Results – Bangalore

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. R.R. Byramji to withdraw TICKLES (Irvan Singh) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore due to inflammed tendon. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. At the start HIDDEN DEAL (Rajesh Kumar M) jumped inwards bumping the gate losing some ground. In view of its behaviour Trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards one jump out on a starting gate practice day. NOBLE PRINCESS (Neeraj Rawal) ran detached from the field. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and was found to have sharp molars on both sides of jaw. Trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence (1st infringement). An enquiry was held into the performance of LUC DIVINE. Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah stated that the horse has had tendon and joint problem, so he kept the horse in swimming and gave it light work. He added that this was the geldings first start in five months. Jockey D. Gnaneshwar when questioned regarding the performance of LUC DIVINE stated that the gelding had travelled well but failed to respond to his riding in the straight. On pulling up LUC DIVINE made a noise. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination by the Club’s Veterinary Officer it was reported to have sustained a cut injury on left hock and after endoscopy at 3.20 p.m., no abnormality was reported. Jockey A. Imran Khan, the rider of JEYEM’S SPIRIT, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement) LUC DIVINE sustained a cut injury on left hock. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g LUC DIVINE. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g JEYEM’S SPIRIT.