Results – Hyderabad

An enquiry has been opened into inconsistent running of CANNON HUNT (APP. NITIN SINGH) the winner of this race trained by Mr. M.V. Narayana Rao. Explanation of Jockey A. Ramana (TASTE OF INDIA) that his instructions were to sit off the pace until 800 metres and then improve and to do his best in the straight. The Jockey further stated that his mount did not respond to his urgings in the straight inspite of his best efforts. Trainer K.V. Srinivas whilst confirming the Jockeys statement stated that he was baffled with his charge’s dismal performance. Both Jockey A. Ramana and Trainer K.V. Srinivas’s explanations were noted for future reference.

Jockey K. Ganesh (PUNJAB REGIMENT) fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out soon after the start causing interference to OPULENCE (P. UDAY KIRAN) who in turn caused interference to VIJAY MARG (T.S. JODHA). Jockey A. Abhinay (FEARLESS FLAME) fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in, 50 metres after the start causing interference to OPULENCE (P. UDAY KIRAN) who in turn caused interference to PUNJAB REGIMENT (K. GANESH). Jockey A. Imran Khan (KING’S FORTUNE) severely cautioned for shifting in at about 800 metres tightening FEARLESS FLAME (A. ABHINAY).

ARMSTRONG (APP. NITIN SINGH) slow out losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. Jockey Harish (OLYMPIC KINGDOM) reported that his mount was hanging in throughout the race, noted. Trainer S.A. Shehzad Abbas was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Jockey A. Imran Khan (METICULOUS) fined Rs. 3,000/- for shifting in at about 1800 metres forcing RUBEN STEIN (J.H. CHRISTOPHER) to check and shift out resulting in interference to VIJAYAM (T.S. JODHA) racing behind.

Change of rider permitted from Jockey R. Laxmikanth to Jockey A. Imran Khan on ROYAL DIGNITARY. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of PENUMATCHA ridden by App. Nitin Singh and trained by Mr. M.V. Narayana Rao. App. Nitin Singh (PENUMATCHA) cautioned for shifting in at about 200 metres taking the ground of ROYAL DIGNITARY (A. IMRAN KHAN). Explanation of Jockey A. Ramana (WORLD WIDE) that his instruction were to go to the front which he had followed until about 600 metres from there the gelding dropped back inspite of his efforts, noted for future reference. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju was cautioned for the improved performance of his charge ELITE PRINCE (App. A. ASHHAD ASBAR) the winner of this race.

Change of rider permitted from Jockey R. Laxmikanth to Jockey Ch K Chary on FAIR TOUCH. Change of rider permitted from Jockey D. Singh to Jockey J.H. Christopher on BHARADVIJ. WHITE CHIEFTAN (M. KRISHNA) lost his hind action as the start was effected losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey Ravinder Singh (ROMANTIC FLYER) was cautioned for shifting in at about 800 metres tightening KOHINOOR MAGIC (APP. NITIN SINGH). Explanation of Jockey J.H. Christopher (BHARADVIJ) that his mount was tending to run out throughout the race, noted. Trainer T. Srinagesh was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Jockey Ch K. Chary (FAIR TOUCH) cautioned for shifting out soon after the start taking the ground of WHITE CHIEFTAN (M. KRISHNA).

MONTUSH (M. KRISHNA) and PLAY ZONE (A. IMRAN KHAN) were forced to be checked at about 800 metres due to the tightening of the field. SPECTACULAR HERO (J.H. CHRISTOPHER) leaned back as the start was effected losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey K. Anil (CLASSIC ONE) cautioned for shifting in at about 400 metres though no interference was caused. Explanation of Jockey Ch K. Chary (QUEEN ALBA) that his instructions were to position his mount 4th or 5th which he could follow until entering the straight and thereafter the filly did not show any turn of foot inspite of his efforts, noted for future reference.

Change of rider permitted from Jockey R. Laxmikanth to Jockey Ch K Chary on AUTUMN GOLD. IMPACT (HARISH) and STYLISH LADY (M. KRISHNA) were slow into stride losing about 2 to 3 lengths each. App. R. Umesh (RETRO MAGIC) cautioned for shifting out at about 200 metres in the process forcing out SOUTHERN QUEEN (M.F. ALI KHAN). FIRST SOLAR (RAVINDER SINGH) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey M. Krishna (STYLISH LADY) cautioned for shifting in at about 600 metres in the process taking the ground of RETRO MAGIC (APP. R. UMESH).