Results – Hyderabad

Jockey Harish (RAJ VEER) reported that his mount was hanging in, in the straight. The Stewards suspended App. R. Umesh (BUDDY BROTHERS) from riding in races with effect from 1st to 2nd November, 2008 both days inclusive for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in soon after start in the process causing interference to SECRET COMMAND (M.F. ALI KHAN) and RAJ VEER (HARISH) on his inside.

Consequent to Jockey J.H. Christopher being declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey R. Laxmikanth to be substituted on MONTUSH. The Stewards suspended Jockey A. Ramana (WORLD WIDE) from riding in races with effect from 1st to 2nd November, 2008 both days inclusive for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in at about 300 metres in the process causing interference to SPECTACULAR HERO (APP. R. UMESH) and CHEROKEE FIGHTER (D. SINGH) racing on his inside.

Consequent to Jockey Sk. Farookh being declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey R. Laxmikanth to be substituted on RED CARPET. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of WINNING RAYS trained by Mr. Shamsuddin and ridden by Jockey Sk. Sharookh.

Jockey Laxman (FREAK FANTASY) fined Rs. 3,000/- for failing to persevere with his mount from about 1000 metres until the last furlong thereby placing the mare at a disadvantage. Jockey R. Laxmikanth (RISING RAYS) cautioned for the tender handling of his mount in the straight. MILLION DEAL (K. ANIL) ducked in at about 900 metres in the process hit the running rail resulting in Jockey K. Anil losing his right stirrup iron momentarily.

Consequent to Jockeys Sk. Farookh and J.H. Christopher being declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockeys R. Laxmikanth and D. Singh to be substituted on VENTUROUS and TOP ACT respectively. ROYAL GUARD (P.S. CHOUHAN) refused to be stalled inspite of all efforts was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders. SSC revoked. The Stewards severely cautioned Trainer D. Netto for the improved performance of his charge VENTUROUS (R. LAXMIKANTH) the winner of this race as compared to her previous start where she ran off board.

Permission was granted to Trainer K.V. Srinivas to saddle CITI CHIEF (CH. K. CHARY) on behalf of Trainer S. Habeebullah at both Trainers risk and liability. ENOUNTER (HARISH) refused to be stalled inspite of all efforts was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’S Orders. SSC revoked. App. Nitin Singh (KOHINOOR STAR) cautioned for negotiating the final bend wide for no apparent reason.