Results – Hyderabad

PAY DAY (A. IMRAN KHAN) was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds as the gelding was suffering from colic. CHIMNEY (DOMINIC R FOX) fly jumped losing about 1 or 2 lengths and ran green throughout the race. Trainer Laxman Singh and Jockey T.S. Jodha, the Trainer and rider of RUFFIANO were given the benefit of doubt with regard to the running and riding of the gelding in the straight.

Change of rider permitted from Jockey A. Ramana to Jockey R. Laxmikanth on SHIVAJI. Jockey J.H. Christopher (JAAN BAAZ) cautioned for shifting out after jump out taking the ground of VANEN BERG (CH K. CHARY). Jockey J.H. Christopher (JAAN BAAZ) fined Rs. 1,000/- for using the whip with excessive frequency.

Jockey D. Singh (KHALEELS PRIDE) cautioned for shifting in 50 metres after the start tightening and taking the ground of GENTLEMENS DEAL (T.S. JODHA). Jockey Dominic R Fox (CLASSIC ART) cautioned for shifting in after the start taking the ground of RUBY QUEEN (HARISH).

Change of rider permitted from Jockey A. Ramana to Jockey R. Laxmikanth on EXECUTE. Explanation of Jockey D. Singh (LUCRATIVE) regarding his instructions that he was asked to sit 4th or 5th which he had followed until entering the straight thereafter his mount had shown no acceleration inspite of his efforts, noted. Jockey R. Laxmikanth (EXECUTE) cautioned for shifting in at about 800 metres taking the ground of FIRST SOLAR (M. KRISHNA). Jockey M. Krishna (FIRST SOLAR) severely cautioned for using the whip on the right when his mount was tending to drift out whilst negotiating the final bend eventually the horse finishing the course on the outer rail. Trainer Sk. Kassam was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Jockey K. Ganesh (STAR FAVOURS) cautioned for dropping back from about 800 metres for no apparent reason. DANDIYA (APP. R. UMESH) returned bleeding from both nostrils.

SIR CREEK(Aadesh Kumar) jumped out awkwardly towards outside onto FIRE BENDER (M.F. ALI KHAN) and whipped around and did not take practical part in the race. Trainer Anupam Sharma was advised to show his charge in a mock race before next acceptance. Jockey T.S. Jodha (VIJAY DHANUSH) cautioned for shifting in after jump out forcing in IAEPETUS (DOMINIC R. FOX) and DASH ON REGARDLESS (J.H.CHRISTOPHER). An enquiry has been opened into the severe interference received by VIJAY DHANUSH (T.S. JODHA) at about 800 metres.

SOUTHERN QUEEN was not declared to start as the horse was under medication. CITI DANCER (LAXMAN) got loose at the starting gates and ran the course riderless as such the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders. The Stewards gave the benefit of their grave doubt to Jockey A. Abhinay (WHITE CHIEFTAN) who was tending to hang in throughout the race and had inspite of the Jockeys efforts shifted in at about 300 metres resulting in TENTH PLANET (P. UDAY KIRAN) clipping his heels and unseating Jockey P. Uday Kiran. Jockey P. Uday Kiran who was given immediate medical attention escaped unhurt. Trainer Sk. Kassam was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance.