Results – Bangalore

Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards for his negligence in accepting his charge THE FIRST BULLET to run in this race without getting it passed in the Mock Race, when he had specifically advised to do so after its last run. Subsequently it was withdrawn from the above race. SPLENDID DANCER (M. Kumar) was slowly away and lost a couple of 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 jump out on a starting gate practice day. Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of CUTE ANGEL, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g COUNT ROYAL.

As Jockey Ahsan Qureshi was certified medically unfit to ride permission was granted to trainer Mr. Warren Singh to substitute Jockey P. Mani to ride THE JAGUAR in place of the declared rider. Jockey Amyn Merchant, the rider of WILL STILL reported that his mount was hanging in after entering the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and no abnormality was reported. However trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar was informed to take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with it again.

Jockey N. Rajesh, the rider of DIVINE TOUCH was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to SUN DORO (R. Vaibhav) on his outside which in turn passed it on to GIVE ME THE MONEY (R. Bharath) approaching the 250 Metres. Jockey N. Rajesh, the rider of DIVINE TOUCH was fined Rs.2,000/- for repeatedly checking his mount between the 1200 Metres till about rounding the final bend. Jockey R.Vaibhav, the rider of SUN DORO was fined Rs.5,000/- for the inept handling of his mount. He was further informed in the presence of trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala that repetition of similar manner would entail him being reported to the Stewards for severe disciplinary action. Jockey B. Srinivas Rao, the rider of ALLEGRO, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. B. Prithviraj to withdraw BATON ROUGH (P. Kiran Rai) on veterinary grounds as it was found to have inflammed right fore tendon. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was fined Rs.1,000/- for the discrepancy in shoeing in respect of his charge ICE MINT.

Compulsory Samples were taken for analysis from the following I, II and III placed horses viz: ch f SIACHEN I b g ATTILA II ch f CARLA III

It was reported after the race that SPARK OF KNIGHT (Amyn Merchant) had apparently lost its right fore shoe during the race. Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of VAYOMI, was reprimanded for not maintaining a proper course whereby he inconvenienced SPARK OF KNIGHT (Amyn Merchant) on his inside approaching the 1000 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f SUN FOREVER.

HILLFIGER (Neeraj Rawal) was extremely fractious inside the gates and the right fore of the horse got stuck in the starting stall for a considerable period of time and it sustained a bleeding cut injury on right fore fetlock. Under the circumstances it was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's orders. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Valdir De Sousa, the rider of CASH IS KING, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to SPARKLING CAT (M.F. Ali Khan) on his inside approaching the 1000 Metres. Jockey M.A. Gallagher, the rider of ARABIAN GOLD, was reprimanded for not maintaining a proper course thereby inconveniencing SPARKLING CAT (M.F. Ali Khan) on his inside approaching the 800 Metres. Jockey N. Harsha, the rider of AMAZER, was fined Rs.2,000/- for not persevering with his mount during the race. Trainer Mr. J.H. Dhariwal and Jockey M.A. Gallagher were questioned regarding the running and riding of ARABIAN GOLD in the above race. The trainer stated that (a) the last run in which his charge won was a 3 year old Maiden Race and today it was running in an open class; (b) in this race he had instructed the rider to settle in 3rd, 4th or 5th position as it was running over 1400 Metres and do his best in the straight; (c) the rider fully followed his riding instructions and his charge could only finish 4th; and (d) under these circumstances he was satisfied with the riding of his charge by the rider. The rider stated that (a) he was instructed to settle his mount in 3rd, 4th or 5th position during early stages of the race and ride out in the straight; (b) he rode as per instructions; (c) near 700 Metres he was hampered for room and had to slightly check his mount; (d) after entering the straight he fully rode out but the horse did not respond much; and (e) in his opinion the horse required some more distance and may perform better with blinkers which he informed the trainer soon after the race. Their explanations were noted.

Trainer Mr. Samar Singh was fined Rs.2,000/- for not presenting his charge ROYAL FORTUNE (Ch.K. Chary) for the pre-race weighing of the horse. Trainer Mr. Laxman Singh was fined Rs.500/- for failing to produce the declared colours at the scales in respect of his charge HIDDEN DESTINY (A. Imran Khan). Subsequently `all black' emergency colours were permitted to be used. BRILLIANCE (M.A. Gallagher) sustained a cut injury on left hind cannon.