Results – Delhi

At the start, MASTER STEPPER (S Mosin) took an awkward jump. At the start, NEW HOPE (Jai Parkash) & CHAIN OF THOUGHTS (Praveen Saini) both lost about a length each. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of MERIDIA.. Veterinary examination of MERIDIA revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, ASHWA PATHAN (M B Qureshi) was slowly away by 4 lengths. Trainer S Nawab has been asked to give gate practice. Jockey M B Qureshi (ASHWA PATHAN) reported that his saddle slipped back at about 250 meters. Trainer S Nawab has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling.

At the start, TOP SECRET (App Varun) was withdrawn before coming under the Starter order as the gelding was examined by Veterinary Officer and found to be lame by its right hind leg. Trainer Magan Singh 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 At the start, MANALI (App Shivam) was withdrawn before coming under the Starter order as the mare was examined by Veterinary Officer and found to be lame by its left hind leg. Trainer K P Singh has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race. An objection was lodged by Jockey Gaurav Singh (ASHWA ZORAWAR) placed 2nd by the judge against Jockey Praveen Saini (KING CREZY) placed 1st by the judge for coming on to me and crossing me badly and sharply inside the last 50 meters due to which I had to take a check and stop riding and that cost me a certain race. The Stewards interviewed the jockeys concerned and having heard the submission made by the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their own judgement of the race the Stewards decided to overrule the objection. After the race, ASHWA ZORAWAR was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not fit to race for a stipulated period of 4 weeks (1st time). 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. After the race, ASHWA SIROHI 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.

App. Jockey Faizaan Khan was fined Rs 3000/- for accepting a mount for which he could not claim allowance for which he was entitled. At the start, CHIEFTAIN (M B Qureshi) was fractious in the gate and jumped awkwardly IN and bumped USTAAD JI (Praveen Saini) due to which Jockey lost his left iron stirrup which he was able to regain passing 800 meters and therefore, he lost position. Trainer S Nawab has been asked to give sufficient gate practice to the satisfaction of the starter. Veterinary examination of LODGE KEEPER revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, ASHWA KANGNA (Riazuddin) was slowly away. Jockey M Shahid (OSIBISA) was fined Rs.5,000/- for cutting across the field soon after the start and inconvenienced PERSONAL (Akash Rajput), ALEXA (Shivam) and ASHWA BINACA (R Parvesh). On being questioned regarding running and riding of LAST ROMANCE Trainer Raj Kumar Saini stated that he had instructed the rider to sit 4/5/6th and do his best in the straight and he was satisfied with his riding. Jockey Rajinder Saini confirmed the instructions and said that his mount could not keep up to the pace of the race as instructed and while negotiating the bend he felt that his mount was not comfortable although he did his best. Not being satisfied with their explanation both were presented before the Stewards. The stewards interviewed Trainer Raj Kumar Saini and Jockey Rajinder Saini and after hearing submissions made by the Stipendiary Stewards and viewing the replay of the race they held them guilty of Unsatisfactory running and riding and decided: 1. To fine Trainer Raj Kumar Saini a sum of Rs 20000/-for unsatisfactory explanation regarding running of his charge. 2. To suspend Jockey Rajinder Saini license from 31st Dec to 21st January 2025 (Both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding. 3. They were cautioned for future and informed of their right to appeal. Veterinary examination of LAST ROMANCE revealed no apparent abnormality.