Results – Bangalore

APOLLO KING (M. Noornabi) was slowly away and lost a few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour Trainer Mr. Samar Singh 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 starting gate practice day. CAMELOT (A. Ashok Kumar) ran detached from the field. It was reported after the race that CAMELOT (A. Ashok Kumar) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. Hidayat Khan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh, the rider of RICH RADIANT, reported that he could not get a clear run passing the 1000 Metres due to a closely packed field. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g APPOLO KING.

Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of ALL CLEAR, had to check his mount to avoid clipping the heels of the front runner INDIAN (M Rajesh Kumar) whereby WIND TUNNEL (M. Noornabi) travelling directly behind the former had to be checked by its rider who momentarily unbalanced. Jockey A.R. Pradeep, the rider of SUPERHIT, was fined Rs.2,000/- for not exercising sufficient control over his mount under the use of whip whereby he allowed his mount to drift in sharply towards the rails approaching the 1100 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g INDIAN.

ASSIDUOUS (D. Gnaneshwar) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced PRATHAM (A. Ashok Kumar) on its outside soon after jumping out of the starting gates. SOCRATES (J. Fortune) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced PRATHAM (A. Ashok Kumar) on the inside soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey Syed Asgar, the rider of SUMMER GOLD, was fined Rs.2,000/- for suddenly shifting course towards the inside thereby causing interference to LUCKY THIRTEEN (R. Vaibhav) approaching the 200 Metres.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. S. Britto to withdraw SHADES OF SCARLET on veterinary grounds as it was found to have sustained a bleeding cut injury on left fore pastern. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. As Jockey Vivek, the declared rider of NOVEL APPROACH, was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the 4th race, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar to substitute Jockey R. Vaibhav to ride NOVEL APPROACH in place of Jockey Vivek, the declared rider. SOMERSET ROSE (M. Rajesh Kumar) took a fly jump. Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of A GAME TO REMEMBER, 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. Warren Singh was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey R. Vaibhav, the rider of NOVEL APPROACH, was fined Rs..1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). It was reported after the race that ALLADIN (D. Gnaneshwar) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah, to substitute Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh to ride ATTRACTOR in place of Jockey Vivek, the declared rider. Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of ABSOLUTE JOY, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and inconvenienciing WAR ARTIST (Afsar Khan) on his outside in the final 100 Metres of the race. Jockey D.K. Ashish, the rider of BOUDICCA, reported that he lost his whip in the final 100 Metres of the race.. GORGEOUS GOLD (S. Mallikarjun) sustained a cut injury on right hind cannon. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g LOYAL KING.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. J.S. Pillay to substitute Jockey D. Gnaneshwar to ride SPARK OF SILVER in place of Jockey Vivek the declared rider. MOUNTAIN RANGE (J. Fortune) was extremely fractious inside the gates and refused to remain in the stalls. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders. Jockey P. Mulrennan, the rider of NADIA, was fined Rs.5,000/- for shifting out and causing severe interference to SPEARHEAD (Ryan Marshall) on his outside in the final 100 Metres of the race. It was reported after the race that GOLDEN VIPER (D.K. Ashish) suffered from exhaustion and was immediately treated for the same.

As Jockey D. Gnaneshwar was certified medically to ride after his ride in the 7th race, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. J.S. Dhariwal to substitute Jockey R. Vaibhav to ride ARRABIAN GOLD in place of Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the declared rider. Jockey P. Mulrennan, the rider of FREE LAW, reported that he lost his whip in the final 75 Metres of the race. Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of ATLAS POWER, 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. S. Inayathulla to substitute Jockey R. Vaibhav to ride INDIAN PRIDE in place of Jockey Vivek, the declared rider. SOMETHINGDIFFERENT (R. Ramu) accidentally struck the front runner INDIAN PRIDE (R. Vaibhav) and stumbled passing the 900 Metres. Jockey David Allan, the rider of STELLAR AMBITION, reported that he could not get a clear run passing the 200 Metres due to a closely packed field. Jockey M. Rajesh Kumar, the rider of INDRAVATI, was reprimanded for travelling wide rounding the final bend for no apparent reason. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g WIND AND FLIGHT.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to substitute Jockey R. Vaideeshwaran to ride AZTEC GOLD in place of Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the declared rider. Jockey Ryan Marshall, the rider of SPARK OF BEAUTY, reported that he could not get a clear run passing 350 Metres due to a closely packed field. Jockey Mudassar Nazar, the rider of ASTOUNDING GALLOP, placed II by the Judge objected against Jockey D.K. Ashish, the rider of MATIAS, placed I for "in the straight the winner came inside and I had to stop riding in the last 100 Metres which cost me a certain race". The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and examined the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to over rule the objection. WILD NEXUS (P. Mulrennan) sustained cut injury on left hind cannon.