Sai Kumar).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. P.Krishna to deputize on behalf of Trainer Mr. Darius Byramji for his charge MULTIFACETED (A Sandesh) at both Trainer's risk and liability. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that FLASH STAR (A Ayaz Khan) suffered from EIPH (epistaxis) during the race. Trainer Mr. G. S. Parmar was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of MULTIFACETED ridden by Jockey A Sandesh and trained by Mr. Darius Byramji. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner CAVALLO VELOCE (A Imran Khan).

Trainer Mr.V.Lokanath was fined a sum of Rs.10,000 for not declaring to start with his charge INFINITE SPIRIT after having accepted with it in the above race. Jockey R.N. Darshan replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on ILLUSTRIOUS RULER. ILLUSTRIOUS RULER (R N Darshan) was very fractious and could not be stalled despite all efforts and therefore he was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starters orders. Trainer Mr. R.Foley was informed that in view of such repetitive behaviour at the stalls he should not accept with his charge till its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least 2 mock races on the race track on a race day. Starting Stall Certificate Revoked. Compulsory Sample was taken from the winner BORN QUEEN (Suraj Narredu), SPORTING MEMORIES (Neeraj Rawal) placed 2nd and TAIMUR (A Sandesh) placed 3rd.

Jockey P/Ajeeth Kumar replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on PRICELESS RULER. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of ABIRA was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in passing the 800 metres causing a check to ROYAL CURRENCY (Akshay Kumar) who dropped back by 2 to 3 lengths. Jockey B. Nikhil, the rider of ROYAL PRESTIGE was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for forcing out RUTBEDAAR (Arshad Alam) entering the straight. Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of GODS PLAN reported that he accidently lost his whip at about the 350 metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ABIRA (Neeraj Rawal).

Jockey C.A.Brisson replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on COMANCHE BRAVE. Jockey A Imran Khan, the rider of BREAKING BOUNDS was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement). STAR GLITTER (B. Nikhil) ran detached for major part of the race. Trainer Mr. M. M. Uthaiah was informed to ensure better performance of his charge before next accepting with it. COMANCHE BRAVE (C A Brisson) was observed to drop back entering the straight. PIRATE'S LOVE (Kiran Naidu) was observed to drop back passing the 200 metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner TORBERT (P Trevor).