Results – Ooty

SANCTUARY COVE (Janardhan Paswan) was slow to start losing about a length. FINE TEAK (A Ayaz Khan) and GLORIOUS SUNLIGHT (Nikhil Naidu) were slow to start losing about 2 to 3 lengths each. Jockey Shahar Babu, the rider of LADY ZEEN was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for shifting in passing the 1250 metres causing FAREWELL (C A Brisson) travelling directly behind to clip the heels of LADY ZEEN and stumble, thereafter further shifting out passing the 1100 metres forcing out GLORIOUS SUNLIGHT (Nikhil Naidu). Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of FABULOUS SHOW reported that he accidentally lost his whip passing the 600 metres. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (hyd), the rider of SUPREME EXCELSIOR reported that he felt something wrong with his mount in the final stages of the race. The Club's Veterinary Officer when asked to examine SUPREME EXCELSIOR (Mukesh Kumar (hyd)) reported that no abnormalities were found. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that FINE TEAK (A Ayaz Khan) lost left fore shoe during the race. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that SANCTUARY COVE (Janardhan Paswan) lost left fore shoe during the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner CARNOUSTIE (D S Deora).

ROYAL SYMPHONY (Azfar Syeed) was slow to start losing about 2 lengths. FANTASTIC HIT (Ajeet Kumar (Mys) was slow to start losing about 4 lengths, lacked initial speed and caught up with the field only at the 550 metres Jockey Azfar Syeed, the rider of ROYAL SYMPHONY was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting out under the use of whip passing the 100 metres. Jockey A Ayaz Khan, the rider of ARITHMETICA was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for dropping his whip at the 200 metres (2nd infringement). Apprentice Jockey Sah Farid Ansari, the rider of FULL BLOOM was cautioned for shifting in passing the 150 metres. OBSESSION (Ramandeep Singh) was observed to drop back passing the 250 metres and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer, who on examination of OBSESSION (Ramandeep Singh) reported that no abnormalities were found. The Club's Veterinary Officer on examination of ROYAL SYMPHONY (Azfar Syeed) reported that no abnormalities were found. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that the left hind shoe of PLATINI (Gaurav Singh) got splayed during the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner PINEWOOD (D S Deora).

AIR MARSHALL (C Umesh) jumped out awkwardly and went across VALESKA (Nikhil Naidu), the latter getting a check and losing about 2 to 3 lengths Jockey P.Sai Kumar, the rider of BAY OF NAPLES reported that after a slow start when he pushed his mount 50 metres to try and obtain best position in the initial stages of the race, his mount got keen passing the 850 metres and he could not control his mount despite all efforts and hence let him run whereby he stopped galloping in the final stages of the race. The Club's Veterinary Officer when asked to examine the colt reported that no abnormalities were found. MUKTSAR'S BRAVE (Mukesh Kumar (hyd) shied away from the 800 metres patch, fly jumped and stumbled, losing about 3 to 4 lengths in the process. The Club's Veterinary Officer when asked to examine the gelding reported that no abnormalities were found. Jockey Janardhan Paswan, the rider of INNISBROOK reported that his mount was running green for major part of the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner AIR MARSHALL (C Umesh).

