Results – Hyderabad

App. Santosh Raj N R (LUCKY NINE) was cautioned for shifting in soon after the start in the process forcing in SPLENDOUR ON GRASS (Suraj Narredu). HEMPING VAZRA (App. Afroz Khan) stumbled 50 mtrs after the start for no apparent reason. DECOY (A A Vikrant) and STUNNING ART (Dhanu S Deora) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths each. Explanation of Jockey Suraj Narredu (SPLENDOUR ON GRASS) that his mount was keen and in trying to control, he accidentally clipped ENABLING (Kiran Naidu) racing in front at about the 900 mtrs and stumbled and due to this he dropped back. As this confirmed our observation, no action beyond noting the same was taken. The Jockey was however cautioned to be more careful in future. Explanation of Jockey Kiran Naidu (ENABLING) 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 from about 300 mtrs inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer R H Sequeira was noted for future reference. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the filly sustained clipped injury over left hind. However, the filly was trotting sound after the race.

IVANHOE (App. Kuldeep S ) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths. Jockey Suraj Narredu (LA MIRAGE) reported that his mount was hanging in, in the straight more so under pressure inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer D. Netto was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (TRUE MARSHAL) that his instructions were to sit close with front runners which he tried to follow until entering into straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount did not raise a winning gallop in the straight inspite of his best efforts was confirmed by Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy. The Trainer was however, informed that an enquiry has been opened into the riding and running of his charge in the above race. Explanation of Trainer N. Ravinder Singh with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge TRUE ICON (B. Nikhil) placed 5th in this race that in the previous race his charge ran with a weight of 56 kgs as compared to this present race carrying penalty of 4 kgs after last win has affected the running of his charge. The Trainer further added that other than this he had no plausible explanation to offer with regard to his charge poor performance, noted. The Trainer was however, informed that any reversal of form with regard to his charge in future, he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit.

I AM SUPERMAN (B. Nikhil) stumbled soon after the start for no apparent reason. Jockey Imran Chisty (CHINA TOWN) reported that his mount was lugging in, in the process shifted in at about the 500 mtrs and took the ground of EXCLUSIVE SPARK (Akahsy Kumar) who in turn forced in ADVANCE GUARD (P. Ajeeth Kumar). Explanation of Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (ADVANCE GUARD) 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 from about the 300 mtrs inspite of his best efforts. Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh while confirming the above added that his charge lost the form and has been running in similar way in the previous runs also was noted for future reference. EXCLUSIVE SPARK (Akshay Kumar) was observed to have sustained clipped injury over left hind. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race.

SHAZAM (Akshay Kumar) was examined at the starting gates and was observed to be trotting lame on left fore, as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds before coming under starters orders. AMYRA (Mukesh Kumar) jumped out slowly losing about distance, SSC revoked. Jockey Suraj Narredu (TRUMP STAR) reported that his mount was hanging in, in the straight more so under pressure inspite of his best efforts, noted.

Consequent to Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey Dhanu S Deora to be substituted on GOLDEN GAZELLE. Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (ORIGINAL SIN) in the presence of Trainer R H Sequeira that his instructions were to sit close 3rd/4th and due to slow initial pace, he was forced to check his mount in the initial stages of the race and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount gradually gained ground in the straight inspite of his best efforts. The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge is running with tougher bunch and opined that his charge ran to the potential was noted for future reference. N R I DOUBLEPOWER (Imran Chisty) winner of the race is sampled.

SOPRANOS (Akshay Kumar) was observed to be trotting lame on left fore due to shoulder sprain. as such the gelding has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. Jockey Dhanu S Deora (SHAZIA) was cautioned for shifting in at about the 1100 mtrs in the process tightening STAR MEDAL (App. Md. Ekram Alam) racing on the rails. Trainer Sk. Waseem Ahmed was cautioned with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge DESERT SULTAN (Mukesh Kumar) winner of this race, who finished off board in the previous run. DESERT SULTAN (Mukesh Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.