Results – Delhi

An objection was lodged by Jockey Irfan Ali the rider of MISS SHARAPOVA placed fourth by the Judge against Jockey Gurpreet Singh the rider HOT BLOOD placed second by the Judge for “coming onto me sharply, bumping me and disbalancing me on my mount totally, at around 250 mts due to which I had to stop riding after being disbalanced and had to break the strides and that cost me 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 placings could not be justified. Therefore, they decided to overrule the objection. The Security deposit was refunded. Jockey Gurpreet Singh the rider of HOT BLOOD was reported to the Stewards for careless riding in that at around 250 mts he persisted in the use of the whip on the left shifting in thereby bumping MISS SHARAPOVA (Irfan Ali) who received a severe interference. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Jockey Gurpreet Singh and was shown the replay of the race. After hearing his statements, considering the recommendation of the Stipendiary Steward and their own observation based on the replay of the race and after due deliberations they decided to suspend Jockey Gurpreet Singh from riding in races from 17th March,2014 to 25th March,2014 (both days inclusive) for careless riding thereby contravening Rule No 161 (i) of RWITC Rules of Racing and Racing Calendar notification. He was permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension and was advised of his right of appeal. Jockey Suresh Kumar the rider of AL ANZAR reported that his mount was inclined to hang in badly inspite of his best efforts nearing 300 mts . Trainer H Ali Khan was informed to take remedial measures before accepting in race. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of MISTER SEXY trained by Rajinder and ridden by Jockey Sandeep Rajput. MISTER SEXY & MISS SHAROPOVA were impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality.

Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of RIOS GIRL was reported to the Stewards for careless riding in that passing 900 mts moved in causing severe interference to CHARDI KALA (Mohd Asif) who clipped the heels of the former and fell down alongwith the jockey consequently MASTER GOLD also falling down alongwith jockey Ramlal who was travelling behind. Both the jockeys were given due medical attention.. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Jockey Sameer Khan and was shown the replay of the race. After hearing his statements, considering the recommendation of the Stipendiary Steward and their own observation based on the replay of the race and after due deliberations they decided to suspend Jockey Sameer Khan from riding in races from 17th March,2014 to 1st April 2014 (both days inclusive) for careless riding thereby contravening Rule No 161 (i) of RWITC Rules of Racing and Racing Calendar notification. He was permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension and was advised of his right of appeal. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported CHARDI KALA had a head injury after the race and as such Trainer Ajay Sharma was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported MASTER GOLD returned lame on right fore (possible fracture of shoulder) as such Trainer Mohsin Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer.

Jockey M I Qureshi the rider of JUZI reported that his mount was inclined to hang in severely in the last 300 mts inspite of his best efforts. Trainer S M Abbas was informed to take remedial measures before accepting in a race. Jockey R Parvesh the rider of FIRE ON ICE reported that he lost his whip in the last 25 mts. (1st offence warned) Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora was called in and questioned about his riding on SUPER SELECT who stated that he was instructed to sit 2nd /3rd which he could not do so. Trainer Magan Singh who confirmed the instructions submitted that the filly ran below his expecations and had no further explanation to offer. He was informed to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward before accepting in a race. SUPER SELECT was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner SAVE YOUR MONEY in the presence of Trainer Deepak Kalra and was sent for Analytical test.

SUN LIGHTING (Jai Parkash) was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s order on veterinary grounds as it had cut injury on left stifle .Trainer Rajinder was informed not to acept with his charge until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. In consequence of SUN LIGHTING being withdrawn a deduction of 30% on win and 50% on place bets was effected. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of DESERT EAGLE was fined Rs.3000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race.(2nd offence during the meeting) REAL STUNNER was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality.

An enquiry has been opened into the runnning of the race and would place the findings at the next meeting. Jockey L.Parshant the rider of MASTER VIRAT was fined Rs.3000/- for not making any effort to follow the trainers to sit 3rd/4th and riding against the strides almost throughout the race. MASTER VIRAT was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MISS BOLD in the presence of Trainer I.S.Parmar and under the orders from the Stewards the urine sample was taken from MASTER FASTER in the presence of Trainer S.Ali Khan and were sent for Analytical test.

Jockey L.Parshant the rider of HAPPYGOLUCKY was fined Rs.2000/- for not making any efforts to follow the trainers instructions to sit 4th/5th wherein soon after the jump out he just sat with his mount and did not show any keen interest in improving his ground. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of FLASH FORWARD was fined Rs.2000/- for not making any efforts to improve his position to sit 4th/5th as instructed by the Trainer and further travelling wide for no apprent reason in the final straight. HAPPYGOLUCKY and FLASH FORWARD were impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality.