Results – Hyderabad

SPECTACULAR CRUISE (Akshay Kumar) was observed to have sustained bruised injuries over poll, forehead, as such the filly has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. SYE RA (App. Surya Prakash) dropped the rider and got loose at the starting gates and ran the course riderless, as such the the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders. Trainer A. Vatsalya was advised show his charge at the gates before next accepting in a race. MUASER (P. Sai Kumar) was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts, as such the filly has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked. Explanation of jockey Koushik (KEY TO TIME) that his mount was slow into stride, took time to raise a gallop and was gradually gaining ground in the straight was noted for future reference.

DANDY MAN (P. Trevor) and LOCH STELA (C.P. Bopanna) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths each. Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (RHYTHM SELECTION) in the presence of Trainer M.F. Ali Khan that his saddle moved back soon after the start as such he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage throughout the race. As this confirmed our observation, the Jockeys explanation was noted and the Trainer was fined Rs. 3000/- for negligence in discharging of his duty with respect to saddling of his charge. Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep Singh (ZAMORA) that his mount stumbled soon after the start as such he could not position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and thereafter he did his best was not accepted and the Jockey was fined Rs. 2,000/- for tender handling of his mount for greater part of the rce. Jockey C P Bopanna (LOCH STELLA) was fined Rs. 2000/- for failing to position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race. Explanation of App. Gopal Singh (BEYOND LIMITS) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop for greater part of the race was not accepted and the App. was severely reprimanded for inept handling of his mount for greater part of the race. Explanation of App. Abhay Singh (N R I HEIGHTS) that due to fast initial pace, he was unable to position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and thereafter his mount did not raise a winning gallop inspite of his best efforts. Trainer R.H. Sequeira while confirming the above added that he is baffled with regard to his charges dismal performance was noted for future reference. Trainer R.H. Sequeira was questioned with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge BRITISH EMPRESS (Akshay Kumar) winner of the race who finished off board in the previous race to which the Trainer stated that his charge always ran consistent except in Race No. 60 where she finished close 7th about 3 lengths from the winner after which he had given a gap of over a month and ran in the present race, which had been to her advantage and a better Jockey in the saddle also added to her better performance and went on to win the race. The Trainer further stated that he had not fancied but given her a chance, was noted. . The Trainer was however, cautioned to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future failing which he will be liable for disciplinary action as deemed fit.

Consequent to Jockey R. Laxmikant having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Praveen Gaddam to be substituted on FRANCIS BACON. Explanation of Jockey Rohit Kumar (GUSTY LOOK) in the presence of Trainer R.H. Sequeira that his left stirrup iron came out soon after the start and to balance himself he removed right iron stirrup as such he could not offer any assistance to his mount throughout the race. As this confirmed our observation, no action beyond noting the same was taken. The Jockey was however cautioned to be more careful in future. Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (FOREVER BOND) was fined Rs. 2000/- for shifting out soon after the start in the process crowding the runners drawn on his outside resulting in, interference to ADVANCE GUARD (P. Sai Kumar), BUTTONWOOD (Koushik) and N R I TOUCH (App. Abbay Singh).

GREEN TURF (Akshay Kumar) was examined at the starting gates and was observed to be trotting lame on left hind, as such the mare has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds before coming under starters orders. Jockey Koushik (THRILL OF POWER) was fined Rs. 2000/- for shifting in soon after the start in the process crowding the runners drawn on his inside resulting in, interference to CERTITUDE (Suraj Narredu) and SOUTHERN PRINCESS (P. Trevor). Explanation of Jockey Praveen Gaddam (FELIX FLAME) in the presence of Trainer Sk. Waseem Ahmed that his mount jumped out awkwardly and held the bit and was trying to run out throughout the race and finished the course distance behind inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. Explanation of App. R S Jodha (LORENA) that he lost his left iron stirrup soon after the start which he could regain after traveling about 150 mtrs as such he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage in the initial stages of the race. As this confirmed our observation, Apps explanation noted,. Explanation of Jockey Md. Ismail (O' BRIEN) that his mount started dropping back from about the 700 mtrs and finished the course distance behind inspite of his best efforts, noted. SOUTHERN PRINCESS (P. Trevor) winner of the race is sampled.

MYSTERY (App. Santosh Raj N R) got loose at the Starting gates, dropped the rider and ran the course riderless, as such permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders. MARK MY DAY (B.R. Kumar) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths. Explanation of Jockey P. Trevor (FOREVER SPLENDOUR) that his instructions were to go to front 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 shortened the strides from about the 300 mtrs and got beat at the post inspite of his best efforts. Trainer Laxman Singh while confirming the above added that his charge has got a small dash as such instructed the Jockey to give a chance in the straight which the Jockey followed but still got beaten in the final stages of the race was noted.

Consequent to Jockey P. Sai Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey G. Naresh to be substituted on STARLIGHT. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (SOVET PRIDE) that his mount jumped out slowly and thereafter he could not improve his position until entering the straight and got inconvenienced at about the 500 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front was noted. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (ARTISTRYY) was cautioned for shifting out and forcing out MARK MY WORD (C.P. Bopanna) who in turn forced out SOVET PRIDE (Akshay Kumar) at about the 500 mtrs.

Consequent to Jockey R. Laxmikant having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Praveen Gaddam to be substituted on ASTRONAUT. ALEXANDERTHEGREAT (B.R. Kumar) 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. Explanation of Jockey Praveen Gaddam (ASTRONAUT) that his mount ducked in at about the 300 mtrs catching him unaware was not accepted and the Jockey was cautioned for shifting in under the use of whip though no interference was caused. Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep Singh (HIP HOP) that his mount was trying to run out throughout the race in the process veered out on to the outer track inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer K. Satheesh was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. PRIME GARDENIA (P. Ajeeth Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.