Results – Delhi

Trainer Zulfiqar Khan and Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of JAZBA. Trainer stated that he had instructed the jockey to jump out and sit 3rd/4th closely with the field, thereafter ride out in the last 400 mts of the race. He also opined that the jockey lost his position closely with the field approaching the 1000 mts whereby the front runners improved. Negotiating the bend he permitted to shift out and travel on the outer portion of race track. Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora on corroborating the trainer’s instructions stated that till 1000 mts he was close proximity with the field whereby his mount started to drift out hence he checked it and shifted his mount to the rails whereby the pace of the front runners improved. Thereafter negotiating the bend his mount again drifted out and travelled on the outer portion of the race track and he managed to just win the race. After hearing the trainers and Jockey’s explanation Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora was informed that in view of him winning the race no action was taken beyond noting down the incident failing which he would have been reported to the Stewards for necessary disciplinary action. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that ICE ON THE MOON bled. In terms of RWITC Racing calendar notification the horse has been banned from racing for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time bleeder) Trainer Rajinder was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Compulsory urine sample was taken from ICE ON THE MOON in the presence of Trainer Rajinder and sent for analytical test.

An enquiry has been opened into the excessive use of whip by Jockey Sameer Khan on his mount on GOLDEN ROUTE (12 times) during the race. (5th offence during the meeting)

App.Jockey Khet Singh the rider of FOREST RANGER was reprimanded for riding an incompetent riding. He was informed to improve his riding skills failing which he would entail severe disciplinary action. Jockey Mohd Asif the rider of BAYONET was reprimanded for easing his mount in the 100mts of the race. Jockey G S Shekhawat the rider of AMAZING MASTER was reported to the Stewards for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race. (3rd offence during the meeting) The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Jockey G S Shekhawat. After hearing his statements, considering the recommendation of the Stipendiary Steward and relying upon their own observations based on the replay of the Race the Stewards after deliberations decided to suspend Jockey G S Shekhawat for two Race days for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race for the violation of Racing calendar notification under the heading “USE OF WHIPS” in the above race (3rd offence during the meeting). He was informed the dates of two days of suspension will be notified at a later date. He was advised of his right of appeal and permitted to ride work. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner LAMBADA and SANG BLEU the failed favourite in the presence of Trainers Shakti Singh and Magan Singh and were sent for Analytical test.

On a request from Trainer A Saulez ASHWA GUNJAN (M Mani) was permitted to be withdrawn on medication grounds. As Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal was certified medically unfit to ride, hence permission was granted to Trainer S Nawab to substitute Jockey Amandeep Singh to ride MASTER KOBE in place of Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal the declared rider. Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora the rider of DE GAULLE was fined Rs.2000/- for permitting his mount to shift in approaching 800 mts thereby AALI JANAAB (S A Shah) galloping on is inside had to be checked by its rider. Jockey Shafeeq Ahmed the rider of MEISTER reported that his mount was running green negotiating the bend it shifted out in the process it took MASTER KOBE (Amandeep Singh) on his outside and galloped on the outer portion of the race track. App.Jockey Praveen Saini the rider of FIZA was reprimanded in that in the last 100mts of the race he lost his reins whereby he could not offer sufficient assistance to his mount. Soon after jumping out the starting gates FIZA (App.Jockey Parveen Saini) shifted out and GIRTH BALL (Shadad Khan) shfited in whereby DE GAULE (Dhanu Singh Deora) had to be checked by its rider. An enquiry has been opened into the circumstance of ASHWA GUNJAN being withdrawn on medication grounds. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner DE GAULLE in the presence of Trainer Magan Singh and sent for Analytical test.

Jockey Jai Parkash the rider of LOVE PARADE reported that his mount stumbled slightly soon after jumping out of the starting gates. App Jockey Arman Ali the rider of CLIQUOT reported that soon after jumping out of the starting gates his mount shifted in whereby it bumped into JATS JET (Shaliyar Khan) which passed it onto AXIOM (Md Asif Khan) The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that CELEBRATION STAR returned lame on left fore during the race. Trainer S M Abbas was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MASTER DJOKOVIC in the presence of Trainer Irfan Ali and sent for Analytical test.