Results – Bangalore

8 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Horses who have run at least thrice but not placed second, third or fourth even once ineligible) (Terms). Jockey S. Selvaraj, the rider of TELEMACCHUS, was reprimanded in the presence of trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala for riding in an incom- petent manner. He was further informed that he should make every effort to improve his riding in future. PINAAKINI (Shobhan Babu)sustained a bleeding gum injury.

Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the rider of BADDA RUPAIYYA, reported that his saddle shifted back rounding the final bend. After due examination of the equipment after the race, Trainer Mr. M.B. Mangalorkar was fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling. WORK TO WORD (J.H. Christopher) lost few lengths. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satis- faction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one jump out on a starting gate practice day. Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of GRACIAN, reported that his mount was hanging `in` after entering the straight. Trainer Mr. Mah- mood Khan was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Trainer Mr. M.B. Mangalorkar was questioned regarding the

LEAGUES APART (Wayne Smith) pulled up lame after the race on right fore due to sprained tendon. Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. It was observed that Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad`s charge BENNYTHE- BULL arrived late to the paddock. When questioned for the same, he explained that the horse was extremely fractious while being saddled and hence the delay. His explanation was noted. Approaching the 1300 Metres as the birds on the inner sand track scattered, BENNYTHEBULL (A. Imran Khan) suddenly shied away and again was brought back towards the rails. LEAGUES APART (Wayne Smith) running behind had to be slightly checked by the rider. MISS PUKKA (S. John) which was fiercely running behind the latter struck the front runner, brushed

BASTIAN BAY (S. Selvaraj) was extremely fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be with- drawn before coming under Starter`s Orders. Jockey K. Chethana, the rider of EL GORDO, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in` and causing interference to ALCHESAYE (M. Narredu) on his inside approaching the 1000 Metres. Jockey B. Mahesh, the rider of APERTINI, was fined Rs.2,000/- for exulting before passing the winning post.

REDSHIFT (V.R. Jagadeesh) jumped awkwardly outwards from the gates. Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh, the rider of REDSHIFT, was fined Rs.1,000/- for not exercising sufficient control over his mount whereby he repeatedly allowed his mount to change course in the last 300 Metres.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. L D`Silva to withdraw NAPA VALLEY (Mohd. Ghous) on veterinary grounds as it was lame on left fore. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. RADIANT ACT (Md. Shafiq) planted in the starting gates and took no practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar 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. PRINCESS KIDANE (K. Raja Rao) ran detached from the field. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Karan Singh was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Mock Ra

Jockey K.P.G. Appu, the rider of MYSTIC STAR, reported that he could not get a clear run soon after jumping out of the starting gates due to the crowding of the field. Jockey Ms. Lisa Jones reported that the saddle on her mount MAC shifted back mid way through the race. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was questioned as to the incident and he stated that the horse was extremely fractious, reared up and sat down before the start and that may be the reason for saddle shifting back. In view of the above, his explanations were noted.