Results – Bangalore

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. R.R. Byramji to withdraw PRET A PORTE (Ryan Marshall) on veterinary grounds as it was lame on left fore due to inflammed hoof. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Colm O`Donoghue, the rider of SOUTH STAR, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).

BUCK PASSER JUNIOR (M.J. Gautam Raj Urs) could not get a clear run approaching the 900 Metres due to a tightly packed field. Jockey S.A.De Sousa, the rider of MAAHI VE, was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement)

STYLISH BAY (R. Koch) jumped out awkwardly inconveniencing UPPER CRUST (Ranjeet Singh) on the outside. DIAMOND HUNTER (K.P.G. Appu) burst its blood vessels during the race. Trainer Mr. M. Eshwer was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f UPPER CRUST.

Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards for Contravention of the General Condition 5 of the Prospectus of Bngalore Winter Meeting 2007-08 in accepting his charge EVER SO CLEVER in the above race today and also for the next day i.e. 29-12-2007. Subsequently it was not declared to start in the above race. SCIMITAR (C.D. Hayes) was very fractious on the way to the starting gates, dislodged the rider and ran riderless towards the stable area. Hence it was withdrawn before coming under Starter`s orders.

Jockey K. Narasimha, the rider of BLUSHING BEAM, was fined Rs.5,000/- for not making sufficient effort on his mount during the race. WALTER (C. Krishnan) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SPECIAL GESTURE.