Results – Bangalore

LIFE IS WONDERFUL (Samuel Hitchcott) lost about 4 lengths at the start and ran detached from the field. In view of its behaviour Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed that he must not accept with it until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two jump outs on starting practice days.

As Jockey J. Pradeep was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan to substitute Jockey R. Koch to ride GRACIAN in place of the declared rider. CLASSIC MOVEMENTS (A.Ashok Kumar) was examined after the race and found to be trotting lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey G.Y. Rajesh Babu, the rider of STILLATO, was fined Rs.3,000/- for excessive use of whip (2nd infringement).

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan to substitute Jockey Md. Shafiq to ride VOODOO MOON in place of Jockey J.Pradeep, the declared rider. BLACK SPLENDOUR (S.Shiva Kumar) sustained a bleeding injury on right fore. ROYAL HERO (Vivek) ran detached from the field. The Stipendiary Stewards instructed Trainer Mr.S.Inayathulla to get it checked by the Club`s Veterinary Officer. On examination after the last race at 5.45 PM it was found that ROYAL HERO had sustained a small cut injury on his right fore fetlock. The mouth revealed sharp molars on lower jaws on both the sides. Trainer Mr. S. Inayathul- la was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

OUR LANCER (P.S.Chouhan) jumped awkwardly outwards momentarily unbalancing the rider. Jockey Mohammed Shoaib, the rider of PANCHAKSHARI jumped outwards and brushed the gates thereby he was momentarily unbalanced at the start.

SOUTHERN CHARGE (David Allan) was observed to have lost its left hind shoe during the race and also sustained injuries on both hind.

Jockey R. Ravi, the rider of REDFORD, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting `out` and causing interference to MIND ME (S.A.De Sousa) on his outside approaching the 1000 Metres. It was observed that the saddle of KANDIATE had shifted forward approaching 600 Metres during the race as such the rider could not offer sufficient assistance to his mount thereafter. The equipment was examined after the race and was found to be other wise well maintained. However, Trainer Mr. S. Britto was fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge KANDIATE. Trainer Mr.Darius Byramji was questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge MIND ME (S.A.De Sousa). The Trainer stated that (a) his charge was running after a long gap; and (b) his charge was running first time after being gelded. His expla- nation were noted for future reference. He also assured (a) that he will take all necessary steps to ensure better performance of his charge in future; and (b)

Jockey Vivek, the rider of ENFORCER, reported that he lost his whip at the start. Jockey Ashok Kumar, the rider of SMART IN SPECIAL reported that he lost his whip approaching the 300 Metres. An enquiry has been opened into the interference involving DOCK OF BAY (M.Narredu), SMART N SPECIAL (A.Ashok Kumar) SATIN WOOD (G.Y.Rajesh Babu) & AN EQUAL MUSIC (Samuel Fargeat) approaching the 900 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c NEE DOFTHEHOUR.