Results – Delhi

At the start, BEE PRINCESS (CS Jodha) fly jumped and was slow to begin. At the start, MY ABLAZE (Gurpreet Singh) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on the CUNCHO (Mohanlal). Near 900 metres, MY ABLAZE (Gurpreet Singh) was steadied off the heels of SHAUGHNESSY (Rajinder Saini). Near 700 metres, IN MY LIFE (D Kumar) was steadied as ASHWA GAZNEE (Khet Singh) shifted inwards. Jockey Khet Singh has been cautioned. Jockey Gurpreet Singh (MY ABLAZE) has been cautioned for not being vigourous in his riding in the straight. Trainer Magan Singh and Jockey G S Shekhawat were questioned regarding the running and riding of SMILE OF LOVE. Jockey G S Shekhawat stated that the mare threw her head after the start and then went wide while negotiating the bend despite of his efforts and that the mare was tired in the straight. It was pointed to the Jockey his riding was feeble in the straight. Trainer Magan Singh stated that this mare never Works and therefore it was possible that she would get tired in the race. He added that the the mare has soft mouth and therefore throws her head and he had shown her to various veterinarians who could not find anything wrong with her mouth. He added that Jockey GS Shekhawat was the only Jockey who could work her. He had tried and declared another rider on one of the earlier occasions and the mare had whipped around after the start. The veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormality. Whilst noting the explanations, the Jockey was reminded that he has to fulfill his obligation of riding out his mount. Trainer Rajinder was questioned regarding the poor performance of BEE PRINCESS, he stated that the Instructions were to either go to the front or be in 2nd or 3rd position and to do his best in the straight. He stated that the mare fly jumped and was slow from the gates and thereafter the Jockey has ridden out. He added that the mare had won in a lower Class and was a mediocre horse. The veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality. The explanation was noted.

Soon after the start, NOBLE ONE (J Chinoy) was tightened while racing between MR SINGH (Nazim) and SOLITARY EAGLE (Rajinder Saini).

At the start, MIDLEXESS (Nazim) was slowly away. The Jockey explained that his filly had leaned onto the rear Gates. Jockey Ramandeep S Bal (MASTER JEFFERSON) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence during the meeting). Trainer Magan Singh and Jockey G S Shekhawat were questioned regarding the running and riding of GOLDEN COAST wherein the Jockey had let his mount run freely so much so that the mare dropped out from the race from about 450 metres. Trainer stated that the mare ran over 1400 metres race for the first time and being a fast horse, he had instructed the jockey to go to the front. He concurred with the Stipendiary Stewards that jockey should not have set such a fast pace while in front and the mare was tired coming into the straight and dropped out. Jockey G S Shekhawat has been asked to ride his mounts judiciously in future.

At the start RUSTOM E HIND & REHANA were fractious before loading, Trainer Zulfiqar Khan and Richpal Singh were advised to give adequate gate practice. Approaching 900 metres, RUSTOM E HIND (Md Asif Khan) was tightened and steadied as OSCAR NOMINATED (CS Jodha) shifted in. Jockey CS Jodha has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Soon on entering the straight, RUSTOM E HIND (Md Asim Khan) lugged out despite Jockey’s efforts and raced on wide outside. Trainer Zulfiqar Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. REHANA (Akash Rajput) hung-out near 200 metres and drifted wide out. Trainer Richpal Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. The shoe on the left fore leg of VAZRA came off during the race.

At the start, MISS UNIVERSE (Akash Rajput) fly jumped and as slow to begin. At the start, ASHWA JAGIRA (Khet Singh) hesitated. Approaching 900 metres, MISS UNIVERSE (Akash Rajput) clipped the heels of FLORI DI CAMA and stumbled. Jockey Rajinder Saini (SOLID GOLD) has been cautioned for failing to continue making an effort till past the Post. After the race, CHARMO GLORY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time). Trainer S Nawab has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race.

At the start, FIRE FLY (Arman Ali Jafri) was slowly away and lost about 3 lengths. Trainer Mohsin Khan has been asked to give his charge more Gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. Nearing 400 metres, MISS BLITZ (Sameer Khan) was tightened due to lack of room whereby the Jockey had to shift out his mount to make his bid.