Results – Delhi

The Veterinary Officer of the Club reported that GOLDEN DRAGON was examined on 18thDecember2023at 4:15 pmand found to besuffering from diarrheaas such was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Sartaj Singhhas been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before presenting his charge for any future trial or race. At the start,TREASURE (Kundan Paswan) took anawkward jump. Jockey GS Shekhawat (WINNING LEGACY) was reprimanded for his feeble riding andTrainer Rajinder was also reprimanded for showing satisfaction with jockeys riding. Veterinary examination of NICHE STORM revealed no apparent abnormality.

At thestart,CHAIN OF THOUGHTS (R Yousaf) was slowly away. Jockey BR Kumar (MISS SCARLET)was fined Rs 3000/-for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit (1stOffence). Jockey S G Prasad (MISS ZOYA) reported that hismount was inclined to hangoutin the straight in spite ofhisbest efforts.Trainer Sarfaraz Khan was asked to take a remedial measure and to show his charge inamock raceto the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before accepting with her again inthe race. After the race, BREAD N BUTTERwas observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not fit to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks. Trainer Mallikarjunhas been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race.

At the start,THE CHEETAH (Abdual Fazal) was very fractiousinside the stalland got cast in the gate hence was withdrawn.Trainer A Khan was asked to give sufficient gate practice before next accepting to race. Jockey Ranjeet Singh (EYES ON THE PRIZE)reported that he lost his left iron stirrup after jumpout which he regained passing1300 Mts.

At the start, MASTER ZELENKO (Rajinder Saini)walked out of the gatesand lost manylengths.Trainer S Ali Khan was askedto give sufficient gate practice and a mock race to his charge to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before accepting with her again in the race. At the start,ZILLIE (Abdul Fazal) shifted out andlost about a length. At the start,WANDERING ANGLE (Pawan Sharma) was slowly away. Jockey K Sunny Kr. was fined Rs.3,000/-for shifting out under the use of whip at about 150 Mts. due to which ROYAL BABY (R Yousaf) was interfered and had to shift course. After the race, PERSONALwas observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not fit to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks. Trainer Rajinderhas been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race.

The Veterinary Officer of the Club reported that HANCOCK was examined on 18thDecember2023, and found to have right hind lameness, as such was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Mallikarjunhas been asked to obtain a certificate of fitness before presenting his charge for any future trial or race. At the start,TEXAS GUN (Akash Rajput)& LOVING DREAM (GS Shekhawat)bothlost about two lengthseach. Jockey Akash Rajput (TEXAS GUN) reported he was not ready at the start as his horse wasleaning onone side and he had alerted the starter.Replay of the start was seenand itwas noted thatasthe start was effected at the same time the horse turnedhis head toleft and thereforeit wasconsideredaccidentaland no action was called for.