Results – Hyderabad

SPECIAL EFFORT (Antony Raj S) reared up as the start was effected there by losing about 4 or 5 lengths, SSC revoked. Explanation of App. C P Bopanna (SWEET MELODY) in the presence of Trainer K. Satheesh that his mount was tending to run out in the straight inspite of his best efforts was not accepted and the App. was fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting out from about the 400 mtrs in the straight under use of the whip on to the outer track. Explanation of Jockey P. Ajeet Kumar (COSMICO) that his saddle slipped back in the final 200 mtrs as such he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage thereafter. As this confirmed our observation, the Jockey explanation was noted and Trainer M.F. Ali Khan was fined a sum of Rs. 5000/- for failing to take proper care in saddling of his charge whose saddle slipped during running of the race. Explanation of Jockey C S Jodha (NOLAN) 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 dropped back in the final 200 mtrs inspite of his best efforts, was noted for future reference. Explanation of App. Jodha R S (SPACE WALK) in the presence of Trainer K. Satheesh that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race was confirmed by Trainer was noted. The App. was however cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field in future. Explanation of App. Surya Prakash (ARMANI CANDY) that his mount dropped back from about the 700 mtrs and finished the course distance behind inspite of his best efforts was noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the colt was trotting lame on left fore due to fetlock joint sprain. SHOW ME YOUR WALK (Akshay Kumar) sustained superficial injury over left hind. However, the filly was trotting sound after the race.

UNSUNG HERO (Akshay Kumar) jumped out awkwardly thereby losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey S S Tanwar (NEFFERETI) was cautioned for shifting out and forcing out AKASH (G. Naresh) at about the 1000 mtrs. Jockey Akshay Kumar (UNSUNG HERO) was cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course in the straight for no apparent reason. Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep N B (MISS MARVELLOUS) that his mount did not get in to stride soon after the start as such he could not position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race was noted for future reference. AKASH (G. Naresh) and PRINCESS DANIALE (Md. Ismail) did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of respective Jockeys' efforts. Subsequent Veterinary examination of AKASH (G. Naresh) revealed that the gelding was observed to be trotting short on both fore due to sore shins. UNSUNG HERO (Akshay Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

PACIFIC COMMAND (App. Abhay Singh) 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 Kiran Naidu (SHELDON) was cautioned for shifting out soon after the start crowding the runners drawn on his outside resulting in interference to MORIOR INVICTUS (P. Ajeeth Kumar). Explanation of Jockey A A Vikrant (ARCHANGELS) in the presence of Trainer D. Netto that his mount jumped out awkwardly due to which he lost his left stirrup iron which he could regain only after traveling few strides and thereafter in the straight when asked for an effort his mount did not raise a winning gallop and dropped back inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that he had no plausible explanation to offer with respect to his charges poor performance was noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey R Ajinkya (BERNINI) that his mount stopped galloping in the final 200 mtrs as such he could not ride out his mount thereafter was not accepted and the Jockey was severely cautioned to ride out his mount past the post in future. Explanation of Jockey C S Jodha (FLYING SCOTSMAN) that his mount did not raise a winning gallop in the straight inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer S K Sunderji. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on both hinds. BLUE ORIGIN (Akshay Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

Explanation of Jockey Nakhat Singh (KINGSTON) that his mount jumped out awkwardly thereby losing about 1 or 2 lengths 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 in the straight was noted for future reference. Jockey Koushik (N R I VISION) was cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course soon after the start. MARKET KING (C S Jodha) winner of this race turned around after passing the Winning post at about the 2000 mtrs in the process dislodged Jockey. Due to above fall, N R I ELEGANCE (Mukesh Kumar), N R I VISION (Koushik) and BURANO (A. Ashhad Asbar) racing behind shied and dropped the riders after passing the winning post. All Jockeys escaped unhurt.

Jockey Koushik (N R I BLUE) was fined Rs.1000/- for shifting out soon after the start in the process causing interference to CHOICE OF DIAMOND (Aneel). Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (COSTELLO) was fined Rs.1000/- for shifting in soon after the start in the process causing interference to SPECTACULAR CRUISE (G. Naresh). MOST LOVEABLE (App., C P Bopanna) was denied a clear run soon after the start and thereafter the filly trailed the field and finished the course distance behind. Trainer K. Satheesh was advised for a better performance in future. Jockey Akshay Kumar (BOLD BIDDING) was cautioned for shifting in at about the 1100 mtrs taking the ground of CALIFORNIA BEAUTY (Md. Ismail) who in turn shied and shifted in and causing inconvenience to SPECTACULAR CRUISE (G. Naresh).

PRIVATE EMPIRE (App. Abhay Singh) planted and took no practical part in the race, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Antony Raj S (FIRE POWER) that his mount jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths as such he could not position well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and in the straight he did his best was noted for future reference. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (SOLOIST) that his mount suddenly ducked in, in the final 100 mtrs of the race catching him unaware. As this confirmed our observation, no action beyond noting the same was taken. Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (ICICLE) in the presence of Trainer D. Netto that his instructions were to sit close with front runners, but as he was denied a clear run soon after the start due to crowding of runners racing in front, he could not position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and started improving from about the 800 mtrs and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that he is baffled and has no plausible explanation to offer to his charges dismal performance was noted for future reference. Trainer N. Ravinder Singh was cautioned to ensure that his charge NEW LOOK (App. Gaurav Singh) winner of this race, who finished 6th in the previous race, race more consistently in future.

GOLDEN AMARIS (P. Ajeeth Kumar) took a fly jump thereby losing about 4 or 5 lengths, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (THUNDER ROAD) that his mount while racing in front shied and suddenly veered out catching him unaware by seeing dog at about the 200 mtrs, as a result he got unbalanced in the saddle and fell. As this confirmed our observation and incident being purely accidental, no action beyond noting the Jockeys explanation was taken. Jockey Mukesh Kumar who got injured was immediately shifted to Hospital for better treatment. Due to the above fall the running of the following horses got hampered: WINNING PLAYER (A. Ashhad Asbar), STARWALKER (G. Naresh) and STAR CRUISE (R. Ajinkya) and riderless horse hampered the running of QUEEN BLOSSOM (Rohit Kumar) and GRAND DUKE (App. R S Jodha) in the final stages of the race. GOOD TIDINGS (Md. Ismail) trailed the field throughout the race.