Results – Delhi

Jockey Danish Ali Khan the rider of PRINCE ASCOT on questioning reported that his mount jumped out awkwardly thereby imbalancing him which is its regular habit and thereafter it was running very erratic throughout the race. Trainer K Ali Khan was called in and informed that this being the regular habit of his charge he has to take remedial measures before accepting with his charge in a race failing which the horse shall be recommended to be banned from racing at this centre. Jockey Dansih Ali Khan the rider of PRINCE ASCOT was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in approaching 300 mts thereby inconveniencing TRUSTED MAN (Syed Asgar) on his inside. Jockey Syed Asgar the rider of TRUSTED MAN was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out approaching 200 mts thereby inconveniencing PRINCE ASCOT on his outside. MORNING DEVOTION (R Parvesh) reared up as the start was effected thereby loosing sufficient grounds at the start. In view of its behaviour Trainer I S Parmar 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. App.Jockey Arman Ali Jafri the rider of JUZI was reprimanded for not maintain a straight course in the final stages of the race. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that ELEGANT 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 ELEGANT in the presence of Trainer K P Singh and was sent for analytical test. Trainer S Ali Khan and jockey Akash Agarwal were called in and questioned regarding the improved performance of ATTITUDE as compared to its last run in Race No.197 THE ENSEMBLE PLATE.DIV.I. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 1-26 (ABOUT) 1000 METRES on 16th February 2016 where it was unplaced when ridden by the same jockey. The matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Trainer S Ali Khan and Jockey Akash Agarwal. The trainer stated that:- 1) ATTITUDE has a very terrible gate manners, wherein its earlier races, it was banned and advised for mock races. 2) Today he instructed the jockey to jump out well, position 4/5th and do his best which instructions were also imparted in its last run. 3) He was quite satisfied with the behavior as well as the performance of the horse. 4) The horse was not fancied, but was informed to the Jockey to ride flat out. The Jockey stated that:- 1) He was instructed to position 4/5th and do his best. 2) In its last outing in Race No.197, the handler was holding the horse in the gates, hence it was behaving very restless. As the start was effected it jumped out awkwardly. 3) Today he felt that the handler’s presence in the starting gates could distract its concentration, hence he requested his mount not to be held. 4) As the start was effected, the horse jumped out well, rode according to instructions and the horse responded well. However, while noting their explanations, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to fine Trainer S Ali Khan a sum of Rs.10000/- for the inconsistent and improved performance of his charge ATTITUDE within a short period of time in Race No.200, as compared to its last run in Race No.197. Having reviewed the race the next morning and scrutinizing the starter’s remark sheet, it was decided that the jockey must ask the trainer to write to the starter, what has to be the course of action henceforth. The trainer was advised of his right to appeal. Urine sample was taken from the winner ATTITUDE in the presence of Trainer S Ali Khan and was sent for analytical test.

Jockey T S Jodha the rider of SANG BLEU reported that his mount jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gates thereby inconveniencing the horses on his outside viz WINNERS GOLD (M B Qureshi) which passed it onto BRAMHAPUTRI (C S Jodha). Jockey Ranjeet Singh the rider of RYBACK, on questioning stated that his mount was not galloping fluently at any stages of the race and negotiating the bend it drifted out and travelled wide on the outer portion of the race track. Jockey Ranjeet Singh was fined Rs.2000/- for failing to report the running of his mount immediately after the race. Trainer Mallikarjun and Jockey G S Shekhawat were called in and questioned regarding the improved performance of TOT O WHISKEY as compared to its last run in Race No.195 THE ACE PLATE. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 40-66 (ABOUT) 1200 METRES on 16th February 2016 when ridden by same Jockey it was unplaced. The matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed trainer Mallikarjun and Jockey G S Shekhawat. The trainer stated that:- a) TOT O WHISKEY ran for the second time under his charge, after he took over from Mr Zulfiqar Khan on 6th February 2016. b) In its last outing i.e. 195 it was drawn 12, hence the jockey could not follow the instructions initially and thereafter in the home straight, it suffered an interference. c) The horse was not fancied on both the times, but the jockey was advised to ride flat out. The Jockey stated that:- a) In its last outing in Race No.195 on 16th February 2016 and today’s race, he was given the same instructions i.e. to position 5/6th and do his best on entering the straight. b) In its last outing i.e.No.195, as it was drawn 12, he could not follow the trainers instructions as the pace of the race initially being fast and in the home straight, he suffered some interference. c) Today’s race i.e. 201 he was drawn 5 wherein he was in a position to follow the instructions. After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to:- (i) Fine Trainer Mallikarjun a sum of Rs.10000/- for the improved performance of his charge TOT O WHISKEY in Race No.201, as compared to its last run in Race No.195 where it was unplaced when ridden by same jockey. ii) Fine jockey G S Shekhawat a sum of Rs.20000/- for not sufficiently persevering with his mount in Race No.195 on 16th February 2016. They were advised of their right to appeal. RYBACK was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported the horse had sustained abrasion right hind bulb of heel and fit for racing. Urine sample was taken from the winner TOT O WHISKEY in the presence of Trainer Mallikarjun and was sent for analytical test.

