Results – Hyderabad

TIME AHEAD (Kuldeep Singh) was reluctant to be stalled inspite of several attempts, as such the filly has been permitted to be withdrawn before coming under starters, orders, SSC revoked. Explanation of Jockey P. Sai Kumar (RAGNAROK) that his mount was hesitant to raise a fluent gallop throughout the race in the process finished course at rear end of the field inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer M R Chauhan was advised to show his charge in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting in a race. HURRICANE BAY ( Kiran Naidu) and CLUB QUEEN ( R S Jodha) trailed the field throughout the race inspite of Jockeys efforts. Respective Trainers K S V Prasad Raju and K. Satheesh were advised for a better performance in future.

Explanation of Jockey A M Tograllu (ICICLE) that his instructions were to sit well up with the field which he tried to follow until entering the straight and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount shortened her stride and dropped back from about the 200 mtrs inspite of his best efforts, was not accepted and the Jockey was severely reprimanded in the presence of Trainer B. Mukesh Kumar for tender handling of his mount in the final stages of the race. Jockey Akshay Kumar (N R I SPORT) was cautioned for dropping his hands much before passing the winning post though on a beaten horse. Explanation of Trainer K. Satheesh with regard to the improved performance of his charge TEAM PLAYER (App. Md. Ekram Alam) winner of this race, who finished off board in the previous run that his charge in the 1st run, ran with a younger lot i.e. 4 year old and upward, where his charge was in front till final 200 mtrs and thereafter dropped back in the final stages of the race as compared to the present race which being for 5 year old and upward his charge could easily go to front and 5 kgs allowance claiming Jockey in the saddle, 200 mtrs less to travel has been to his charges advantage and just managed to win the race was noted. The Trainer was however cautioned to ensure that his charges race more consistently in future. ANGEL TESORO ( Kiran Naidu) sustained bleeding cut injuries over both hinds. However, the mare was trotting sound after the race. DESPANG (Surya Prakash) became hypoxic after the race and the mare was treated for the same. TEAM PLAYER (App. Md. Ekram Alam) winner of the race is sampled.

App. Md. Ekram Alam (STOLI) was 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 S Saqlain (MIRACLE MARY) in the presence of Trainer R H Sequeira that his instructions were to sit 3rd/4th but as his mount was slow in to stride and took time to get into stride in the initial stages of the race, he was unable to position well up with the field and thereafter when asked for an effort, his mount did not raise a winning gallop in the final stages of the race was confirmed by the Trainer, noted for future reference. Jockey R S Jodha (STAR MEDAL) was fined Rs. 5000/- for excessive and improper use of whip.

BELLAQUE (App. Sonu Kumar) took a fly jump losing about 1 or 2 lengths. Jockey P. Sai Kumar (COMMANDING KNIGHT) reported that his mount was sluggish and was also crowded for room soon after the start as such he was unable to position his mount well up with the field in the initial stages of the race was noted for future reference. Jockey R S Jodha (CLASSY DAME) was cautioned for shifting in soon after the start in the process taking the ground of BLAST IN CLASS ( Santosh Raj N R) CLEFAIRY (Mohit Singh) returned bleeding from both the nostrils. COMMANDING KNIGHT (P. Sai Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

Consequent to Jockey A M Tograllu having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club permitted Jockey Kuldeep Singh (Sr) to be substituted on HOT SEAT. Jockey Surya Prakash (CHAR EK CHAR) reported that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer M F Ali Khan was advised for a better performance in future. Jockey Kiran Naidu (GOLDEN FORZA) reported loss of whip at about the 200 mtrs. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of ITS ON, ridden by Jockey Dhanu S Deora and Trained by Magan Singh Parmar.

STELLANTIS (P. Trevor) was observed to be trotting lame on left hind due to pulling up of left testicle, as such the colt has been permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. Explanation of Jockey Yash Narredu (LONG LEASE) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop in the straight, as such he stopped riding in the final 100 mtrs, noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. The following horses were sampled: N R I DOUBLEPOWER - winner HIGH COMMAND - placed second

An objection lodged by Jockey Md. Ismail (EXCLUSIVE LUCK) placed 2nd by the Judge against App. Jockey Ajay Kumar (CABELLO) that " he had taken my ground in the final 100 mtrs when my mount was full of running for which I had to stop my riding, and shifted out and came with a re-run and finished close 2nd, that cost me a certain race" was overruled by the Stewards and Judges placings remained unaltered. App. Ajay Kumar (CABELLO) was however fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in, in the final 100 mtrs in the process taking the ground of EXCLUSIVE LUCK (Md. Ismail) and SOPRANOS ( S. Saqlain) racing on the rails. SOPRANOS (S. Saqlain) placed third of the race is sampled.