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Trainer K P Singh and Jockey Sameer Khan were called in and questioned regarding the running and riding of GLENEAGLES. Trainer stated he had instructed the jockey to position 5th 6th and do his best on entering the straight and win the race. Jockey Sameer Khan corroborating the trainer’s instructions stated that he had done his best and his mount was trying to travel wide inspite of his best efforts. Not being satisfied with his explanation they were directed to appear before the Stewards after the last race. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed Trainer K P Singh and Jockey Sameer Khan.

After hearing their statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and on their own observation based on the replay of the  race the Stewards resolved to :-

i) Fine Trainer K P Singh  a sum of Rs.10000/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge GLENEAGLES.

ii) Suspend the Jockey’s licence granted to Jockey Sameer Khan w.e.f. 23 Dec to 16 Jan 2018 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding on his mount GLENEAGLES thereby contravening Rule No.161(ii) of RWITC Rules of Racing.  He was permitted to ride work/ mock race during the period of his suspension.  Advised of their Right of Appeal.

GLENEAGLES was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported no apparent abnormality.

Jockey D Kumar the rider of ASHWA SANWRI was fined Rs.3000/- for checking his mount soon after jumping out of the starting gates and negotiating the bend permitting his mount to travel wide for no apparent reason thereby travelling on the outer portion of the race track.

Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner HOT BLOOD in the presence of Trainer Rajinder and was sent for analytical test.