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Derby Jockey Change: Suraj In, Sandesh Suspended

By Dubai King . | 13-Jan-2026

Trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha has made a major announcement regarding a jockey change following Sandesh’s suspension.

Suraj will now take over the ride in the upcoming Derby.

What are your views on this jockey change, and how do you think it may impact the horse’s chances in the Derby?

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18 Replies

Rakesh said ...

26-Jan-2026

Suraj naredu can't win with this horse. it's my honest answer

Adler said ...

20-Jan-2026

Sandesh's suspension is not justified.

Belated ran like a hack again. Why is that the stewards thought he did not ride a good Race. ...

The stewards I suppose know how to ride horses better than the jockeys themselves.

Justhorseetips said ...

18-Jan-2026

Baychimo ...hands n heels ... Play nd stand in Q

Blockbuster said ...

16-Jan-2026

It is very unfair on Sandesh. Sincerely hoping his suspension is reduced and that he rides Baychimo to victory in the Derby.

Blockbuster said ...

15-Jan-2026

This is very very unfair!

Krish24_blr said ...

15-Jan-2026

I feel for Sandy , he really worked hard , could have got 2 in a row Derby winner.

Mamma Miami said ...

15-Jan-2026

Sandesh suspended for horse which never placed or shown any improvement before this race. You can see how community matters. 

Trevor suspended got favorable 2 days suspension reduced from 4 days. 

Racing is not untouched from community game. 

Lalwani = Chennai said ...

14-Jan-2026

Who Ever Rides Just Avoid On Your Risk

[ BAYCHIMO ] For Win : Rest Your Wish :

Regards LALWANI :

Pradeep,pune said ...

14-Jan-2026

@ Bangalore_bloke,

Although both jockeys are top class & have a great skill, A.Sandesh, is always the BIG SUFFERER.

Take the cases of Dream Alliance, who took big time after suspension of A.Sandesh, he was punished harshly. When Juliette lost last in hands of CS Jodha, there was no eyebrows raised.

Now Bezalel , is a average class animal. For this, Sandy boy gets very big punishment of 12 long weeks.

On the other hand the darling of few top personnel in the club, gets a small punishment,although FYNBOSS won in common canter, in Oaks,just 2 days ago.

Salute to the mandarins @ RWITC for being so "IMPARTIAL"(pun intended).. On Oaks day, too, PT was in place in just 1 race after drawing a blank ,whole day( punters even lost place bets) But all are observing silence, but for you. Why blame only the Club.Punters are also PARTIAL.

Feel very SAD.

Anoasku said ...

14-Jan-2026

Hi folks,

Looking at ride on Bezazel, looked as if the horse was not tried, whereas trevor did miscalculate on fynbos, must have expected fynbos to fly, intentions does matter I beleive.

Manju said ...

14-Jan-2026

Sandesh is Missing derby winner .... 

Chikonda Sheyker said ...

14-Jan-2026

Eat BAYCHIMO 

Now I got a clear indian derby winner

Bangalore_bloke said ...

14-Jan-2026

Another top jockey was given just a 4-day suspension which later gets reduced to 2 days, on appeal, for Fynbos fiasco on 14th Jan . On the other hand, Sandesh is suspended for 12 race days for unsatisfactory ride on Bezalel, a Class-4 horse. So called neutrality and justice. 

 

Raj said ...

13-Jan-2026

Sandesh is  suspended w. e. f 21st January 

Harish said ...

13-Jan-2026

Can Suraj ride in mumbai ? travellling restrictions are going on right ?

Precisely_that said ...

13-Jan-2026

Can he pay a penalty and get back like Trevor. Or is it only for jockeys retained by influential members?

Rajesh said ...

13-Jan-2026

Not understanding, is sandesh suspended? When and how many days? Can you please provide complete information?

Athresh said ...

13-Jan-2026

He as been suspended for 12 meetings for his ride on BEZALEL..