Results – Hyderabad

FAR SIGHT (Suraj Narredu) and JUMEIRA EXPRESS (K. Sai Kiran) jumped out slowly losing about 3 or 4 lengths each, SSCs revoked. Explanation of App. B.R. Kumar (SYMBOL OF STAR'S) that he was not ready in the gates when start was effected, as such the colt took a fly jump was not accepted and the App. was severely reprimanded to be alert in the gates in future, failing which he will liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit. An objection lodged by Jockey Suraj Nareddu (FAR SIGHT), placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Akshay Kumar (SUPURINTO) the winner that" he shifted out from about the 400 mtrs on to me for more than 3 times, taking my ground which hampered my running when my mount was full of running that cost me a certain race" was overruled by the Stewards and the judges placings remained unaltered. The Stewards however fined Jockey Akshay Kumar (SUPURINTO) Rs. 10,000/- for changing course on more than one occasion from about the 400 mtrs in the process taking the ground of FAR SIGHT (Suraj Narredu). Explanation of Jockey G. Naresh (GANGADHAR) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race in the process finishing the course distance behind. Trainer K.V. Srinivas was advised for a better performance in future.

OUR ENSIGN (Abhishek S. Pawar) was trotting short on both fore, as such the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. Consequent to App. Md. Ismail having been declared mediclaly unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted App. Rafique Sk to be substituted on DEAN'S GAL. Consequent to App.Rohit Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted App. C.P. Bopanna to be substituted on BEIJOS. ICING ON THE CAKE (Deepak Singh) planted and took no practical part in the race, SSC revoked.

Jockey G. Naresh (SWEET PISTOL) reported that his mount was trying to run out throughout the race inspite of his best efforts. Trainer M. Satyanaryana was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. Trainer Laxman Singh was questioned with regard to running of his charge SOUTHERN PROMISE (Suraj Narredu) to which the Trainer stated that his mount is a sprinter and there being no race for 1200 mtrs, he accepted in this race and further opined that the filly has ran to her potential was noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey C. Umesh (NEW STATE) that he was squeezed for room soon after the start due to crowding of the field, as such he could not position his mount as instructed and thereafter he did his best was not accepted and the Jockey was fined Rs. 3,000/- for failing to hold his position in the initial stages of the race. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SOUTHERN PROMISE) was cautioned for shifting out at about the 1100 mtrs in the process forcing out the runners racing on his outside. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (RUTILANT) reported that his mount drifted out in the final stages of the race inspite of his best efforts. Trainer Arjun Anne was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

Consequent to App. Md. Ismail having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey A.A. Vikrant to be substituted on MARINA DEL REY. Jockey B. Dileep (PATRON SAINT) was fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting out soon after the start in the process forcing out the runners drawn on his outside. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju was cautioned to ensure that his charge PROUD WARRIOR (Kunal Bunde) the winner of this race, race more consistently in future, failing which he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit. Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (SISCO) and App. Rafique Sk (SWEETIE PIE) were fined Rs. 2000/- each for shifting in at about the 800 mtrs in the process causing interference to TRUE HYMN (Abhishek S. Pawar). Explanation of Jockey Abhishek S. Pawar (TRUE HYMN) that due to interference caused at about the 800 mtrs, he got unbalanced and dislodged from his mount. The Jockey who was given immediate medical treatment escaped unhurt and was declared unfit to ride for the remaining races of the day. Explanation of App. Rafique Sk (SWEETIE PIE) in the presence of Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy that his instructions were to go to front or sit close and do his best in the straight. But, as his mount jumped out slowly he could not position his mount as instructed and thereafter he was forced to travel at the rear end of the field until entering into straight was not accepted and the App. has been informed that he has been given benefit of their grave doubt with regard to handling of his mount at the start.

Consequent to App. Md. Ismail having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted App. Rafique Sk to be substituted on RAGAS AJALIAS. Consequent to Jockey Abhishek S. Pawar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Kunal Bunde to be substituted on ACT IN TIME. App. Rafique Sk (RAGAS AJALIAS) was fined Rs. 3000/- for shifting out soon after the start in the process causing interference to ETERNAL ANGEL (R.J. Hannam).

Consequent to App. Md. Ismail having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey A.A. Vikrant to be substituted on KHOSHGEL. Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (BLUE EYED BABE) reported that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts. Trainer Anupam Sharma was advised for a better performance in future.

OLYMPIC HERO was observed to be suffering from fever, as such the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Consequent to Jockey Md. Ismail having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey A.A. Vikrant to be substituted on GOLDEN IMAGE.

Trainer R.H. Sequeira was cautioned to ensure that his charge STRIKER (Aneel) the winner of this race, race more consistently in future, failing which he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit.