Results – Delhi

At the start, DOMINANT (T S Jodha) took an awkward jump. Veterinary examination of KNOTT SO KNOTTY & DOMINANT revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, ASHWA SARDAR jumped out with blind fold which jockey TS Jodha managed to take out after travelling about 20 meters. At behest of the Stipendiary Stewards a Stewards enquiry was called. The Stewards interviewed the jockey, Starter and handler and after viewing replay of the race and based on the inputs of Stipendiary Stewards considered ASHWA SARDAR a Non- Starter in this race. In view of the above all betting on ASHWA SARDAR was ordered to be refunded in full.

The veterinary officer of the club reported that ANGLIA was examined on 10 November 2024, and was found to be lame by its right fore leg, as such was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.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. An enquiry has been opened into running and riding of VIGGEN (Varun). Jockey GS Shekhawat (ASHWA FIGARO) was severely reprimanded for not making sufficient efforts to control and allowed his mount to travel wide for about 100 meters after jump out. After the race, ASHWA SAMIRA was found to be lame by its left fore leg. Trainer S Nawab has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race. Veterinary examination of ASHWA FIGARO revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, VEDAGARBHA (K Narender Kr.) was slowly away. On being questioned regarding running and riding of CHIEFTIAN trainer S Nawab stated that he instructed the rider to sit 3/4th and do his best. Jockey TS Jodha said that he was instructed to sit 4/5th and do his best. When asked about shifting his ground and travelling out in the straight, losing valuable ground whereas he had sufficient room to travel from inside the rider stated that he anticipated front runners to shift IN so he decided to travel from outside. Not being satisfied with their explanation they were directed to appear before the Stewards after the last race. The Stewards interviewed Trainer S Nawab and jockey TS Jodha and after having heard them and the submission made by the Stipendiary Stewards, viewed front and back view of race recording and they also noted drift in odds from 60/100 to 2.50 and after deliberation held them guilty of Unsatisfactory running and riding of CHIEFTIAN and decided: 1. To suspend Jockey TS Jodha license from 30th Nov 2024 to 7th January 2025 (both days inclusive). Not permitted to ride work during his suspension period. 2. To fine trainer S Nawab a sum of Rs 20,000/-. They were reminded of their right to appeal. Veterinary examination of ASHWA SULTAN & CHIEFTAIN revealed no apparent abnormality.

Jockey GS Shekhawat (SUNCHASER) was cautioned for shifting IN before the red marker and inconveniencing MISS IRINA (Shivam) and CASHIER (Praveen Saini). At the start, MISS MADELYN (R Manish) shifted In and inconvenienced LUCKY LIPS (K Narendra Kr.) ALEXA (Abdul Fazal) was observed to be hanging IN in the straight in spite of jockeys’ effort. Trainer Sarfraz Khan was asked to take remedial measures.