Results – Hyderabad

Jockey Rafique Sk (WORCESTER) was cautioned for shifting out soon after the start in the process taking the ground of BASH ON REGARDLESS (P. Ajeeth Kumar) Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (MISS MAYA) that his instructions were to sit close which he tried to follow until entering into straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount was hanging in, in the straight more so under pressure inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer R H Sequeira was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. Explanation of Jockey Mukesh Kumar (JUGGERNAUT EXPRESS) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop in the straight was not accepted and the Jockey was cautioned for failing to ride out his mount past the post though on a beaten horse.

Permission has been granted to Trainer M. Chauhan to saddle N R I FANTASY (Imran Chisty) on behalf of Trainer G. Shashikanth at both the Trainers' risk and liability. UNDAUNTED (B. Nikhil) jumped out slowly losing about 2 or 3 lengths and thereafter trailed the field and finished the course distance behind. Jockey Imran Chisty (N R I FANTASY) reported that his mount was trying to run out from about the 600 mtrs inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer M. Chauhan deputizing for Trainer G. Shashikanth was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race. SOLAR PRINCESS (App. Aforz Khan) and APEX STAR (App. Sonu Kumar) trailed the field throughout the race inspite of Apps efforts. APEX STAR (App. Sonu Kumar) returned lame on left fore due to tendon strain.

Jockeys Akshay Kumar (MASTER TOUCH) and Dhanu S Deora (BURGUNDY BLACK) were cautioned for shifting out and in respectively soon after the start in the process tightening MIREYA (B. Nikhil). The Stewards of the Club suspended App. Surya Prakash (FRESH HOPE) from riding in races w.e.f 23rd February to 27th February 2023 both days inclusive for careless riding in that “he shifted out approaching the 400 mtrs in the process causing interference to BURGUNDY BLACK (Dhanu S Deora) who in turn caused interference to PEDRO PLANET (App. Afroz Khan) racing directly behind”. The App is however, permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension. BURGUNDY BLACK (Dhanu S Deora) sustained cut injuries over left fore. However, the gelding was trotting sound after the race. MASTER TOUCH (Akshay Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

As Jockey S. Saqlain not being available to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey P. Sai Kumar to be substituted on CHAR EK CHAR. GRAND DUKE (Nakhat Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 4 or 5 lengths, SSC revoked. MALIBU (App. Md. Ekram Alam) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (WALLOP AND GALLOP) was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in at about the 1200 mtrs in the process causing interference to MALIBU (App. Md. Ekram Alam) racing directly behind him. Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (CHAR EK CHAR) that his instructions were to sit 4th/5th which he tried to follow until entering into 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, noted for future reference. The Stewards of the Club having noted explanation tendered by Trainer M. Chauhan with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge STAR BABE (App. Abhay Singh) winner of the race, who finished off board in the previous race, resolved to give benefit of their doubt with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge and further cautioned Trainer M. Chauhan to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future failing which he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit.

As Jockey S. Saqlain not being available to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey B. Nikhil to be substituted on STAG'S LEAP. Permission has been granted to Trainer M. Chauhan to saddle MISS LITTLE ANGEL (Imran Chisty) on behalf of Trainer G. Shashikanth at both Trainers' risk and liability. Jockey Imran Chisty (MISS LITTLE ANGEL) was fined Rs.2000/- for shifting out soon after the start in the process crowding the runners drawn on his outside resulting in interference to STAY SMART (Gaurav Singh). SALLY (Dhanu S Deora) was denied a clear run from about 250 mtrs due to wall of horses racing in front. Explanation of Jockey Suraj Narredu (STRAUSS) that his mount did not raise a winning gallop in the straight inspite of his best efforts, noted for future reference. MIND READER (App. Surya Prakash) trailed the field throughout the race inspite of Apps efforts. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was trotting lame on left fore due to fetlock joint sprain. The Stewards of Club having noted the explanation tendered by Trainer N. Rawal with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge CITY OF BLISS (Mukesh Kumar) winner of the race, who finished off board in the previous race, resolved to give benefit of their doubt with regard to inconsistent running of his charge and further cautioned Trainer N. Rawal to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future, failing which he will be liable for severe disciplinary action as deemed fit. CITY OF BLISS (Mukesh Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

LAGOS (Suraj Narredu) stumbled at about the 150 mtrs for no apparent reason.

Consequent to Jockey P. Sai Kumar having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted App. Afroz Khan to be substituted on MY GRANDEUR. Consequent to Jockey S. Saqlain not being available to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey Rafiue Sk to be substituted on SHUBHRAK.