Results – Bangalore

TRIPLE VICTORY (P. Ramesh) was extremely fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders. Jockey R. Anand, the rider of APRIL GOLD, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to TINA'S TOUCH (Vivek) soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey B. Sreekanth, the rider of EXCELLENT DESIGN, reported that he could not get a clear run approaching the 600 Metres due to a closely packed field. Jockey Zia Akhtar, the rider of DANCE OF A GENERAL, was reprimanded for shifting in and inconveniencing APRIL GOLD (R. Anand) rounding the final bend. Jockey M. Noornabi, the rider of BLIZZARD OF OZ, reported that he could not get a clear run approaching the 200 Metres due a closely packed field. Jockey Zia Akhtar, the rider of DANCE OF A GENERAL, was fined Rs.3,000/- for the inept handling of his mount during the race. Further he was cautioned in the presence of Trainer Mr. G. Nityanand that a repetition of similar manner of riding would entail him being reported to the Stewards for severe disciplinary action. SEBRIGHT (Suraj Narredu) sustained a cut injury on left hind fetlock.