Results – Hyderabad

ADAMANT AND RISING (G. Naresh) was observed to be trotting lame, as such the colt was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. Consequent to Jockey Neeraj Rawal’s flight getting delayed and not being available to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Kuldeep Singh to be substituted on REALMSOFFANTASY. Consequent to Jockey Deepak Singh having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted to Jockey P. Sai Kumar to be substituted on SHILOH. Jockeys Ajit Singh (RISING ACE) and Akshay Kumar (BEST FRIEND) were cautioned for shifting out and in respectively soon after the start in the process crowding the runners drawn in between. Explanation of Jockey Deep Shanker (SOUTHERN METEOR) that his mount tried to run out at about the 1000 mtrs in the process caused inconvenience to MOSSAD (Prashant P.Dhebe) noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on right fore due to shoulder sprain. RISING ACE (Ajit Singh) fell at about the 50 mtrs from the winning post and dislodged Jockey. Jockey Ajit Singh who was given immediate medical aid escaped unhurt. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the colt sustained complete open fracture of right fore cannon. Due to the above fall, the running of SINDHU (A. Ashhad Asbar) who was racing directly behind got hampered. Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (SINDHU) that his mount ran green throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trianer A. Vatsalya was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. BEST FRIEND (Akshay Kumar) sustained cut injuries over both hind. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race. HOLLISTER (Arshad Alam) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer L.D’ Silva was advised for a better performance in future.

Consequent to Jockey Deepak Singh having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar to be substituted on NAAMDHARI. Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (SIR LEGEND) in the presence of Trainer S.A. Shehzad Abbas that his instructions were to sit close with front runners and do his best in the straight which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter his mount was tending to hang out in the straight inspite of his best efforts was not accepted and the Jockey was informed that he was given benefit of their grave doubt with regard to handling of his mount in the final stages of the race.

ASTON DOULTON (P. Sai Kumar) jumped out slowly losing about 3 or 4 lengths, SSC revoked. MERITOCRACY (Suraj Narredu) jumped out awkwardly in the process lost about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey Kuldeep Singh (TOP LINK) was cautioned for shifting in 100 mtrs after the start in the process forcing in STARLIGHT (G. Naresh) racing on his inside. Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep Singh (TOP LINK) that his mount ran erratic for greater part of the race in the process shifted in at about the 900 mtrs causing inconvenience to STARLIGHT (G. Naresh) and MERITOCRACY (Suraj Narredu) racing on his inside insptie of his best efforts. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding returned bleeding from left nostril.

ACT IN TIME (K. Sai Kiran) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey Nakhat Singh (PRINCE CASPIAN) was cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course in the final stages of the race and was also fined Rs. 3000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st offence). NELLY (App. B.R. Kumar) sustained superficial injury over right hind. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race. ACT IN TIME (K. Sai Kiran) returned lame on right fore due to shoulder sprain.

App. Md. Ismail (PAPRIKA) was fined Rs. 2000/- for shifting in soon after the start in the process tightening the runners racing on his inside. App. C.P. Bopanna (LIMITATION) was severely reprimanded for drifting out 8 to 10 horses wide in the straight when there was sufficient room on the rails. OH DEAR (App. Rohit Kumar) sustained deep cut bleeding injury over right hind. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race.

FAR SIGHT (S. John) and SAN VINTO (Md. Sameeruddin) jumped out slowly losing about 4 to 5 lengths, SSCs revoked. Jockey K. Sai Kiran (RUTILANT) was fined Rs. 2000/- for taking long lead from about the 900 mtrs resulting in the gelding getting tired and dropping back in the final stages of the race. Explanation of Jockey P. Trevor (HOPE IS ETERNAL) that due to fast initial pace, he could not position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey Abhishek S. Pawar (RAPIDAMENTE) that his mount ran erratic for greater part of the race due to which he could not ride out his mount on an even keel was not accepted and the Jockey was cautioned to exercise greater control over his mount in future. Jockey P. Trevor (HOPE IS ETERNAL) cautioned for shifting in at about the 300 mtrs in the process taking the ground of FAR SIGHT (S. John).

Consequent to Jockey Deepak Singh having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey S.S. Tanwar to be substituted on RUNNING STAR. Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (KOHINOOR LUCY) that his mount was trying to run out throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer A. Vatsalya was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. Explanation of Jockey S.S. Tanwar (RUNNING STAR) that his mount jumped out awkwardly on to FABULOUOS ART (P. Trevor) inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer M. Srinvias Reddy was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. RUNNING STAR (S.S. Tanwar) returned bleeding from both the nostrils.