BREAKING BOUNDS (K V Baskar) was slow to start losing about 3 lengths. PRETTY GAL (Gaurav Singh) jumped awkwardly inwards forcing in STAR WAVES (Akshay Kumar) as the start was affected. The incident being accidental no action was initiated. Jockey Sah Farid Ansari, the rider of BUTTERFLY was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in passing the 600 metres forcing in MON GENERAL (C Umesh) onto PRETTY GAL (Gaurav Singh) who received a bad check and stumbled momentarily. A Stewards Enquiry was initiated into the fall of STAR WAVES (Akshay Kumar) and an Objection was lodged by Jockey Kuldeep Singh, the rider of CATELYN placed 4th by the judges against Jockey Nikhil Naidu, the rider of OCTAVIAN placed 1st by the judges for " in the last 100 metres the winner came in sharply cut across STAR WAVES and me that cost me a certain race". The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Nikhil Naidu to the Stewards for " forcing his way and shifting in approaching the 100 metres under use of the whip causing STAR WAVES (Akshay Kumar) to clip the heels of OCTAVIAN (Nikhil Naidu) stumble and dislodge the rider, the riderless horse further shifted in causing interference to CATELYN (Kuldeep Singh) travelling on the inner rails." The Stewards considered the Stipendiary Stewards note, viewed the CCTV replay of the race several times in different angles, questioned Jockey Nikhil Naidu, the rider of OCTAVIAN and Jockey Kuldeep Singh, the rider of CATELYN and came to a conclusion that Jockey Nikhil Naidu was in breach of Rule 161(i) for dangerous riding on his mount OCTAVIAN (Nikhil Naidu) for dangerous riding. The Stewards resolved to Disqualify OCTAVIAN (Nikhil Naidu) from the above race and revised the order of placings as under: BUTTERFLY (Sah Farid Ansari) Winner PRETTY GAL (Gaurav Singh) Placed 2nd CATELYN (Kuldeep Singh) Placed 3rd BREAKING BOUNDS (K V Baskar) Placed 4th MON GENERAL (C Umesh) Placed 5th The Stewards further instructed the Stipendiary Stewards to enquire into the dangerous riding of Jockey Nikhil Naidu, the rider of OCTAVIAN and report him to the Stewards for suitable action at a later date. The Club's Veterinary Officer was asked to examine OCTAVIAN (Nikhil Naidu) and reported that the horse had superficial bruises on both hind fetlocks. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that QUEEN OF VENICE (R.Rupesh) had sustained superficial bruises on right hind fetlock. The Club's Veterinary Officer reported that on examination of STAR WAVES (Akshay Kumar) no abnormalities were found. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner BUTTERFLY (Sah Farid Ansari).

GALVARINO (Koshi Kumar) jumped awkwardly into the inner gate losing about 2 to 3 lengths at the start. Jockey K V Baskar, the rider of THAT'S MY CLASS was cautioned for negotiating the final bend wide. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner GODS PLAN (P.Sai Kumar).

DECISIVE (Shahar Babu) jumped awkwardly into the outer gate and then shifted in causing a check to NAMAQUA (Ishwar Singh). The incident being accidental no action was initiated. RUTBEDAAR (H.M.Akshay) jumped awkwardly outwards as the start was affected losing about 2 lengths, further was observed to drop back entering the straight and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. Trainer P.Krishna was informed to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. STAR PROOF (N Murugan) jumped awkwardly outwards forcing out MAGICAL WISH (Yash Narredu) at the start, further STAR PROOF (N Murugan) was observed to drop back entering the straight and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. Trainer Dhruv Kumar Futnani was informed to ensure his charge was capable of running with the field before next accepting with it. Jockey Shahar Babu, the rider of DECISIVE was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for shifting in passing the 800 metres causing Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of MAGICAL WISH to check his mount due to which WAKANDA (Kuldeep Singh) travelling directly behind had to check his mount and shift out forcing out NAMAQUA (Ishwar Singh). ESTEVA (P Trevor) dropped back entering the straight despite jockey's efforts and was asked to be examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. MAGICAL WISH (Yash Narredu) suffered from epistaxis (EIPH) during the race. Trainer Dhruv Kumar Futnani was informed to get his charge certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting with it. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner THOMAS HARDY (P.Sai Kumar).

STAR RANKING (Ajeet Kumar (Mys)) and BRANKA (Nikhil Naidu) fly jumped awkwardly as the start was affected. EYES OF FALCON (Nazar Alam) bumped the inner gate and then shifted out bumping and forcing out TEXAS ROSE (R Manish) at the start, the latter losing about 2 to 3 lengths. The incident being accidental no action was initiated. WONDER BLAZE (C Umesh) was slow to start losing about a length or two and was forced in by TEXAS ROSE (R Manish) who jumped awkwardly inwards. The saddle used on DESPACITO (P Trevor) shifted back at the start whereby Jockey could not ride out completely. Trainer James Mckeown was fined a sum of Rs.3000/- for negligence in the discharge of his duties as a licensed professional. Jockey Kuldeep Singh, the rider of SHADOW OF LOVE accidently whipped the whip used by Jockey Ajeet Kumar (Mys), the rider of STAR RANKING resulting in Jockey Ajeet Kumar losing his whip. The incident being accidental no action was initiated. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner STAR RANKING (Ajeet Kumar (Mys).