Results – Hyderabad

WINE AND DINE (App. C.P. Bopanna) jumped out slowly losing about 4 or 5 lengths, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (ULTIMATE RISK) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts. Trainer L.D' Silva while confirming the above, added that he had no plausible explanation to offer with regard to his charges dismal performance was noted for future reference.

LOCKHART (P. Sai Kumar) was permitted to be withdrawn, as the gelding had won a race previous day i.e. on 23/12/2018 and not eligible to run in this race as per the conditions of the race. Consequent to Jockey Kunal Bunde having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey A.A. Vikrant to be substituted on GOLDEN CABALLO. Permission has been granted to Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy to saddle TIGER OF THE SEA (Kuldeep Singh) on behalf of Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh at both the Trainers’ risk and liability. PROMISEOFHAPPINESS (App. R. Ajay Kumar) planted and lost about distance, SSC revoked. SOUTHERN METEOR (Ajit Singh) took a fly jump in the process lost about 1 or 2 lengths. GOLDEN CABALLO (A.A. Vikrant) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju was advised to ensure that his charge is capable of running with the field in future. Jockey Deepak Singh G (JAZZ IT UP) was suspended from riding in races w.e.f. 03/01/2019 to 07/01/2019 both days inclusive for careless riding in that " he made no efforts to prevent his mount from shifting in at about the 900 mtrs in the process causing severe interference to MUSASHI (A. Ashhad Asbar) racing on the rails. The Jockey is however, permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension. Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (MUSASHI) that his mount stopped galloping in the race after the interference he received at about the 900 mtrs noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the colt sustained cut injuries over right fore. However, the colt was trotting sound after the race. AIR SALUTE (Akshay Kumar) returned lame on left fore due to shoulder sprain.

COLUMBUS was observed to be trotting lame on left fore due to shoulder sprain. As such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. Jockey S.S. Tanwar (SHER AFGAN) was fined Rs.3000/- for shifting in 100 mtrs after the start in the process causing interference to LAVENDER (Nakhat Singh) and SAMBA (App. B.R. Kumar) racing directly behind him. VIJAY'S EMPRESS (App. Gaurav Singh) sustained cut injury over right fore. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race. LAVENDER (Nakhat Singh) returned lame on right fore due to fetlock joint sprain.

Permission has been granted to Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy to saddle DURANGO (Kuldeep Singh) on behalf of Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh at both the Trainers’ risk and liability. Explanation of App. R. Ajay Kumar (ON THE FIRE) that his mount lost his hind action at about the 600 mtrs accidentally, due to which he could not ride out his mount for couple of strides. As this confirmed our observation, the Apps explanation was noted. Explanation of App. Santosh Raj NR (RAAJNEETI) that his mount scrapped the running rails at about the 600 mtrs in the process shifted out and forced out TREASURE STRIKER (Suraj Narredu) who in turn forced out BE SURE (Nakhat Singh) inspite of his best efforts was noted.

SHANDAAR (Ajit Singh) clipped the heels of front runner AVANTIKA (App. R. Ajay Kumar) at about the 600 mtrs and stumbled in the process dislodged the rider. The Jockey who was given immediate medical aid was shifted to hospital for treatment. As this confirmed out observation and the incident being purely accidental, no action beyond noting the same was taken. Trainer Laxman Singh was fined Rs. 5000/- for the inconsistent running of his charge ROSE ETERNAL (S.S. Tanwar) winner of this race, who finished off board in the previous race. The Trainer was further cautioned to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future, failing which he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit. AVANTIKA (App. R. Ajay Kumar) sustained bleeding cut injury over right hind. However the mare was trotting sound after the race.