Results – Delhi

VISION OF ART (S A Shah) planted in the starting gates thereby loosing sufficient grounds at the start. In view of its behaviour Trainer H A Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in one mock race on a race day on the race track. Jockey Amjad Khan the rider of MASTER NOVAK was fined Rs.1000/- for permitting his mount to shift in soon after jumping out of the starting gates whereby AD ASTRA (Danish Ali Khan) had to be checked by its rider. Jockey T S Jodha the rider of ASHWA PRABAL reported that soon after jumping out of the starting gates his mount held the bit and commenced to pull hard during the early stages of the race and set faster pace than he anticipated inspite of his best efforts to control it. While noting his explanation trainer K P Singh was advised to take remedial measures before accepting in a race. Jockey Dansih Ali Khan the rider of AD ASTRA reported that soon after jumping out of the starting gates he got interfered by MASTER NOVAK(S Amjad Khan) which shifted in and FAST AND FURIOUS (S Lalit) shifted out whereby he had to check his mount to avoid being clipped between these two horses thereby loosing sufficient grounds. Jockey Ramandeep Singh the rider of MISS HIEGL reported that soon after jumping out of the starting gates his mount stumbled. Trainer S Nawab and Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal were reported to the Stewards for the running and riding of MISS HIEGL. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed trainer S Nawab and Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal. After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to:- a) Caution trainer S Nawab for the unsatisfactory running of his charge MISS HIEGL. b) Suspend the jockey’s licence granted to Ramandeep Singh Bal from riding in races from 30th January 2016 to 23rd February 2016 (both days inclusive) for his unsatisfactory riding on his mount MISS HIEGL in the above race thereby contravening Rule No.161(ii) of RWITC Rules of Racing. He was permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension. Advised of his right to appeal. Trainer K Ali Khan was questioned regarding the change of shoeing of his charge AD ASTRA where in its earlier engagements it won two races with Aluminum shoes. The trainer stated that there is no rule/norms on this aspect and it is his prerogative. His explanations were noted. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that AAMEERA 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 K P Singh was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Compulsory urine sample was taken from AAMEERA and taken for analysis from AAMEERA in the presence of Trainer K P Singh and was sent for analytical test. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner BRIVERRE in the presence of Trainer Rajinder and was sent for analytical test.

CON MAN (Danish Ali Khan) was examined at the Starting gates by the Club’s Veterinary Officer and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds as it was lame on left fore. Trainer K Ali Khan was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. In consequence of CON MAN being withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders no deduction on win or place bets was effected. App Jockey S Lalit the rider of NIZBATI PRINCE was fined Rs.3000/- for permitting his mount to shift in sharply soon after jumping out of the starting gates thereby bumping into RED APPLE ( K Narender Kumar) and thereafter approaching 900 mts permitting his mount to shift in again when he was not sufficiently clear of RED APPLE which had to be checked by its rider. Jockey K Narender Kumar the rider of RED APPLE was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in soon after jumping out of the starting gates thereby inconveniencing SILVER BOY (Ramandeep Singh Bal) on his inside. Trainer Rajinder was questioned regarding the poor performance of MISTER BEST (Jai Parkash) as compared to its last run in Race No.137 THE ARDENT KNIGHT PLATE.DIV.I. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES 20-46(ABT) 1000 MTS on 15th December where it was placed second when ridden by the same rider. The Trainer stated that :- i) His charge was drawn 13 and he had instructed the jockey to position to 6th or 7th and do his best on entering the straight. ii) He further opined that as the pace of the race was quite fast his charge could not keep up with the field. iii) Negotiating the bend his charge was taken out by AL QARAM(Nitin Singh) whereby his charge was forced to travel wide. iv) Thereafter the jockey ridden out his best ability. His explanations were noted for future reference. Trainer Ajay Sharma was called and questioned regarding the poor performance of GUCCI WATER (K Sunny Kumar) as compared to its last run in Race No.144 THE CHRISTMAS CUP.DIV.II.A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 20-46 (ABT) 1100 MTS on 24th December 2015 where it was placed second. Trainer stated that :- i) He had instructed the jockey to position 4th/5th and do his best on entering the straight. ii) After the race the jockey reported that his mount was coughing in the Race, hence may have performed poorly. Trainer was informed to report of any ailments within the next 24 hours. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported on 15th January 2016 as under:- The Stipendiary Steward 15th January 2016 Delhi Race Club (1940)Ltd Sub: Report on GUCCI WATER. Sir, The horse GUCCI WATER under the charge of Trainer Ajay Sharma was scoped on 13th Jan at the Equine Hospital, and found to have “EPIGLOTTIC ENTRAPPMENT’. The trainer was advised to get the horse operated for the above mentioned condition before accepting the horse again to race. Submitted for your kind information please. Yours sincerely Sd/- (S Veer Vikram Malhotra) Equine Hospital Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal the rider of SILVER BOY reported that soon after jumping out of the stating gates his mount shifted in and bumped into GOLDEN (Ranjeet Singh) which passed it onto GHUNGROO (Arman Ali Jafri) on his inside whereby it lost its balance momentarily. Trainer S Nawab and Jockey Ramandeep Singh Bal were questioned regarding the running and riding of SILVER BOY. After reviewing the replay of the race and hearing their statements they were given the benefit of doubt at this instance. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MASTER BOLT in the presence of Trainer Bharath T Singh and was sent for analytical test. An enquiry has been opened into the poor performance of b f ASHWA GARIMA (Dashrath Singh) Trained by H A Khan in the above race as compared to its previous run (Winner) in RACE NO.145 THE CHRISTMAS CUP.DIV.III. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 20-46 (ABOUT) 1100 METRES ran on 24th December 2015.

