Results – Ooty

Jockey R.N.Darshan the rider of HELLEBORUS was severely cautioned not maintaining his position from the 900 metres till the 700 metres and dropping back for no apparent reason.

BENIN BRONZE (R.Ajay Kumar) was fractious and could not be stalled despite all efforts and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the starter’s orders, SSC revoked. SULTAN PHEROZE (R.Shelar) threw its head up as the start was affected losing about 2 lengths Trainer Craig Marshall was asked to take remedial measures. Jockey P.Trevor the rider of YUL BRYNER reported that his mount stopped galloping after being passed by FABULOUS SHOW (P.Sai Kumar) at about the 700 metres and thereafter took no interest despite him riding out Trainer Craig Marshall was asked to take remedial measures.

Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman was permitted to saddle ARASHIYAMA (P.K.Gaddam) on behalf of Trainer Akbar Malick at both Trainer’s risk and liability. Trainer Vishal Gaikwad was permitted to saddle CONSTANZA (Kishore Kadam) on behalf of trainer S.S.Attaolahi at both Trainer’s risk and liability. BUTTERFLY (P.Trevor) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled despite all efforts and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the starters order, SSC Revoked. ANGEL OF MY HEART (G.Naresh) did not raise a proper gallop after the jump, the Veterinary officer was asked examine the filly who reported that the filly had returned lame due to a sore back.

STAR TWIST (Md.Asif Khan) jumped awkwardly outward causing interference to TUDOR TREASURE (R.N.Darshan) who dropped back losing 2 to 3 lengths. Apprentice jockey A.M.Alam the rider of ADMIRAL NELSON was cautioned for shifting in passing the 950 metres when not sufficiently clear of DREI BRUDER (C.A.Brisson). Jockey C.A.Brisson the rider of DREI BRUDER was severely cautioned for persisiting with use of the whip on the right when his mount was drifting out in the straight. KNIGHT IN ARMOUR (P.Trevor) drifted wide out while negotiating the 800 metres ATC bend despite jockey efforts. The Veterinary Officer was asked to examine the gelding who reported that no abnormalities were found.

Trainer Craig Marshall was fined a sum of Rs.2,000/- for parading his charge TOP OF THE POPS without Blinkers. OLYMPICDUEL(C.A.Brisson) jumped awkwardly outwards and EMISSARY(Md.Asif Khan) jumped awkwardly inwards causing interference to INTOX(S.Manohar),the incident being accidental no action was taken. Jockey Zulquar Nain the rider of TOP OF THE POPS was fined a sum of Rs.1,000/- for pulling up his mount much before passing the winning post though on a beaten horse. Approaching the 800 metres bend OLYMPICDUEL(C.A.Brisson)shifted in when not sufficiently clear from BADEN BADEN (A.M.Alam), the latter clipped the hind heels of OLYMPICDUEL and stumbled dislodging Apprentice jockey A.M.Alam, thereafter the rider less horse swerved out causing interference to VICTORIA’S SECRET (A.Imran Khan) unbalancing and dislodging jockey A.Imran Khan and further forcing SQUADRON LEADER(Shahar Babu) wide out. Jockey C.A.Brisson was reported to the Stewards for dangerous riding. The Stewards resolved to give the benefit of doubt for dangerous riding, took a lenient view and suspended jockey C.A.Brisson’s license from 1st May 2019 to 5th May 2019(both days inclusive) for careless riding (Permitted to ride work).

Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed the rider of OXYGEN was severely cautioned for shifting out negotiating the 800 meters ATC bend due to which jockey G.Naresh the rider of GREY TWILIGHT had to shift in resulting in a check to LADY ELISE(Md.Asif Khan) travelling directly behind.