Results – Chennai

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Vishesh M. P. to withdraw DR FEELGOOD on Veterinary ground as it was lame on left fore due to tendinitis. He was further informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. NAOMI (C Umesh) jumped awkwardly inwards onto URA (Md Farhan Alam) who further went in forcing in WILD FRANK (B. Nikhil), both the latter losing about 2 to 3 lengths. The incident being accidental no action was initiated. BLIND LOVE (Irshad Alam) was observed to trail the field for major part of the race and took no practical part in the race. Trainer Mr. Fahad Khan was informed to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. Jockey G Manikandan, the rider of ROMANTIC BAY was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for dropping his hands before passing the post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner RIPPLING WATERS (Nakhat Singh).

LADY ASCOT (Nakhat Singh) and MIGHTY PRINCESS (M Bhaskar) were slow to start losing about 2 lengths each. OLYMPICDUEL (C Umesh) jumped awkwardly inwards onto PIRATE'S LOVE (P K Gaddam) as the start was affected. Jockey C Umesh, the rider of OLYMPICDUEL was severely cautioned for feeble handling of his mount in the final 150 metres of the race despite on a beaten horse. Jockey S Zervan, the rider of WAKEFUL was fined a sum of Rs. 2000/- for shifting in onto KINGS SHOW (Rahul H) forcing him on the inner rails, wherein the latter had to be checked in the final stages of the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner STAR WAVES (Azfar Syeed).

The blindfold used on ROYAL PROTOCAL (Azfar Syeed) was removed momentarily slowly as the start was affected. The Starter was informed to instruct the handler to be careful in future. WELCOME BABY (Md Farhan Alam) planted. Starting Stall Certificate Revoked Further It was reported after the race that WELCOME BABY (Md Farhan Alam) suffered from EPISTAXIS (EIPH) during the race. Trainer Mr.K. S. Mandanna was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. DESERT FORCE (C A Brisson) was slow to start and did not raise a proper gallop thereafter, trailing the field and took no practical part in the race. The Club's Veterinary Officer was informed to examine the filly. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that DESERT FORCE (C A Brisson) was suffering from Acute wither sore. The filly was also found to have ILH GR I during endoscopic examination on 29-01-2021. Trainer Mr. B.Suresh was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (Rahul H) drifted out negotiating the final bend despite Jockey's efforts. Trainer Mr.K. S. Mandanna was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that ROYAL PRESTIGE (A M Alam) lost its left fore shoe during the race. Jockey C.Umesh and Trainer Mr.J.Sebastian were questioned regarding the running and riding of MAGNIFICENT STAR. Trainer stated that his charge was running after a very long interval and further stated that his charge was running after a recent setback. Jockey Stated that he had done his best and that his mount was sound. Both the Trainer and Jockey's statements were noted for future reference. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner PRETTY GAL (P.Sai Kumar).

BEAUTEOUS MAXIMUS (Nakhat Singh) was slow to start losing about a length. Jockey V R Jagadeesh, the rider of TURF EXEMPLAR reported that his mount ran green and ran detached from the field. BOLIVIA (Akshay Kumar) was observed to drift out under pressure causing AMORE (C A Brisson) to shy away and shift out for major part of the straight. Trainer Mr.B.Suresh was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner BOLIVIA (Akshay Kumar).

STAR TEMPLAR (Nakhat Singh) was slow to start losing about 3 lengths. Jockey C A Brisson and Trainer Mr.B.Suresh were questioned regarding the running and riding of ROYAL CURRENCY. Trainer stated that his instructions were to hit the front and maintain a few lengths lead, Jockey corroborated the Trainer's instructions but stated that his mount was very keen from the start and despite him trying to sit against her for 250 metres after the start he could not settle her whereby she took the long lead from the 1400 metres onwards and got tired in the straight. Both the explanations were noted for future reference. Trainer Mr. B.Suresh was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. BRING IT ON (Shahar Babu) was observed to drop back passing the 900 metres and trailed the field thereafter. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner RENO STAR (Akshay Kumar).

SECRETIVE FORCE (Suraj Narredu) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across CHAITANYA (S Zervan) as the start was affected. Jockey Akshay Kumar the rider of MY OPINION was questioned regarding the riding in the straight. Jockey stated that he was travelling with the front bunch till entering the straight, however when asked, his mount was reluctant to pass the front runner. Trainer Mr.B.Suresh when questioned stated that he too had observed that his charge was hesitant to pass the front runner in the straight whereby he finished second. An enquiry has been opened into the non use of Nose Band on MY OPINION (Akshay Kumar) by Trainer Mr.B.Suresh in this race as compared to its previous runs sporting the nose band. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner SECRETIVE FORCE (Suraj Narredu).

ICY RIVER (V R Jagadeesh) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. OBSESSION (Sameer Qureshi) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across GLORIOUS NISSY (Md Farhan Alam) causing the latter to check and drop back by 2 to 3 lengths.The incident being accidental no action was initiated. STAR CHIEFTAIN (Nakhat Singh) was observed to drop back passing the 900 metres and trailed the field thereafter. Trainer Ms.N. Rupa was informed to ensure her charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. Jockey A Ayaz Khan, the rider of MULLIGAN was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for not reporting the drop of his whip passing the 150 metres. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of RADICAL REVIEW trained by Mr. J.Sebastian and ridden by Jockey Suraj Narredu. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner GRAND ROYAL (S Zervan).