HRC disciplines jockey Md. Ismail and trainer S.A. Raza Shehzad after Hyderabad Monsoon Races

The Hyderabad Race Club on November 10, 2026 announced disciplinary measures against jockey Md. Ismail and trainer S.A. Raza Shehzad following the Hyderabad Monsoon Races held on October 30. The Stewards imposed licence withdrawals, a disqualification and a monetary penalty after finding breaches of the HRC Rules of Racing.

The Stewards concluded that both individuals breached the Rules of Racing: Ismail was found guilty of "improper practice, dishonest and dishonourable action and fraudulent practice" under Rule 202 (i) (vii), and he had ridden Aprameya in the Sircilla Plate (Div. I). Separately, Shehzad’s horse Nyanza was cited for inconsistent running and Shehzad failed to maintain the prescribed work and veterinary record logbooks.

The Stewards withdrew the 'A' jockey's licence of Md. Ismail with effect from November 10, 2026 until March 31, 2027. In addition, Ismail was disqualified until March 31, 2028 following the findings under Rule 202 (i) (vii).

The Stewards withdrew the 'A' trainer's licence of S.A. Raza Shehzad from November 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027 for Nyanza's inconsistent running and the trainer's failure to maintain the prescribed work and veterinary record logbooks. Shehzad was also fined ₹20,000 under Rule 202 (XVI).

The HRC published the disciplinary notice on November 10, 2026 at 08:33 pm IST.

The licences and penalties take effect on the dates specified: Ismail’s 'A' jockey licence withdrawal runs from November 10, 2026 to March 31, 2027 with disqualification until March 31, 2028, while Shehzad’s 'A' trainer licence is withdrawn from November 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027 and he is required to pay a ₹20,000 fine under Rule 202 (XVI).