Results – Bangalore

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dkb f LOTUS LEAF.

Jockey Shakti Singh, the rider of MOST PREFERRED, was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming `in` and causing interference to HILL OF GRACE (Wayne Smith) on his inside soon after the start. Jockey J.E. Pereira, the rider of BID FOR GLORY, reported that he could not get a clear run approaching the 300 Metres due to a closely packed field. Jockey Wayne Smith, the rider of HILL OF GRACE, was reprimanded for repeatedly called out during the race. ILLUSIVE GIRL (M.J. Gautam Raj Urs) sustained a gum injury. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f QUEEN`S GUEST.

GENTLEMANS DEAL (M. Narredu) was slow into stride and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Laxman Singh was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendi- ary Stewards in one jump out on a starting gate practice day. Jockey Pawan Sharma, the rider of GUIDED MISSILE, was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course in the straight. Jockey Pawan Sharma, the rider of GUIDED MISSILE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Jockey Shadab Khan, the rider of EVANSTON, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1s infringement). Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g VANQU- ISH.

RAIDER`S SUN (G. Adarsh) jumped awkwardly outwards from the starting gates. Jockey R. Ravi, the rider of PANCHAKSHARI, was reprimanded for not maintaining a proper course while rounding the final bend.

While parading in the Paddock it was observed that the right fore shoe of STAR OF WASHINGTON (Y.S. Srinath) had splayed while parading in the paddock. Immediately thereafter the horse was reshod and sent to the starting gates. DORABELLA (J.H. Christopher) jumped awkwardly outwards from the gates and inconvenienced PLEASANT PRINCE (A. Imran Khan) on its outside. VIJAYRATH (M. Narredu) jumped awkwardly inwards from the gates and inconvenienced ALCMENE (Suraj Narredu) on its inside. EQUIDAE (Wayne Smith) was very fractious in the gates and sus- tained bleeding cut injury on left hind. Hence it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starters Orders. Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Cer- tificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey C. Krishnan, the rider of IMMORTAL, was fined Rs.1,000/;- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). CHAR CHAND (Kishore Kadam) sustained a cut injury on right hind pastern. RAPID RESPONSE (Khurshad Alam) was observed to have ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. Hidayat Khan was questioned as to the poor performance of his charge RAPID RESPONSE in the above race. Trainer stated that the horse was running after a long lay off and it had worked well which was substantiated by the track work log book. His explanations were noted for future reference and he was further informed to produce it in Mock Race on a race day on the race track.