Results – Chennai

Permission was granted to Trainer Ajith Kumar V to declare Jockey Ramandeep Singh to ride MARSHALL in place of Jockey L.Alex Rozario who was unable to fulfill his riding engagement for the day. SUNDAY WARRIOR (Md Farhan Alam) was found to have bleeding from the mouth due to injury to the gum and was therefore permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the starter's orders. Trainer Fahad Khan was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting next with it. LITTLE WONDER (P.Sai Kumar) was slowly away, losing about 2 lengths at the start.Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of LITTLE WONDER reported that his mount never raised a fluent gallop. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found on the gelding. Jockey Hindu Singh, the rider of MSG FANTASY was fined a sum of Rs 2000/- for coming across sharply, onto LADY ZEEN (Sah Farid Ansari) at the 1st turn immediately after the start causing interference. Jockey Ramandeep Singh, the rider of MARSHALL reported, that he was tightened at the 1st turn by Jockey Hindu Singh, the rider of MSG FANTASY. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that MARSHALL (Ramandeep Singh) was suffering from sore back. Trainer Ajith Kumar V was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting next with it. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner DAZZLING DYNAMITE (Yash Narredu).

Permission was granted to Trainer Ramanathan R to deputise on behalf of Trainer James Mckeown for STARKOVA (P Trevor) and JAHZARA (S.Antony Raj) at both trainer's risk and liability. Permission was granted to Trainer Suraj Prasad Shaw to declare Jockey P Sai Kumar to ride EDMUND in place of Jockey P Surya who was unable to fulfill his riding engagements for the day.. SIAN (P.Vikram) brushed the, gates fly jumped,and lost about a length at the start. Jockey C A Brisson, the rider of MULTICROWN reported that ABILITARE (Vivek G) came onto him about 100 metres from the start. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found on JACK RICHER (Ramandeep Singh). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner STARKOVA (P Trevor).

Permission was granted to Trainer N.Govindarajan to declare Jockey S.Imran to ride GALLANTRY in place of Jockey P Surya. ILLUSTRIOUS RULER (Sah Farid Ansari) jumped out and threw up its head which had to be steadied. Jockey S.Saqlain, the rider of SHEZ R STAR reported that his mount was hanging in ,in the straight. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner RENEGADE (Vivek G).

WAYTOGO (P.Vikram) was permitted to be withdrawn as the gelding was observed to have both fore cellulitis. Trainer M. M. Uthaiah was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting next with it. Permission was granted to Trainer N. Govindarajan to declare Jockey S.Imran to ride WILD FRANK in place of Jockey P Surya. Both DANNY’S GIRL (Abhay Singh) and PACIFIC (Ramandeep Singh) missed a kick losing a length each at the start. Jockey S.Imran, the rider of WILD FRANK reported he travelled wide in the straight, saddle slipped towards left due to which he couldn't ride out his mount to the fullest. Trainer N. Govindarajan was advised to take necessary measures in future. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found on DANNY’S GIRL (Abhay Singh). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner MAYFLOWER (Vivek G).

FIRST EMPRESS (Md Farhan Alam) was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds as the mare was observed to have soreness in the Right fore hoof. Trainer R.Foley was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting next to race . Permission was granted to Trainer Deepesh Narredu to deputise on behalf of Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman for ALEXANDER (S.Imran) at both trainer's risk and liability. Trainer Deepesh Narredu was fined Rs 2000/- for failing to produce the declared colours at the scales in respect of his charge ALEXANDER (S.Imran).Subsequently emergency colours All Black were permitted to be used. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner CONSTANT VARIABLE (Abhay Singh). An Enquiry was held into the running and riding of DESPACITO trained by M.M.Uthaiah and ridden by Jockey HINDU SINGH after the last race. The trainer and Jockey were both questioned.The trainer stated that the instructions given to the Jockey was to sit in mid bunch and do his best in the straight.Jockey Hindu Singh confirmed the instructions given to him.When asked a specific question to the Jockey,when the replay of the last 300 metres was shown where he did not infuse adequate use of the whip and vigour in riding out his mount whereby riding an indifferent race.He did not have a plausible answer.When the trainer was asked whether he was satisfied with the jockey's ride,he also felt that he did not use the whip to the fullest on the horse After considering the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey and after viewing the CCTV replay the Stewards decided to warn Jockey HINDU SINGH and fine a sum of Rs 10,000/- for riding an indifferent race on his mount DESPACITO.This being the first offense ,he was asked to be more careful on his riding mounts.The Trainer was also asked to be more careful in running his charges.