Consequent to Jockey A.A. Vikrant having been declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards permitted Jockey Dashrath Singh to be substituted on GRAND FINALE.

Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (DETONATOR) was cautioned for shifting out soon after the start in the process forcing out ICE BERRY (Nakhat Singh). The Jockey was further cautioned to be more vigorous in his efforts in the initial stages of the race to be well up with the field.

Jockey Koushik (CLASSY DAME) was cautioned for shifting in immediately after the start in the process bumping ICE BERRY (Nakhat Singh) .

Jockey P. Ajeeth Kumar (ASTRONAUT) was cautioned for maintaining an erratic course in the straight in the process caused inconvenience to CITY OF FUSION (Mukesh Kumar).

Jockey N. Rawal (BULLS ACE) was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands much before passing the winning post.

LADY OF WAR (G. Naresh) trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer N. Ravinder Singh was advised for a better performance in future.

JO MALONE (Dashrath Singh) took an awkward jump in the process lost about 1 or 2 length.

TREMENDOUS DESIRE (P. Ajeeth Kumar) did not raise a fluent gallop and finished the course at the rear end of the field. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

SHIVALIK VALLEY (App. Rohit Kumar) sustained bleeding cut injury over left fore. However, the filly was trotting sound after the race.

The Stewards of the club suspended App. Rohit Kumar (SHIVALIK VALLEY) from riding in races w.e.f.16th January to 24th February 2020 both days inclusive for unsatisfactory riding in that “He had ridden contrary to the given instructions i.e. he failed to position his mount close 2nd/3rd as instructed in the initial stages of the race and in the straight, he waited for too long, to get into the horse, thereby placing his mount at a disadvantage in the final stages of the race” under Rule 161 (ii) of the HRC Rules of Racing.

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

The following horses of the race were sampled:

LOCH STELLA (Nakhat Singh) Winner

SHIVALIK VALLEY (App. Rohit Kumar) Placed Second

CRIMSON FIRE (App. Rohit Kumar) jumped out slowly losing about 1 or 2 lengths.

Explanation of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar (KINGSWOOD) that his mount suddenly dropped back from about the 400 mtrs finishing the course distance behind inpsite of his best efforts, noted.  Trainer S.A. Shehzad Abbas was advised for a better performance in future.  Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Explanation of Trainer R.H. Sequeira with regard to the inconsistent running of his charge ONE ONE ONE (Aneel) placed second in this race as compared to the previous race that his charge always ran consistent except for the previous race i.e. R. No. 17, which was a 7 furlong race, his charge was in a striking position till the final 200 mtrs and thereafter dropped back as such he has given a long break of more than 50 days and accepted in a 6 furlong race where she performed well and finished close 2nd was noted.

Explanation of App. Jitendra Singh (STORY TELLER) that his mount took a fly jump, because of which he lost control over his mount and shifted out resulting in losing considerable ground, as such he was unable to go to the front as instructed in the initial stages of the race was noted. Subsequent Veterinary examination revealed that the horse was trotting lame on left fore. Trainer K. Satheesh was advised to ensure that his charge is certified fit by the Club's Veterinary Officer before next accepting in a race.

Jockey Irvan Singh (SOUL EMPRESS) reported that his mount was hanging in, in the final stages of the race more so under pressure inspite of his best efforts. Trainer S. Sreekant was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

Explanation of Jockey Kuldeep Singh (DESERT MOON) that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop throughout the race inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer M. Satayanaryana was advised for a better performance in future.

Jockey Dashrath Singh (SECRETARY) reported that his mount was hanging in in the straight more so under pressure inspite of his best efforts. Trainer K. Robin Reddy was advised to take remedial measures before next accepting in a race.

TA TA (Praveen Gaddam) and SEMIRA (Aneel) trailed the field throughout the race inspite of Jockeys efforts. Respective Trainers Sk. Waseem Ahmed and M.F. Ali Khan were advised for a better performance in future.

BE SURE (Nakhat Singh) jumped out slowly losing about 3 or 4 lengths, SSC revoked.

Explanation of Jockey Praveen Gaddam (RIKKI TIKKI TAVI) that his mount did not show any turn of foot in the straight inspite of his best efforts, noted. Trainer Laxman Singh was advised for a better performance in future.

VICTORY PARADE (Akshay Kumar) winner of the race is sampled.

TAMMANA (Dashrath Singh) lost his hind action as the start was effected in the process lost about a length.

Permission has been granted to trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh to saddle NEKHBET (Leigh Roche) on behalf of Trainer P. Shroff at both Trainers' risk and liability.

FLAMBOYANT LADY (Nakhat Singh) veered out on to the outer track at about the 2000 mtrs in the process dislodged the Jockey. The Jockey who was given immediate medical aid, escaped unhurt. Trainer K. Satheesh was advised to show his charge in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward before next accepting in a race.

CAPE KIDNAPPERS (P. Trevor) returned lame on right fore due to shoulder sprain. Trainer S.A. Shehzad Abbas was advised to ensure that his charge is certified fit by the Club Veterinary Officer before next accepting in a race.

The following horses of the race were sampled:

PASO ROBLES (Suraj Narredu)                          Winner
ARTISTRYY (Akshay Kumar)                             Placed Second
NEKHBET (Leigh Roche)                                Placed Third

Explanation of Jockey Akshay Kumar (HUMAN TOUCH) that his mount lost hind action as the start was effected in the process lost considerable ground and thereafter his mount did not raise a winning gallop insptie of his best efforts. Trainer S. Sreekant while confirming the above added that he had no plausible explanation to offer with regard to his charges poor performance was noted for future reference.