Results – Bangalore

STARHUNT (G. Sai Vamshi) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaivour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race. Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of HIDDEN HERO, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 200 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m MEHERANI.

As Jockey S. Mallikarjuna was certified medically unfit to ride permission was granted to trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to substitute Jockey M. Kumar to ride MY KING in place of the declared rider. GLAMOUROUS APPROACH (G. Sai Vamshi) after jumping out swerved towards the right and did not raise a fluent gallop till about 1300 Metres. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Dominic was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race. Jockey M. Kumar, the rider of MY KING, was reprimanded for shifting out and bumping INTREPID WARRIOR (Imran Chisty) on his outside approaching the 1000 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f LA DONA.

COMMISSARIAT (S. Selvaraj) was extremely fractious and was stuck between the front shutter of the starting gate for a considerable period of time. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s order. SALINA (Kiran Rai) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race. CELESTIAL STORM (Vivek) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on starting gate practice day. Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of EVEREST, reported that he lost his whip passing the 200 Metres. Jockey S. John, the rider of CONQUISTADOR placed 2nd by the Judge objected against Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of EVEREST, placed 1st for “within the red marker at the start the winner came in sharply and I had to check my mount. In the final 200 Metres he came out continuously and took my ground thereby my horse was shying out which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned and trainer Mr. Neil Darashah, spokes- person for Jockey M. Prabhakaran. After deliberations, they decided to over- rule the objection. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of CANDICE placed 3rd by the Judge objected against Jockey S. John, the rider of CONQUISTADOR placed 2nd for “passing the 300 Metres I was on the outside of John who continuously started drifting out and taking my ground thereby I lost considerable ground and in the last 75 Metres I had to check my mount and stop riding whereby I lost a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to over rule the objection. Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of EVEREST, was fined Rs.3,000/- for coming in sharply before the red marker post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g EVEREST.

KINGSTON TOWN (Suraj Narredu) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f SEA FAIREY.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to withdraw SHARPSHOOTER (Suraj Narredu) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be trotting lame due to sprained right fore tendon. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. TOP SMILES (Naveen M) planted and did not take any practical part in the race. In view of its behaivour trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b f SWISS EAGLE.

AYRTON (S. John) took a fly jump. ARTIC ATTRACTION (Syed Imran) accidentally brushed the false rails approaching the 1000 Metres. Jockey Syed Imran, the rider of ARTIC ATTRACTION, was reprimanded for shifting out and bumping YELLOWZONE (Arshad Alam) on his outside passing the 900 Metres. It was observed that the left stirrup on WREKIN (Chetan Kalay S) snapped passing the 800 Metres totally unbalancing the rider whereby he could not offer any assistance and had to remove his right leg from the stirrup in the final 100 Metres and ride without the aid of both stirrups. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MAGNITUDE STAR.

Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was fined Rs.5,000/- for the discrepancy in shoeing in respect of his charge SPANISH MOON (David Allan) (1st infringement). Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of RICH REVIVAL, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to WHY SHOULD I (G. Sai Vamshi) approaching the 150 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g RICH REVIVAL.