Results – Delhi

As Jockey S.Zervan could not able to reach in time due to transportation issue, hence permission was granted to Trainer Mr.A.Khan to substitute Jockey S.A.Shah to ride TEZ RAFTAR in place of Jockey S.Zervan the declared rider. App.Jockey Danish Ali Khan the rider of I AM THE BEST reported that his mount reared up as the start was effected and he lost his whip nearing the 500 mts of the race. App. Jockey Bipin Kumar the rider of MASTER YUNANI was severely reprimanded for riding an incompetent race. Trainer Mr.Zulfiqar Khan and Jockey Shadab Khan were reported to the Stewards in relation to the running and riding of THE DUKES. The Stewards interviewed Trainer Mr. Zulfiqar Khan and Jockey Shadab Khan and the CCTV replay of the race was viewed. The Trainer stated that :- The Jockey corroborating the statements of the Trainer concerned stated that under the circumstance he has ridden to his best ability. After considering their explanation, and relying upon their own observations based on the replay of the CCTV the trainer and the jockey were informed that the Stewards were not fully satisfied with the explanation tendered. In the circumstances the Stewards were of the opinion that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate a charge. However, Jockey Shadad Khan was advised that he must ride in a manner so as not to arise query and to be mindful of not covering ground when there was an opportunity to do so. THE DUKES was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that MASQUERATE (Ranjeet Singh) was observed to have burst its blood vessel during the race. In terms of Calendar Notification, it will not be permitted to race for a period of four weeks (1st time bleeder) and only after passing satisfactory a bleeders test, it will be permitted to race. Trainer Mr.S.H.Abbas was accordingly advised.

ROYAL CROWN (Danish Ali Khan) was very fractious and reared up in the starting gate whereby the jockey was injured who was examined immediately and certified unfit to ride, hence the horse was withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders. In consequence of ROYAL CROWN being withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders a deduction of 10% on win and 30% on place was effected. Trainer Mr.I.S.Parmar and App.Jockey Bipin Kumar were questioned regarding the running and riding of ROAMING FAME. The Trainer stated that he had instructed the jockey to position 2nd/3rd and do his best on entering the straight. Jockey corroborating the Trainer’s statement stated that he had done his best. Not being satisfied with their explanations they were directed to appear before the Stewards. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Trainer Mr.I.S.Parmar and App.Jockey Bipin Kumar and shown the replay of the race. After hearing their statements, considering recommendation of the Stipendiary Steward and relying upon their own observations based on the replay of the CCTV the Stewards decided to:- ROAMING FAME was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of ASHWA PANAMA Trained by Mr.R.S.Shekhawat and ridden by Jockey Arun Kumar.

On a request from Trainer Mr.K.Ali Khan KING CHALANGE (Danish Ali Khan) was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds. RAWSOM (K.Narender Kumar) fly jumped out of the starting gates. App.Jockey M.I.Qureshi the rider of DAZZLING CRACKER was severely reprimanded for making a celebratory gesture before passing the winning post. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that AMAZING SUPER returned lame on right fore after the race. Trainer Mr.R.S.Shekhawat was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer.

App.Jockey M.I.Qureshi the rider of SLIP AWAY was severely reprimanded for coming onto MASTER BULLET (Sunny Chinoy) who in turn went onto ASHWA CHETAK (Gurpreet Singh) soon after jumping out of the starting gates. App.Jockey M.I.Qureshi the rider of SLIP AWAY was fined Rs.3000/- for failing to control his mount thereby allowing it to drift out and for the improper use of the whip on his mount during the race. SLIP AWAY was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. Jockey Sunny Chinoy the rider of MASTER BULLET reported that his mount clipped the front runner while negotiating the bend and stumbled thereby imbalancing him momentarily.

WARRIOR RACE (Sunny Chinoy) jumped out detached thereby loosing some grounds at the start. Jockey K.Narender Kumar the rider SHOW ON was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.

DOLTON POWER (Danish Ali Khan) was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds. As Jockey S.Amjad Khan was certified medically unfit to ride, hence permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Magan Singh to substitute Jockey K.Narender Kumar to ride MOUNTAIN CAT in place of Jockey S.Amjad Khan the declared rider. AIR FORSE ONE (Suresh Kumar) and TARANGIRE (Bhanu Partap Singh) were very fractious and reared up in the starting gate whereby the jockeys were injured both who were examined immediately and certified unfit to ride, hence the horses were withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders. In consequence of AIR FORSE ONE & TARANGIRE being withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders no deduction on win or place was effected. Jockey Mohanlal the rider of MASTER WOUNOER was severely reprimanded for sufficiently perserving with his mount soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey Nazim the rider of KING CHA CHA was fined Rs.2000/- checking his mount soon after jumping out of the starting gates whereby he went in and bumped into MASTER DARTAGNAN(Bipin Kumar) on his inside which it turn passed onto SKYROS (M.Shahid) An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of KING CHA CHA trained by Mr.K.Ali Khan and ridden by Jockey Nazim. (All the winners were sampled in the presence of the respective trainers.)