Results – Chennai

During Veterinary Examination on 11/10.2024 at 4.17 p.m SUMMER SONG was found to be lame on Right hind sprained stifle and was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds .Trainer K. S. Mandanna was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting next with. Jockey Bharat Mal, the rider of HELEN OF TROY was fined Rs 2000/- for jumping on to LUMIERE (A S .Peter) which in turn went on to SILK STUFF (Ram Nandan Manjhi) that had to be checked. Jockey Soufyane J Moulin, the rider of VAL D'ARAN was questioned regarding his riding. Apprentice Jockey Ram Nandan Manjhi, the rider of SILK STUFF was suspended for 2 race days ie 18th and 26th October 2024 for exceeding the excessive use of whip (4th Offence). The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found in FACE OFF (L.Alex Rozario) VAL D'ARAN (Soufyane J Moulin) and HELEN OF TROY (Bharat Mal). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner VISHWAS (Koshi Kumar). After the race, Jockey Soufyane J Moulin, the rider of VAL D'ARAN was called and questioned into the riding of Ch.f.3 year old VAL D'ARAN trained by James Mckeown. Jockey Soufyane J Moulin, was shown the recording of the race. Jockey stated that his instructions were to go in front since he was (drawn 12) he had to travel wide to go to the front, he also stated the filly did not have the power to travel wide and hit the front..He explained that he found himself in a pocket back than an ideal he thought to be. He added that going was not in favor and didn't suit his filly and said that he had done his best. The explanation of Jockey Soufyane J Moulin was noted. On being questioned, Trainer James Mckeown was asked about his observation of the race, he pointed out his Ch.f.3 year old VAL D'ARAN was drawn wide, the Jockey had to travel wide to go to the front ,he informed his filly did not have the speed to go to the front and the going was not in her favour. He also explained though she cleared her maiden in Udhagamandalam 2024 meeting and was running in an open class in this race(ie race no 43).he said her previous outing was during Mysore summer meeting ,2024 where she finished third in a three horse field. Trainer James Mckeown explanation was noted.

Permission was granted to Trainer R.Foley to declare Jockey A.S.Peter to ride ROYAL NOBILITY in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar . The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found in ROYAL NOBILITY (A S .Peter). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner WISAKA (Sah Farid Ansari).

At the start GOLDEN WARRIOR (Yash Narredu) went on to CAPE WICKHAM (Soufyane J Moulin) and had to be checked. SONIC DASH (P.Sai Kumar) had to be momentarily checked due to the shifting of CAPE WICKHAM (Soufyane J Moulin) on whom KINGS WALK (Koshi Kumar) came in. KINGS WALK (Koshi Kumar) was found to be "hanging in" in the last 300 metres. Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of KINGS WALK was reprimanded to make efforts to ride straight during the race. The Club's Veterinary officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found in KINGS WALK (Koshi Kumar). The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that DARK SON (Inayat) was suffering from sore back. Trainer J.Sebastian was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner KING'S BATTALION (C Umesh).

Permission was granted to Trainer M.M.Uthaiah to declare Jockey Koshi Kumar, to ride DEAR LADY in place of Jockey A Ayaz Khan who was unable to come due to unforeseen circumstances. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of SMILES OF FORTUNE reported his mount was travelling keen at the 600 metres, was shying onto KNOTTY ONE (Sah Farid Ansari) on his outside and turning for home, was shying into the railing where he had considerable difficulty riding straight. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner SMILES OF FORTUNE (Yash Narredu).

Permission was granted to Trainer N.Rupa to declare Jockey Kuldeep Singh to ride DAKSHIN VIJAY in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar . AVANTADOR (R Manish) reared up and got stuck inside the gate resulting in contusion to left knee and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the starter's order. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported after the race that no abnormalities were found in BATTALION'S PRIDE (C Umesh). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ROYAL CHIVALRY (M.S.Deora).

Permission was granted to Trainer Fahad Khan to declare Jockey Koshi Kumar to ride MISS MUSTANG in place of Jockey Mukesh Kumar. BROOK MAGIC (Shah Alam) was leaning on the gates when the start was affected, jumped awkwardly. Jockey lost Right Stirrup after jumping out and trailing the field. Jockey Kuldeep Singh, the rider of MAHADEVI was questioned regarding his ride. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner FALCONBRIDGE (Bharat Mal). After the race, Jockey Kuldeep Singh was called and questioned in his riding on Ch.f.4 year old Mahadevi, the video replay of the race was shown. Jockey stated he was going hands and heels on her and when asked in the final furlong she gave up and when shown why he did not ride till the post, he could not offer any explanation, keeping in mind, the filly's previous start was over a year and keeping in mind all circumstances, the Chief Stipendiary Steward decided to give Jockey Kuldeep Singh, the grave benefit and asked him to be more careful in the future give his best in all his rides.