Results – Ooty

B.Nikhil the rider of DREAMLAND was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for coming in at about 300 metres the forcing in HELIX (C.Umesh) who in turn went in bumping and causing interference to ADIOS AMIGOS (N.Murugan) the rider losing both his stirrups and in turn hampering the running of APPALACHIA(K.V.Baskar) who was racing directly behind. Explanation of jockey S.S.Azad the rider of YUKI that his mount had a bad mouth and veered out immediately after the start in spite of his efforts and then negotiated the bend wide. Trainer advised to take remedial actions before next acceptance. Jockey N.Rupa the rider of RHAPSIDION ROSE was cautioned for allowing her mount to veer in immediately after the start.

Horse No.4 APPALOOSA (Zulquar Nain) was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Subsequent to the withdrawal the bookmaker’s liability was reduced by 12 paise in the rupee on all win bets and 20 paise in the rupee on all place bets. SAKCHI (N.Sashi Kumar) fly jumped and veered out as the start was affected losing about four to five lengths. Trainer advised to show his charge at the gates to the starter’s satisfaction before next acceptance. EXCEED AND EXCEL (Shahar Babu) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer advised to ensure that his charge was capable of a better performance before next acceptance. Jockey C.Umesh the rider of AS GOOD AS GOLD was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for coming in at about the 400 metres causing interference to TEMUJIN (N.S.Parmar).

Consequent to Jockey B.Nikhil being declared medically unfit to ride, he was substituted by Jockey A.Ayaz Khan on DOUBLE DO. Trainer Fazal Ul Rehman was fined a sum of Rs.2000 for parading his charge EGYPTIANA (Zulquar Nain) with a TONGUE STRAP in the paddock. The Tongue strap was subsequently taken off before the horse left the paddock. Explanation of Jockey C.Umesh the rider of QUICK ENOUGH that his mount veered in at about the 200 metres taking the ground and causing interference to DOUBLE DO (A.Ayaz Khan) in spite of his effort confirmed and noted. Explanation of Jockey Nitin Singh the rider of MURCILAGO reported that he had received interference from MERCHANTOFVENICE (Md.Hesnain) nearing the 800 metres as the interference could not be established no action beyond noting the incident was taken. Jockey Zulquar Nain the rider of EGYPTIANA was fined a sum of Rs.5000/-for making no effort to persevere with his mount for the greater part of the race.

FLYING EXPECTATION (Md.Hesnain) was slow to start losing about 5 to 6 lengths, SSC Revoked. Trainer R.Karthik was cautioned for using a Rubber ‘D’ Bit on his charge TRUMP CARD without obtaining prior permission.