Results – Bangalore

The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of TWO TO TANGO to the Stewards for careless riding (Rule No.161(i)) in that passing the 1000 Metres he came in sharply and caused severe interference to ROYAL ZEN (B.L. Paswan) on his inside which went in turn passed it on to MONEY MANTRA (S. Sel- varaj) along the rails. The Stewards held an enquiry after the race and interviewed Jockeys Gaurav Sapra, B.L. Paswan and S. Selvaraj. After deliberations, they decided to suspend Jockey Gaurav Sapra from riding in races from 11-8-2008 to 28-8-2008 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (Rule No.161(i)) on his mount TWO TO TANGO in the above race (permitted to ride work).

Jockey M. Narredu, the rider of LEOPARDINO was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting `in` and causing interference to REIGNING MONARCH (B. Prakash) on his inside passing the 200 Metres. LEOPARDINO (M.Narredu) sustained gum injury ROYAL BANK (J.H. Christopher) sustained a cut injury on left hind cannon. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g LEO- PARDINO.

STORMY RIVER (Harish) violently shifted out approaching the 1400 Metres despite the efforts of the rider to keep it on an even course thereby interfering with CHIMERIQUE (Ryan Marshall) on its outside. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed to take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with it again. STORMY RIVER (Harish) could not get a clear run approaching the 1000 Metres due to a tightly packed field.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f WESTERN COMMAND.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Narredu to withdraw THUNDERS ROAR on veterinary grounds as it was lame on left hind 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.

On examination at the starting gates SUNNY CONNECXION (J.H.Chris- topher) found to be trotting lame on right fore. Under the cir- cumstances the horse was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter`s orders. Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Ve- terinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Shoban Babu, the rider of STAR BLUE was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course soon after the start. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g FREEMA- SON.