Results – Bangalore

BERGAMOT (Suraj Narredu) jumped awkwardly outwards. Jockey Y. S. Srinath, the rider of DIAMOND RAYS reported that his mount slipped from its hind passing the 900 Metres. Jockey Vivek, the rider of PHOENIX REACHED had to steady his mount in anticipation passing the 300 Metres. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of BERGAMOT reported that his whip got entangled in the reins passing the 150 Metres. Jockey V.R.Jagadeesh, the rider of DESPERADO reported that his mount was running green in the straight, whereby it shifted in and inconvenienced FLAT OUT (Ryan Marshall) on his inside passing the 100 Metres. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported for lameness. However, horse was non co-operative for examination on mouth and endoscopy. DIAMOND RAYS (Y. S. Srinath) sustained superficial injury on left hind cannon. BERGAMOT (Suraj Narredu) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b c DIAMOND RAYS.

GOOD TIME INDEED (Harish B.) after jumping out reared up whereby Jockey got totally unbalanced, dislodging its rider and ran rider less thereafter. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. M. P. Mahaesh was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. SHAMSADAS GIRL (Y. S. Srinath) stumbled soon after jumping out of the starting gates. It was observed that HAFNIUM (S.K.Paswan) was galloping very fiercely between the 1100 Metres till about 900 Metres, whereby DYNAMISM (Imran Chisty) which was travelling along side shied away and ran out. It was observed that in a closely packed field AMAZONITE (Nazerul Alam) had to check his mount to avoid striking the front runner and shifted in whereby BOLD MOVE (Sahanawaz) which was travelling directly behind had to check his mount totally unbalancing the rider. As the incident was accidental no action was taken beyond noting the incident. ?DANCING DRAGON (P. Trevor) sustained superficial injury on right gaskin. HAFNIUM (S.K.Paswan) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g DANCING DRAGON.

Jockey Md.Akram, the rider of SKYBOUND was severely reprimanded for exulting before passing the winning post. It was reported after the race that SHIVALIK'S RULE (Chethan Gowda) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. M. P. Mahaesh 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 race that CALICO STAR (S Imran) pulled lame on left fore. Trainer Mr.Hidayat Khan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. GALENO (Shamaz Shareef) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. An enquiry was held on 11th February, 2018 by the Stipendiary Stewards for the above race into the interference caused by Jockey Nazerul Alam on his mount SECRET PRAYER in that he shifted in passing the 900 Metres and caused severe interference to CALICO STAR (S. Imran) and MOONLILGHT LOVE (Sunil Samson) on his inside. Jockey Nazerul Alam was interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stipendiary Stewards after considering the submissions made by Jockey Nazerul Alam and after viewing the CCTV decided to charge Jockey Nazerul Alam for careless riding. The Stipendiary Stewards thereafter suspended Jockey Nazerul Alam with effect from 22nd February, 2018 upto 24th February, 2018 (both days inclusive) and as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount SECRET PRAYER (he is permitted to ride work and was informed of his right to appeal). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SKYBOUND.

HANKO (Imran Chisty) was examined at the starting gate by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be trotting lame on left hind. 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. AUSTRALIS (Suraj Narredu) planted, lost many lengths and ran detached thereafter. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.S. Narredu was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least two Mock Races. SPOT LIGHT (A.Imran Khan) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.S. Ganapathy 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 a starting gate practice day. It was observed that Jockey M. Noornabi, the rider of RACING FIRE had to steady his mount and shift out approaching 900 Metres whereby NOAHS ARK (P. Trevor) which was travelling directly behind had to be checked by its rider. It was reported after the race that LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (David Allan) burst its blood vessels and was found to have sustained superficial injury on left hind cannon. Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. DONNA ROSSA (S. John) sustained superficial injury on right hind pastern. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g AEISIR.

Jockey V.R.Jagadeesh, the rider of SAVANNAH SOUND was reprimanded for shifting in and inconveniencing BOLD COMMAND (A.Imran Khan) on his inside along the rails approaching 700 Metres. ?Compulsory samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: b m SIOBHAN I ch h BARACCHUS II b g SMILE STONE III

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Faraz Arshad to withdraw NO LIMITES (R. Manjunath)on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left fore. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. DAUPHINE (Imran Chisty) reared up and fell down in the paddock. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Mr.Dheeraj. V was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. WINX (V.R.Jagadeesh) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced SECURING SMILES (Sai Kiran) soon after jumping of the starting gates. Jockey V.R.Jagadeesh, the rider of WINX reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Jockey Adarsh G., the rider of ULTIMATE POWER reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. An enquiry is being held into the post race formalities by Trainer Mr. Prithviraj .B as regards his charge BROOKLYN SUPREME. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g BROOKLYN SUPREME.