Results – Hyderabad

SOUL EMPRESS (Kuldeep Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths. CABELLO (Kiran Naidu) was denied a clear run soon after the start due to wall of horses racing in front. App. R S Jodha (BLUE LABEL) was severely cautioned for failing to hold his position in the initial stages of the race. EUPHORIA (B. Nikhil) dropped back from about the 400 mtrs whilst travelling with front runners and finished the course distance behind. Trainer Magan Singh Parmar was advised for a better performance in future. App. Afroz Khan (GURBAAZ) was severely cautioned for forcing a passage at about the 500 mtrs when there was insufficient room in between EUPHORIA (B. Nikhil) and FLYING SCOTSMAN (R. Ajinkya) resulting in checking his mount and dropping back. Explanation of Jockey R Ajinkya (FLYING SCOTSMAN) that his mount did not show initial speed and thereafter when asked for an effort in the straight his mount did not show any turn of foot inpsite of his best efforts. Trainer S K Sunderji while confirming the above added that his charge is running after a long layoff of more than 3 ½ months and opined that his charge needs longer trip as such poor performance was noted for future reference. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding sustained old cut injury over right fore inside cannon. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race. PACIFIC COMMAND (App. Abhay Singh) was trotting short on both fore. COSTELLO (G. Naresh) winner of this race is sampled.

DILLON (B. Nikhil) refused to be stalled inspite of several attempts as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters orders, SSC revoked.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 B R Kumar (N R I SUN) in the presence of Trainer G. Shashikanth that his mount did not hold the bit in the initial stages of the race inspite of his best efforts and was gaining ground slowly in the straight was confirmed by Trainer was noted. The Jockey was however, cautioned to make more determined efforts to sit well up with the field in the initial stages of the race in future. Trainer N. Ravinder Singh was fined Rs. 1000/- for failing to take proper care in fixing of equipment Sheep Skin Nose band on his charge ROYAL GIRL (App. Santosh Raj NR) whose equipment was dangling during the running of the race. Jockey Rohit Kumar (STAR BABE) was cautioned for raising his hand and showing Victory signal before passing the winning post.

Permission has been granted to Trainer M.F. Ali Khan to saddle THE AKHANDA on behalf of Trainer M. Srinvas Reddy at both the Trainers' risk and liability. SHADEN (Md. Ismail) was observed to be having temperature as such the filly has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. Jockey Nakhat Singh (JACK DANIEL) was fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in within 100 mtrs of the race in the process crowding the runners drawn on his inside resulting in interference to VIRANGNA (App. Arfoz Khan) who in turn forced in LADY DI (R Ajinkya). Explanation of Jockey C Umesh (EVERGLADES) that his mount was hanging in throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, in the process taking the ground of THE AKHANDA (A. Ashhad Asbar) was noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the colt was trotting lame on left fore due to sore shins. Explanation of App. Abhay Singh (PROTOCOL) that his mount ran green throughout the race as such he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage was not accepted and the App. was cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts to be well up with the field in future. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was trotting short on both fore due to sore shins. Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (THE AKHANDA) reported that his mount was tending to run out in the straight inspite of his best efforts, noted.

ANGELITA (App. Surya Prakash) and MISS MARVELLOUS (App. Afroz Khan) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths each. Jockey R Ajinkya (COUNT OF SAVOY) was cautioned for shifting in soon after the start in the process taking the ground of RHYTHM SELECTION (Md.ismail). ASHWA VIKRANT (B. R Kumar) trailed the field throughout the race inspite of Jockey efforts. Trainer G. Shashikanth was advised for a better performance in future. Explanation of Jockey B. Nikhil (GENERAL ATLANTIC) 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, his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on left hind due to back sprain. Explanation of Jockey Md. Ismail (RHYTHM SELECTION) that his instructions were to go to front but due to fast initial pace he could not go to front and also he was denied a clear run soon after the start and the gelding started dropping back from about the 600 mtrs finishing the course distance behind inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer M.F Ali Khan. The trainer was informed that any reversal of form, he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit. PEAKY BLINDERS (Rohit Kumar) was observed to have sustained cut injury over left hind. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race.

Explanation of Jockey C Umesh (SALISBURY) in the presence of Trainer L D' Silva that his mount did not show initial speed and was gaining ground gradually in the straight and he did his best. The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge does not have initial speed and also was running after long layoff as the gelding had a set back after the previous run. The Trainer further opined that his charge required longer distance and ran to the potential was noted for future reference. However, the Jockey was severely cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts to be well up with the field in the initial stages of the race. Explanation of Jockey A A Vikrant (TOP IN CLASS) in the presence of Trainer S.S.F. Hassan that his mount was hanging in in the straight more so under pressure as such he was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage was not accepted and the Jockey was informed that he was given benefit of their grave doubt with regard to handling of his mount in the final stages of the race. The Stewards of the Club suspended Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar under the HRC Rules of racing for unsatisfactory riding on his mount “LAURUS” with effect from 10th March to 17th March 2022 (both days inclusive) and further resolved that should he apply for grant of “A” Jockeys’ license for the forthcoming season 2022-2023 the same will be granted subject to condition that his license will be suspended for the first TEN (10) race days of the Hyderabad Monsoon Season 2022 (the dates will be notified at a later date after publication of Prospectus). The Jockey, is however, permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension.