Results – Delhi

SHES STRIKING was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. MASTER NOVAK (Riazuddin) was extremely fractious before being loaded and was withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders. Trainer S Ali Khan has been asked to give sufficient gate practice and show the gelding to the Starter’s satisfaction. As a consequence of MASTER NOVAK being withdrawn, no deduction either on Win or Place bets was affected. At the start, BIG HIT (Khet Singh) jumped out awkwardly. Jockey Dhanu Singh Deora (AUTUMN GOLD) reported that his mount did not race with an even keel and the gelding was inclined to lean-in in the early part of the race and then in the straight was inclined to lean out. The Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality. When questioned, App.Abdul Fazal (WINNERS GOLD) stated that his instructions were to be in 3rd or 4th position but at the start, his mount threw its head and therefore he could position his mount as per the instructions. After the race, WINNERS GOLD was found to be lame by the right hind cannon and had sustained a cut injury on that leg. Trainer S Ali Khan has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to presenting his charge for any future trial or race. The veterinary examination of AMAZING INFERNO did not reveal any apparent abnormality.