Results – Bangalore

EXPERT (Rajesh Kumar M) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced DOWNTON ABBEY (S. John). It was observed that DOWNTON ABBEY (S. John) could not get a clear run between the 300 Metres till about 200 Metres due to a packed field. YELLOWZONE (Prasad M) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f SANS PEUR.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f GOOD WISHES.

Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala to withdraw GRECIAN LIGHT on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore due to inflamed hoof. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Baba Nayak, the rider of NINON, was fined Rs.5,000/- for the improper use of whip whereby he allowed his mount to drift out from the railing to the outer track, under the use of whip. Jockey M. Noornabi, the rider of NYSSA, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 100 Metres. Jockey K. Mukesh Kumar, the rider of BHARAT QUEEN, reported that his mount was lugging in under pressure in the final stages of the race. It was reported after the race that RIVER DANCE (Suraj Narredu) burst its blood vessels (endoscopy - Grade III). Trainer Mr. M. Narredu was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b f RIVER DANCE. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g STAR CRACKER.

Jockey T.S. Jodha, the rider of ROYAL DEFENCE, reported that his mount was hanging in after entering the straight. Jockey S. Selvaraj, the rider of DEL PORTO, reported that on jump out the bit slipped towards the left as such he could not offer sufficient assistance to his mount. SMART N NOBLE (David Breux) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of ROYAL DEFENCE trained by Mr. S. Britto and ridden by Jockey T.S. Jodha. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Jockey Bhawani Singh, the rider of SNOW CRYSTAL, was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing CATALEYA (S. Zervan) which in turn passed it on to DANCING LEAF (T.S. Jodha) before passing the red marker post. Compulsory Samples were taken for analysis from the following I, II and III placed horses viz: b f COMMON WEALTH I ch f AIKA AIKA AIKA II b f LA DONA III It was reported after the race that LOCHNESS (Neeraj Rawal) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. Sandhu G was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

COOL BABY (Ramesh Kumar N) took a fly jump. DREAM STAR (M. Noornabi) was extremely fractious in the gate and was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer and was found to have sustained fracture of lower jaw due to fractious behaviour inside the starting stall. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s order. Trainer Mr. S. Britto was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f DUBAI ONE.

INVINCIBLE PRINCE (Ajinkya R) sustained cut injury on right gaskin. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g INVINCIBLE PRINCE.

Jockey Kiran Rai P, the rider of AMALFI COAST, was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing LOVE FOR LIFE (Vishal) on his outside passing the 800 Metres. Jockey Kiran Rai P, the rider of AMALFI COAST, was fined Rs.3,000/- for injudicious handling of his mount. Trainer Mr. S. Britto and Jockey T.S. Jodha were questioned with regard to the running and riding of ASTRAL SPIRIT with specific reference to the start wherein Jockey T.S. Jodha failed to take a good position in the race as soon as the start was effected till about 500 Metres. Trainer Mr. S. Britto was fined Rs.10,000/- for failing to give specific instruction to the Jockey before the race and for unsatisfactory explanation. Jockey T.S. Jodha was fined Rs.10,000/- for not making any effort on his mount ASTRAL SPIRIT in the early part of the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g YOURE ASHWASHAKTHI.