HIMALAYAN DANCER (Danish Ali Khan) was examined at the Staring gates by the Club’s Veterinary Officer and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds as it was lame on right fore. Trainer S Nawab was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. In consequence of HIMALAYAN DANCER being withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders no deduction on win or place bets was effected. App Jockey V S Gautam the rider of SPARKLE was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in soon after jumping out of the starting gates thereby inconveniencing MY GLORIA ( Narain Singh) on his inside. App Jockey M B Qureshi the rider of STORM AWAY reported that his mount jumped awkwardly outwards from the Starting gates. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner PUNJAB MAIL in the presence of Trainer Sartaj Singh and was sent for analytical test. An enquiry has been opened into the improved performance of b m PUNJAB MAIL the winner of the above race as compared to its last run in RACE NO.155 THE INDIAN GATE PLATE.DIV.II. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 20-46 (ABOUT) 1000 METRES ran on 5th January 2016.

As Jockey J Chinoy was not able to reach to fulfill the riding engagements, hence permission was granted to Trainer Sartaj Singh to substitute Jockey Rajinder Saini to ride HERNAMEISWIN in place of Jockey J Chinoy the declared rider. ASHWA DABANG (Jai Parkash) was examined at the Staring gates by the Club’s Veterinary Officer and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds as it was lame on left fore. Trainer Irfan Ali was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. In consequence of ASHWA DABANG being withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders no deduction on win or place bets was effected. Jockey Nitin Singh the rider of SYPHARINA was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in soon after jumping out of the starting gates thereby inconveniencing ASHWA MANJRI (Dashrath Singh) on his inside which passed it onto MASTER BECKET (A Ashhad Asbar). SYPHARINA was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported not apparent abnormality. Jockey Mudassar Nazar the rider of QUALITY DANCER was fined Rs.3000/- (second offence during the meeting) for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race. He was further reprimanded for riding an incompetent race in that negotiating the bend he permitted his mount to shift out whereby he momentarily lost his balance and thereafter using the whip in an improper manner. He was further advised to desist from undesirable practice of using the whip when his mount is out of contention. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner ASHWA MANJRI in the presence of Trainer H A Khan and was sent for analytical test.

Permission was granted to Trainer S Ali Khan to substitute Jockey Riazuddin to ride AL SAHAIL in place of Jockey M Chettri the declared rider. Trainer S Ali Khan was fined Rs.1000/- for bringing his charge AL SAHAIL without Tongue strap for which he had obtained prior permission. Subsequently the equipment was put on. SANG BLEU (Chand Mohd) jumped awkwardly outwards from the Starting gates thereby loosing sufficient grounds at the start. In view of its behavior Trainer K P Singh was advised to show his charge in one gate practice before accepting in a race. DOUBLE O SEVEN (Jai Parkash) planted in the Starting gates, and lost sufficient grounds at the start. In view of its behaviour Trainer H A Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in one mock race on a race day on the race track. Jockey Rajesh Kumar Patel the rider of MUMTAZ BEGUM was fined Rs.1000/- for permitting his mount to shift in approaching 900 mts whereby DANSKI(G S Shekhawat) who was on his inside had to be checked by its rider. Jockey Riazuddin the rider of AL SAHAIL reported that negotiating the bend his mount drifted out and entering into the home straight when he applied pressure it further drifted out and galloped on the extreme outer portion of the race track. In view of its un-predictable behavior trainer S Ali Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in one mock race on a race day on the race track. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner LADY in the presence of Trainer Ajay Sharma and was sent for analytical test.

DASH AWAY (Praveen Saini) was restless in the Starting gates and reared up as the start was effected thereby loosing sufficient grounds Trainer Bharat T Singh was informed to give his charge sufficient gate practice before accepting with it again in a race. App.Jockey R Rakesh the rider of SUBHLAKSHMI was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in approaching 600 mts whereby JATS JET ( T S Jodha) galloping on its inside had to be checked by its rider. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that SHOW SHA returned lame on left fore during the race. Trainer H A Khan 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 JATS JET in the presence of Trainer Ajay Sharma and was sent for analytical test.