Results – Delhi

An Objection was lodged by Jockey Arman Ali Jafri (DAZZLING GLORY), placed fourth by the Judge against Jockey Md Asif Khan (MUMTAZ BEGUM), placed third by the Judge for “coming in sharply soon after the jump, whereby bumping me and forcing me to stop riding. I got unbalanced and could not ride out properly and that cost me a certain race.” Second objection was lodged by Jockey R Parvesh (HE IS THE MAN), placed Second by the judge against Jockey Sameer Qureshi (SACHARINES), placed first by the judge for coming in sharply before the red marker , taking the ground and giving me a severe check, forcing me to stop riding and I had to check my mount and got dis-balanced between 1000 and 900 mts and that cost me a certain race”. A Stewards’ Enquiry was held at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards in to the interference caused by MUMTAZ BEGUM (Md Asif Khan) soon after the start. The Stewards held an enquiry after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned and after deliberations, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards and based on the observation of the incident, decided to overrule the objection lodged by Jockey R Parvesh and further decided to disqualify MUMTAZ BEGUM, placed Third, and revised the order of placings as under:- SACHARINES FIRST; DAZZLING GLORY THIRD; HE IS HE MAN SECOND; DANCES AWAY FOURTH. The Stewards adjudged that Jockey Md. Asif Khan had ridden in a dangerous manner and Jockey Sameer Qureshi was charged with Careless Riding. The Stewards having heard the submissions made by Jockey Md Asif Khan and Jockey Arman Ali Jafri at the time of deciding the Objection, and the exception by the Stipendiary Stewards to your riding, and having viewed the video recording of the incident, the Stewards were of the opinion that Jockey Md Asif Khan had ridden in a dangerous manner wherein he had continuously shifted in from Draw 7 and tightened DAZZLING GLORY (Arman Ali Jafri) who went in on to DANCES AWAY (Praveen Saini) and caused severe interference to SOUTH PRINCESS (C Umesh) who while losing position clipped the heels of DANCES AWAY and stumbled due to which Jockey C Umesh completely lost his balance and was almost dislodged and as SOUTH PRINCESS regained her balance, she shifted out on to GHUNGROO (Rajinder Saini). The Stewards decided to suspend the Jockey’s License granted to Jockey Md. Asif Khan for a period covering six Race Days i.e. with effect from 4th December 2018 to 8th January 2019. (Permitted to ride Work/ Mock race). The Jockey was reminded of his right to Appeal. The Stewards having heard the submissions made by Jockey Sameer Qureshi and Jockey R Parvesh at the time of deciding the Objection, and the exception by the Stipendiary Stewards to your riding, and having viewed the video recording of the incident, the Stewards were of the opinion that he had ridden in a Careless manner wherein he had continuously shifted in from Draw 8, and passing the 900 metres went across HE IS THE MAN when not sufficiently clear and caused interference to HE IS THE MAN whose Rider had to take evasive action and this could have caused an accident. He had made no attempt to correct the inward movement of his mount. The Stewards also took note of the fact that you had gone away without the enquiry being completed and the Stewards had to wait to give their decision in the matter. The Stewards decided to suspend the Jockey’s License granted to Sameer Qureshi for a period covering three Race Days i.e. with effect from 4th December 2018 to 18th December 2018. (Permitted to ride Work/ Mock race). The Jockey was reminded of his right to Appeal. Trainer Mohsin Khan (GHUNGROO) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for providing incorrect colours to the Jockey who wore them in the Paddock. The Jockey wore the correct colours. The veterinary examination of SOUTH PRINCESS had a cut injury on right fore and left hind leg and ACKER BILK had a cut injury on left-fore leg. Trainers Ajay Sharma & S Ali Khan have been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to presenting his charge for any trial or race.

