Results – Bangalore

Jockey Rayan Ahmed R, the rider of AMAZING REDD reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination the Club's Veterinary Officer reported that it was found to have sustained superficial injury on left gaskin. It was reported after the race that MARIKO (Darshan R.N) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey S. John, the rider of NOBLE FLAIRE was cautioned for dropping hands much before passing the winning post. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m NOBLE FLAIRE.

INDIAN ROCKET (Prashant P.Dhebe) was examined at the starting gate by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be trotting lame on left fore. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. DUNAMIS (S. John) took an awkward jump at the start. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of QUEEN LATIFA was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing REGAL REALM (Neeraj Rawal) and LADY BARRINGTON (David Allan) on his inside passing the 1000 Meters. LADY BARRINGTON (David Allan) sustained superficial injury on right gaskin. It was reported after the race that AGNAR (Cedric Segeon) pulled up lame on right hind. 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. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f LADY BARRINGTON.

NATANZA (Nazerul Alam) jumped awkwardly outwards. PAPADOKIA (Chethan Gowda) took a fly jump. Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of NATANZA was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing FLOTUS (Prashant P. Dhebe) passing the 1000 Meters. It was observed that DONT TRUST ANY ONE (Shiva Kumar S.) had to be checked by its rider to avoid striking a front runner PAPADOKIA (Chethan Gowda)in the process accidently stumbled and shifted out thereby bumping TARINI (M. Prabhakaran) which in turn passed it into RECZAI (Ramesh Kumar N) approaching 800 Meters. DONT TRUST ANY ONE (Shiva Kumar S) sustained superficial injury on left hind cannon. TARINI (M. Prabhakaran) sustained superficial injury on left hind pastern. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g GYPSY.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Sandhu G. to withdraw RAVELNATION on veterinary grounds as it was found to be suffering from fever. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. TEA WID ME (Irvan Singh) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start. FIRST STEP (Prashant P. Dhebe) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. B. Prithiviraj was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behavior improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day. Jockey Surya P, the rider of RAPID ADVANCE was fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to FREESTYLE (P. Trevor) on his inside approaching 900 Meters. FIRST STEP (Prashant P. Dhebe) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. FREESTYLE (P. Trevor) sustained superficial injury on right hind fetlock. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g ADRIPHOS.

Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of SEA LORD reported that his mount stumbled passing the 900 Meters. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination the Club’s Veterinary Officer it was reported that on endoscopy it was found to have (ILH Grade-III paralysis). Jockey A. Ramu, the rider of PEARL REWARD had to check his mount to avoid striking the front runner LIFE AWAITS (Neeraj Rawal) in the process TOPSPOT (R. Praveen Shinde) which was travelling directly behind also had to be checked by its rider whereby he shifted out inconveniencing the horses on his outside viz; REFERENT (Vinod Shinde) and INTEGRATED (Irvan Singh) approaching the 700 Meters. Jockey A. Ramu, the rider of PEARL REWARD reported that his mount stumbled passing the 700 Meters and was wobbling in the final 200 Meters of the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Jockey S. John, the rider of SHIVALIK STAR was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to NEW CROWN (Suraj Narredu) on his inside passing the 300 Meters. SHIVALIK STAR (S. John) sustained superficial injury on left hind fetlock. NEW CROWN (Suraj Narredu) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SHIVALIK STAR.

It was observed that PROUDPRINCE (G Sai Vamshi) accidently brushed the rails passing 1000 Meters during the race. Jockey Nitin Singh, the rider of AS GOOD AS IT GETS reported that his mount stopped galloping in the final 200 Meters of the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad and Jockey K. Raja Rao were questioned regarding the running and riding of ARTORIUS. The Trainer stated that: (a)he had asked his rider to ride from forward position or if there were faster horses to ride from the mid bunch and do his best in the straight; (b) his charge had performed poorly in all its previous three starts; (c) his charge was a difficult ride and needed strong handling as it had won when ridden by David Allan however at that time it was not under him; (d) he was satisfied with Jockey K. Raja Rao’s handling as it had improved and finished fourth on this occasion. The Jockey corroborated the statement of the trainer and added that his mount was hesitant to pass the other horses in the last 200 Meters. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination by the Club’s Veterinary Officer it was reported to have burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy Grade – IV). As such no action was initiated by the Stipendiary Stewards into the running and riding. However, Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad 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 ch g ARTORIUS. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g ONLY PRINCE.

Jockey M. Kumar replaced the indisposed Ramesh Kumar N on SHIVALIK GIRL. KAPALUA (S. John) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S.S. Attollahi (deputizing for Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangarlorkar) was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behavior improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day. TAMARA (Nazerul Alam) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced ROMANTIC HELEN (Rayan Ahmed R.) at the start. Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of ERSTKLASSIG was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and taking out ARIZONA (Irvan Singh) passing the 600 Meters. Jockey A.R. Pradeep, the rider of LEON was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and causing interference to ERSTKLASSIG (Imran Chisty) passing the 150 Meters. LEON (A.R. Pradeep) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. ARECA CRUISE (P. Trevor) sustained superficial injury on left hind pastern. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g ARECA CRUISE.

FOURTH DIMENSION (Y. S. Srinath) reared up and got struck in the stall for a considerable period of time. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Sandhu G. was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. HIDDEN SOLDIER (Shiva Kumar S.) reared up and got struck in the stall for a considerable period of time. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of AMBLESIDE shifted in causing interference to VIRAT (Irvan Singh) on his inside approaching the 1000 Meters. An enquiry is being held into the above incident. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g ERAGON. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g ROYAL DEFENCE.