Results – Hyderabad

Change of rider permitted from Jockey K Anil to Jockey N M Sequiera on FABULOUS GAL. EMERALD BAY(M F Ali Khan) tried to run out after the jump out inspite of the Jockeys efforts. Jockey J.H. Christopher (WINNING STRIDES) cautioned to maintain a straight course soon after the start. MAYFAIR GIRL (Arvind Joshi) shifted out soon after the start forcing out RIDE TO GLORY (P Kamlesh) and GLORIOUS BAY(R B Shinde). MAYFAIR GIRL(Arvind Joshi) scraped the running rail approaching 600 metres ,suddenly shied and shifted out clipping the heels of PYGMALION(Ravinder Singh) in the process dislodging Jockey Arvind Joshi who was subsequently declared medically unfit to ride.

Jockey Ch. K. Chary (BLAST IN CLASS) cautioned to ride out his mounts past the post in future. Explanation of Jockey P. Kamlesh (MAXIMISE) that his instructions were to position his mount a close 2nd or 3rd which he could follow until about 800 metres and thereafter the gelding was dropping back inspite of his best efforts. The Jockey added that dismal performance of the gelding is due to the horse racing after a long lay off, noted for future reference.

SUGAR LADY (APP. A. ASHHAD ASBAR) was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders as the horse dropped the rider on way to the start and bolted FUSION MUSIC (AADESH KUMAR) was slow out losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. FREAK FANTASY (APP. NITIN SINGH) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Trainer Faiyaz shaikh was cautioned for the inconsistent running of his charge RUNWAY MODEL (LAXMAN). App. Nitin Singh (FREAK FANTASY) cautioned for shifting in at about 700 metres tightening PRETTY FIT (T.S. JODHA) and CHANGE OF LOYALTY (APP. A. ABHINAY).

Change of rider permitted from Jockey K. Anil to Jockey Aadesh Kumar on HIGH LANDS. RECAST (APP. NITIN SINGH) slow out losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. HIGH LANDS (AADESH KUMAR) slow out losing about 2 to 3 lengths. Jockey Aadesh Kumar was however cautioned for the tender handling of his mount in the straight. Jockey A. Abhinay (TRACK RULE) fined Rs. 2,000/- for failing to persevere with his mount in the straight. Explanation of Jockey D. Singh (EASY MOVER) that his instructions were to settle 3rd or 4th which he could follow but his mount started dropping back from about 1000 metres inspite of his efforts, noted Trainer S.S.F. Hassan was cautioned for the inconsistent running of his charge.

Explanation of Jockey Harish (TOOFAN EXPRESS) that when he was putting his right leg in the stirrup the start was effected resulting in his getting unbalanced in the saddle and subsequently dislodged immediately after the start. However, Jockey Harish escaped unhurt. Explanation of Jockey Aadesh Kumar (MANDURO) that he was forced to shift out 100 metres after the start due to the riderless TOOFAN EXPRESS (HARISH) who was racing in front shifted out resulting in causing interference to FIRE BENDER (P.S. CHOUHAN) racing on his outside, noted. As the incident being purely accidental no action was taken. Jockey Ch K. Chary (LAVENDER MIST) reported that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop inspite of his best effort.

The Stewards suspended App. A. Ashhad Asbar (JET EXPRESS) from riding in races with effect from 31st December 2008 upto & including 5th January, 2009 both days inclusive for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in soon after the start in the process causing interference to PLAY ZONE (S.Sreekant) and WORLD WIDE (A.Ramana). Trainer Laxman Singh was cautioned for the inconsistent running of his charge LOCAL IKON (RAVINDER SINGH).

Change of rider permitted from Jockey K. Anil to Jockey Ch. K. Chary on PENUMATCHA. ROYAL GUARD (AADESH KUMAR) was reluctant to get into the gates inspite of all efforts was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders. SSC revoked. TIME ON (M.F. ALI KHAN) and SEE YOU THERE (SK. SHAROOKH) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths each.

COLOUR SERGEANT not declared to start as the gelding was under medication. WHITE CHIEFTAN (R. LAXMIKANTH) was permitted to be withdrawn as no other Jockey was available to replace Jockey R. Laxmikanth who was declared medically unfit to ride. Jockey N. Rawal (MAXIMUM CITY) fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting in at about 300 metres causing interference to INDIAN ARMY (A. RAMANA).