Trainer Magan Singh requested for withdrawal of PREVISE due to late realization of medication given to PREVISE after the Acceptance Stage, as such, he has been fined Rs.5000/- plus the cost of forwarding & analysis of the sample. At the start, YALAMLAM (Sameer Qureshi) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to LIKE MY CHILD (Narain Singh) who in turn tightened MAJESTIC MOVEMENT (Shaliyar Khan) who was checked. Near 900 metres, MAN MALHARI (Md Asif Khan) was slowed down by its Rider as his Instructions were not to go to the front and at the same time MAJESTIC MOVEMENT (Shaliyar Khan) was ridden out and shifted in due to lack of room went across SIMMAROW (Riazuddin) who clipped the heels of MAJESTIC MOVEMENT and stumbled. Jockey Md Asif Khan has been reprimanded. Jockey Praveen Saini (RIOS PRINCESS) when questioned, stated that he was instructed to be in 4th /5th position and do his best in the straight. Trainer Richpal Singh confirmed the Instructions and stated that he was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding. An enquiry has been initiated in to the running and riding of RIOS PRINCESS. RIOS PRINCESS was sound after the race. VICTORIOUS KING (Akash Rajput) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Rajinder has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. After the race, MAJESTIC MOVEMENT was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time). Trainer Raj Kumar Saini has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race. The veterinary examination of RIOS PRINCESS did not reveal any apparent abnormality.

At the start, GO MY GIRL (GS Shekhawat) jumped out awkwardly. Passing 100 metres, MASTER JEFFERSON (S Mosin) shifted in as the gelding was being settled and went in on MR SINGH (Kundan Paswan) who in turn shifted n on to MOUNTAIN GUNNER (R Yousaf). Trainer S Nawab and Jockey S Mosin were questioned with regard to the riding of Jockey S Mosin in the final stages of the race, wherein, it was observed that the Jockey showed delayed response in changing his whip hand which may have resulted in him losing the race. The instructions to the Jockey were to let the gelding go to the front on its own or be in 2nd or 3rd position and to do his best in the straight. After viewing the race and having heard their explanations, it was decided that no action was called for in the matter. The veterinary examination of MASTER JEFFERSON did not reveal any apparent abnormality.

Trainer K Ali Khan informed that he had instructed Jockey Danish Ali Khan (SHENGLI) to not go to the front but ride from a mid- field position instead of going to the front as has been the horse’s running pattern in its earlier races. Jockey Akash Rajput (BRAMHAPUTRI) reported that his mount jumped awkwardly and was inclined to lean-in and after travelling a few strides further, clipped the heels of MASTER CRISTIANO (S Mosin). Trainer Rajinder has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. Jockey Gurpreet Singh (GOOD DIAMOND) was observed to be looking down between 800 metres and 700 metres and was weak in his riding effort. When questioned he stated that he felt his saddle may have shifted and he was uncomfortable, therefore he had looked down at that stage. Jockey Gurpreet Singh has been cautioned for not reporting the incident after the race. Jockey Dhanu S Deora (SHES STRIKING) and GS Shekhawat (GOLDEN COAST) reported that their respective mounts leaned in during the race. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race them. The veterinary examination of BRAMHAPUTRI did not reveal any apparent abnormality.

At the Gates, the Veterinary officer observed profuse, purulent /blood discharge from nostrils of BLACK ROSE as such withdrawn before coming under starters Orders. At the Gates, KING AND COUNTRY was found to have sustained a cut injury inside mouth and was withdrawn before coming under starters Orders. In view of KING AND COUNTRY being withdrawn, a deduction of 20% on win and 50% on place bets was affected and for the withdrawal of BLACK ROSE, a deduction of 40% on win & 50% on place bets affected. At the start, LOVELY GIRL (Praveen Saini) was extremely fractious before being loaded. Trainer Sangeet Charan has been asked to give sufficient Gate practice before next accepting to race. On questioning Jockey TS Jodha (PATIALA PEG) stated that his mount did not respond to his urgings throughout the race. The veterinary examination of PATIALA PEG did not reveal any apparent abnormality. LOVELY GIRL (Praveen Saini) lugged-in in the concluding stages of the race. Trainer Sangeet Charan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. After the race, NEBULOUS was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time). Trainer A Khan has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race.

BIG HIT (Dhanu S Deora) was extremely fractious before being loaded, as such Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to give sufficient Gate practice before next accepting to race. OSCAR NOMINATED (R Yousaf) lugged-in in the straight, as such, Trainer Rajinder has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. OSCAR NOMINATED was found to be sound. BIG HIT (Dhanu S Deora) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. The colt was sound after the race. After the race, LOOKS SENSATIONAL was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time). Trainer H Ali Khan has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race.