Results – Hyderabad

Explanation of App. Surya Prakash (KING MAKER) that his mount was tending to stop in the final stages of the race was not accepted and the App. was severely reprimanded to be more vigorous in his efforts in the final stages of the race. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (N R I HEIGHTS) 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 filly did not raise a winning gallop inspite of his best efforts. Trainer R.H. Sequeira while confirming the above added that he had no plausible explanation to offer with regard to his charges dismal performance was noted. The Trainer was however informed that an enquiry has been opened into the dismal performance of his charge N R I HEIGHTS (Akshay Kumar) in this race. Explanation of Trainer A. Vatsalya with regard to improved performance of his charge LOCKHART (App. Afroz Khan) that in the previous race, his charge ran 1 to 1 1/2 length behind to the common runners of this race i.e. DURANGO and KING MAKER and in this race, 3 1/2 kgs allowance claiming App in the saddle has added to his charges advantage and just managed to win the race. The Trainer further added that his charge has ran to her potential and he has not fancied but given a chance was noted.