RUBY ROYAL(Naresh Kumar) planted in the starting gates and did not take any practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour Trainer Rajinder 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. Trainer S Nawab and App Jockey S Lalit were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of MASTER NOVAK. Trainer S Nawab stated that he had instructed the jockey to position 4th/5th and do his best on entering the straight. He observed that his charge jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gates thereby loosing some grounds and thereafter the jockey has ridden according to his instructions. Further the trainer stated that his charge behaved in a similar manner in Race No.191 THE SAINTLY PLATE. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 60-86 (ABOUT) 1600 METRES on 16th February 2016. Jockey S Lalit corroborating the trainers statements stated that his mount is habitually behaved in a similar manner and thereafter it improved its position. Their explanation was noted. However Jockey S Lalit was given the benefit of doubt at this instance. Jockey Arman Ali Jafri the rider of WIKI WIKI reported that the saddle used on his mount slipped forward approaching 400 mts. The saddle was examined immediately after the race and found to have slipped forward. Trainer H A Khan was fined Rs.2000/-for the faulty saddling. App Jockey R Rakesh the rider of WHIFF OF GOLD on questioning about his ride stated that the saddle used on his mount shifted forward approaching the 300 mts and after the race he neither reported the matter to the trainer or showed the equipment to any of the officials, hence he was fined Rs.2000/- for his negligence. Urine sample was taken from the winner HE IS SEXY in the presence of Trainer H A Khan and was sent for analytical test.

Permission was granted to Trainer Ajay Sharma to withdraw HARDY (T S Jodha) on veterinary grounds as it was lame on Right Fore. He was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Jockey Bhanu Partap Singh was fined Rs.3000/- wherein he had informed his trainer at the declaration stage that he will carry ½ kg over weight and accepted to ride ASHWA QUEEN in the above race. Whereas when he presented himself before the Clerk of the Scale he was carrying a overweight of 3kgs. The matter was reported to the Stewards and on trainer Irfan Ali’s request permission was granted to substitute Jockey Irfan Ali to ride ASHWA QUEEN in place of Jockey Bhanu Partap Singh the declared rider. The Stewards further ordered that both the Trainer and Jockey to be present on next race day. ASHWA DABANG (Jai Parkash) after being loaded was very fractious inside the starting gates whereby it broke open the front shutters and galloped towards the winning post. The horse was held and after taking the consent from trainer Irfan Ali the horse was brought back to the starting gate and reloaded. Jockey J Chinoy the rider of TERMSANDCONDITIONS reported that soon after jumping out the starting gates his mount shifted in wherein he immediately corrected it. Jockey M I Qureshi the rider of SCOOP THE POT reported that his mount jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gates wherein he was inconvenienced by TERMSANDCONDITIONS on his inside. Urine sample was taken from the following horses in the presence of respective Trainers Sartaj Singh and Deepak Kalra and was sent for analytical test. TERMSANDCONDITIONS I RANNVIJAY II SYPHARINA III

App Jockey Sachin Mardaan the rider of SEA CLIFF on questioning about his ride stated that the saddle used on his mount shifted forward during the race and after the race he neither reported the matter to the trainer or showed the equipment to any of the officials, hence he was fined Rs.2000/- for his negligence. SEA CLIFF (Sachin Mardaan) was observed to have jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gates. Urine sample was taken from the winner AMAZING BIG DEAL in the presence of Trainer H Ali Khan and was sent for analytical test.

Jockey Narain Singh the rider of MY GLORIA reported that soon after jumping out of the starting gates he momentarily lost his reins which he gathered after few strides. Jockey Narain Singh the rider of MY GLORIA was fined Rs,3000/- for not sufficiently preserving with his mount from the 400 mts of the race. Jockey Suresh Kumar the rider of NIZBATI QUEEN reported that his mount jumped awkwardly outwards thereby his left stirrup came off and after passing few strides he regained it. Trainer S Nawab and App.Jockey S Lalit were reported to the Stewards for the running and riding of MISS STAR. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed trainer S Nawab and App.Jockey S Lalit. After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to:- 1) Caution trainer S Nawab for the unsatisfactory running of his charge MISS STAR in the above race. 2) a) Suspend the jockey’s licence granted to S Lalit from riding in races from 12th March 2016 to 4th April 2016 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding on his mount MISS STAR in the above race thereby contravening Rule No.161(ii) of RWITC Rules of Racing. The particulars of the charges are:- i) He unnecessarily restrained his mount in the early and middle stages, thereby losing his position. ii) Approaching the turn and into the home straight he failed to make sufficient effort to improve his position when it was reasonable and permissible to do so. iii) From the 300 mts, he kept repeatedly bumping on his saddle for no apparent reason. iv) In the final stages, he sat up and failed to ride out his mount vigorously which he is capable of. b) The Stewards further severely warned him and informed that since he is a promising and upcoming apprentice jockey, they had taken a lenient view. He was permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension. Advised of his right to appeal. Trainer K P Singh and Jockey K Narender Kumar were reported to the Stewards for the running and riding of SHIMAH. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed trainer K P Singh and Jockey K Narender Kumar. After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to:- 1) Note the explanation tendered by trainer K P Singh. 2) Suspend the jockey’s licence granted to K Narender Kumar from riding in races from 12th March 2016 to 23rd March 2016 (both days inclusive) for his unsatisfactory riding on his mount SHIMAH in the above race thereby contravening Rule No.161(ii) of RWITC Rules of Racing. The particulars of the charges are:- i) He unnecessarily restrained his mount soon after jumping out till about the 600 mts for no apparent reason. ii) From the 200mts of the race he failed to make sufficient efforts to improve his position when it was reasonable and permissible to do so. He was permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension. Advised of his right to appeal. Urine sample was taken from the winner PASSION FLOWER in the presence of Trainer Deepak Kalra and was sent for analytical test.