Results – Hyderabad

Jockey S S Tanwar (ROVANIEMI) was cautioned for maintaining an erratic course upto about the 700 mtrs in the process forcing out CARLISLE (Akshay Kumar) racing on his outside. Explanation of Jockey R Ajinkya (GREAT GUNS) that his mount was lethargic in the initial stages of the race as such he was unable to position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race and in the straight he did his best was not accepted and the Jockey was severely reprimanded 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 Jockey S S Tanwar (ROVANIEMI) that his mount started dropping back from about the 500 mtrs whilst travelling with front runners and finished the course distance behind inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer Laxman Singh was advised for a better performance in future. FAST TRACK (Kiran Naidu) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju was advised for a better performance in future. TRUE ICON (App. Gaurav Singh) winner of the race is sampled.

Consequent to Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar having been not available to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Md. Ismail to be substituted on QUALITY WARRIOR. Jockey C P Bopanna (SWEET MELODY) was cautioned for travelling wide in the straight for no apparent reason. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (INDIE) that his instructions were to sit close with front runners 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,. Trainer R H Sequeira while confirming the above added that he has fancied his horse based on the previous runs and opined that the gelding has ran to his potential was noted for future reference. Explanation of Trainer S K Sunderji with regard to the improved performance of his charge NOLAN (R. Ajinkya) winner of this race that, this is the 3rd run of his charge and before this run the colt finished close 5th i.e. 2 1/2 lengths behind the winner, thereafter he has run the colt in this race after a gap of more than 50 days during which the colt has improved as such the improved performance was noted. Jockey Kuldeep Singh (MIREYA) was cautioned to ride out his mount past the post in future.

Permission has been granted to Trainer Robin Reddy K to saddle INDIAN TEMPLE (App. Rupal Singh) on behalf of Trainer Jasbir Singh at both the Trainers’ risk and liability. Consequent to Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar having been not available to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar to be substituted on DESTINE TO BE. Consequent to Jockey Rohit Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Kuldeep Singh to be substituted on THE SPECIAL ONE. App. Abhay Singh (ROYAL PAL) was cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course soon after the start. App. Surya Prakash (AIBAK) was cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts to be well up with the field in the initial stages of the race. THE SPECIAL ONE (Kuldeep Singh) and DESTINE TO BE (P.Ajeeth Kumar) did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of Jockeys efforts. Respective Trainers R H Sequeira and M. Srinivas Reddy were advised for a better performance in future. LORENA (G. Naresh) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer D. Netto was advised for a better performance in future. INDIAN TEMPLE (App. Rupal Singh) dropped back from about the 500 mtrs and finished the course distance behind. Explanation of Jockey Rafique Sk (N R I BLUE) that he felt something wrong with his mount from about the 400 mtrs as such he stopped riding and got dismounted from his mount at about the 100 mtrs as such he did not complete the course. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed the gelding returned bleeding from both the nostrils RHYTHM SELECTION (Md. Ismail) winner of the race is sampled.

App. Abhay Singh (SOUTHERN ACT) was severely cautioned for failing to improve his position in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (PACIFIC COMMAND) that his instructions were to sit close in striking position which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort in the straight his mount did not show any turn of foot inspite of his best efforts. Trainer R H Sequeira while confirming the above added that his charge previous to this race always ran in races which were for maiden horses and for the 1st time running in an open handicap race as compared to the previous races and also gone up in handicap, carrying top weight in this race has impacted the performance of his charge. The Trainer further added that he has fancied the gelding in this race based on the previous runs and opined that the gelding had ran to the potential was noted for future reference. SMOLENSK (App. Santosh Raj N R) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju was advised for a better performance in future. ALLURI'S PRIDE (Rafique Sk) dropped back from about the 700 mtrs finishing the course distance behind. Trainer G. Shashikanth was advised for a better performance in future.

BED FORD (Kiran Naidu) was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts, as such the mare has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked. THEO'S CHOICE (Koushik) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey Rafique Sk (AYUR TEJ) reported that his mount ran green in the straight. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (THUNDER ROAD) that his mount was hesitant to take gap at about the 400 mtrs prevailing between railing and DUNKIRK (App. Surya Prakash) as such he was forced to shift out to make his move and thereafter he did his best. Trainer N. Ravinder Singh while confirming the above added that his charge does not like any horse galloping along with him as such the Jockey was forced to shift out was noted for future reference. Jockeys Kuldeep Singh (NEAREST) and Koushik (THEO’S CHOICE) were severely cautioned for dropping their hands in the final 100 mtrs. The Stewards of the Hyderabad Race Club fined Trainer L.D’ Silva a sum of Rs.25,000/- for inconsistent running of his charge SANDOWN PARK (App. Afroz Khan) winner of the race, who finished off board in the previous two races.

ANGELITA (P.Ajeeth Kumar) jumped out slowly losing about 4 or 5 lengths, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey Antony Raj S (ALL TIME LEGEND) that his mount was fractious in the gates in the process took a fly jump losing about 2 lengths resulting in the buckle of the left stirrup coming off, as such in order to balance himself in the saddle he was forced to remove the other stirrup and thereafter he could not offer any assistance to his mount in the process shifted out while negotiating the final bend forcing out MENILLY (App. Santosh Raj N R). As this confirmed our observation and the incident being purely accidental, no action beyond noting the same was taken. Jockey Akshay Kumar (LIFES SONG) was fined Rs.2000/- for shifting out at about the 300 mtrs in the process causing inconvenience to ANGELITA (P. Ajeeth Kumar) and GREGOR CLEGANE (Aneel). LOCKHART (B R Kumar) was denied a clear run in the final 100 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (LIFES SONG) in the presence of Trainer R H Sequeira that his mount did not show any turn of foot in the final 400 mtrs inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge is running for the 1st time in this category with tougher bunch for horses rated 40 to 65 as such the performance. The Trainer further added that he had not fancied his charge but given her a chance was noted for future reference.

The Stewards of the Hyderabad Race Club fined Trainer K. Satheesh a sum of Rs.25,000/- for inconsistent running of his charge HIP HOP (C P Bopanna) winner of the race, who finished off board in the previous race. PAREE (Rafique Sk) returned lame on right fore due to fetlock joint sprain.