Results – Chennai

Permission was granted to Trainer G.S.Parmar to deputise on behalf of Trainer N. Govindarajan for GREY TWILIGHT (C A Brisson) at both Trainers' risk and liability. BRANKA reared up as the start was affected losing about 2 to 3 lengths. Jockey M.Rajesh Kumar, the rider of STREEK was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in soon after the start causing a check to GREY TWILIGHT (C A Brisson) who was slow to start losing about a length or two and thereafter for shifting out, bumping and forcing in MYSTIC ZLATAN (Md Farhan Alam). CARNOUSTIE (Nikhil Naidu) was slow to start losing about 4 lengths. Starting Stall Certificate revoked. Trainer Dhruv Kumar Futnani 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. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of SOUL MATE was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in passing the 200 metres causing a check to STREEK (M.Rajesh Kumar). HEIDMAR (C S Jodha) burst its blood vessel (EIPH ) during the race. Trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. An Enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of GREY TWILIGHT (C A Brisson). Compulsory sample was taken for analysis from GREY TWILIGHT (C A Brisson). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner SOUL MATE (Yash Narredu).

Permission was granted to Trainer G.S.Parmar to deputise on behalf of Trainer N. Govindarajan for STAR GLITTER (C A Brisson) at both Trainers' risk and liability. ROYAL COMMANDER (Shyam Kumar) lacked initial speed and ran detached. As the gelding had displayed similar behaviour in the past, 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 in the race track on a race day. The Club's Veterinary Officer when asked to examine the gelding reported that no abnormalities were found. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (hyd), the rider of ASGARDIA was fined a sum of Rs.5000/- for shifting in passing the 1300 metres after the start forcing in and causing interference to UNCLE SAM (Gaurav Singh) who dropped back and shifted out forcing out WINRAISE (Santosh G) who in turn shifted out forcing out RENEGADE (Stephen Raj). Trainer Saddam Iqbal was fined a sum of Rs.10,000/- for improved performance of his charge STORM FLAG (Yash Narredu) the winner of this race as compared to its previous runs in Race No 150 run on 24th February 2022 and race no.68 where the mare had finished 9th out 12 runners and 9th out of 9 runners respectively. WONDER BLAZE (S Kabdhar) was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that WONDER BLAZE (S Kabdhar) was not cooperative for endoscopic examination, however was trotting sound. Compulsory sample was taken for analysis from STAR GLITTER (C A Brisson). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner STORM FLAG (Yash Narredu).

STAR ELEGANT (Shaliyar Khan) planted and did not take part in the race. Trainer Dhruv Kumar Futnani was informed not to accept with his charge until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two mock races in the race track on a race day. Trainer K. S. Mandanna was fined a sum of Rs10,000/- for improved performance of his charge KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (Dharshan Antony)the winner of this race as compared to its run in race no.145 run on 23rd February 2022 where it finished 11th out of 12 runners. Trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for discrepancy in shoeing of his charge THUNDERCLAP (P S Chouhan). Trainer G. S. Parmar was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for discrepancy in shoeing of his charge QUEEN OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble). An Objection was lodged by Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of KARADENIZ placed fourth by the Judge against Jockey Santosh G the rider of EXCELLENT PHOENIX placed third by the Judge for: " In the last 100 metres he was on my outside gradually he came in took my ground whereby in the last 50 metres I had to stop riding which cost me a certain 3rd place". The Stewards interviewed both the Jockeys' and after viewing the cctv replay of the race several times decided to uphold the objection and revised the order of placings as follows: No 9 KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (Dharshan Antony) - 1st No 7 COTTON HALL (Mukesh Kumar (hyd)) - 2nd No 8 KARADENIZ (C A Brisson) - 3rd No 5 EXCELLENT PHOENIX (Santosh G) - 4th Further Jockey Santosh G the rider of EXCELLENT PHOENIX was fined a sum of Rs.5,000/- for shifting in passing the 100 metres forcing in KARADENIZ and causing him to stop riding for 5 to 6 strides in the final stages of the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (Dharshan Antony).

GALVARINO (Koshi Kumar) fly jumped and threw its head. The right stirrup iron used on WAH MS ZARA (Lakhan K) broke while being stalled and was replaced before the mare was restalled. OUI SAUVAGE (Santosh G) was observed to be hanging out negotiating the 800 metres bend and forced out EMPRESS ETERNAL (Nakhat Singh) despite jockey's efforts. Trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha was informed to take remedial measures before next accepting with his charge. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ANASTASIA (Yash Narredu).

GODS PLAN (P.Sai Kumar) fly jumped at the start. Jockey reported that his mount was hanging out for major part of the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner HISTORIAN (Santosh G).

Jockey C S Jodha, the rider of GOLDEN KINGDOM reported that his mount was hanging out in the straight. Jockey Bhawani Singh, the rider of SERDAR was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting out and forcing out GOLDEN KINGDOM (C S Jodha) passing the 750 metres. Further the Jockey was severely cautioned for negotiating the final bend wide. Compulsory samples were taken for analysis from WONDERFUL (Yash Narredu) the winner, SERDAR (Bhawani Singh) placed second, and GOLDEN KINGDOM (C S Jodha) placed third.

Jockey Nikhil Naidu being indisposed and there being no replacement jockey, DAIYAMONDO was permitted to be withdrawn. FULL BLOOM (Shahar Babu) jumped awkwardly into the right gate losing about 3 lengths. Jockey Ram Nandan Manjhi, the rider of DRIFTWOOD PACIFIC was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in and causing interference to KINGS SHOW (G.Sai Vamsi) 50 metres after the start. Jockey Sah Farid Ansari, the rider of FIRST EMPRESS was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in sharply passing the 900 metres forcing in STAR FLING (S Kabdhar). Jockey Dharshan Antony, the rider of RED HOT JET was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in forcing and inconveniencing STERN MAIDEN (K.Nazil ) passing the 900 metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner FIRST EMPRESS (Sah Farid Ansari).

Permission was granted to Trainer G.S.Parmar to deputise on behalf of Trainer N. Govindarajan for BHAIRAVA’S QUEEN (Mukesh Kumar (hyd)) at both Trainers' risk and liability Permission was granted to Trainer Anil Kumar to declare Jockey P.Sai Kumar, to ride EAGLE BLUFF in place of Jockey Nikhil Naidu who was indisposed. WISAKA (NR.Santosh Raj) and ARCTIC BAY (M.S.Deora) were led late to the gates. Trainer Saddam Iqbal and Trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha were fined a sum of Rs.2000/- each for delaying the proceedings. AUTUMN SHOWER (Ramandeep Singh) stumbled soon after the start. GALLANT STAR (Dharshan Antony) was slow to start losing about 4 to 5 lengths. Starting Stall Certificate revoked. Jockey Ramandeep Singh, the rider of AUTUMN SHOWER was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in causing interference to SALVADOR (P.Vikram) and LADY BLAZER (Gaurav Singh) passing the 950 metres. Compulsory sample was taken for analysis from BHAIRAVA’S QUEEN (Mukesh Kumar (hyd)). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner EAGLE BLUFF (P.Sai Kumar).