Results – Hyderabad

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (S. SHIVA KUMAR) withdrawn on veterinary grounds. LAGUNA BEACH (P.S. CHOUHAN) tightened for room soon after the start due to the crowding of the field. ROYAL OPPORTUNIY (N.RAWAL) dropped back from about the 800 metres finishing the course a distance behind. Trainer A. Vatsalya was advised for a better performance before next acceptance. NANO DAME (NITIN SINGH) dropped back from about the 400 metres finishing the course a distance behind. Trainer Anupam Sharma was advised for a better performance before next acceptance.

Jockey Nitin Singh (SHADES OF VICTORY) fined Rs. 3,000/- for failing to ride out his mount to complete advantage for the greater part of the race. The Jockey was further cautioned to be more determined in his efforts to ride out his mount to complete advantage in future, failing which he would be subjected to severe disciplinary action.

Jockeys S. Shiva Kumar (GOLDEN SPIRIT) and Ch K Chary (SANJAA) were cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course in the final stages of the race.

Permission was granted to Trainer Zoheb Shaikh to saddle MARQUISE (P.S. CHOUHAN) on behalf of Trainer Faiyaz Shaikh at both Trainers risk and liability. OVER SHADOW (P. UDAY KIRAN) and TRUE FRIEND (J. VIKAS) trailed the field for the greater part of the race. Trainers D. Netto and Sk. Kassam were advised for a better performance before next acceptance. Jockey Satish Nayak (GARIBALDI) cautioned to be more vigorous in the final stages of the race. GOLD MEDAL (DEEP SHANKER) whilst racing in the middle of the track suddenly lost his hind action and fell at about the 300 metres dislodging the rider. Subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the gelding died due to cardiac failure. Jockey Deep Shanker who was rendered immediate medical attention escaped unhurt.

DANCING IN THE RAIN (A. IMRAN KHAN) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. VIJAYS VICTORY (HARINDER SINGH) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer Laxman Singh was advised for a better performance before next acceptance. Jockey G. Sai Vamshi (GREEK STAR), P. Uday Kiran (BLITZ), K. Anil (RAVE REBUT) and N Ravinder Singh (BABA’S GIFT) were cautioned to be more vigorous in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field. Jockey M.F. Ali Khan (KIANOOSH) reported that his mount was hanging in, in the straight due to which he was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage. Trainer Anupam Sharma was advised to take remedial measures before next acceptance. Jockeys M.F. Ali Khan (KIANOOSH) and J. Vikas (GRENADA) cautioned for shifting out and in respectively at about the 300 metres in the process tightening DANCING IN THE RAIN (A. IMRAN KHAN). Jockey J. Vikas (GRENADA) fined Rs. 1,000/- for making no effort to prevent his mount from shifting in at about the 200 metres causing interference to KIANOOSH (M.F. ALI KHAN).

Jockeys N. Ravinder Singh (INVINCIBLE INDIA), P. Uday Kiran (LIONESS HEART), J. Vikas (MONTEGO BAY) and Satish Nayak (ATTENBOROUGH) cautioned to be more vigorous in their efforts in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the leaders. Jockey B. Dileep (BEST PAL) fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in at about the 400 metres whilst travelling 3 to 4 horses off the fence causing interference to HIDDEN POWER (G. SAI VAMSHI) who was making his move on the rail.