Results – Bangalore

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. V. Lokanath to withdraw BROWNIE (S. John) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore due to sprained shoulder. Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Anthony Crastus, the rider of CASTRO, was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement). Jockey S. Selvaraj, the rider of HILLARIOUS, was fined Rs.3,000/- for the improper use of the whip whereby he allowed his mount to drift out in the final 150 Metres of the race. He was further cautioned in the presence of Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala 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. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c HILLARIOUS.

It was reported after the race that STAR OF STARS (S. John) pulled up lame on left fore due to sprained knee. Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of AMAZING COLOUR, was fined Rs.3,000/- for coming in and causing interference to the horses on his inside viz. EVERGLADES (B. Harish), STAR OF STARS (S. John) and SOUTHERN PEARL (A. Ramu) approaching the 1200 Metres.

SPARK OF HARMONY (P.Mani) took a fly jump. Jockey K.P.G. Appu, the rider of NECTAR CROWN, reported that his mount was not galloping fluently in the final 150 Metres of the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of STAR OF DESIRE, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to the horses on his inside viz. NECTAR CROWN (K.P.G. Appu) and SPARKLING CAT (Anjar Alam) before passing the red marker post. It was reported after the race that SPARK OF HARMONY (P. Mani) pulled up lame on right fore due to sprained pastern. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of CORLEONE trained by Mr. J.S. Pillay (deputized by Trainer Mr. F. Sirajuddin) and ridden by Jockey Ashok Kumar. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from dk b g STAR OF DESIRE.

Jockey A.R. Pradeep, the rider of SIX GUN SMITH, was fined Rs.2,000/- for the improper use of the whip on his mount whereby he could not exercise sufficient control over his mount and allowed it to drift in passing the 150 Metres.

Jockey M. Kumar, the rider of AFRICAN QUEEN, was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing NATIVE TALENT (S. John) soon after jumping out of the starting gates. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of SUNSPIRIT trained by Mr. Irfan Ghatala and ridden by Jockey P.S. Chouhan. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g NATIVE TALENT.

A MOVE TO REMEMBER (P. Mani) was examined at the starting gates by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's Orders. Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

It was reported after the race that CHHOTA BHEEM (Md. Akbar) pulled up lame on left fore due to sprained knee. Trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda 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 f BERNICIA.