Results – Hyderabad

ROYAL BIRD (APP. A.K. PAWAR) dwelt and lost 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. Jockeys A. Ramana (GOLDEN STAR) and B. Shanker (SMART STRIKER) cautioned for traveling wide for the greater part of the race for no apparent reason. App. P. Sai Kumar (FOUDRE ROUGE) cautioned for veering out 6 to 8 horses wide at about the 200 metres whilst traveling on the rail for no apparent reason. App. P. Sai Kumar (FOUDRE ROUGE) reported the loss of his whip at about the 200 metres. OFF SPIN (APP. AJIT KUMAR) returned lame.

MAJESTIC ROCK (A. IMRAN KHAN) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. App. Kiran Naidu (SILVER SPUR) cautioned for shifting out 100 metres after the start forcing out NOVAYA ZEMLYA (APP. G. SAI VAMSHI). Jockey A. Imran Khan (MAJESTIC ROCK) fined Rs. 2,000/- for forcing a passage when there was insufficient room in the process bumping and causing interference to SILVER SPUR (APP. KIRAN NAIDU) at about the 1000 metres. An enquiry has been opened into the improved performance of STOLEN DATE the winner of this race trained by Mr. D. Netto and ridden by Jockey S. Sreekant as compared to the filly’s previous outings where she ran off board

An objection lodged by Jockey A. Ramana (CHOCOLATE SOLDIER) placed second by the Judge against Jockey D.K. Ashish (GOLDEN ARROW) the winner was overruled by the Stewards, the Judges placings remaining unaltered.

BIG BOSS (APP. P. SAI KUMAR) permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders on veterinary grounds. HANDSOME HAWK (APP. A.K. PAWAR) planted and lost distance as the start was effected. SSC revoked DRAYTON (S. SREEKANT) jumped out slowly losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked. PAVAN (ARVIND JOSHI) tried to run out between the 1400 and 1200 metres in the process forced out NANO PRIDE (APP. AJIT KUMAR). Trainer Zoheb Shaikh was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Jockey N. Ravinder Singh (CROWN CASTLE) reported that his mount was tending to run out throughout the race. Trainer M. Satyanarayana was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Jockey S. Sreekant (DRAYTON) fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting out at about the 200 metres causing interference to SPORTING STAR (DEEP SHANKER). Explanation of Jockey A. Ramana (CITI SUPREME) that his instructions were to go to the front but due to the fast initial pace he was unable to go to the front thereby necessitating him to tuck the gelding in 3rd or 4th position until entering the straight and thereafter the gelding did not show any turn of foot inspite of his best efforts. Trainer S.S.F. Hassan whilst confirming the Jockeys statement stated that he had no reasonable explanation to offer with regard to his charge’s dismal performance. Both the Jockeys and Trainers explanations were noted for future reference.

CRAVEN COTTAGE (A. RAMANA) permitted to be withdrawn. PALACE AFFAIRS (APP. AJIT KUMAR) jumped out awkwardly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey K. Anil (STAR EXPERIENCE) fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting out at about the 1000 metres causing interference to PALACE AFFAIRS (APP. AJIT KUMAR). App. Ajit Kumar (PALACE AFFAIRS) cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the final 200 metres.

Jockey N. Ravinder Singh (DEVIL’S ADVOCATE) cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the final stages of the race. Jockey Arvind Joshi (SPANISH CONQUEST) cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field.

BENITA (App. G. Sai Vamshi ) refused to be stalled inspite of all efforts was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s Orders. SSC revoked. SAINT LOUIS (K. ANIL) stumbled immediately after the start in the process dislodged the rider. Thereafter the riderless SAINT LOUIS hampered the running of ROYAL SWORD (A. RAMANA) at about the 300 metres. Jockey K. Anil however escaped unhurt. FEARLESS MISSION (ARVIND JOSHI) stumbled negotiating the final bend and fell in the process dislodging the rider. Jockey Arvind Joshi who was given immediate medical aid had been shifted to the hospital for further medical examination. The Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had collapsed due to a cardiac arrest.

JADEN GIL (M.F. ALI KHAN) permitted to be withdrawn. ICE RAIN (K. ANIL) jumped out slowly losing about 4 to 5 lengths. SSC revoked.