Results – Bangalore

As Jockey V.R Jagadeesh was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. B. Prithviraj to substitute Jockey T.S. Jodha to ride SALSA TOUCH in place of Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh the declared rider. It was reported after the race that CLEVER TRICK (Imran Chisty) burst its blood vessel (endoscopy - Grade I). Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b f CLEVER TRICK. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b h SALSA TOUCH.

Jockey M. Krishna, the rider of SUMMER DAWN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for his negligence pertaining to weighing in. Jockey Dashrat Singh, the rider of SANTA ANA, was reprimanded for slightly changing course towards the inside approaching the 800 Metres. Jockey A.R. Pradeep, the rider of YOURE ROCKING, was reprimanded for travelling wide between the 700 Metres till about rounding the final bend for no apparent reason. Jockey Mudassar Nazar, the rider of JEYEM'S PRIDE, was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing NAYAN STAR (Ch.K. Chary) on his outside passing the 200 Metres. JAANVI (B.L. Paswan) sustained gum injury. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f SANTA ANA.

SCORCHING VULCAN (Suraj Narredu) sustained a cut injury on right hind cannon. An enquiry is being held into the manner of riding of Jockey Suraj Narredu on his mount SCORCHING VULCAN. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g CONROD.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to substitute Jockey Ch K Chary to ride CZAR RULE in place of Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh the declared rider. WHIMSICAL (Imran Chisty) took a fly jump. Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of FANCY NUMBER, reported that he could not get a clear run approaching the 1200 Metres due to a closely packed field. Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of FANCY NUMBER, was reprimanded for shifting in and inconveniencing IMPERIAL VERSE (M.A.Roushan) rounding the final bend. SUR LA TETE (Dashrat Singh) drifted out under pressure in the final stages of the race. Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of CARDIGAN BAY, was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the winning post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f SUR LA TETE.

BRYANT PARK (Arshad Alam) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. Sriram Komandur was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. An enquiry is being held into the manner of riding of Jockey M. Prabhakaran on his mount DIVINE DELIVERANCE. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g WIND WONDER. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f LIGHT OF SUCCESS.

MARK (Vivek) was slowly away and lost a few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. B. Puttanna 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. Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of ROYAL REIN, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to TONY MONTANA (Nasir Imam) which in turn passed it on to ALL PROOF (Imran Chisty) before passing the red marker post. Compulsory Sample was taken for analysis from b c TRIUMPHANT. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g SOVEREIGN RULE.

PACK UR BAGS (Suraj Narredu) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced LADS GLADIATOR (M. Noornabi) on its outside soon after jumping out of the starting gates. FORTHCOMING (Imran Chisty) was slowly away and lost a few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad 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. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f PACK UR BAGS.