Results – Delhi

CHARMING GIRL (Danish Ali Khan) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer at the Starting who certified it lame on left fore as such it was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Trainer H Ali Khan was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Jockey Riazuddin the rider of ASHWA SUNENA reported unwell at the Starting gates who was examined by the Club’s Medical Officer who certified him unfit to ride, hence it was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. In consequence of CHARMING GIRL & ASHWA SUNENAA being withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders a deduction of 10% on win and 30% % on place bets was effected. Jockey Harkesh Kumar the rider of ASHWA HARBIR when questioned regarding his riding stated that he was instructed to take a good jump and position in the front bunch and do his best on entering the straight. He further stated that after the jump out he could not get a clear run due to crowding of the field, thereby he had to check his mount and thereafter on entering the straight he rode out his mount. However not being satisfied with his explanation he was severely reprimanded for riding an indifferent race. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner ASHWA DHRUVI in the presence of Trainer A Saulez and was sent for Analytical test.

Permission was granted to Trainer A Saulez deputizing for Trainer H A Khan to withdraw ASHWA GAZNEE ( R Parvesh) on veterinary grounds as it was lame Right Fore . He was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. As Jockey G S Shekhawat was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the first race, permission was granted to Trainer Rajinder to substitute Jockey Syed Asgar to ride MISTER BEST in place of Jockey G S Shekhawat the declared rider. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of FLORI DI CAMA reported to the Starter at the Starting gate that his saddle was found to be loose, while re-fastening the saddle the leather strap was snapped as such it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The saddle was examined immediately after the race and found to have well otherwise maintained as such no action has been taken beyond noting down the incident. In consequence of FLORI DI CAMA being withdrawn no deduction on win a deduction of 20% on place bets was effected. Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal the rider of FAST AND FURIOUS reported that soon after the jumping out of the starting gates he was slightly incovenienced by GOLDEN (Praveen Saini) on his outside. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner LIKE MY CHILD in the presence of Trainer S M Abbas and was sent for Analytical test.

Jockey Narain Singh the rider of KING OF PUNJAB was fined Rs.2000/- for not sufficiently persevering with his mount during the initial stages of the race. Trainer S Ali Khan and Jockey Mohanlal were reported to the Stewards for the unsatisfactory running and riding of AL KEFIA. The Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of AL KEFIA ridden by Jockey Mohanlal and trained by S Ali Khan after the last race wherein AL KEFIA was checked on numerous occasions soon after jumping out of the Starting gates thereby restraining to rear position before making a late run in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Jockey stated that his instructions were to jump out well out of the starting gates position 3rd/4th and do his best on entering the straight. He also further stated that his mount was throwing its head awkwardly in the initial stages of the race. The trainer confirmed the instructions and stated that he was quite satisfied with the handling of his charge by Jockey Mohanlal. When asked to express the opinion the Stipendiary Steward stated that:- After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to:- b) Suspend the jockey’s licence granted to Mohanlal from riding in races from 30th November 2015 to 12th January 2016 (both days inclusive) for his unsatisfactory riding of his mount AL KEFIA thereby contravening Rule No.161(ii) of RWITC Rules of Racing. He was not permitted to ride work/ Mock race during the period of his suspension. c) The Trainer and the Jockey were informed that the Stewards had taken a lenient view at this instance and henceforth their performance will be closely monitored . Trainer and the Jockey were advised of their right of their appeal. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that SHE IS INDIA 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 Sartaj Singh 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 RED APPLE in the presence of Trainer Magan Singh and was sent for Analytical test.

Trainer Magan Singh and Jockey Dashrath Singh were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of BOLD OPINION. Trainer Magan Singh stated that :- Jockey Dashrath Singh confirming the instruction stated that:- Their explanations were noted. Trainer Deepak Kalra was called in and questioned regarding the dismal perfomance of MEISTER ridden by Jockey A Ashhad Asbar as compared to its last run in Race No.76 when ridden by the same rider was placed second. Trainer stated that:- However while noting his explanations Trainer Deepak Kalra was informed to give sufficient time to his charge beofre accepting in a race. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar the rider of MEISTER was reprimanded for easing out his mount in the final stages of the race. Jockey R Yousaf the rider of SADAJIT was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift out negotiating the bend and travelling on the outer portion of the race track. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner AMAZING BIG DEAL in the presence of Trainer Mohsin Khan and was sent for Analytical test.

As Jockey Riazuddin was certified medically unfit to ride, hence permission was granted to Trainer A Saulez deputising for Trainer H A Khan to substitute Jockey R Yousaf to ride ASHWA GARIMA and Jockey M Chettri on ASHWA SAANGA in place of Jockeys Riazuddin & Harkesh Kumar the declared riders. On compassionate grounds permission was granted to Trainer Sartaj Singh to substitue App Jockey R Rakesh to ride NATORIOUS in place of App.Shaliyar Khan the declared rider. Jockey R Parvesh the rider of ASHWA GAURI was fined Rs.5000/- for not sufficiently perservering with his mount after entering the straight till 200 mts and riding contrary to the trainers instructions. App Jockey M B Qureshi the rider of COCO AGAIN was severely reprimanded for checking his mount soon after jumping out of the starting gate for no apparent reason. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that WHIZZ bled. In terms of RWITC Racing calendar notification the horse has been banned from racing for a stipulated period of 8 weeks (2nd time bleeder) He 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 TOT O WHISKEY in the presence of Trainer Zulfiqar Khan and was sent for Analytical test.

SHIMAH (Khet Singh) was slowly away thereby loosing sufficient grounds at the start. In view of its behavior Trainer Magan Singh was informed to give sufficient gate practice before accepting in a race. Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of RIOS GIRL was fined Rs.2000/- for easing his mount during the final stages of the race and he was further reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out fully to the end of the race. Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of RIOS GIRL was reported to the Stewards for his improper behaviour and un-parliamentary language towards the officials while questioning his riding on his mount after the running of the above race. The Stewards called in and questioned Jockey Sameer Khan for his behavior towards the officials during the course of enquiry. Jockey Sameer Khan pleaded guilty to a charge of improper conduct. After hearing his statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to suspend the jockey’s licence granted to Sameer Khan from riding in races with immediate effect upto and including 22nd November 2015 and from 9th December 2015 to 19th January 2016 for his misconduct and improper behavior. (His earlier suspension starts from 23rd November 2015 to 8th December 2015) (Both the suspensions will run concurrently) He was not permitted to ride work/mock race during the period of his suspension. In assessing the penalty in this matter, the Stewards considered the following factors:- Advised of his right of appeal. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MISS CINDRELLA in the presence of Trainer I S Parmar and was sent for Analytical test.