Results – Hyderabad

MYSTICAL KNIGHT (APP. P. VENKAT) jumped out slowly losing about 2 to 3 lengths.

Explanation of App. P. Venkat (ROBUST) that his instructions were to go to the front which he could not follow due to the fast initial speed and was forced to travel at the rear of the field, noted. CHEMELI (APP.G. SAI VAMSHI) jumped out slowly losing about 2 to 3 lengths App. Kuldeep Singh (SILVER LINER) cautioned for making no effort to prevent his mount from shifting out at abut the 200 metres in the process taking the ground of OVER TAKER (DEEP SHANKER) FLOWERS OF MUSIC (A. RAMANA) returned bleeding from both nostrils.

Explanation of Jockey C. Henrique (NANO BELLE) that soon after the start in trying to put on his goggles which he had forgot to put on before the start, his mount had shifted out for a couple of strides resulting in hampering the running of MUSICAL NOTE (P.S. CHOUHAN) racing on his outside until about the 1000 metres was not accepted and he was fined Rs. 3,000/- for this lapse on his part. He was further warned to ensure that such lapses do not occur in future. Explanation of Jockey Martin Wepner (LOVELY ANGEL) that his whip got entangled with the reins between 500 and 400 metres due to which he was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage, noted. He was however cautioned to be more careful in future. Explanation of Jockey P.S. Chouhan (MUSICAL NOTE) that his instructions were to position a close 2nd or 3rd which he could not follow as he was forced out in the initial stages of the race due to which he lost considerable ground and thereafter when asked for an acceleration the filly did not respond to his urgings inspite of his best efforts, noted for future reference.

SYMBOL OF BEAUTY (C. HENRIQUE), TRIPPLE EIGHT (N. RAVINDER SINGH) and MAHARADHI (APP. KULDEEP SINGH) jumped out slowly losing about 2 to 3 lengths each. An objection lodged by Jockey S. John (ANY GIVEN TIME) placed 3rd by the Judge against Jockey C. Henrique (SYMBOL OF BEAUTY) placed second by the Judge was upheld by the Stewards and ordered revised placings as under, Horse No. 6 – OVER SHADOW (P.S. CHOUHAN) – First Horse No. 1 – ANY GIVEN TIME (S. JOHN) – Second Horse No. 8 – SYMBOL OF BEAUTY (C, HENRIQUE) – Third Horse No. 4 – OUR MASCOT (A. IMRAN KHAN) -- Fourth Jockey C. Henrique was further fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for shifting out at about the 200 metres causing interference to ANY GIVEN TIME (S. JOHN).

Permission was granted to Trainer Sk. Kassam to saddle GEOGRAPHY (NITIN SINGH) on behalf of Trainer T. Srinagesh at both Trainers risk and liability. App. P. Venkat (ASHLEEN STATE) cautioned for shifting out at about the 200 metres forcing out KATHAKALI (M. MARK). GEOGRAPHY (NITIN SINGH) returned lame. CANNON ACE (APP. AJIT KUMAR) returned lame. App. G. Sai Vamshi (CARSON TROY) fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting in at about the 150 metres causing interference to CANNON ACE (APP. AJIT KUMAR).

Jockey A. Imran Khan (GALIAT) cautioned for shifting out at about the 400 metres taking the ground of ICE BARRIER (P. TREVOR) App. Kuldeep Singh (GLOBETROTTER) cautioned for shifting out in the initial stages of the race forcing out VIJAYS TRIUMPH (P.S. CHOUHAN). Jockey P.S,. Chouhan (VIJAYS TRIUMPH) fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in at about the 600 metres in the process tightening CIEL BLU (APP. KIRAN NAIDU) who in turn dropped back resulting in interference to CORAL SPRINGS (IMRAN CHISTY) and GALIAT (A. IMRAN KHAN) racing behind.. App. Kiran Naidu (CIEL BLU) cautioned for shifting in at abut the 1200 metres taking the ground of CORAL SPRINGS (IMRAN CHISTY).

SPIRITUAL STAR not declared to start Jockey S. John (CAPITAL ATTRACTION) cautioned for shifting in at about the 400 metres onto SONGLARK (P. TREVOR) who in turn went onto CHIRON (PAUL MULRENNAN). Jockey P. Trevor (SONGLARK) cautioned for shifting in at about the 200 metres taking the ground of CHIRON (PAUL MULRENNAN).

DARK AVENGER (A. IMRAN KHAN) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey S. John (STRIDES OF GLORY) cautioned for failing to hold position whilst travelling in the front bunch in the initial stages of the race. Jockey M. Mark (DAZZLING PRINCE) cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the final stages of the race.