Results – Bangalore

An enquiry is being held into the very severe interference caused by Jockey B. Nayak, the rider of SAYYONEE (drawn 1) to the horses on his outside after the start. Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of FANTASTIC STRIKE, reported that his mount ran out erratically passing the 1000 Metres and he had considerable difficulty in keeping it on an even course till about the final bend. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club's Veterinary Officer reported that it was found to have sharp molars on both sides. Hence Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was fined Rs.2,000/- for his negligence. Jockey B.L. Paswan, the rider of CAT LOGAN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to SAYYONEE (B. Nayak) on his inside approaching the 200 Metres. CAT LOGAN (B.L. Paswan) sustained an injury on right knee posterior region. ENCHANTED FOREST (Martin J Dwyer) sustained a bleeding cut injury on left fore cannon. SAYYONEE (B. Nayak) sustained a bleeding cut injury on left fore cannon.

Jockey Anthony Crastus, the rider of AFRICAN QUEEN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for taking an unduly a long lead till about the 400 Metres whereby his mount gradually packed up thereafter.

As Jockey T. Bernard was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the 2nd race, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Amit Caddy to substitute Jockey B.L. Paswan to ride TRILLION WIN, in place of the declared rider. Jockey R. Anand, the rider of BETTER THAN BEST, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to COWBOY CAL (Vivek) on his inside which in turn passed it on to STAR OF STARS (B. Nayak) soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of TRIBAL QUEEN reported that he lost his whip soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of TRIBAL QUEEN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for the improper practice of hitting the horse with his hand during the race. BOLZANO (M. Prabhakaran) sustained a cut injury on left hind fetlock.

As Jockey M. Ravi was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy to substitute Jockey K. Raja Rao to ride ASPECT OF LOVE, in place of the declared rider. Jockey Anthony Crastus, the rider of CATAMARAN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for completely easing his mount in the last 100 Metres for no apparent reason. CATAMARAN (Anthony Crastus) sustained a cut injury on right hind cannon and a bleeding cut injury on left hind cannon. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f MI AMOR.

Jockey A. Feroz, the rider of ANNA, was reprimanded for shifting in and inconveniencing SOVIET MELODY (A. Ashok Kumar) on his inside approaching the 300 Metres.

Trainer Mr. C.D. Monnappa was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards for failing to declare his charge SPECK IN THE SKY to start for the above race after having accepting with it. HILL DIORO (Suraj Narredu) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala 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. Jockey Samuel Fargeat, the rider of WAIKATO, was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming in and causing interference to MOUNTAIN RANGE (Ryan Marshall) on his inside which in turn passed it on to STAR MARQUESS (B Sreekanth) approaching the 1400 Metres. An enquiry is being held into the severe interference caused by Jockey Ryan Marshall, the rider of MOUNTAIN RANGE to WAIKATO (Samuel Fargeat), OWN EMPIRE (Mohammed Shoaib) and LADS ABILITY (P.S. Chouhan) during the race. MADDOX (Y.S. Srinath) sustained a cut injury on right hind pastern. RED BISHOP (Ahsan Qureshi) sustained a cut injury on right hind pastern. Compulsory Samples were taken for analysis from the following I, II & III placed horses viz: ch g FIELD MARSHAL I b g MADDOX II b g STAR MARQUESS III It was reported after the race that RED BISHOP (Ahsan Qureshi) pulled up lame on left fore due to sprained fetlock. Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g LOVE CONQUERS ALL.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to withdraw SENOR SPEEDY (Vinod Shinde), on veterinary grounds as it was found to be trotting lame on right hind due to sprained quarters. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. As Jockey N. Ganesh was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the 4th race, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to substitute Jockey R.Anand to ride TAKE MY WORD in place of the declared rider. SOUND BET (A. Ramu) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. Jockey P.S. Chouhan, the rider of JACK O LANTERN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to INSPIRATOR (Vivek) on his inside which in turn passed it on to BEAUTIFUL DANCER (M. Kumar) in the final 100 Metres of the race. Jockey B.L. Paswan, the rider of SUNSTORM, placed 2nd by the Judge objected against Jockey N. Rajesh, the rider of KARISINI placed 1st for "at the 900 Metres the winner came on to me and tightened me whereby I had to check my horse and I got unbalanced and hit the saddle and lost considerable ground which cost me the race". The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and examined the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection. Jockey N. Rajesh, the rider of KARISINI, was fined Rs.1,000/- for not maintaining a proper course passing the 900 Metres. GUNPOWDER (Mudassar Nazar) sustained a cut injury on right hock. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Amit Caddy to deputise on behalf of trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar who was unable to attend the races.