Results – Delhi

At the start, GLOBAL TARGET (Shrikant Kamble) was slowly away losing considerable ground. Trainer Richpal Singh has been asked to give sufficient Gate practice to the satisfaction of the starter before next accepting to race. Near 1100 metres, RACE KA BADSHAH (Naresh Kumar) shifted in and tightened DARING (Narendra S Rathore). Jockey Naresh Kumar has been reprimanded. Jockey Naresh Kumar (RACE KA BADSHAH) was questioned for having taken a big break in the race so much so that the gelding had nothing left in it towards the end of the race and finished miserably. The Jockey admitted that he made an error of judgment and he should not have taken such a big break. Not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.3,000/- and warned to be more careful in future. The Saddle on ZENITH (Akash Rajput) was observed to have slipped back during the race. Trainer Rajinder has been fined Rs.5,000/-. (2nd Instance). After the race, ZENITH was found to have broken a blood vessel. The filly has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of 04 weeks and until passed fit to race by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. Trainer Rajinder has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race. An enquiry has been initiated in to the running and riding of THOUGHTS. Jockey TS Jodha was observed to have restrained his mount till about 900 metres from the start which is a fair bit of ground to restrain a horse over a sprint distance and when questioned after the race he stated that his instructions were to be in 3rd/4th position and as he found himself in front, therefore, he had checked his mount.

At the start, GOLDEN GUINEA (Praveen Saini) was slowly away. Passing 800 metres, PRINCESS ELENA (GS Shekhawat) shifted in and tightened GOLDEN GUINEA (Praveen Saini). Jockey GS Shekhawat (PRINCESS ELENA) has been fined Rs.2,000/- for first shifting out and then shifting IN near 800 metres and closing the gap available to GOLDEN GUINEA (Praveen Saini) and in the process causing interference to GOLDEN GUINEA. Jockey Akash Rajput (GIRL POWER) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using whip in excess of the prescribed limit. Jockey Praveen Saini (GOLDEN GUINEA) has been warned for traveling wide while negotiating the bend and in the straight.

At the start, MORISEIKI (Angad), QUEEN OF THE SKY (Akash Rajput), HARE KA SAHARA (Abdul Fazal) were slowly away. Approaching 300 metres, MORESEIKI (Angad) suddenly shifted outwards due to MASTER VAN DYCK (SG Prasad) being right in front of the former and went across HARE KA SAHARA (Abdul Fazal). An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of MORISEIKI and ORALIE. After the race QUEEN OF THE SKY was found to have broken a blood vessel. The filly has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of 4 weeks and until passed fit to race by the Club’s Veterinary Officer. Trainer Rajinder has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race. After the race, MASTER VAN DYCK was found to be sound.

Jockey Abdul Fazal, the declared Rider for RAIN FOREST, was injured and Trainer Magan Singh requested for Jockey Shrikant Kamble as the replacement. Trainer Magan Singh informed that there was no other Jockey available to ride RAIN FOREST at the published weight. The Trainer was informed that both the Jockeys were not of near equal caliber. The Trainer was given the option to withdraw the horse which the Trainer declined. The matter was reported to the Stewards. After deliberations and keeping all the circumstances in mind, the Stewards permitted the change of Jockey as requested by the Trainer. Jockey Naresh Kumar (JET RAFLE) was fined Rs.3,000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence). An enquiry has been initiated in to the running and riding of NICHE STORM.

The Veterinary Officer reported that MASTER TORNADO suffered head injury while being saddled and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Syed H Abbas has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race. Jockey Dilip Singh (DIL MANGEY MORE) has been reprimanded for failing to persevere with his mount in the straight. Jockey GS Shekhawat (ASHWA SAMIRA) was fined Rs.3,000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (1st offence).