Results – Hyderabad

LA MER (Md. Ismail) was troublesome to stall and also her bridle came off, as such the mare has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders. Trainer S.S.F. Hassan was advised to show his charge at the gates before next accepting in a race. App. Abhay Singh (SITARA) was cautioned to make more determined efforts to follow the given instructions for going to front. Jockey Kiran Naidu (MARINA DEL REY) was cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field. Explanation of Jockey Suraj Narredu (RAPID FIRE) that his instructions were to go to front or sit close with front runner which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter his mount did not raise a fluent gallop in the straight inspite of his best efforts. Trainer S. Sreekant 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. Explanation of App. Afroz Khan (MAKRAM) that his mount was keen and in trying to settle at about the 900 mtrs, he shifted out in the process forcing out SPORTING SMILE (Nakhat Singh) who in turn caused inconvenience to RAPID FIRE (Suraj Narredu) and FLAMINGO FAME (App. Santosh Raj N R) was not accepted and the App. was fined Rs. 1000/- for shifting out at about the 900 mtrs when there was no sufficient room. Explanation of Trainer D. Netto with regard to the improved performance of his charge INCREDULOUS (B. R Kumar) winner of this race who finished off the board in the previous race, that his charge in her previous race was in front and dropped back from about the 200 mtrs whereas, this race being 1200 mtrs the 200 less to travel when compared to the previous race and a better Jockey in the saddle has added to his charges better performance and went on to win the race was noted. The Trainer was however cautioned to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future. APOLLO (A. Ashhad Asbar) sustained cut injury over right hind. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race.

TAPATIO (App. Surya Prakash) was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts, as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked. Jockey Kuldeep Singh (STUD POKER) was fined Rs. 2000/- for shifting in at about the 1000 mtrs in the process causing interference to TOUGH AND GO (App. Abhay Singh) and MELTING ICE (Nakhat Singh). Jockey B.R. Kumar (ANGEL TESORO) was fined Rs.1000/- for checking his mount and dropping back in the initial stages of race for no apparent reason. Jockey A.A. Vikrant (GRAND FINALE) was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands in the final stages of the race for no apparent reason. App. R.S. Jodha (LAGOS) was severely reprimanded for shifting out at about the 400 mtrs though no interference was caused. LAGOS (App. R S Jodha) winner of the race is sampled.

CLASSY GUY (C.P. Bopanna) was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts, as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked. Jockey Koushik (N R I ELEGANCE) was fined Rs. 1000/- for tender handling of his mount in the initial stages of the race in the process failed to improve his position to be well up with field. App’s Jitendra Singh (PRINCE CASPIAN) and Abhay Singh (MERITOCRACY) were severely cautioned for failing to ride out their mounts to complete advantage in the straight. Explanation of Jockey Rohit Kumar (ASTERIA) 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, his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. App. Abhay Singh (MERITOCRACY) reported that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts. CELERITAS (Md. Ismail) sustained bruised injury over left fore. However, the filly was trotting sound after the race.

NEW STATE (Irvan Singh) was fractious and reared up inside the starting stalls, resulting in the saddle slipped, as such the mare has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders. Explanation of App. Santosh Raj N R (SATIN SYMPHONY) that his mount did not show any initial speed inspite of his best efforts and starting galloping only in the straight was noted for future reference.

LOCKHART (App. Afroz Khan) was observed to be trotting lame as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. EGYPTIAN PRINCE (App. Surya Prakash) reared up inside the stall as the start was effected and did not take proper jump, in the process lost about 5 or 6 lengths, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (BRITISH EMPRESS) in the presence of Trainer R.H. Sequeira stated that his mount was hanging in, in the straight more so under pressure inspite of his best efforts, noted. . Trainer R.H. Sequeira was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. App. Gaurav Singh (CALL OF THE BLUE) was cautioned for shifting out at about the 300 mtrs in the process causing inconvenience to BEYOND LIMITS (App. Gopal Singh). Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (DANDY MAN) in the presence of Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy that his instructions were to sit off the pace 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 show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer 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.

App. Abhay Singh (PLATINUM CLAASZ) was cautioned for shifting in soon after the start in the process crowding the runners drawn on his inside resulting in causing inconvenience to SOLO WINNER (App. Jitendra Singh). Jockey B.R. Kumar (COUNTRY’S GIFT) was fined Rs. 2000/- for shifting in at about the 1000 mtrs in the process causing interference to SMARTY (App. Gaurav Singh). App. Jitendra Singh (SOLO WINNER) was cautioned for travelling wide in the straight for no apparent reason. Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (STARBOY) 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, his mount did not raise a winning gallop inspite of his best efforts, noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey A.A. Vikrant (GOLDEN HOPE) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examined revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on left fore due to shoulder sprain. SMARTY (App. Gaurav Singh) sustained cut injury over left hind. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race.

ROYAL AVENGER (G. Naresh) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths. App. Jitendra Singh (MAXWELL) was severely reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course in the final stages of the race for no apparent reason. App. Gaurav Singh (DILLON) was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands in the final stages of the race.