Results – Ooty

Permission was granted to Trainer R.Foley to declare Jockey Sah Farid Ansari on SOVEREIGNAIRE in place of Jockey Shyam Kumar who was indisposed and hence could not fulfill his riding engagement for the day. ROMANTIC BAY ( Inayat ) jumped awkwardly and veered out as the start was affected losing about 2 to 3 lengths. Apprentice Jockey Inayat, the rider of ROMANTIC BAY was cautioned for not getting into his mount entering the straight and starting to ride out only when approached by ASIAN EMPRESS (D S Deora) the eventual winner of the race. BETTY BOOP (Janardhan Paswan) lacked initial speed and ran detached for major part of the race. On examination of BETTY BOOP (Janardhan Paswan) the Club's Veterinary Officer reported that the mare had sustained a superficial injury to the Right fore bulb of Heel. It was observed that the Shadow Roll used on ASIAN EMPRESS (D S Deora) was loose during the race and the Australian Nose Band came undone. Trainer G. S. Parmar was fined a sum of Rs 2000/- for negligence in discharge of his duties. LADY ZEEN (H.M.Akshay) was observed to drop back passing the 600 metres. The Club's Veterinary Officer when asked to examine LADY ZEEN (H.M.Akshay) reported that the filly was suffering from sore back. Trainer Fahad Khan was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. SOVEREIGNAIRE (Sah Farid Ansari) was observed to drop back entering the straight. Trainer Mr.R.Foley was informed to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ASIAN EMPRESS (D S Deora).