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Explanation of Jockey C Umesh (SALISBURY) in the presence of Trainer L D' Silva that his mount did not show initial speed and was gaining ground gradually in the straight and he did his best.  The Trainer while confirming the above added that his charge does not have initial speed and also was running after long layoff as the gelding had a set back after the previous run.  The Trainer further opined that his charge required longer distance and ran to the potential was noted for future reference. However, the Jockey was severely cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts to be well up with the field in the initial stages of the race.   
 
Explanation of Jockey A A Vikrant (TOP IN CLASS) in the presence of Trainer S.S.F. Hassan that his mount was hanging in in the straight more so under pressure as such he was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage was not accepted and the Jockey was informed that he was given benefit of their grave doubt with regard to handling of his mount in the final stages of the race.

The Stewards of the Club suspended  Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar under the HRC Rules of racing for unsatisfactory riding on his mount “LAURUS” with effect from 10th March to 17th March 2022 (both days inclusive) and further resolved that should he apply for grant of “A” Jockeys’ license for the forthcoming season 2022-2023 the same will be granted subject to condition that his license will be suspended for the first TEN  (10) race days of the Hyderabad Monsoon Season 2022 (the dates will be notified at a later date after publication of Prospectus).

The Jockey, is however, permitted to ride work during the period of his suspension.