Results – Delhi

Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora the rider of BRILLANT RAJPUT was fined Rs.3000/- for permitting his mount to shift out approaching 900 mts thereby bumped into MISS CHENNAI (Irfan Ali) on the outside which had to be checked by its rider who in turn passed it onto NORTHERN STAR (Md Asif Khan). Trainer S Nawab and Jockey Shafeeq Ahmed were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of MISS INDIA. Trainer stated that he had instructed the jockey to position 4th /5th and do his best on entering the straight. On corroborating the trainers statements, the jockey stated that soon after jumping out of the starting gate he tried to follow the trainers instructions however he could not get a clear run and thereafter from the 300 mts his mount was running erratic. However, not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Shafeeq Ahmed he was fined Rs.5000/- as he failed to make sufficient efforts to improve his position when it was reasonable and permissible to do so. Trainer H A Khan was questioned regarding the inconsistent pattern of running of MOONLIGHT the winner as compared to its last run in race No.53 THE CEREMONIAL PLATE.DIV.II. A HANDICAP FOR INDIAN HORSES RATED 1-26 (ABOUT) 1000 METRES ran on 20th Oct.2016 where it was unplaced. The trainer stated that :- Not being satisfied with his explanation he was reported to the Stewards after the last race. The Stewards after noting the explanation of trainer H A Khan tendered before the Stipendiary Steward resolved to fine Trainer H A Khan a sum of Rs.10000/- for the inconsistent pattern of running of his charge MOONLIGHT. He was advised of the right of their appeal. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that MISS CHENNAI 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 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 MOONLIGHT and MISS CHENNAI bleeder in the presence of Trainer H A Khan and sent for Analytical test.

Trainer Zulfiqar Khan and Jockey Md Asif Khan were questioned regarding the running and riding of ZAROON. Trainer sated that he had instructed the jockey to go to the front, lead the field and do his best on entering the straight. He observed that the jockey had followed the instructions whereas his charge was quite keen and established a long lead and after entering the straight it packed off. On questioning the jockey stated that he had followed the trainers instructions and his mount was very keen as he and did not want to breaks its strides hence he allowed it gallop in the same pace. However since he is in experienced jockey he was advised that henceforth under such circumstances he should judge the pace of his mount and the field and ride accordingly. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner RYBACK in the presence of Trainer K Ali Khan and sent for Analytical test.

Jockey Danish Ali Khan the rider of MISTY BLUE reported that as the start was effected his mount was slowly away thereby loosing some grounds at the start. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that AL SAHAIL sustained cut injury on right leg, cannon region after the race. Trainer S Ali 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 FIRST ONE in the presence of Trainer Rajinder and sent for Analytical test.

Trainer Rajinder was fined Rs.1000/- for bringing his charge MASTER ZIDANE in the parade ring without Tongue strap for which he had obtained prior permission subsequently it was put on. SOLITARY EAGLE (R Rakesh) was observed to jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gate thereby loosing some grounds. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner BRIVERRE in the presence of Trainer Rajinder and sent for Analytical test.

GOLDEN MAGIC (Rajinder Saini) jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gates. Jockey Jai Parkash the rider of TOP BRACKET was severely reprimanded for failing to improve his position soon after jumping out of the starting gates for no apparent reason. He was further informed repetition of similar manner of riding would entail 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 JHILMIL in the presence of Trainer Zulfiqar Khan and sent for Analytical test.