Results – Delhi

At the start, PRINCESS BEAUTY (K Narendra Kr.) was slowly away. Approaching 100 metres, KIRPAN (Praveen Saini) shifted in and tightened MAN MALHARI (App Angad). Jockey Praveen Saini has been fined Rs.1000/-. ockey M Shahid (PERSONAL LEGEND) was observed to have dropped his hands before passing the Post. The Jockey explained that he found his mount uncomfortable and therefore he did not completely ride out his mount. The Jockey has been reprimanded for failing to persevere with his mount till past the Post considering that he did not lose his Place. ockey TS Jodha (ASHWA VIJETA) reported that his mount took an awkward jump and thereafter did not gallop freely during the race. The veterinary examination did not reveal any apparent abnormality. An enquiry has been initiated in to the running and riding of ASHWA VIJETA. After the race, PERSONAL LEGEND was found to be sound.

At the start, RYBACK (Danish Ali Khan) was slowly away. App Ishwar Singh (BIG APPLE) reported loss of his whip near 300 metres. Jockey GS Shekhawat (BESHIKTASH) has been cautioned for his feeble handling of his mount in the straight. BESHIKTASH (GS Shekhawat) was inclined to lug-in in the straight. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to remedial measures before next accepting to race. Jockey K Narender Kr and Trainer Ajay Sharma were questioned with regard to the riding of the Jockey on his mount SIMBA. The Instructions were to go to the front or if someone chases, then to settle in the best possible position. The Jockey stated that his mount was keen after the start and his saddle had shifted during the race and he was also hurt in the Gate. The Jockey’s explanation was not found satisfactory as he had ample opportunity to go the front and later his mount raced keen, the Jockey did not show the saddle slip/ shift after the race and had, in fact, removed the saddle and his riding in the straight was feeble, therefore, he has been fined Rs.5,000/- and warned for the future. After the race, BIG APPLE was found to be lame by its right hind leg. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before next accepting to race the gelding for any future race or trial. After the race, DANGAL was found to have a cut injury on its left hind leg.

Before being loaded, MASTER BADAL was found to be lame by its left-fore leg and CUNCHO was found to have an injury on the right hind leg. As such, both the horses were withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s Orders. Trainers S Ali Khan and Shakti Singh have been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness for their respective charges before next accepting to race the horses for a future race or trial. As a consequence of the withdrawal of these two horses, no deduction either on Win or Place bets was affected. At the start, BIG HIT (S Amjad Khan) jumped awkwardly outwards and at the same time BLACK SWAN (MB Qureshi) and MISS CINDRELLA (R Parvesh) jumped awkwardly inwards due to which BLACK SWAN was tightened. Later, MISS CINDRELLA was steadied off the heels of MISS BULLET (S Sunil). Soon after the start, DARJEELING (Arman Ali Jafri) commenced to shift in and went on to MISS BULLET who went in on to BIG HIT who in turn jostled with MASTER NOVAK. Jockey Arman Ali Jafri has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Approaching 900 metres, MISS BULLET (S Sunil) shifted in and carried BIG HIT (S Amjad Khan) inwards who tightened MASTER NOVAK (App Abdul Fazal) and later took its running due to which MASTER NOVAK tightened LOVELY GIRL (Sameer Khan). Due to this interference BLACK SWAN (MB Qureshi), who was following, was steadied. Jockey S Sunil has been fined Rs.2,000/- and cautioned for the future. Jockey S Sunil (MISS BULLET) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Near 900 metres, DARJEELING (Arman Ali Jafri) shifted in and inconvenienced MISS BULLET (S Sunil). Jockey Arman Ali Jafri has been cautioned.

On a request from Trainer Magan Singh, ASHWA SAMIRA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer at 12:45 pm on 7th January 2020 and was found to be lame by her right hind leg and was certified unfit to race and the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before accepting the filly for any future trial or race. SPIRIT OF ANGEL planted and took no practical part in the race. Trainer Rajinder has been asked to give sufficient Gate practice and show to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. At the start, ASHWA VIRAAT (Suraj Narredu) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with THE COMMANDANT (App Angad), whose Rider was unbalanced momentarily. JEWELLER (Shrikant Kamble) and THE COMMANDANT (App Angad) travelled wide while negotiating the final bend. Jockey SG Prasad (MASTER CAUSEWAY) has been asked to continue making an effort till past the Post.

On a request from Trainer Irfan Ali, ACKER BILK was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer at 08:45 pm on 5th January 2020 and was found to be suffering from Colic and was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Irfan Ali has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before accepting the gelding for any future trial or race. Before being loaded, NOBLE STORM was extremely factitious, as such, was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Orders. Trainer Ajay Sharma has been asked give sufficient Gate practice and show to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. Approaching 600 metres, CHECK POINT CHARLIE (R Rakesh) drifted outwards and carried GOLDEN GUINEA (R Yousaf) further out. Jockey Aqeed Waheed (SPARTAN X) has been cautioned for not riding out his mount to complete advantage in the straight. Jockey Jai Parkash (KAFTAN) has been cautioned for showing the Victory sign before passing the Post. At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards’ Enquiry was held as it was noticed that this race was started before the appointed time. The Stewards having heard the Officials and keeping in mind all the circumstances and in the best interest of all concerned, decided not to declare the race void and an ‘All Clear’ was announced.

At the start, MAGICAL SCRIPT (Praveen Saini) took a fly jump. Approaching 900 metres, CALL ME BLONDIE (C Umesh) shifted in due to which FARGO (Jai Parkash) was tightened and was steadied. Near 700 metres, FARGO (Jai Parkash) suddenly lost its position. Trainer Rajinder was questioned with regard to the performance of FARGO who explained that the instructions were to be in 3rd or 4th position and not to travel wide and added the filly had raced after a long gap due to a setback due to respiratory infection and had to be treated with antibiotics for a long period of time. The explanation was noted.