Results – Delhi

App Jockey Akash Rajput the rider of HOT BLOOD reported that negotiating the bend he accidently lost his whip.(He was warned being the 1st offence) Jockey Danish Ali Khan the rider of AWESOME KNIGHT on questioning stated that he was instructed to position 4th/5th and do his best on entering the straight. He further stated that after jumping out of the starting gate his mount was not responding to his urgings initially, thereafter he could not get a clear run due to crowding of the field while negotiating the bend. Negotiating the bend he had to move out for a clear run wherein he inconvenienced MASTER DJOKOVIC (T S Jodha). After noting his explanation he was reprimanded for shifting out and causing inconvenience to MASTER DJOKOVIC (T S Jodha) while negotiating the bend. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner GOLDEN CHILLY in the presence of Trainer H A Khan and sent for analytical test.

Jockey Praveen Saini the rider of GOLDEN INDIAN was cautioned for coming in sharply approaching the 900 mts whereby he was insufficiently clear of IMPRESSIONIST (Santosh G) which was travelling on his inside had to be checked by its rider. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner GODSTOUCH in the presence of Trainer Magan Singh and sent for analytical test.

At the behest of the Stipendiary Steward a Stewards enquiry was ordered as the Blind Fold used on MOUNTAIN GUNNER (A Sandesh-drawn 6) was removed late by the handler as the start was effected thereby denying of a fair start to MOUNTAIN GUNNER. Prior to ‘ALL CLEAR’ being declared Jockey A Sandesh the rider of MOUNTAIN GUNNER unplaced requested to view the race video with a view to considering lodging an objection. After viewing the video Jockey A Sandesh decided to proceed with an objection and accordingly an objection was lodged by Jockey A Sandesh the rider of MOUNTAIN GUNNER the reason being “the blind fold could not be taken by the handler as the start was effected”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race interviewed the Jockey, Starter and the handler Qutabuddin and after deliberations, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and based on the observation of the replay of the race the Stewards confirmed that the blind fold used on MOUNTAIN GUNNER was removed late by the handler as such it was denied of a fair start as such they decided to declare MOUNTAIN GUNNER as a non-starter. In consequence of MOUNTAIN GUNNER being declared a non-starter a deduction of on 30% on win and 50% on place bets was effected. The Stewards further directed the Stipendiary Steward to delve into the incident and place his findings before them. Jockey Shaliyar Khan the rider of MISS CINDRELLA reported that he was not ready as the start was effected. Jockey Arman Ali Jafri the rider of LOOKS SENSATIONAL reported that he was not ready as the start was effected due to which he failed to put his left stirrup thereby his mount jumped out awkwardly inwards from the starting gates and only after few strides he regained the stirrup. Jockey M Mani the rider of MASTER MADRID was fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in an improper manner which did not have any impact on the horse. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner RED APPLE in the presence of Trainer Magan Singh and sent for analytical test.

After the field was partially loaded due to a technical snag the starting gates of FIRST ONE (Akash Rajput- drawn 1) HE IS THE MAN (Khet Singh- drawn 2) GOLDEN TAIL (Santosh G- drawn 4) and SHANE PUNJAB( Shailende Shinde- drawn 5 ) were opened and the horses galloped for some distance wherein a false start was declared. With consent of Trainers M/s K Ali Khan, Sartaj Singh and Magan Singh, GOLDEN TAIL, SHANE PUNJAB and HE IS THE MAN were permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starters orders. I WANNA RUN( M B Qureshi) was examined at the Starting gate and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that it was lame on left hind as such it was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s order. Trainer I S Parmar was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. JHILMIL (Md Habeeb) was slowly away loosing some grounds, in view of its behavior trainer Zulfiqar Khan was advised to give sufficient gate practice before accepting with it again in a race. The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that JHILMIL (Md Habeeb) was lame on right fore. Trainer Zulfiqar Khan was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Jockey Mohanlal the rider of AL QOSER was reprimanded for riding an indifferent riding. DESERT OF GOLD (Jai Parkash) was slowly away and lost sufficient grounds at the start, in view of its behavior Trainer Rajinder was advised to give sufficient gate practice before accepting with it again in a race. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner FIRST ONE in the presence of Trainer Rajinder and sent for analytical test.

Trainer Magan Singh and Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora of VIDYEESHA were fined Rs.2000/- each for violating the parade ring procedures. Jockey R Rakesh the rider of PREVISE was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in soon after jumping out of the starting gates thereby bumping SIMBA (Ranjeet Singh) on his inside. Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of TOP KING was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out approaching the 200 mts. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner HARDY in the presence of Trainer Ajay Sharma and sent for analytical test.

It has been observed that AMAZING BIG DEAL was observed to be running under distress and approaching 200 mts the horse stopped galloping and rider was dismounted. The horse was examined by the Veterinary Officer and reported that it was lame on left fore. Trainer Mohsin Khan was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to presenting for future trial or race. Jockey A Sandesh the rider of SEAHORSE reported that his mount brushed the gates while jumping out of the Starting gate. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner SEAHORSE in the presence of Trainer K Ali Khan and sent for analytical test.