Results – Bangalore

Jockey K.P.G. Appu, the rider of TAKE MY WORD, reported that his mount was hanging `out` throughout the race. Trainer Mr. F. Sirajuddin was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. FLYING JET (S. Selvaraj) pulled up lame on right fore on the track. Trainer Mr. Samar Singh was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey S.A. DeSouza, the rider of SCRAMJET, reported that his mount slipped at the start. Jockey S. Ramesh, the rider of SUPER SHA, was reprimanded for slackening in the last 20 Metres. JUST GREAT (Samuel Hitchcott) burst its blood vessels during the race. Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to withdraw MAJESTIC STRIDES on veterinary grounds as it was suffering from colic. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certifi cate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. GOOD GIFT (Vivek) jumped out and swerved outwards. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Britto 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 Suraj Narredu, the rider of EL GORDO, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 300 Metres. Jockey C. Krishnan, the rider of STAR OF EXCELLENCE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for travelling wide throughout the race for no appar ent reason.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Warren Singh to withdraw FLY FREE on veterinary grounds as it was examined and found to be trotting lame on right fore due to sprained tendon. He was in formed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. ONE (C.D. Hayes) was extremely fractious in the gates and its right fore leg was caught on the platform for a significant period of time with the horse in sitting position. Subsequently the horse fell on its back with the saddle getting pushed on to the withers. Under the circumstances, the horse was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter`s orders. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Samuel Hitchcott, the rider of ALCMENE, was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing RIMPUCHE (S.A.DeSousa) on his outside approaching the 250 Metres. Jockey Samuel Fargeat, the rider of EQUIDAE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in` and causing interference to RIMPUCHE (S.A. DeSousa) on his inside approaching the 200 Metres. Jockey C. Krishnan, the rider of GREENS, was severely reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post. ABSFABS (Suraj Narredu) sustained a cut injury on right hind cannon.

As Jockey Samuel Fargeat was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to substitute Jockey S.S.DeSouza to ride GAME FIGHTER in his place. ATTAIN (Saleem Golam) took a fly jump. Jockey Shanth Kumar, the rider of RAIDER`S SUN, was fined Rs.5,000/- for the injudicious handling of his mount in last 200 Metres. Trainer Mr. J.S. Dhariwal was questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge ACT SMART (P.S. Chouhan). The trainer stated that (a) the horse was running after a long gap; (b) the horse was treated for shoulder problem; and (c) the horse was working well on the track. His explanations were noted for future reference and was further informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan to withdraw WIN PRETTY BABY on veterinary grounds as it was found to be walking lame on right hind due to bleeding injury on stifle. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. SHISHAM (S. Shiva Kumar) drifted out under pressure in the last 200 Metres. STAR BLUE reared up as the starting gate opened and dislodged the rider as such the horse did not take any practical part in the race. Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of MY PRECIOUS GIRL, reported that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop in the straight. Trainer Mr. Karan Singh was questioned regarding the poor perfor- mance of his charge MY PRECIOUS GIRL (K. Raja Rao) which ran de- tached from the field. He was further informed that he must take all possible steps to ensure better performance in future. STAR BLUE (Gaurav Sapra) sust