Results – Bangalore

Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was fined Rs.500/- for making an error in the starting declaration in respect of his charge ZAIOS as regards shoeing. Jockey K. Chethana, the rider of BRAVE ARJUN, was reprimanded for coming `in` sharply and inconveniencing STARRY VIEW (Vivek) on his inside approaching the 1000 Metres.

ALCHESAYE (C.D. Hayes) planted at the starting gates and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. J.S. Dhariwal was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Mock Race on a race day on the race track. Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of MILFORD, reported that he could not get a clear run soon after jumping out of the starting gates due to a tightly packed field.

Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of FULL SPEED, was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming `in` and causing interfer-ence to LIONHEART (J.H. Christopher) on his inside which in turn passed it on to SYMBOL OF SPEED (Vivek) along the rails approaching the 350 Metres. FULL SPEED (Vinod Shinde) sustained cut injury on right hind cannon.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported trainer Mr. S.K. Habib Khan to the Stewards for the reversal of form of his charge ZAFAR, the winner of this race as compared o its previous run in Race No.69, The T. Dougall Memorial Plate-(About) 1200 Metres, for horses rated 40 to 70 on 15th December 2007 when ridden by Jockey S. Ramesh it ran unplaced. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed trainer Mr. S.K. Habib Khan. After deliberations, they decided to fine trainer Mr. S.K. Habib Khan Rs.20,000/- for the reversal of form of his charge ZAFAR, the winner of this race as compared to its previous performance in Race No.69 of the Bangalore Winter Meeting 2007-08 held on 15th December 2007. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner gr g ZAFAR.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla to withdraw SANGINI (Harish) on veterinary grounds as it was lame on right hind due to sprained stifle and sore back. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey K. Narasimha, the rider of SPIRITED COMMANDER, was severely reprimanded for travelling wide throughout the race for no apparent reason.