Results – Bangalore

TICKLES (D K Ashish) was slowly away. AUTHENTIC (D.K. Ashish) jumped awkwardly. Jockey B. Harish, the rider of CARBONADO, reported that his mount was hanging in after entering straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and no abnormality was reported. However, trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey D. Patel, the rider of HELLO BOSS, was cautioned to exercise adequate vigour to ride out his mount during the race. Jockey P.S. Chouhan was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of YOURE ASHWASHAKTHI. Jockey Chouhan was instructed to be positioned where the gelding is comfortable. He had a nice run throughout and moved to the lead easily. However when Jockey Chouhan was called upon for an effort it gave nothing and when struck with the whip near the 80 Metres it ducked in. He added that YOURE ASHWASHAKTHI may have choked down, but there was no evidence of this. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah could offer no explanation. He said the horse had worked well and give no indication of anything amiss. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club’s Veterinary Officer reported after the fifth race at 3.35 p.m. that it burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy Grade III). Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. BRAVATA (A.R. Pradeep) was running green throughout the race. COOL ICEMINT (B Mahesh) which raced ungainly was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g YOURE ASHWASHAKTHI. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g AUTHENTIC.