Results – Bangalore

NATIVE INDIAN (S. Chetan Kalay) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaivour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one jump out on a starting gate practice day. Jockey S. Chetan Kalay, the rider of NATIVE INDIAN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for not improving his position till rounding the final bend and not persevering with his mount during the race. Further he was informed in the presence of his master Trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh that he must make every effort to improve his riding in future.

Jockey Tauseef Ahmed, the rider of CHAMPAGNE ON ICE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to INDEPENDENCE DAY (P.S. Chouhan) on his inside soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey Harish, the rider of I FANCY YOU, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to SEGOMO (S. Chetan Kalay) on his outside soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey S. John, the rider of CUTE ANGEL, was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing NEEL GAGAN (R. Vaideeshwaran) on his inside passing the 600 Metres. Jockey Tauseef Ahmed, the rider of CHAMPAGNE ON ICE, was fined Rs.2,000/- for the improper use of the whip on his mount whereby he could not exercise control over his mount and caused interference to STAR CREST (C. Henrique) on his inside approaching the 300 Metres. Jockey Tauseef Ahmed, the rider of CHAMPAGNE ON ICE reported that his mount was not galloping fluently during the race as such he had to ease his mount in the last 150 Metres of the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. It was reported after the race that the left fore shoe on CUTE ANGEL (S. John) had apparently splayed during the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SOUTHERN KING, was fined Rs.5,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to NEVER SAY GOODBYE (P.S. Chouhan) on his inside approaching the 350 Metres. Jockey P.S. Chouhan, the rider of NEVER SAY GOODBYE, placed Second by the Judge objected against Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SOUTHERN KING placed First for "into the home straight jockey Suraj Narredu used his whip from the left and came on to me and pushed me in whereby I had to stop riding 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. It was reported after the race that NEVER SAY GOODBYE (P.S. Chouhan) pulled up lame on left hind due to sprained quarter. Trainer Mr. R.R. Byramji was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. NEVER SAY GOODBYE (P.S. Chouhan) sustained a cut injury on right hock. INDRAVATI (V.R. Jagadeesh) sustained a cut injury on left hind coronet.

Jockey J. Pradeep, the rider of LOWNDES SQUARE, was reprimanded for not maintaining a proper course passing the 1300 Metres.

ALPHABET (F.K. Shabuddin) was slow into the stride and ran detached from the field till final bend. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Hidayat Khan 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. SOUND (Saddam Hussain) was slow into the stride and ran detached from the field till final bend. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Narredu 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.

FOREST CROWN (S. Shiva Kumar) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. Jockey Vivek, the rider of RAPHIRE, reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. ENSATUS ELEGANS (R. Vaideeshwaran) suddenly shied away from the horses on his outside and hit the base of the false rails approaching the 900 Metres whereby the rider got totally unbalanced and was dislodged from his mount. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c ESTEBAN.

BISCOTTI (Anjar Alam) was extremely fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders. Jockey K.R. Rajesh, the rider of DREAM RUNNER, was reprimanded for travelling wide passing the 700 Metres till rounding the final bend for no apparent reason.