Results – Chennai

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.G. S. Parmar to withdraw SILVERMAN (Nazar Alam) on Veterinary grounds as it was lame on left hind due to sore back .He was further informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. TALAN (Md Farhan Alam) jumped awkwardly outward causing a check to COUNTRY'S GENIUS (Arshad Alam) that was slowly off by a length further TALAN (Md Farhan Alam) ran detached throughout the race. Trainer Mr.Dhruv Kumar Futnani was informed to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. Jockey T S Jodha, the rider of GOLDEN STREAK was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for shifting in sharply under use of the whip on entering the straight bumping ONE LIFE (Rahul H) who shifted in causing PROPAHLADY (B. Nikhil) travelling directly behind to be checked, drop back and shift out causing a check to DR FEELGOOD (G Manikandan). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner INDIAN TEMPLE (V R Jagadeesh).

Jockey C.A.Brisson replaced the indisposed Jockey Akash Rajput on LADY ELISE. AMICUS CURIAE (G Manikandan) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths and ran detached till entering the straight and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the mare was found to have ILH (Gr-1) on endoscopic examination. NAGADA (M Bhaskar) , OBERON (V R Jagadeesh) and OBSESSION (A Ayaz Khan) all jumped awkwardly inwards as the start was affected forcing in BADEN BADEN (Md Farhan Alam). Jockey A Ayaz Khan, the rider of OBSESSION was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in sharply 50 metres after the start tightening and causing a check to OBERON (V R Jagadeesh). Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for excessive use of the whip on his mount. Jockey G Manikandan, the rider of AMICUS CURIAE was severely cautioned for shifting in under use of the whip passing the 200 metres despite being clear of other runners. Jockey V R Jagadeesh, the rider of OBERON reported that his mount was inclined to hang out for major part of the race therefore the gelding was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. Trainer Mr.Fahad Khan was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with it. Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of LADY ELISE was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for dropping his whip at about the 300 metres(2nd infringement). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner SHIELD MAIDEN (Arshad Alam).

Jockey S.Zervan replaced the indisposed Jockey Akash Rajput on DECISIVE. ASIAN WARRIOR (Arshad Alam) was slow to start losing about 2 to 3 lengths. DECISIVE (S Zervan) was slow to start losing about 4 lengths. RUSH MORE (B. Nikhil) tried to veer out soon after the start before being controlled by the rider inconveniencing GANTON (Irshad Alam) and thereafter was inclined to hang out negotiating the final bend and on entering the straight drifted wide out despite jockey's efforts bumping and forcing out GANTON (Irshad Alam), the incident being accidental no action was initiated, however Trainer Mr.M. M. Uthaiah was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Jockey Irshad Alam, the rider of GANTON was severely cautioned for maintaining an erratic course in the straight. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner LADY ASCOT (Nakhat Singh).

GINGERSNAP (Nazerul Alam) was permitted to be withdrawn as the Owner of the horse was under ban. MY TRIUMPH (Akshay Kumar) jumped awkwardly outwards forcing out DASHING BEAUTY (Arshad Alam) who lost about 2 lengths in the process. Jockey V R Jagadeesh, the rider of AMBER LIGHTNING reported that his reigns slipped momentarily while changing whip hand for a few strides passing the 150 metres. PROPOSED (P.Sai Kumar) was observed to drop back passing the 600 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the colt was found to have ILH (Gr-3) on endoscopic examination on 27-02-2021. COUP DE ETAIT (S Zervan) was observed to drop back passing the 250 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the gelding was trotting lame on right fore during examination on 27-02-2021. Trainer Mr. K. S. Mandanna was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club' Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. GLORIOUS LEGEND (A M Alam) dislodged the rider after passing the winning post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner OFF SHORE BREEZE (T S Jodha).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.J.Sebastian to declare Jockey Nazerul Alam in place of Jockey A.M.Alam on GLORIOUS LAND as he was indisposed after his fall in the previous race. Permission was also granted to Trainer Mr.J.Sebastian to run his charge GLORIOUS LAND (Nazerul Alam) in All Black emergency colors. SILVER HAWK (Md Farhan Alam) planted. Starting Stall Certificate revoked. OCTAVIAN (Arshad Alam) was slow to start, jumped awkwardly and threw its head up as the start was affected losing about 3 to 4 lengths. An objection was lodged by Jockey B. Nikhil, the rider of HEBRON placed 3rd by the Judge against Jockey Rahul H, the rider of ROYAL CHIEFTAIN placed 1st by the judge for " Last 200 metres the winner changed course and bumped me badly due to which my saddle slipped to the left and i lost my momentum. Thats the reason i went wide outside and lost the race only by 3/4 lengths". The Stewards held an enquiry after the race and after viewing the CCTV replay of the race, interviewing Jockey B. Nikhil, the rider of HEBRON placed 3rd , Jockey Rahul H, the rider of ROYAL CHIEFTAIN the winner and Jockey S.Antony Raj the rider of CATELYN placed 4th by the judge decided to Uphold the Objection and revised the order of placings as under: OSCARS THUNDER (T S Jodha) - First HEBRON (B. Nikhil) - Second ROYAL CHIEFTAIN (Rahul H) - Third CATELYN (S.Antony Raj) - Fourth Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of ROMAN SENATOR was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting out under use of the whip passing the 200 metres. Jockey Rahul H, the rider of ROYAL CHIEFTAIN was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for shifting out, in anticipation of CATELYN (S.Antony Raj) (shying away due to ROMAN SENATOR (P.Sai Kumar) shifting out under use of the whip travelling on his inside), bumped and caused severe interference to HEBRON (B. Nikhil) who was forced wide out, further the saddle used on HEBRON (B. Nikhil) was observed to have slipped to the left on examination after the race. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that ANGELINO (Azfar Syeed) was found to have ILH (Gr-1) on endoscopic examination. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner OSCARS THUNDER (T S Jodha).

SAIBYA (G Manikandan) was reluctant to be stalled and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter's Orders. Starting Stall Certificate revoked. Permission was granted to Trainer Akbar Malick to declare Jockey B. Nikhil on CAIREEN in place of Jockey Ayaz Khan who was indisposed (after his ride in Race No.154) and hence was unable to fulfill his riding engagement. CAIREEN (B. Nikhil) was slow to start losing about 3 lengths, thereafter did not raise a proper gallop, trailing the field and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that the mare had ILH (Gr-3) on endoscopic examination. Jockey Rahul H, the rider of FUN STORM was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for dropping his hands before passing the post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner FUN STORM (Rahul H).

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Vishesh M. P. to withdraw NIGHTINGALE (Nazerul Alam) on Veterinary grounds, as it was observed to be trotting lame on right fore in the Saddling Enclosure prior to the race. 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. Fahad Khan to withdraw AZZARO (V R Jagadeesh) on Veterinary grounds before coming under Starters Orders, as it was observed to be trotting lame on right fore.He was further informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. GLORIOUS NISSY (B. Nikhil) jumped awkwardly and lost about 2 lengths as the start was affected, thereafter ran detached. ATACAMA (S Zervan) jumped outwards causing a check to QUEEN SUPREME (Nazar Alam) immediately after the start. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner EXQUISITE STAR (Rahul H).