Results – Delhi

An objection was lodged by Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of RIOS GIRL placed third by the Judge against Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora, the rider of ROMANTIC MISSION placed first by the Judge for “ coming onto me at 300-400 mts thereby I had to stop riding and lost a certain race.” 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 placing could not be justified. Therefore, they decided to Overrule the objection and ordered the Security deposit to be refunded. Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora, the rider of ROMANTIC MISSION was fined Rs.3000/- for continuously whipping on the left when his mount was inclined to move in passing 300 mts thereby crowding and causing interference to RIOS GIRL (Sameer Khan) who was travelling on his inside and further at 100 mts shifting in again onto NIZBATI QUEEN ( Ramandeep S Bal) on the rails.

Jockey Shadab Khan the rider of CHEPETZUHA was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands in the last 25 mts from the winning post. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MASTER BOLT in the presence of Trainer I S Parmar and sent for Analytical test.

Trainer Sartaj Singh and jockey Gurpreet Singh were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of MINI COOPER, the odds on favourite. Trainer stated that he instructed the jockey to go to the front and save the filly till the last 200 metres as in the last 3 runs his charge had got tired in the last 50 odd metres and in his opinion would perform better in a 5-1/2 furlong race. The jockey was particularly questioned about his late move at 200 metres who confirmed the instructions and stated that he had done his best as per the instructions being given to him, noted for future reference. The Club’s Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the filly who reported that MINI COOPER was observed to have burst its blood vessel during the race. As per the calendar notification, RWITC the horse has been stopped from racing for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time bleeder) Trainer Mr Sartaj Singh was informed not to accept with his charge again until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. At the request of the Stipendiary Steward urine sample was taken for analysis from MINI COOPER in the presence of Trainer Sartaj Singh and sent for Analytical test.

BABY FAITH (Mohd Asif) was not permitted to race as Owner Mr.Rakesh Kumar was placed in the ‘Unpaid Forfeit list’ at Royal Calcutta Turf Club. HONEY’S SPIRIT was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds as it was reported by the Veterinary Officer that the filly was found to be lame on left hind in the paddock while being paraded. Trainer Bharat T Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. In consequence of HONEY’S SPIRIT being withdrawn no deduction on win or place was effected. Jockey K Sunny Kumar the rider of THE DUKES was fined Rs.1000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st offence during the meeting) Jockey Hashim Ali Khan,the rider of MISS FLURRY reported that his mount was inclined to drift out severely in the straight. Trainer I S Parmar was informed to take remedial measures in this regard. Jockey K Narender Kumar the rider of MY SOUL was called in and questioned about his riding who stated that he was instructed to sit close with the field and do his best while entering the straight but his mount did not respond to his urges at no stage of the race. Trainer A Khan who confirmed the instructions was conveyed to ensure that his charge runs with the field. RACING PRIDE & MY SOUL were impounded for Veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality.

Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal the rider of MAHIYA was called in and questioned about his shifting-in in the last 50 mts thereby crowding WIND (R Parmod) on the rails who stated that his mount started tiring as such was lugging in inspite of his best efforts, was noted. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner FLORI DE CAMA in the presence of Trainer S Nawab and sent for Analytical test.