Results – Hyderabad

The Stewards of the Club fined Jockey Akshay Kumar (CURCUMIN) a sum of Rs. 25,000/- for riding his mount contrary to the given instructions by Trainer S. Sreekant in that he positioned his mount at the rear end of the field instead of positioning close 4th/5th thereby placing his mount at a disadvantage in the final stages of the race.

Jockey S.J.Sunil (Royal Support) was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in soon after the start and causing interference to CHARMER (Nakhat Singh). Jockey B.Nikhil (ABLE LOVE) was cautioned for failing to maintain straight course soon after the start. Jockey C.S.Jodha (NARAKAMICIE) was fined a sum of RS.3000/- for shifting in at about the 400 metres and again at about the 300 metres in the process causing interference to ANGELITA (P.Ajeeth Kumar). CHARMER (Nakhat Singh) and EXPONENT (Praveen Gaddam) trailed the field. Trainer K. Satheesh was advised for a better performance in future. Jockey G. Naresh (BATTLE READY) was cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field. ROYAL SUPPORT (S J Sunil) and PRECIOUS GIFT (App. Santosh Raj N R) dropped back from the 500 mtrs and finished the course distance behind. Respective Trainers Laxman Singh and K.S.V. Prasad Raju were advised for a better performance in future. ABLE LOVE (B. Nikhil) winner of the race is sampled. The Stewards of the Club suspended Jockey Rohit Kumar from riding in races with effect from 5th January to 16th January 2022 (both days inclusive) for Incompetent Riding on his mount LIFES SONG in that he failed to ride out his mount to complete advantage in the straight thereby placed his mount at a disadvantage in the final stages of the race. The Jockey is however, permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension.

Explanation of Jockey Rafique Sk (CALL OF THE BLUE) that his mount took an awkward jump due to which he got unbalanced in the saddle and was dislodged. Since the incident being purely accidental no action beyond noting the same was taken. The Jockey who was given immediate medical aid escaped unhurt. App Abhay Singh (SACRED LAMP) was cautioned for travelling wide in the straight for no apparent reason. Explanation Jockey Akshay Kumar (THE SPECIAL ONE) in the presence of Trainer R.H. Sequeira that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by the Trainer. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding returned bleeding from both the nostrils. THE SPECIAL ONE (Akshsy Kumar) unplaced in the race is sampled.

UNSUNG HERO (Afroz Khan) reared up as the start was effected and unseated the Jockey and ran the course riderless. The App was given immediate medical aid and was declared medically unfit to ride for the remaining racing of the day. SSC revoked. STUNNING FORCE (Mukesh Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

Jockey Kiran Naidu (CABELLO) was cautioned for tender handling of his mount for greater part of the race.