Results – Delhi

Jockey Shaliyar Khan the rider of GO GET THEM reported at the starting gate that the nose band had snapped on the way to the starting gates. The equipment was checked and found be otherwise well maintained. Thereafter the equipment was replaced at the start. GLORIOUS QUEEN (Pawan Sharma) was very fractious and refused to be loaded, as such it was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Trainer Mallikarjun was advised to improve his charge’s gate manners . In consequence of GLORIOUS QUEEN being withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders no deduction on win or place was effected. Jockey Dashrath Singh the rider of ASHWA AKHNOOR reported that approaching the 300 mts his mount shifted wide and travelled on the outer portion of the race track inspite of his best efforts. In view of its behavior trainer H A Khan was advised 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 S Lalit the rider of BIG BINGO was reported to the Stewards in relation to his riding. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Jockey S Lalit. After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to suspend Jockey S Lalit w.e.f. 21st January 2017 to 21st February 2017(both days inclusive) for careless riding in that passing the 900 mts he permitted his mount to shift out for no apparent reason whereby GO GET THEM (Shaliyar Khan) galloping on his outside clipped the heels of BIG BINGO, stumbled, dislodging its rider, whereby KELP KAYIAR (Aqeed Waheed) galloping directly behind the fallen jockey, shifted in, wherein MISS GUCCI (Shafeeq Ahmed) galloping along the rails had to be checked, and PONTY ROSSA (Jai Parkash) which was galloping behind MISS GUCCI had also to be checked. Jockey S Lalit was further informed that the Stewards had taken a very lenient view as the race was confined to 3 years old. He was not permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension. He was informed of right of his appeal. Trainer Shakti Singh and Jockey R Yousaf were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of SHESTHESCRIPT. On questioning trainer stated that he had instructed the jockey to take a good jump and position 3rd/4th and use the whip on entering the straight and his charge had performed better in the above race as compared to its earlier runs and he was fully satisfied with the handling of the jockey. Jockey corroborating the trainers statement stated that he had done his best. Not being satisfied with their explanation they were reported to the Stewards. The Stewards after viewing the replay of the race and while noting the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward in that Jockey R Yousaf had eased his mount for several strides shortly before passing the winning post. After noting the opinion of the Stipendiary Steward and viewing the CCTV replay of the race, the Stewards decided to give benefit of doubt to Jockey R Yousaf at this instance. BIG BINGO was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality. Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner TAKE A RISK in the presence of Trainer I S Parmar and sent for analytical test.