Results – Delhi

Trainer K P Singh was fined Rs.3,000/- for mounting his Jockeys in the paddock very late when the horses had started leaving the paddock. At the start I’M A STAR (Ankit Pal) took an awkward jump losing about a length. Jockey Ankit Pal (I’M A STAR) reported that immediately after jump out he lost his right iron stirrup which he could regain passing few strides and thereafter his mount was throwing his head up. Trainer K P Singh has been asked to show his charge in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward before accepting with her again in the race. Jockey Vivek G (BELLY DANCER) reported that his saddle slipped to right at about 1200 meters thereby he was unbalanced and could not ride out. Trainer V S Parmar has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his negligence (2nd incident) Jockey S G Prasad (MISS ZOYA) was fined Rs.3,000/- for improper use of whip. After the race, I’M A STAR was observed to have broken a blood vessel and not to race for a stipulated period of four weeks. Trainer K P Singh have been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to their charge being presented for any future trial or race. Veterinary examination of BELLY DANCER revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, INTENSE APPROACH (K Narender Kr.) was withdrawn before coming under the starter order as Jockey was declared unfit by the Club medical officer. At the start, THE RANGER BOY (Irfan Khan) lost about a length. At the start, GUN POINT (Angad) lost about three lengths. Trainer Mallikarjun has been asked to give sufficient gate practice before accepting next to race. App. Jockey Arjun (KHALIFAA) reported loss of whip at about 400 meters (1st incident). Jockey Faizan Khan (SPARTAN X) was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting IN near 1000 meters and causing interference to NAVAL WRESTLER (Dilip Singh) and KHALIFAA (Arjun). Jockey Irfan Khan (THE RANGER BOY) reported that his mount was very fractious in the gate and was continuously rearing up thereafter at 900 meters did not respond and finished way behind the field. Trainer Ajay Sharma was asked to show his charge in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before accepting with her again in the race. Veterinary examination of DELUXE revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, MASTER OF SUCCESS (Angad) lost about two lengths. Trainer S Ali Khan & App. Jockey Narendra S Rathor were questioned regarding running and riding of GALWAY BAY. When questioned Jockey informed he was instructed to settle the horses in 5/6th position and to do his best in the straight and informed that he could not get the opening anywhere in the race therefore he was sitting behind, even after coming in the straight he could not get the opening. When questioned Trainer informed he had instructed App. Jockey Narendra S Rathor to settle in 4/5th position and do his best in the straight. Replay of the race was shown to them and Trainer S Ali Khan was asked for his observation to which he stated then he was satisfied with the Jockeys riding. When asked, Jockey Narendra S Rathor said that in early part he could not get the opening and later entering the straight also he was blocked. Replay of the race was shown to both of them and pointed out that throughout the race App. Narendra S Rathor in spite of getting a chance he has not improved his position deliberately. He went behind the horses leaving a big gap inside entering the straight and from 250 meters he had clear opening even then he chose not to ride out. Not being satisfied with the explanation of Trainer and Jockey both were reported to the Stewards for not allowing the mount to run on its merits. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer S Ali Khan & Jockey Narendra S Rathor in the above connection and not being satisfied with their explanation decided to suspend app. jockey Narendra S Rathor pending enquiry with immediate effect for his gross misconduct by not allowing his mount GALWAY BAY to run on its merits. Further the Stewards directed Stipendiary Stewards to conduct a detail enquiry. Veterinary examination of DEMERARA revealed left fore lameness. Trainer Zulfiqar Khan have been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to their charge being presented for any future trial or race. Veterinary examination of CHAIN OF THOUGHTS & GALWAY BAY revealed no apparent abnormality.

The Veterinary Officer of the Club reported that HUKAMORI was examined on 21ST November 2023 at 10:30 am and found to be lame by its left fore leg as such was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Ajay Sharma has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before presenting his charge for any future trial or race. At the start, THE CHEETAH (Abdul Fazal) was withdrawn before coming under the starter order as the horse was very fractious inside the stall. Since he has behaved similarly in the past the starting stall certificate has been revoked. Trainer A Khan has been asked to give sufficient gate practice and show his charge in a mock race before accepting next to race. At the start, RESPONSIBLEFORLOVE (Dhanu S Deora) lost about a length.

On a request from Trainer Rajinder his charge PERSONAL was examined by the Club Veterinary Officer on 21st Nov 2023 at about 02:30 pm and observed to be suffering from colic hence was withdrawn on Veterinary ground. Trainer Rajinder has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before presenting his charge for any future trial or race. At the start, ASHWA KOHIMA (Ankit Pal) was withdrawn before coming under the starter order as the horse was extremely fractious inside the stall. Trainer A Khan has been asked to give sufficient gate practice before accepting next to race. At the start, GUARNERIUS (Jai Parkash) lost about two lengths. An enquiry has been opened into running and riding of “MERIDIA” and “KNOTT SO KNOTTY”.

The Veterinary Officer of the Club reported that FRIDAY was examined on 19th November 2023and found to be lame by its fore leg, as such was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Shakti Singh has been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before presenting his charge for any future trial or race. At the start, WANDERING ANGEL (Angad) jumped awkwardly outside. Jockey MB Qureshi (ZILLIE) has been fined Rs 3000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit (1st offence).