Results – Hyderabad

Explanation of Jockey P.S. Chouhan (CENTRAL COMMAND) that his mount was tendering to hang out under pressure in the final stages of the race inspite of his best efforts in the process taking the ground of PHAR LAP (D. SINGH), noted. Trainer S.A. Shehzad Abbas was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Explanation of Jockey D. Singh (PHAR LAP) in the presence of Trainer Laxman Singh that his instructions were to tuck the filly at the rear of the field and to do his best in the straight was confirmed by the Trainer. Trainer Laxman Singh added that this being a mile race he had instructed the Jockey to position the filly at the rear instead of going to the front which is her normal pattern of running was noted. Trainer Laxman Singh was however cautioned for changing the pattern of running of his charge without prior intimation. Jockey A. Imran Khan (NINJA POWER) cautioned for shifting in after the start taking the ground of GO EASY (K. ANIL).

App. R. Umesh (AMAZING CONQUEST) cautioned for shifting out in the last 200 metres though no interference was caused. App. R. Umesh (AMAZING CONQUEST) reported loss of his whip in the last 100 metres. HIGH LANDS (K. ANIL) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.

Jockey Sk. Farookh (OPULENCE) cautioned for the tender handling of his mount throughout the race. Explanation of Jockey Ch. K. Chary (MUSIC EXPRESS) that his instructions were to go to the front which he could not follow due to fast initial pace, noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey N.M. Sequeira (DRUM DANCE) that his instructions were to be well up with the field which he could not carry out as the filly lacked initial speed. Further the Jockey added that in the straight she was gradually improving, noted for future reference.

Explanation of Jockey N.M. Sequeira (TEMPLE BELLS) that his instructions were to position close up with the field and to do his best in the straight which he followed until the final bend but thereafter the filly was changing legs frequently and was also inclined to go out whereby he had considerable difficulty in riding out the filly, noted. Subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the filly was trotting sound but had sharp molars on both sides. Trainer D. Netto was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance.

Explanation of Jockey R. Laxmikanth (GALLOPING GROCER) that his mount did not respond to his urgings at any stage of the race, noted. GOLD STRING (ARVIND JOSHI) trailed the field for the greater part of the race.