Results – Chennai

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. G. S. Parmar to declare Jockey Ashhad Asbar to ride WISAKA in place of Jockey Akash Rajput, who was indisposed and hence could not fulfil his riding engagement. TOWER OF STRENGTH (Arshad Alam) was slow into stride, ran green and trailed the field thereafter and was asked to be examined by The Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the colt was found to have ILH (Gr 1) on endoscopic examination on 28-02-2021. WHISTLE PODU (S.Antony Raj) jumped awkwardly outward, veered out immediately after the start and travelled wide till about the 850 metres despite jockey's efforts. Trainer Mr.K. S. Mandanna was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Jockey B. Nikhil, the rider of QUEEN OF FAME was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in under use of the whip when not sufficiently clear causing Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of SPARKLEBERRY to check his mount drop back and shift out forcing out WISAKA (Ashhad Asbar) passing the 150 metres. Jockey Shahar Babu, the rider of ROYAL EMINENCE was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for dropping his whip passing the 300 metres(2nd infringement). Routine sample was taken for analysis from the winner SKYLIGHT (S.Zervan).

GREAT SUNLINE (Akash Rajput) was permitted to be withdrawn as the Owner of the horse was under Ban. REGAL KID (Arshad Alam) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. BRIGHT LIGHT (S.Antony Raj) jumped awkwardly outwards and drifted out slightly immediately as the start was affected. OCARINA (V R Jagadeesh) was observed to hang out negotiating the final bend and was observed to run green. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that REGAL KID (Arshad Alam) returned lame on right fore after the race. Trainer Mr. P.Krishna 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 LAKSHANAM was severely cautioned for not making sufficient efforts to prevent his mount from drifting out in the straight. Routine sample was taken for analysis from the winner GOLDEN MARINA (Neeraj Rawal).

Jockey V R Jagadeesh replaced the indisposed Jockey Akash Rajput on RENEGADE. Jockey Ashhad Asbar, the rider of PACIFIC was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting out passing the 350 metres causing a check to CROWN OF STARS (Nazerul Alam) travelling directly behind, and causing a chain reaction, forcing out RIPPLING WATERS (S Zervan) who shifted out forcing out KINGS SHOW (S.Antony Raj) who further shifted out forcing out BEETHOVAN (T S Jodha). Trainer Mr.J.Sebastian and Jockey T S Jodha were questioned regarding the running and riding of BEETHOVAN, Jockey stated that his mount did not respond well at any given stage of the race despite his efforts, Trainer stated that his charge had suffered from a hoof abscess and was running for the first time after the setback. The Club's Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the gelding, he reported that no abnormalities were found. Surprise sample was collected for analysis from BEETHOVAN (T S Jodha). ROYAL COMMANDER (Rajendra Singh) ran detached for major part of the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner WAKEFUL (Rahul H).

Jockey Rahul H, the rider of TUDOR TREASURE was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting out passing the 200 metres causing a check to STORM FLAG (Arshad Alam). Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of GOOD FORTUNE reported that he accidentally lost his whip passing the 300 metres. STAR BARON (Akshay Kumar) was observed to drift out in the final stages of the race and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the horse pulled up lame on left fore due to a sprained fetlock after 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 TURF LEGEND (V R Jagadeesh).

ROYAL PEARL (C A Brisson) jumped awkwardly outwards bumping SPECTACULAR (Dashrath Singh) as the start was affected, the incident being accidental no action was initiated. KNOTT SO KNOTTY (Arshad Alam) was slowly off, did not raise a proper gallop and trailed the field throughout.Trainer Mr.P.Krishna was informed to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. Jockey Nakhat Singh, the rider of BEST BUDDY was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in sharply soon after the start causing a check to CHASHNI (Ashhad Asbar) and further causing interference to AMENDMENT (P S Chouhan). ROYAL PEARL (C A Brisson) was observed to drop back passing the 500 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. Jockey P Trevor, the rider of FIRE POWER reported after the race that he felt something wrong with his mount and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. Compulsory Sample was taken for analysis from the winner BEST BUDDY (Nakhat Singh), 2nd placed SPECTACULAR (Dashrath Singh) and 3rd placed RACE FOR THE STARS (S Zervan).

FENI (S.Antony Raj) drawn 11 jumped awkwardly outward and KATAHDIN (Ashhad Asbar) drawn 12 jumped awkwardly inward bumping each other, the incident being accidental no action was initiated. GLORIOUS VICTORY (A M Alam) threw its head up as the start was affected losing about 2 to 3 lengths. QUEENS DIAMOND (A Ayaz Khan) was slow to start, jumped awkwardly and did not raise a proper gallop trailing the field and took no practical part in the race. Trainer Mr.Akbar Malick was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. PROTEA (C A Brisson) jumped awkwardly inwards causing a check to ALWAYSASTAR (M Bhaskar), the incident being accidental no action was initiated. Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of DRIFTWOOD PACIFIC was fined a sum of Rs,2000/- for shifting in sharply soon after the start causing interference to CHOIR (V R Jagadeesh) and KATAHDIN (Ashhad Asbar) and thereafter travelling a few lengths and further shifting in tightening and inconveniencing SOVEREIGNAIRE (Shahar Babu). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner EMBRACE (Akshay Kumar).

Jockey C.A.Brisson replaced the indisposed Jockey Akash Rajput on FAMOUS QUEEN. QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR (S.Antony Raj) fly jumped as the start was affected losing about 3 lengths. HEART OF GOLD (Shahar Babu) jumped awkwardly inwards causing a check to SHELOMI (A M Alam) soon after the start was affected. POPPY (Arshad Alam) was slowly off and jumped awkwardly inwards losing about 3 lengths. Jockey Irshad Alam, the rider of GARDINER was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting out passing the 1200 metres forcing out SHELOMI (A M Alam). It was observed that passing the 300 metres QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR (S.Antony Raj) was lugging in despite Jockey's efforts and forced in CATALYST (B. Nikhil) who inturn shifted in onto the rails causing a check to ORANGE PEKOE (V R Jagadeesh) travelling directly behind. The incident being accidental no action was initiated. However Trainer Mr.R.Foley was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR (S.Antony Raj) who was lugging in for major part of the straight. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR (S.Antony Raj).