Results – Delhi

Jockey Irfan Ali (ZABARDAST) was severely warned for weighing out with an overweight of 2.5 kgs. Trainer Ajay Sharma was questioned who stated that the rider confirmed to him that he will be able to control his weight which he failed to do so as such Jockey Irfan Ali was conveyed that any like repetition would entail severe disciplinary action. Jockey Narain Singh (DAZZLE) was severely warned for suddenly veering in soon after the jumping out causing a slight check to KIANA (Drawn 2) Jockey Narain Singh the rider of DAZZLE was fined Rs.1000/- for not riding out to the fullest in the straight and conveyed that much stricter action would be taken if he doesn’t mend his ways. Jockey Arun Kumar the rider of GOLD SPARK was fined Rs.1000/- for loosing considerable grounds by not pushing his mount to the fullest in the initial part of the race and putting his mount at a disadvantage thereby finishing last in the field. ZABARDAST (Irfan Ali) was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner KIANA in the presence of Trainer Mr. Magan Singh and sent for Analytical test.

An objection lodged by Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of GO WITH THE FLOW placed fourth by the Judge against Jockey Ramlal the rider of NEKO placed third by the Judge for “ intentionally coming out and bumping and crossing me soon after the jump due to which I had to stop and check the mount thereby loosing position and that cost me a certain place”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race interviewed the Jockeys concerned and after deliberations, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and based on the observation of the race the Stewards were satisfied that an alteration to the placings could not be justified. Therefore, they decided to overrule the objection. The Security deposit was refunded. Trainer R.S.Shekhawat was asked about his instructions on his charge ANAMIKA (Saleem) and ASHWA PRISHA (Narain Singh). He stated that he has instructed Jockey Saleem rider of ANAMIKA to sit 3rd/4th and do his best in the straight and instructed Jockey Narain Singh the rider of ASHWA PRISHA to sit 7th/8th and do his best in the straight. Both the instructions were noted for future reference into the running and riding of both mentioned horses. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner GREEN RIBBON in the presence of Trainer Mr. S.Nawab and sent for Analytical test.

Trainer Mr.Rajinder was fined Rs.1000/- for sending his charge AWESOME to the starting gates without “BLINKERS” for which prior permission had not been obtained, subsequently permission was granted to use “BLINKERS” on his charge. He was also fined Rs.1000/- for putting “Tongue Strap” on his charge for which no prior permission was taken. Subsequently “Tongue Strap” was removed. Trainer Mr.S.Nawab was fined Rs.1000/- for sending his charge SPLENDID MAN to the starting gates with “BASKET BIT” for which prior permission had not been obtained. Subsequently he was permitted to use BASKET BIT. SPARKLING GOLD (Jai Parkash) ducked soon after jumping out of the starting gates thereby dislodging its rider as such finishing the course rider-less. The jockey escaped unhurt. Jockey Suresh Kumar was questioned regarding his riding of OEUF TOBA, who stated that he was instructed to sit 2nd/3rd and do his best while entering the straight. Not being satisfied with his riding he was fined Rs.1000/- for riding in check throughout in the final straight placing his mount at a disadvantage. The jockeys riding would be closely monitored in future. Jockey Naresh Kumar was questioned regarding his riding of REVENGEFUL KNIGHT not being satisfied with his explanation he was fined Rs.1000/- for not riding out to advantage in the final straight. It was conveyed that a severe action would be taken if he repeats the same. The jockeys riding would be closely monitored in future.

As Jockey Pawan Sharma was certified medically unfit to ride after the 2nd race, hence permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Magan Singh to substitute Jockey Gurpreet Singh to ride ROSE in place of Jockey Pawan Sharma, the declared rider. Jockey Mohanlal the rider of TEZ RAFTAR was fined Rs.1000/- for riding in check on more than one occasion in the closing stages of the race. He was strictly conveyed that his riding would be closely monitored in future and far more severe action would be taken for any like repetition. Jockey Chand Mohd the rider of SADAJIT was called in for his riding who stated that he was instructed to sit 5th/6th which he followed and rode out to his full ability. Trainer Mr.Ajay Sharma was questioned who confirmed the instructions and he stated that his charge was running after a very long lay off after being gelded and was satisfied with the run, was noted for its future running. SADAJIT (Chand Mohd) was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner ROSE in the presence of Trainer Mr. Magan Singh and sent for Analytical test.

As Jockey Pawan Sharma was certified medically unfit to ride after permission was granted to Trainer Mr.R.S.Shekhawat to substitute Jockey Suresh Kumar to ride ASHWA CHETAK in place of Jockey Pawan Sharma the declared rider.