Results – Hyderabad

Explanation of jockey M.F. Ali Khan (LADY ESCORT) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer Laxman Singh noted for future reference.

Explanation of Jockey K. Ganesh (SHIVAJI) that his instructions were to settle his mount off the pace and in trying to do so he shifted out whilst negotiating the bend at about 2000 mts., in the process causing a check to CHEROKEE FIGHTER (T.S. JODHA), noted.

Jockeys R.B. Shinde (COGENT) and N. Rawal (JET EXPRESS) were cautioned for shifting out & in respectively soon after the start in the process bumping each other. An objection lodged by Jockey R.B. Shinde (COGENT) placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Harish (HABITUATED) the winner was overruled by the Stewards, the Judges placings remaining unaltered. Jockey Harish (HABITUATED) was however fined Rs. 3,000/- for shifting in at about 200 metres causing interference to COGENT (R.B. SHINDE).

Trainer Faiyaz Shaikh fined Rs. 3,000/- for the dismal performance of his charge RUNWAY MODEL (LAXMAN). GRAND ACT (CH K CHARY) and ROYAL ASSEMBLY (M. KRISHNA) lost their footing as the start was affected losing about 2 to 3 lengths each. Explanation of Jockey J.H. Christopher (AL ZAHARA) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Jockey J.H. Christopher also reported loss of his whip at about 300 metres.

KING IN THE SKY (K. GANESH) was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders on veterinary grounds as the gelding was trotting lame on his left fore. ISNT SHE SOMETHING (A. IMRAN KHAN) jumped out slowly losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. Trainer Shamsuddin was advised to show his charge in a mock race before next acceptance. PLAY IT SMART (SK. FAROOKH) jumped out slowly losing about 3 to 4 lengths. SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Aadesh Kumar (AZZAX) that his mount was hanging out throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer S.S.F. Hassan advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance.

VENTUROUS (APP. R. UMESH) lost her footing at the start losing about 2 to 3 lengths. Explanation of Jockey R. Laxmikanth (TRUE FASHION) the winner of this race regarding the handling of his mount that in the previous race i.e., in Race No. 107 he could not position his mount up with the front runners due to the fast initial pace and also the field on his outside suddenly moved in whereby he was denied of a clear passage and in the straight his mount did not respond to his urgings was confirmed by Trainer Faiyaz Shaikh. The Trainer added that in the present engagement the field being small the Jockey was able to position his mount as instructed and a furlong less to travel was to his charge’s advantage as such had just managed to win at the wire, noted. Trainer Faiyaz Shaikh was however cautioned to ensure that his charges raced more consistently in future.