Results – Hyderabad

Explanation of App. Santosh Raj N R (CABELLO) that his mount has a soft mount and took an awkward jump in the process lost about 1 or 2 lengths as such he was unable to position his mount in the mid bunch as instructed was not accepted and the App was severely cautioned for failing to take level jump. Jockey B R Kumar (DOE A DEER) was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands in the final stages of the race when involved in a close finish. App. R S Jodha (CLASSY DAME) was cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the final stages of the race. Explanation of Jockey Afroz Khan (CHINA TOWN) that his mount was hanging in, in the straight more so under pressure in the process shifted in at about the 300 mtrs taking the ground of HOT SEAT (A A Vikrant) inspite of his best efforts was not accepted and the Jockey was fined Rs. 1000/- for shifting in under use of the whip and taking the ground of HOT SEAT (A A Vikrant) at about the 300 mtrs whilst racing on the rails. Explanation of Trainer K. Satheesh with regard to the improved performance of his charge CLASSY DAME (App. RS Jodha) placed 2nd in this race who finished unplaced in the previous race that his charge had a set back after the previous race i.e. R No. 104 and was under treatment as such he was given a long gap of about 1 1/2 months and also changed the equipment in this race which has been his charges advantage, as such improved performance was noted. The Trainer was however, advised to ensure that his charge race more consistently in future.

Explanation of Jockey Rafique Sk (SILVER LINING) that his mount jumped out awkwardly on to MY GRANDEUR (B. Nikhil) resulting in latter stumbling inspite of his best efforts. As this confirmed our observation, no action beyond noting the same was taken. Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep Singh (ELLA ELDINGAR) that his instructions were to sit 2nd/3rd 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, Trainer S. Sreekant while confirming the above added that his charge ran to her potential and further added that he had not fancied his charge and was surprised to see his charge running has a favourite in this race was noted for future reference. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (SILK ROUTE) and Afroz Khan (RED RIVER) were fined Rs. 2000/- each for taking long lead in the initial stages of the race, resulting in their mounts getting tired in the straight and dropping back. SWEET WHISPER (App. R S Jodha) winner of the race is sampled.

ILANGO (A A Vikrant) was denied a clear run soon after the start due to crowding of runners racing in front and thereafter the gelding trailed the field throughout the race and finished the course at the rear end of the field. Trainer D. Netto was advised for a better performance in future. Explanation of App. Santosh Raj N R (PRECIOUS GIFT) 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 in the straight he he did his best but accidentally lost his whip at about the 150 mtrs was not accepted and the App. was fined a sum of Rs.5,000/- for losing whip at a crucial juncture of the race thereby placing his mount at a disadvantage in the final stages of the race. Explanation of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (WIND SPRITE) 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 shortened his strides and dropped back in the final stages of the race inspite of his best efforts. Trainer L D Silva while confirming the above added that he had no plausible explanation to offer with regard to his charges poor performance was not accepted and the Trainer was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for dismal performance of his charge.

Consequent to App Surya Prakash having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the club permitted Jockey B R Kumar to be substituted on BLUE LABEL. BLUE LABEL (B R Kumar) took an awkward jump in the process Jockey got unbalanced in the process lost about 2 or 3 lengths.

Consequent to App Surya Prakash having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey B Nikhil to be substituted on PAINTED APACHE. FOUR ONE FOUR (App. Santosh Raj NR) was crowded for room in the final stages of the race. PAINTED APACHE (B. Nikhil) was denied a clear run at about the 400 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front. VINTAGE BRUT (Kiran Naidu) dropped back from about the 300 mtrs, finishing the course distance behind. Jockey Afroz Khan (CAMPANIA) was cautioned for failing to maintain a straight course in the final stages of the race.

Consequent to App. Surya Prakash having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey Rafique Sk to be substituted on CHUCKIT. Permission has been granted to trainer D. Netto to saddle CHUCKIT (Rafique Sk) on behalf of Trainer S. A Raza Shehzad at both Trainers' risk and liability. MIRANA (App. Gaurav Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths.

Consequent to Jockey Akshay Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey Kiran Naidu to be substituted on MORIOR INVICTUS. HOPING CLOUD (Mohit Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths. INDIAN TEMPLE (B. Nikhil) threw her head up as the start was effected thereby losing about 1 or 2 lengths. VISION OF ROSE (Koushik) was denied a clear run in the final stages of the race due to wall of horses racing in front.