Results – Delhi

At the start, DESERT OF GOLD (Akash Rajput) & BELLA MIA (Arman Ali Jafri) were slowly away. Approaching 200 metres, BELLA MIA (Arman Ali Jafri) leaned inwards. Approaching 200 metres, MY CRYSTAL (Mohd Asif Khan) shifted out under the use of the whip and at the same time BELLA MIA (Arman Ali Jafri), made contact with each other and in the process MY CRYSTAL was pushed inwards. Jockey Mohd Asif Khan (MY CRYSTAL) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence during the meeting) Jockey Arman Ali Jafri (BELLA MIA) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence during the meeting) Jockey Amyn Merchant (ASHWA CHICAGO) has been fined Rs.3000/-for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence during the meeting) Jockey Praveen Saini (SOLID GOLD) was cautioned for failing to ride out his mount till past the post. Urine sample from winner, DESERT OF GOLD, was sent for analytical test.

POWERHAUS (Sameer Qureshi) bolted away while proceeding to the Starting Gates. However, with the consent of Trainer it was permitted to race again. At the start, BLACK DIAMOND (D Kumar) and HURACAN (S Lalit) were slow to get into their strides. At the start, BE CHAMPION (Rajinder Saini) cut in sharply and went across the entire field on his inside and in the process GLORY AWAITS (Arman Ali Jafri) and GOLDEN COAST (G S Shekhawat) received interference. Jockey Rajinder Saini was fined Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey S Lalit (HURACAN) has been cautioned for travelling wide in the early part of the race and while negotiating the bend. Near 100 metres, BE CHAMPION (Rajinder Saini) shied away from the whip. The veterinary examination of BE CHAMPION revealed a mouth injury on right side. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the filly being presented for any future trial or race. Urine sample from winner, BE CHAMPION, was sent for analytical test.

Soon after the start, ENCHANTING LADY (S Amjad Khan) shifted in and tightened MISS DUNCAN and thereafter after travelling further again tightened MISS DUNCAN. Jockey S Amjad Khan has been fined Rs.2000/- Jockey M I Qureshi (GALLOP AWAY) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence during the meeting) Jockey Syed Asgar (MASTER BOLT) was questioned regarding his riding. He stated that he was instructed to be in 4th/5th position and to do his best. Jockey further stated that he felt his mount to be uncomfortable during the race, hence he was not vigorous in his riding. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that gelding was found to be lame by its both the fore-legs. After questioning, Trainer Bharat T Singh was requested to submit the Logbooks in respect of his charge. The Trainer has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate prior to presenting the gelding for any future trial or race. Since the horse returned lame after the race, no action was initiated against the Jockey. The scrutiny of the Logbooks did not reveal any discrepancy. Jockey Irfan Ali (MISS DUNCAN) has been fined Rs.3000/- using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence during the meeting) BLAVATSKY was examined after the race and was found to be sound. Urine sample from winner, ENCHANTING LADY, was sent for analytical test.

Soon after the start, OSCUALTE (Gurpreet Singh) shifted out and then shifted in as also did KIRPAN (R Parvesh) and went across GOLDEN TAIL (Md. Asif Khan) who had shifted out due to BRAVE LANCER (Mohd Asif) shifting out at that stage. GOLDEN TAIL was again steadied as KIRPAN shifted inwards. Jockey R Parvesh has been cautioned. Soon after the start, CONQUERING BID (Amyn Merchant) was eased off the heels of FIRST DANCER (Arman Ali Khan) shifted outwards. Jockey Gurpreet Singh (OSCULATE) was questioned regarding his riding effort. He stated that he had been instructed to be in 4th/5th position and to do his best. He further stated that when he used the whip the filly pinched its ears, and therefore, he had not used the whip thereafter. The Jockey could not point out the stage at which he had used the whip when the mare could have pinched her ears. When questioned, Trainer Magan Singh stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and be in 3rd/4 or 5th position and make a move from 500 metres and to do his best. He stated that his filly does pinch her ears when used the whip and he added that the filly was moving well in the later part of the race. When specifically asked had the Jockey ridden more vigorous and used the whip, could the mare had beaten the winner, to which he agreed. Not being satisfied with their explanation tendered by them, an enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of OSCULATE. Jockey Arman Ali Jafri (FIRST DANCER) has been cautioned for failing to continue making an effort till past the Post. Urine sample from the winner, MASTER BECEKT, was sent for analytical test.

DANCES AWAY (Praveen Saini) was withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders as it was lame by left fore. No deductions on Win & Place bets. Jockey Sameer Khan (GLENEAGLES) reported that the tongue strap was missing after the race. Trainer K P Singh was advised to ensure that the equipments used should be properly fastened. At the start FELICITY (G S Shekhawat) shifted in and jostled with MASTER PHOENIX (Sandeep Rajput) who went onto PATIALA PEG (K Narender Kumar) and ASHWA DHRUVI (Khet Singh), the worst to be effected was PATIALA PEG. Jockey G S Shekhawat has been fined Rs.4000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey Jai Parkash (BEE PRINCESS) has been fined Rs.5000/- for dropping his hands before passing the post thereby posing 1st position. Jockey Sandeep Rajput (MASTER PHOENIX) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (3rdoffence during the meeting). The matter was reported to the Stewards and consideration of the same was deferred to their next meeting. ASHWA DHRUVI (Khet Singh), GLENEAGLES (Sameer Khan) and FELICITY (GS Shekhawat) were found to be lame by their left fore legs. As such all the three horses have been stopped from racing until passed fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. Trainers I S Parmar, K P Singh, Magan Singh have been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to presenting their respective charges for any future trial or race. Jockey K Narender Kumar (PATIALA PEG) has been fined Rs. 3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence of the meeting). Urine sample from the winner, BLACK BOXER, was sent for analytical test.