Results – Chennai

BOLD FLEET (Shahzad Alam) jumped awkwardly as the start was affected losing about 2 lengths. SOVEREIGN POWER (Shyam Kumar) jumped awkwardly inwards onto ANGEL LIGHT (M.S.Deora) as the start was affected. FIRST EMPRESS (Sah Farid Ansari) veered out soon after the start, dismounting the rider. Trainer R.Foley was informed not to 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 Shahzad Alam, the rider of BOLD FLEET was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in passing the 150 metres causing GOLD BREEZE (Koshi Kumar) travelling directly behind to clip the heels of BOLD FLEET (Shahzad Alam) stumble and drop back by about 2 to 3 lengths. Apprentice Jockey Shyam Kumar, the rider of SOVEREIGN POWER was cautioned for shifting out in the straight for no apparent reason. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner VALESKA (C Umesh).

Permission was granted to Trainer R.Ramanathan to deputise on behalf of Trainer M. M. Uthaiah for SPRIT OF ZION (A Ayaz Khan) at both Trainer's risk and liability. SPRIT OF ZION (A Ayaz Khan) was reluctant to be led to the gates before the race delaying the proceedings before eventually being led to the gates.Trainer R.Ramanathan deputizing for Trainer M.M.Uthaiah was informed to school his charge before next accepting with it FENI (Dharshan Antony) jumped awkwardly and shifted in soon after the start. CONSTANT VARIABLE (Santosh G) was observed to be hanging out negotiating the 700 metres bend forcing and shifting out LADY SOLITAIRE (Nakhat Singh). Trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Jockey G.Sai Vamsi, the rider of ATTICA was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in soon after the start causing a check to DESERT FORCE (S Kabdhar). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner CONSTANT VARIABLE (Santosh G). Compulsory sample was taken for analysis from FENI (Dharshan Antony).

OBERON (Ramandeep Singh) was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds (lame on left fore- swelling on the tendon). Trainer Fahad Khan was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Permission was granted to Trainer R.Karthik to declare Jockey C Umesh, to ride HENRIETTA in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (hyd) who could not fulfil his riding engagements for the day due to unforeseen circumstances. FULL BLOOM (Sah Farid Ansari) jumped awkwardly inwards forcing in RWANDA (Shahar Babu) at the start.The incident being accidental,no action was initiated. Jockey C Umesh, the rider of HENRIETTA was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in passing the 500 metres, when not sufficiently clear of WILLOWS (Yash Narredu) travelling on the inner rails. Compulsory sample was taken for analysis from GREY TWILIGHT (H.M.Akshay).Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner WONDER BLAZE (S.Antony Raj).

Permission was granted to Trainer G.S.Parmar to deputise on behalf of Trainer Vishesh M. P. for OPTIMUS COMMANDER (Angad) at both Trainer's risk and liability. Permission was granted to Jockey S.Antony Raj, to ride RENEGADE in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (hyd). Permission was granted to Trainer Deepesh Narredu to declare Jockey Nakhat Singh, to ride ALEXANDER in place of Jockey C.S.Jodha who could not fulfill his riding engagements for the day due to unforeseen circumstances. DIAMOND AND PEARLS (Nikhil Naidu) was slow to start losing about 1 to 2 lengths. EYES OF FALCON (Md Farhan Alam) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. Jockey P Trevor, the rider of KARADENIZ reported that his mount was inclined to hang out after entering the straight. The Club's Veterinary Officer when asked to examine the horse reported that it was found to have laryngeal Paralysis (ILH-gr 2) on endoscopic examination. ALEXANDER (Nakhat Singh) was observed to drop back entering the straight and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. Jockey S Kabdhar, the rider of LORDSHIP was cautioned for travelling wide in the initial stages of the race for no apparent reason. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that the horse had sustained superficial injury of Right hock. Trainer P.Krishna was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for discrepancy in shoeing of his charge RENEGADE (S.Antony Raj) (1st infringement). OCTAVIAN (Inayat) burst its blood vessels during the race (EIPH). Trainer Saddam Iqbal was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it.. Trainer K. S. Mandanna was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (C Umesh) as compared to its run in race no 56. Trainer stated that in the previous race his charge was improving in the final stages, this race being a furlong more helped his charge to perform better. Trainer's Explanation was noted. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (C Umesh).

Permission was granted to Jockey C A Brisson to ride SAINT EMILION in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (hyd). BLUE SAPPHIRE (S.Antony Raj) was fractious in the stalls, bolted, ran around the course and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter's orders.Starting Stall Certificate Revoked Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner EMPEROR ASHOKA (Nikhil Naidu).

Jockey M.S.Deora, the rider of WAKEFUL was cautioned for shifting in sharply soon after the start despite being clear of the field. Jockey Nikhil Naidu, the rider of HOPE AND GLORY reported that his mount was sluggish throughout the race. The Club's Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the horse reported that no abnormalities were found. Apprentice JockeyRam Nandan Manjhi, the rider of CLASSIC REMARK was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in 50 metres after the start forcing in STORM BREAKER (Yash Narredu). Jockey A Ayaz Khan, the rider of ALPHA was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in passing the 800 metres causing a check to NIGHT HUNT (P.Sai Kumar). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner STORM BREAKER (Yash Narredu).

Permission was granted to Trainer Pratap Kamath M to declare Jockey C.A.Brisson to ride MAKE MY WAY in place of Jockey P S Chouhan who was indisposed and could not fulfil his riding engagement for the day. Jockey S.Antony Raj, the rider of LAKE TAHOE was observed to graze the inner rails passing the 500 metres. Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of MAKE MY WAY was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting out passing the 500 metres forcing out GOLDEN ERA (Yash Narredu) who further shifted out forcing out PISSARRO (P Trevor). Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of MY OPINION was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in forcing in MAKE MY WAY (C A Brisson) onto LAKE TAHOE (S.Antony Raj) passing the 550 metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner MY OPINION (Akshay Kumar).

Permission was granted to Trainer P.Krishna to declare Jockey S.Antony Raj, to ride CHANAKYA in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (hyd) who could not fulfill his riding engagements for the day due to unforeseen circumstances. Permission was granted to Trainer R.Ramanathan to deputise on behalf of Trainer M. M. Uthaiah for QUEEN OF FAME (P.Sai Kumar) at both trainer's risk and liability. PLATINI (M Bhaskar) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across AMAZING KITTEN (C A Brisson) who was slow to start losing about a length or two. Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of QUEEN OF FAME reported that his mount was hanging in for major part of the race. The Club Veterinary Officer when asked to examine the mare reported that no abnormalities were found. CHANAKYA (S.Antony Raj) burst its blood vessels (EIPH) during the race. Trainer P.Krishna was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. An enquiry was initiated into the running and riding of AMAZING KITTEN ridden by Jockey C A Brisson. Trainer Saddam Iqbal reported that he was not satisfied with the riding of Jockey C.A.Brisson. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner HADAR (A M Alam).