B R Sharan Kumar

  History-making Yash and Malesh .secure Indian Derby Glory By  Sharan Kumar Jockey Yash Narredu, alongside his father Malesh Narredu, etched a significant chapter in the annals of Indian racing history, emerging as the first father-and-son duo to conquer the prestigious Gr 1 HPSL Indian Derby. The grand spectacle unfolded at Mahalakshmi on a Sunday, drawing an appreciative and colossal crowd. Enabler, with an incident-free lead-up to the race, lived up to the high expectations placed upon him. In a riveting display, he clinched a captivating victory over Synthesis and Jamari in the race's climactic moments. Yash Narredu, achieving success in the Indian Derby, and his father Malesh Narredu, a former jockey and trainer who had previously triumphed in the race, celebrated a dual triumph. This victory marked Malesh Narredu's second Indian Derby success as a trainer. Termed as the year of Narredu domination of Indian racing, Enabler's triumph aligned seamlessly with the extende

  Excitement builds as elite contenders vie for glory The Grade 1 HPSL Indian Derby, the pinnacle event in the Indian Racing Calendar, has attracted a field of top contenders. Among them are individual Derby winners from various centers, including Enabler, Synthesis, Jamari besides the emerging sensation Jendayi. Despite Jendayi' s relative lack of experience in the elite league, expectations are high for her performance in the Derby. The Indian Derby has a history of producing unexpected results, and the presence of many ordinary performers against elite horses further heightens the anticipation of unpredictable outcomes.   By Sharan Kumar The Grade 1 HPSL Indian Derby, the pinnacle event in the Indian Racing Calendar, has attracted a field of top contenders. Among them are individual Derby winners from various centers, including Enabler, Synthesis, Jamari besides the emerging sensation Jendayi. Despite Jendayi's relative lack of experience in the elite league, expectations ar

    Clubs should embrace radical measures for enforcement By Sharan Kumar Given the notable reduction in the number of race days across various race clubs in India, there's a justified need to review suspensions of professionals. While suspension durations were once clearly defined, they now appear unduly harsh, particularly considering their nationwide implications on a professional's participation ability, previously, confining suspensions to one racing centre aligned punishment with race days. However, with most centres now hosting only one day of racing per week instead of two, suspensions can disproportionately extend over several months, especially during periods of consecutive racing lasting six to seven days in the winter seasons.   For example, an eight-day suspension could effectively result in a two-month ban, considering the professional may miss over 20 race days when factoring in participation at other centres. This disproportionately affects jockeys, pa

  Distinction between foul riding and dangerous riding   By Sharan Kumar   A recent incident at the Bangalore Turf Club has sparked debate over the definitions and severity of foul riding versus dangerous riding, as two jockeys faced differing punishments for different infractions. The Stipendiary Stewards charged Anthony Raj and Saqlain with foul riding but the Stewards later reclassified the offence as dangerous riding surprisingly resulting in lighter penalties.   According to the official explanation, foul riding involves actions such as elbowing out a horse, which can potentially endanger the rider and others on the track. In contrast, dangerous riding is described as interference without severe consequences. However, this explanation has raised eyebrows within the racing community, as dangerous riding is conventionally perceived as the more serious offence due to its potential for causing harm.   Critics have pointed out that the Bangalore Turf Club Stewards'

  RWITC members greenlight land lease deal   By Sharan Kumar The Royal Western India Turf Club members have greenlighted the resolution to engage in negotiations with the government, aiming to establish a theme park and other developments. This move facilitates the extension of the lease of land for the club apart from giving additional benefits. As part of this agreement, the current stables will be relocated. A theme park will be at the centre of the existing race track. It's important to note that the race track itself will be preserved in its current state and the theme park will not hinder the full view of the races for the patrons watching the action from the stands.   Furthermore, the club has also consented to the government's nomination of members to join the club, along with establishing an ongoing process for membership renewal each year, with a specific number to be determined.   The lease for the race course land, partly owned by the government and th