Results – Bangalore

Trainer Mr. Sharath Kumar was fined Rs.2,000/- for declaring Jockey S.John to ride his charge SOUTHERN KING in the above race without ascertaining his availability as he had already accepted to ride CLASSIC CONCEPT in the above race. Subsequently he was permitted to declare Jockey Afsar Khan. Jockey G.Y. Rajesh Babu, the rider of SON OF THE SOIL, was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.

As Jockey Mohd. Ghouse was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar to substitute Jockey P. Mani to ride SPARK OF JEWEL in place of the declared rider. Jockey B.L. Paswan, the rider of BHAGIRATHI, was severely reprimanded for easing up his mount before passing the wining post in a close finish. He was informed that in view of the fact that he had won the race, no further action was taken but for which he would have been reported to the Stewards for severe disciplinary action.

Jockey S. John, the rider of STAR OF STARS, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 1200 Metres. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of HI LIFE, reported that his mount was running green in the straight. REZOOM (P.S. Chouhan) sustained a cut injury on right hock.

CLASSICAL DANCER (Suraj Narredu) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped THE CONTENDER (S. Mallikarjun) soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of ANOTHER DESTINY, was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course in the straight.

Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was fined Rs.500/- for failing to produce the declared colours at the scales in respect of his charge XEL (J.H. Christopher). Subsequently `all black` emergency colours were permitted to be used. IDAR PRINCESS (G. Adarsh) after jumping out, refused to raise a fluent gallop and ran detached from the field. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. V. Lokanath (deputizing for trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla) 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.

MUCHO (G. Adarsh) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda 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.

ALGIERS (P.S. Chouhan) was examined by the Club`s Veterinary Officer before the start of the race at the gates and was found to be trotting lame on left fore due to sprained fetlock joint. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter`s Orders. Trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar 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. J.S. Pillay to withdraw NOX (P.S. Chouhan) on veterinary grounds as it was lame due to sprained shoulder (left). He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club`s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.