Results – Bangalore

Trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar was fined Rs.500/- for not producing the declared colours at the scales in respect of his charge MAGNIFIQUE (S. Mallikarjun). Subsequently `all black` emergency colours were permitted to be used.

Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was fined Rs.500/- for presenting SIMPLY DANGEROUS without a tongue strap for which prior permission had been obtained. Subsequently tongue strap was put on SIMPLY DANGEROUS before leaving the paddock.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar to withdraw SPARK OF SOLITAIRE on veterinary grounds at 8.35 a.m. on 22nd May 2009 as it was found to be trotting lame on left hind due to sprained stifle. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Shortly after the start ATLANTUS (V.R.Jagdeesh) was squeezed between VAYUPUTRA (G.Y.Rajesh Babu) and GOOD COMPANION (Shobhan Babu), thereby losing ground.

Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was questioned regarding the discontinuation of the tongue strap on his charge REDFORD in that in Race No.7 the horse sported the tongue strap and won with it. The trainer stated that his charge tends to loaf once it gets into the lead and that was the reason why he had removed the tongue strap for this race. He further added that he would not change the pattern of running of his charge in future. In furtherance to the above explanation, an enquiry has been opened into the dismal performance of REDFORD in the above race.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. B. Puttanna to withdraw BEAUTY on veterinary ground at 5.45 p.m. on 21st May 2009 as it was found to have an inflamed poll area due to a blunt injury. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.