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At the behest of the Stipendiary Steward, a Stewards’ enquiry was held. In that, soon after the start, and before passing Red marker CUNCHO (KundanPaswan) (drawn 9) shifted in rapidly and jostled with MISS HIEGL (Sameer Qureshi) due to which Jockey Sameer Qureshi was unbalanced and was dislodged.

The Stewards interviewed the concerned Jockeys and having considered the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their own observation of the incident, the Stewards charged Jockey Kundan Paswan with Dangerous Riding and resolved to disqualify CUNCHO. As such the Placings were revised as under:

                                 GLORY AWAITS        FIRST
                                 SACHARINES            SECOND
                                 CHERAMI                 THIRD
                                 GOLDEN COAST        FOURTH

After the races, the Jockey Kundan Paswan was reported to the Stewards and he was informed that the Jockey’s License granted to him will stand suspended w.e.f. 23rd January 2018 to 27th February 2018 (both days inclusive) for Dangerous Riding. Jockey Kundan Paswan was reminded of his right to Appeal.

Due to the fallen Rider in the above incident, Jockey G S Shekhawat (GOLDEN COAST) and later, Jockey Narain Singh (ASHWA GAURAVI) took evasive action with their respective mounts to avoid colliding with the fallen Rider.


Jockey Md Asif Khan (CHERAMI) reported that his mount threw its head up as the start was effected.

Jockey Rajinder Saini (SMILE OF LOVE) drifted out soon after the start and went on to ADELAIDE (S A Shah). Jockey Rajinder Saini reported that after the start, his mount ran unsettled and erratic during the race. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

Jockey Nazim (GAMBLER RETURNS) has been reprimanded for not being vigorous with his riding effort during the race.

GAMBLER RETURNS (Nazim) was ridden in check in the final stages of the race.

On questioning, Jockey G S Shekhawat (GOLDEN COAST) stated that his mount was trying to drift out from 500 metres to 350 metres, due to which he had to control his mount. Trainer Magan Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

Urine sample from the winner,GLORY AWAITS,was sent for analytical test.