Results – Delhi

At the Start, BUMBLEBEE (T.S Jodha) reared up awkwardly due to which rider got unbalanced and thereafter took a flying jump and lost about 5 lengths. Trainer V.S Parmar asked to give sufficient gate practice before accepting next to race. Trainer Mallikarjun was questioned regarding improved performance of his charge ROMA VICTOR as compared to its previous race in race No. 179 ran on 13th March 2023 where the horse was unplaced. Trainer Mallikarjun stated that the previous race was a 1600 meters race so he had instructed the Jockey to sit in 4th/5th position and do his best in the straight but today he had instructed the Jockey to go to front or sit in second position. Trainer Mallikarjun was told that he has given inconsistent instructions and his horse has shown a vast improvement within a week by going to the front and winning by a distance. After the last race Trainer Mallikarjun was reported to the Stewards for Improved performance of his charge ROMA VICTOR. The stewards considered the submissions made by the stipendiary Stewards and after interviewing Trainer Mallikarjun were not satisfied with his explanation. In view of the above the Stewards decided: a) To fine Trainer Mallikarjun a sum of Rs 30,000/- and severely caution for the future for: 1. Not able to give any satisfactory explanation regarding Vast Improvement in performance of his charge ROMA VICTOR within a short span of time (7 days). 2. Inconsistent instructions and not informing the Stipendiary Stewards about any change in instructions. He was reminded of his right to appeal.

At the start, ASHWA MAITHLI (Ranjeet Singh) lost about a length. The veterinary officer of the club reported that EYES ON THE PRIZE was examined on 20 March 2023 and was found to be lame by its left fore leg, as such was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Rajinder has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness before presenting his charge for any future trial or race. Jockey Syed Asgar (GOLD GRAY) was fined Rs. 5000/- for travelling wide throughout the race for no apparent reasons and Trainer Mallikarjun was fined Rs. 5,000/- for unsatisfactory running of the horse. After the race GOLD GRAY was observed to have an injury on right fore knee. Trainer Mallikarjun 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, (MORISEIKI & LODGE KEEPER) both lost about a length each. After the race, MYSTIC BAY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not fit to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time). Trainer Sarfaraz Khan 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, ANOTHER RAINBOW was observed and found to have a cut injury on pastern and was lame by its right fore leg. Trainer Zulfiqar Khan 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, FOVEAL VISION (R.Rakesh) lost about a length. Immediately after the start, FRANCO (S Amjad Khan) shifted IN and went on to MASTER VAN DYCK (NS Rathore) who further shifted and inconvenienced PRINCESS ELENA (Dhanu S Deora). Jockey S Amjad Khan was reprimanded. Jockey Afzal Khan (ORCHIDS) was fined Rs 3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit (1st offence). Jockey R. Rakesh ( FOVEAL VISION) was reprimanded for not improving his position in the early part of the race. App. Jockey Arjun (MUSICAL SOUND) reported that his mount was changing legs while travelling in the straight. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SHAN E AZEEM. Veterinary examination of MUSICAL SOUND revealed no apparent abnormality.

Jockey M B Qureshi (ASHWA SAMIRA) was fined Rs. 3,000/- for not improving his position in the early part of the race and Trainer A Khan was fined Rs. 5000/- for unsatisfactory running of his charge.