Results – Bangalore

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda to withdraw ZAGATO on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left fore due to sprained suspensory ligament. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey C. Harish, the rider of TONY MONTANA, reported that his mount blundered passing the 850 Metres. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, the Club's Veterinary Officer reported that it pulled up lame on right fore due to sprained knee. Trainer Mr. Babu Rao J was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. It was reported after the 4th race at 3.20 p.m. that MOTIVATION (D.K. Ashish) burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy-Grade IV). 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. Jockey Kiran Rai P was questioned over the performance of HIDDEN HERO. He was instructed to sit in a forward position but after jumping well the colt dropped the bit. Near the 1200 Metres Jockey Kiran Rai P was able to urge along to obtain a closer position. Near the 850 Metres when TONY MONTANA (C. Harish) stumbled he moved out as he thought that the horse had fallen. At the 300 Metres when struck with the whip HIDDEN HERO (Kiran Rai P) shifted inwards then at the 250 Metres when Kiran Rai P went to change the whip into his right hand, he accidentally dropped his left rein. The Club's Veterinay Officer reported that HIDDEN HERO (Kiran Rai P) sustained a cut to right fore fetlock. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f CHERRY HINTON.