Results – Hyderabad

LONE RANGER (HARISH) jumped out awkwardly towards outside onto VENDETTA (T.S. JODHA) causing the latter a check. Jockeys Harish (LONE RANGER) and J.H. Christopher (KOHINOOR DELIGHT) cautioned for shifting in & out respectively 50 metres after the start causing a check to KANSAS CITY MAC (RAVINDER SINGH) racing in between. CHIMNEY (R.B. SHINDE) dropped back from about 600 metres inspite of the Jockeys efforts. Jockey J.H. Christopher (KOHINOOR DELIGHT) reported that his mount was hanging in, in the straight inspite of his efforts.

Jockey Harish (LUCKY DAMSEL) fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting in soon after the start onto BON FIRE (R. LAXMIKANTH) who in turn shifted in causing interference to HIGH LANDS (K. ANIL). AIR BENDER (A. IMRAN KHAN) jumped out awkwardly towards outside onto BON FIRE (R. LAXMIKANTH) inspite of the Jockeys efforts. Jockey R. Laxmikanth (BON FIRE) cautioned for shifting out passing 1400 metres in the process forcing out HIGHLANDS (K. ANIL). Explanation of Jockey K. Anil (HIGHLANDS) that his instructions were to settle his mount behind the field and to ask for an effort in the straight as he had received interference soon after the start losing couple of strides and in order to cover up lost ground he was forced to scrub his mount and whilst doing so he was taken wide by BON FIRE (R. LAXMIKANTH) passing 1400 metres racing on his inside and thereafter his mount had not shown any acceleration in the straight inspite of his efforts, noted for future reference.

GOLDEN SHADOW (N. RAWAL) jumped out slowly losing 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. CANOPUS (K.ANIL) trailed the filed throughout the race inspite of the Jockeys efforts. Trainer L.D’Silva was advised for better performance before next acceptance.

STAR SPELLBOUND (R.B. SHINDE) stumbled soon after the start for no apparent reason. COOL SPICE (A. RAMANA) hit the running rail at about 600 metres in the process injuring the rider resulting in Jockey Ramana unable to offer complete assistance to his mount thereafter. Jockey Ramana was subsequently declared medically unfit to ride. App. R. Umesh (RETROMAGIC) cautioned for shifting out at about 300 metres causing a check to PLAY ZONE (S. SREEKANT).

DANCING TOUCH (APP. A. ASHHAD ASBAR) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths CLASSIC CRUISE (R.B. SHINDE) reared up as the start was effected and jumped out riderless and completed the course as such. SSC revoked. GIRL OF LOVE (J.H. CHRISTOPHER) was forced to be checked and loose position soon after the start due to the crowding of the field. App. A. Ashhad Asbar (DANCING TOUCH) fined Rs. 2,000/- for showing the victory sign much before passing the winning post.

DANCING HARBOUR (SK. FAROOKH) jumped out slowly losing about 2 to 3 lengths. DONNA SUMMERS (G.B. KHADE) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths and then tried to run out inspite of the Jockeys efforts and thereafter trailed the field throughout the race. Jockey J.H. Christopher (TIARA) fined Rs. 1,500/- for shifting in soon after the start forcing in EASY FLASH (CH. K. CHARY) who in turn caused interference to STORM COMMAND (T.S. JODHA) and CHINA PEARL (RAVINDER SINGH). Jockey R.B.Shinde(HUNTING BOY) cautioned for shifting out at about 700 metres in the process causing a check to CANNON VISION ( K.ANIL) .

Consequent to Jockey A. Ramana being declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey T.S. Jodha to be substituted on INDIAN ARMY. ALLEGATION (APP.B. MUKESH) jumped out slowly losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. Jockey J. H. Christopher (STAR FAVOUR) severely reprimanded for forcing a passage passing 400 metres when there was insufficient room in the process banged the inner rail and getting unbalanced in the saddle. CRIPPLE CREEK (APP. NITIN SINGH) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer M.V. Narayana Rao was advised for better performance before next acceptance. Trainer D. Netto fined Rs. 3,000/- for faulty saddling in respect of his charge SWEETY BOY (R.B. SHINDE).

Explanation of Jockey T.S. Jodha (VIJAY DHANUSH) that his mount did not respond to his urgings at any stage of the race and trailed the field. Trainer Laxman Singh while confirming the same opined that this being a 1100 metres race the gelding was out paced throughout the race therefore did not show any interest in the race apart from this he has got no other plausible explanation to tender, noted . however Trainer Laxman Singh has been informed that an enquiry has been opened into running and riding of his charge. Jokey R.B SHINDE (DREAM COUNSEL) reported that he was denied a clear run in the final stages of the race, noted Explanation of Jockey A. Imran Khan (SOUTHERN SPICE) in the presence of Trainer K. Satheesh that his instructions were to position his mount a close 3rd or 4th which he could follow until entering the straight and thereafter his filly did not raise a winning gallop inspite of his efforts, noted for future reference.