Results – Bangalore

Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of MOST PREFERRED, was fined Rs.1,000/- for travelling wide in the straight for no apparent reason. Jockey K. Narasimha, the rider of SPIRITED ANGEL, was fined Rs.2,000/- for coming `in` and causing inter ference to OTTAWA (Vinod Shinde) on his inside ap- proaching the 300 Metres. Jockey B. Prakash, the rider of LUCKY MASCOT, reported that his mount was not galloping fluently in the final 200 Metres of the race. It was impounded for veterinary examination, but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c VALID EXPECTATION.

Trainer Mr. B. Prithviraj was fined Rs.500/- for making an error in the starting declaration in respect of his charge CASINO ROYAL as regards shoeing. As Jockey A. Velu was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr.Amit Caddy to substitute Jockey P. Mani to ride SMART COLLECTION in place of Jockey A. Velu, the declared rider. Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of QUEENS COMPOSER, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting `out` and causing interference to TOUCH OF PARADISE (S. Chandrashekar) on his outside which in turn passed it on to HARD CASH (Vivek) approaching the 1000 Metres. QUEENS COMPOSER was impounded for veterinary examination. The Veterinary Officer after examination reported that it was found to have sharp molars on both upper and lower jaws. Trainer Karan Singh was informed to get checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

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AURA (D. Gnaneshwar) planted and took no part in the race. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Sriram Komandur was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two Mock Races on race days on the race track. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b h HESPERUS.

As Jockey Shobhan Babu was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Darius Byramji to substitute Jockey D. Gnaneshwar to ride ORIENTATION in place of Jockey Shobhan Babu, the declared rider. Jockey K.P.G.Appu, the rider of LORD OF ILLUSION was fined 1000/- for shifting `in` and causing severe interference to SCIMITAR (Ryan Marshall) which in turn passed it on to FINAL DEPOSIT (Vinod Shinde) soon after the start. HAKUNA MATATA (Nasir Imam) jumped awkwardly outwards thereby inconvenienced FINAL DEPOSIT (Vinod Shinde) on the far side. Jockey D. Mahendran, the rider of PROUD AS A PEACOCK was fined Rs.2,000/- for negotiating the final bend wide and for dropping his hands before passing the winning post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MYSTIFIED.

EVENT HORIZON (Vivek) was withdrawn before coming under Starter`s Order as the horse was found to be trotting lame on right fore due to sprained fetlock joint. Trainer Mr. G. Nityanand was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. NICE GUY (D. Mahendran) was permitted to be with drawn before coming under Starter`s Order as the horse bolted on the outer sand track and completed one round of the course before reaching the starting gates. Jockey C. Krishnan, the rider of SUPER SONIC was fined Rs.5,000/- for shifting `in` and causing very severe interference to CHAR CHAND (P. Mani) on his inside which in turn passed it on to SOUTHERN MAGIC (P. Ramesh) along the rails approaching the 900 Metres. STAR IMAGE (K. Narasimha) was impounded for veterinary examination. The Veterinary Officer on exami nation reported that it was found to have sharp molars on bo