Results – Delhi

Jockey Rajinder (NYMPHETAMINE) reported that his mount received an interference nearing 200 metres thereby he could not ride out, also his mount changed its legs and lacked initial speed. When he was asked about the instructions he told that he was instructed to sit 2nd/3rd and do his best. Subsequent veterinary examination revealed that NYMPHETAMINE returned Lame (Right Fore) and as recommended Trainer A Khan was asked not to accept with his charge till passed fit by the Club’s Sr. Veterinary Officer.

Jockey D Kumar (CANDRAKANTA) (drawn 3) was fined Rs.1000/- for allowing his mount to shift out soon after the start causing an interference to the outside drawn horses. Jockey Naresh Kumar (HELLO DOLLY) (Drawn 8) was fined Rs.2000/- for making no efforts to control his mount in that he shifted in soon after that start thereby crowding the inside drawn horse BISMARK (Rajinder) (Drawn 7), DOLTON POWER(FAIZ Ali Khan) (Drawn 6) & SING IS KING (Rajinder Saini) (Drawn 5) and further at 600 metres shift in again causing interference to QUALITY ASSURANCE(Irfan Ali) on the rails. App.Jockey Gurpreet Singh (FIRST N IMPRESSION) reported that his mount was drifted out in the final stages of the race inspite of his best efforts as such Trainer I S Parmar was advised to take remedial measures before accepting in a race.

App.Jockey Jai Parkash (REAL QUEEN) was fined Rs.3000/- for coming in from drawn 10 soon after the start thereby crowding and causing severe interference to the inside drawn horses. STRIKO had a wound contused right stifle at the gate and was withdrawn before coming under Starters orders. Trainer Sangeet Charan was advised not to accept with his charge till passed fit by the Club’s Sr. Veterinary Officer. In consequence of STRIKO being withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders no deduction on win or place bets was announced.

Trainer R S Shekhawat and Jockey Saleem were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of HIGH OPINION. On questioning Trainer R S Shekhawat stated that he had instructed the Jockey to sit close with the front runners or, sit 2nd/ 3rd and do his best to win the race. On questioning Jockey Saleem confirmed the trainers instructions and said he was tired and had no further explanation to offer about his feeble riding. Not being satisfied with the explanation Jockey Saleem was fined Rs.5000/- and directed to appear before the Stewards after the last race. The Stewards rectified the fine of Rs.5000/- imposed by the Stipendiary Stewards and severely warned the Jockey that serious action will be taken in the future for similar circumstances. HIGH OPINION was sent for Veterinary examination and certified sound by the Club’s Sr. veterinary Officer.

SARKAR was slowly away. Urine sample was taken from the winner DOON BOY in the presence of Trainer Sunil Chauhan and was sent for analytical test. GENERAL