Results – Delhi

MOUNTAIN GUNNER (Danish Ali Khan) was very fractious in the parade ring reared up dislodging the rider, after reaching the starting gate Jockey Danish Ali Khan complained of severe pain who was examined by the Club’s Medical Officer and he was certified medically unfit to ride, hence it was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. In consequence of MOUNTAIN GUNNER being withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders a deduction of 20% on win and 50% on place bets was effected. Jockey Suresh Kumar the rider of ASHWA SANWRI reported that as the start was effected his mount jumped out awkwardly outwards, thereafter it was very keen and commenced to pull hard and he made all efforts to restrain the mare to follow the trainers instructions to sit 3rd/4th and to ride out in the home straight. Trainer Irfan Ali when questioned stated that he had instructed the jockey to position 3rd/4th and do his best on entering the straight. Under the circumstances of the race he was quite content with the riding of Jockey Suresh Kumar. While noting their explanations, trainer was informed to take remedial measures before accepting with his charge again in a race. Trainer K Ali Khan was cautioned for entertaining unauthorised person in the parade ring. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MONEY PLANT in the presence of Trainer Mallikarjun and sent for Analytical test.

As Jockey A Ashhad Asbar reported that due to transportation issue he could not reach Delhi to ride, hence permission was granted to Trainer S Nawab to substitute Jockey K Narender Kumar to ride MASTER STROKE in place of Jockey A Ashhad Asbar the declared rider. MISTER BEST (Gurpreet Singh) was observed to shift out after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of FLORI DI CAMA was fined Rs.1000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st offence during the meeting) Trainer S Nawab and Jockey M Chettri were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of MASTER STROKE. He stated that he had instructed the jockey to position 3rd/4th and do his best on entering the straight and also opined that between 800-700 mts the jockey had dropped his mount and ran 2nd last, negotiating the bend the Jockey permitted his mount to shift out thereafter rode out in a feeble manner. Jockey M Chettri coroborating the Trainers statement stated that during the last 100 mts of the race his mount was not galloping fluently. Not being satisfied with the jockeys explanation he was fined Rs.5000/- for riding an indifferent race and cautioned him for making misleading statements. Further he was informed that repetition of similar manner of riding would entail reported to the Stewards for severe disciplinary action. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner FLORI DI CAMA in the presence of Trainer Raj Kumar Saini and sent for Analytical test.

As Jockey Danish Ali Khan was certified unfit to ride, hence permission was granted to Trainer H Ali Khan to substitute Jockey Rajinder Saini to ride MARHABA in place of Jockey Danish Ali Khan the declared rider. WILD COCO (Sameer Khan drawn 9) jumped out awkwardly inside and ORBIT (Sandeep Rajput drawn 8 ) jumped out awkwardly outside wherein both bumped each other and the worst sufferer being ORBIT whereby Jockey Sandeep Rajput momentarily lost his balance . As the incident was accidental no action was taken beyond noting down the incident. Jockey T S Jodha the rider of LUCKY was reprimanded for coming in sharply before passing the red marker post. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that SHAKTIROOP returned lame on Left fore after the race. Trainer H A Khan deputizing for A Khan was advised a veterinary certifcate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner JUST GOLD in the presence of Trainer Magan Singh and sent for Analytical test.

Jockey R Parvesh the rider of JUZI reported that soon after jumping out of the starting gates his mount held the bit and shifted out inspite of his effort to control it. Trainer S M Abbas was advised to take remedial measures before accepting in a race. Jockey S Amjad Khan the rider of STRONG BOY was reprimanded for repeatedly changing the course approaching 500 mts thereby ZAROON (T S Jodha) which was galloping behind had to be checked by its rider to avoid clipping the heels of STRONG BOY. Jockey Suresh Kumar the rider of FIZA was reprimanded for checking his mount soon after jumping out of the starting gates, thereafter failing to improve his position and negotiating the bend allowing his mount to shift out and travel on the outer portion of the race track. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner ROSSETTE QUEEN in the presence of Trainer A Saulez and sent for Analytical test. Under orders from the Stewards urine sample was taken for analysis from the failed favourite BOLD ACTION in the presence of Trainer Magan Singh and sent for Analytical test.

Jockey Dashrath Singh the rider of MASTER STEFANO reported that his mount was hanging in and had difficulty in riding out. Trainer Irfan Ali was advised to take remedial measures before accepting in a race. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of STAR SENORITA reported that approaching 800 mts he received an interference from MISS NORAH (Nazim) whereby he had to check his mount to avoid clipping the heels. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner SPRING TO FAME in the presence of Trainer Shakti Singh and sent for Analytical test.