Results – Hyderabad

WAVE RIDER (Fergus Sweeney) and STARIDAR (Suraj Narredu) ran green throughout the race inspite of Jockeys efforts. Explanation of Jockeys Kuldeep Singh (NAZARIYA) and Nakhat Singh (RIGHT ON TOP) that their mounts did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race and finished the course distance behind inspite of their best efforts was noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey P. Trevor (KINGSWOOD) that he was forced to travel wide until entering the straight as he was drawn (7) and also there were runners racing on his inside and thereafter he has done his best in the straight was confirmed by Trainer S.A. Shehzad Abbas, was noted for future reference. NAZARIYA (Kuldeep Singh) lost its right fore shoe during the running of the race. However, the colt was trotting sound.

SHIVALIK WAVE (P. Ajeeth Kumar) was observed to be trotting short on both hind probably due to back sprain, as such the colt was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. INCI (Deepak Singh) was observed to be trotting short on both fore due to sore shins, as such the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. TURF CONQUERER (Ajit Singh) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer N. Ravinder Singh was advised for a better performance in future.

Consequent to App. B.R. Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey K. Sai Kiran to be substituted on SYMBOL OF GOLD. Explanation of Jockey Fergus Sweeney (AMAZING RESPONSE) 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 when asked for an effort, the gelding did not raise a winning gallop. Trainer D. Netto while confirming the above added that his charge was fractious inside the gates, was injured in the gates when he reared up in the stalls which he noticed after the race and this could be the reason for his charges poor performance, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding sustained deep cut injury over fore head region. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race. Explanation of Jockey K. Sai Kiran (SYMBOL OF GOLD) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race and finished the course at the rear end of the field inspite of his best efforts. Trainer Arjun Anne while confirming the above added that he had no plausible explanation to offer with regard to his charges poor performance was noted for future reference. The Trainer was however, informed that any reversal of form in respective of his charge in future, he will be liable for severe disciplinary action. Explanation of Jockey S.S. Tanwar (HEATHROW) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of best efforts. Trainer Laxman Singh while confirming the above added that his charge is coming from a set back after her last race i.e. in R. No. 207 in Monsoon Season and running after a gap of about 2 ½ months as such the poor performance was noted for future reference.

Consequent to App. B.R. Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Ajit Singh to be substituted on LORD GIFT. GOLDEN JOY (Kuldeep Singh) planted and took no practical part in the race, SSC revoked. Explanation of App. Gopal Singh (WITHROSEMAKEUP) that he accidently scrapped the running rails at about the 700 mtrs resulting in his right stirrup iron broke due to which he was forced to remove the left foot from stirrup and thereafter he could not offer any assistance to his mount. As this confirmed out observation, the Apps explanation was noted. The App. was however cautioned to be more careful in future. Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (ALL STAR GENERAL) was cautioned for travelling wide in the straight for no apparent reason.

LIMITATION (App. C.P. Bopanna) planted and lost about distance, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Arshad Alam (TOOTSIE ROLL) that his mount lost the footing at about the 1400 mtrs for no apparent reason was noted as this confirmed our observation. Explanation of Jockey Suraj Narredu (DESTINED DYNAMITE) that he was forced to change the course on more than one occasion from about the 800 mtrs to 300 mtrs due to movement of horses racing in front was noted.

As Jockey David Probert not being available to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey S. Zervan to be substituted on SHANGRI LA. Permission has granted to Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh to saddle ULTIMATE MAGIC (Y.S. Srinath) on behalf of Trainer Darius R. Byramji at both Trainers' risk and liability. In continuation to the enquiry conducted on 22ND January 2018, the Stewards having noted the report submitted by the Stipendiary Stewards that the confirmatory analysis of split urine sample (B sample) of b f MAHATEJI (Winner), in Race no. 117 i.e. THE GOLCONDA OAKS (GRADE II) ran on 3rd January 2018 during the Hyderabad Winter Races 2017-18 has been confirmed for the presence of “’ATENOLOL’ (Class-III), prohibited substances by The Federation Nationale Des Courses Francaises Laboratory, the Stewards resolved to: Disqualify b f MAHATEJI from the first place (winner) and ordered the revised placings as under: NAME OF THE HORSE PLACING TRAINED BY RIDDEN BY NANHIPARI WINNER WARREN SINGH SURAJ NARREDU CLASSICAL DANCER 2ND S.S. ATTAOLLAHI P. TREVOR ETERNAL ANGEL 3RD L.V.R. DESHMUKH N.S. PARMAR SELFIE STAR 4TH D. TODYWALLA DAVID ALLAN MANSUETUDE 5TH P. PRASANNA KUMAR S JOHN MERITOCRACY 6TH K. SATHEESH AKSHAY KUMAR

Consequent to App. B.R. Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Aneel to be substituted on VALLEE PEAKS. BLAZE OF GLORY (App. Gopal Singh) jumped out awkwardly on to FABULOUS ART (N.S, Parmar) inspite of Apps efforts in the process taking the latter’s ground. Trainer Sk. Waseem Ahmed was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. Jockey N. Rawal (CANNON FURY) was fined Rs. 1000/- for shifting in at about the 900 mtrs in the process crowding the runners racing on his inside resulting in interference to BLAZE OF GLORY (App. Gopal Singh) racing on the rails. Jockey Praveen Gaddam (MY CHOICE) and App. Md. Ismail (PRIDE AND JOY) were fined Rs. 1000/- each for shifting in and out respectively at about the 300 mtrs in the process causing interference to CANNON FURY (N. Rawal) racing behind. FABULOUS ART (N.S. Parmar) was denied a clear run between the 400 mtrs to 300 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front. GLORIOUS GREY (App. Rohit Kumar) was tightened for room on the railing at about the 200 mtrs. Jockey N. Rawal (CANNON FURY) was cautioned for shifting out while negotiating the final bend in the process forcing out MY CHOICE (Praveen Gaddam) and HAMMER (Akshay Kumar). VALLEE PEAKS (Aneel) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer L.D’ Silva was advised for a better performance in future. SEFARINA (Deepak Singh) returned lame on left fore due to fetlock joint sprain.