Results – Delhi

Jockey Gurpreet Singh, the rider of KESAR was fined Rs.1000/- for not following the instructions to go to the front bunch and be in the line of contention at any part of the race. He was conveyed that repetition of a similar offence would entail severe action. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of GO WITH THE FLOW was fined Rs.1000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st offence). Jockey S.A.Shah the rider of MEGA JOY was fined Rs.1000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st offence). Jockey Gurpreet Singh (KESAR) (drawn 3) and Jockey Rajinder Saini (GO WITH THE FLOW) (drawn 4) were severely reprimanded for communicating with each other just before the jump out of the starting gates for no apparent reason. Upon the request of Stipendiary Steward ANAMIKA (Saleem) was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that ANAMIKA returned lame on left 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. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner GO WITH THE FLOW in the presence of Trainer Mr.Rajinder and sent for Analytical test.

Jockey R.Parvesh the rider of FIORELLA reported the loss of whip passing the 400 mts (1st offence ) in an effort to change his whip hand was noted for future running. FIORELLA was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner EPISODE in the presence of Trainer Mr.Ajay Sharma and sent for Analytical test.

Nil

App. Jockey Bipin Kumar was questioned regarding his riding on MASTER BLASTER, who stated that he was instructed to sit 4/5th and do his best on entering the straight which he could not in the initial part of the race as it was slow out thereafter he made some efforts to be with the front bunch and in the last 300 mts he could not ride out to full advantage as the saddle had slipped . On examining the saddle in the paddock it was found to be slightly loose. Trainer Mr.I.S.Parmar was advised to take remedial measures. In consequence of ODE TO NATURE (Sameer Khan) being withdrawn before coming under starter’s order a deduction of 20% on win and 30% on place bets was effected.

Trainer Mr.H.Ali Khan was fined Rs.1000/- for bringing his charge TEMPTING THOUGHT into the parade ring without “Tongue Strap” for which prior permission was not obtained, subsequently permission was granted to use “Tongue Strap” on his charge. Jockey Arun Kumar the rider of FANAA reported that he lost his whip nearing the 400 mts. (1st offence) Jockey G S Shekhawat the rider of ASHWA KUNDAN (Drawn 2) reported that his mount was severely interfered by ASHWA APRANA (J Vijay Kumar)(Drawn 3) as the latter suddenly veered in soon after the start thereby crowding and causing interference to ASHWA KUNDAN. As the interference was accidental and App. Jockey J Vijay Kumar made every effort to control his mount no action was initiated .However, Trainer R S Shekhawat was asked to show his charge in a gate practice to the satisfaction of Stipendiary Steward. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. Surprise urine sample was taken for analysis from ASHWA KUNDAN in the presence of Trainer Mr.R.S.Shekhawat and sent for Analytical test. An enquiry has been opened into the jump out of EL SALVADOR (Riazuddin) Trained by Mr.Manbir Singh wherein the blind fold used on his charge was not timely removed by the Handler thereby the horse lost 1-2 lengths as the start was effected. ASHWA APRANA were impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality.