Results – Delhi

On being questioned regarding riding of ASHWA KANGTO trainer S. Nawab stated that he had instructed jockey to sit 2nd/3rd , maintain position and ride his best in the straight. He was however not satisfied with the riding. Jockey K. Narender Kr. Confirmed the instructions and submitted that he had ridden to the best of his ability wherein he tried to take good position and also gave couple of reminders at about 300 and 100 meters but his mount kept dropping back in the concluding stage of the race. His statement was noted for future reference. After the race, RONALDO was found to be lame by its left fore leg. Trainer K. Ali Khan has been asked to obtain a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to his charge being presented for any future trial or race.

App. Vishal (SHE’S A BEAUTY) reported that in spite of his best efforts his mount drifted out. Trainer R. Kumar has been asked to take remedial measures and to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before accepting next to race. Veterinary examinations of SHE’S A BEAUTY, TREASURE and ATTENBOROUGH revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, TRUSTED FRIEND (Aman) walked out of the gates and lost many lengths. Trainer S M Abbas has been asked to give sufficient gate practice and to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter before accepting next to race. At the Start, NASHVEGAS (K. Narender Kr.) was slowly away. Trainer S M Abbas was fined Rs. 1000/- for bringing his charge (TRUSTED FRIEND) with Hoods in the paddock for which prior permission was not obtained. Subsequently Hoods were removed. INSTA MILLIONAIRE (R. Rakesh) was withdrawn before coming under the Starter order as the filly was extremely fractious and refused to be loaded. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to give sufficient gate practice and to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter before accepting next to race. On being questioned regarding running and riding of ASHWA SARDAR trainer S. Nawab submitted that the gelding was running after 2 months and also that his charge is reluctant to go on the work track for practice. He was advised to give mock race and ensure that his charge runs with the field in the future. An enquiry has been opened into running and riding of ASHWA CHANGEZ (App. Vishal). After the race, TRUSTED FRIEND was found to be lame by its right fore leg. Trainer S. M. Abbas 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 CHANGEZ revealed no apparent abnormality.

At the start, ASHWA TEJVEER (Sameer Qureshi) took an awkward jump and lost about five lengths. Trainer Irfan Ali has been asked to give sufficient gate practice to the satisfaction of the Starter before accepting next to race. Jockey Irfan Khan (MASTER COWBOY) was fined Rs. 5,000/- for failing to improve his position in early part of the race. Trainer S. M. Abbas was fined Rs. 5000/- for his tacit approval to jockey’s riding.

Jockey Faizan Khan was reported medically unfit by the Medical officer hence trainer S M Abbas was permitted to declare K Sunny Kumar on MISS MARMALADE. Jockey G S Shekhawat (ASHWA SULTAN) was reprimanded for his feeble riding. Veterinary examination of MERIDIA revealed no apparent abnormality. ADDITIONAL REPORT:- 1. Trainer V. S. Parmar and Trainer Magan Singh were fined Rs. 5000/- each as V. S. Parmar signed scratching/strike out form on behalf of Magan Singh whereas Magan Singh was present in DRC at that particular time. SAMPLES:- The post-race urine samples of the winners of 1st & 2nd race viz. “RHAPSODY IN GREEN” & “BHUJANG” and special sample of “MR CHRISTOPHER” (3rd Race) were sent for analysis to Quanti lab Mauritius.