Results – Chennai

Permission was granted to Trainer Ms. N. Rupa to declare Jockey B. Nikhil on FUN LOVER in place of Jockey Nakhat Singh who was indisposed after his fall in the previous race and hence could not fulfil his riding engagement. GLORIOUS FLAME (A M Alam) jumped awkwardly, was slowly off losing about 2 to 3 lengths, lacked initial speed, thereafter dropped back passing the 250 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the gelding was lame on left fore due to tendinitis during examination on 19th February 2021. Trainer Mr. J.Sebastian was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Jockey B. Nikhil, the rider of FUN LOVER was severely cautioned for shifting in under use of the whip in the final stages of the race. Jockey T S Jodha, the rider of STRIKING DISTANCE reported that he accidentally lost his whip passing the 200 metres. Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of RHIANNON was fined a sum of Rs.5000/- for excessive use of the whip(2nd infringement). Routine Sample was collected for analysis from the winner RHIANNON (Arshad Alam).

Jockey B.Nikhil replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on OTUS. KASI MASI (A Ayaz Khan) was fractious and got stuck in the starting stall and sustained contusion on left elbow and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's orders.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. CITY OF SAILS (Mukesh Kumar (hyd)) was fractious while in the starting stall and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starters orders. This being the second instance of similar behaviour Trainer Mr.Vishesh M. P. was informed not to accept with his charge till its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race on a race day on the race track. Starting Stall Certificate revoked. MAJESTIC WIND (C A Brisson) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. Routine Sample was collected for analysis from the winner DIVINA (T S Jodha).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.J.Sebastian to withdraw WIND SYMBOL (Md Farhan Alam) on Veterinary grounds as the colt was lame on left fore, he was further informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.B.Suresh to declare Jockey Shamaz Shareef on MY TRIUMPH to replace Jockey Akshay Kumar who could not fulfil his riding engagement due to reasons beyond his control. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Vishesh M. P. to declare Jockey S.Antony Raj on CLOUD JUMPER to replace Jockey Mukesh Kumar(Hyd) who was indisposed after the previous race and hence could not fufil his riding engagement. Jockey Arshad Alam replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on TURF BEAUTY. ABILITARE (C A Brisson) was reluctant to be stalled despite all efforts and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter's Orders. Starting Stall Certificate Revoked. Jockey Irshad Alam, the rider of STRIDE FOREVER was fined a sum of Rs,1000/- for shifting in passing the 750 metres causing a check to TURF BEAUTY (Arshad Alam). Thereafter STRIDE FOREVER (Irshad Alam) slowed down, denying TURF BEAUTY (Arshad Alam) travelling directly behind a clear run till passing the 500 metres. Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of SKYLIGHT reported that his mount was running green in the straight. Jockey Shamaz Shareef, the rider of MY TRIUMPH reported that his mount was running green for major part of the race. Routine sample was collected for analysis from the winner MR KOOL (T S Jodha).

FAST CAR (Shahar Babu) was permitted to be withdrawn and Trainer Mr.R.Karthik was fined a sum of Rs.10,000/- for accepting to run his charge FAST CAR (Shahar Babu) in this race when the part Owner of this horse is under ban. Jockey C A Brisson replaced Jockey Akshay Kumar on BREAKING BOUNDS. Jockey Akash Rajput replaced the indisposed Jockey Mukesh Kumar(Hyd) on GOOD FORTUNE. Jockey B.Nikhil replaced the indisposed Jockey Nakhat Singh on PRICELESS RULER. Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of BREAKING BOUNDS was fined a sum of Rs.5000/- for dropping his hands before passing the post. Routine sample was collected for analysis from the winner SOARING HIGH (P.Sai Kumar).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.K. S. Mandanna to declare Jockey Azfar Syeed on WELCOME CHAKKARAM to replace Jockey K.Lakhan who was indisposed and hence could not fulfil his riding engagement. Jockey S.Antony Raj replaced the indisposed Nakhat Singh on MAJESTIC CHARMER. SABIHAA (Shahar Babu) was fractious and got stuck in the starting stall and sustained contusion on left elbow and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds before coming under 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. An objection lodged by Jockey A Ayaz Khan, the rider of PERFECT SUPPORT placed 4th by the Judges against Jockey Azfar Syeed, the rider of WELCOME CHAKKARAM the winner of the race for " entering the straight he came onto me due to which i had to check my mount and drop back, from there i have come and run 4th" was overruled by The Stewards and the judges placings remained unaltered. Further Jockey Azfar Syeed, the rider of WELCOME CHAKKARAM was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting out entering the straight causing a check to PERFECT SUPPORT (A Ayaz Khan). The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS (P.Sai Kumar) suffered from EIPH during the race. Trainer Mr. Ramanathan R was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Routine sample was collected for analysis from the winner WELCOME CHAKKARAM (Azfar Syeed).