Results – Bangalore

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.S. Narredu to withdraw CAESARS PALACE on veterinary grounds as it was found to be suffering from colic. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. CAPELLA (Arshad Alam) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced SCHAFENBERG (S.A.Amit) on its inside soon after the start. In a closely packed field INDIAN DEMOCRAT (A. Sandesh) had to steady his mount and shift out to avoid striking the front runner SIROCO (Neeraj Rawal) and caused severe interference to ESTELLA (Amyn Merchant) which was squeezed between INDIAN DEMOCRAT and ANTHEIA (Harish B.) thereby it stumbled and dislodging the rider passing the 850 Metres the horses travelling directly behind viz; CAPELLA (Arshad Alam), SCORCHER (Rayan Ahmed.R) and SKYFIRE (Manish. R) had to be checked by its respective riders to avoid the prostrated horse and rider. As the incident was accidental no action was taken beyond noting the incident. LOVE MUSIC (P. S. Chouhan) sustained bleeding injury on left hind cannon. ESTELLA (Amyn Merchant) sustained severe bleeding injury on right fore point of elbow and was trotting sore on right fore. Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. An enquiry is being held into the reversal of form of SLICE OF HEAVEN as compared to its previous run in Race No. 43 i.e., The Prince Khartoum Trophy - (About) 1200 metres. Maiden Horses 3 years old only (Horses who have run at least thrice but not placed second, third or fourth even once ineligible), trained by Mr. Prithviraj B. and ridden by Jockey Darshan R.N in the above race. SIROCO (Neeraj Rawal) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SLICE OF HEAVEN.

Jockey Rayan Ahmed R replaced the indisposed Jockey Amyn Merchant on BRAVADO. BRAVADO (Rayan Ahmed R.) walked out of the gates and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed not to 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. Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of IRISH PRINCE was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to BELLEROPHON (K. Sai Kiran) on his inside before passing the red marker post. Jockey P. S. Chouhan, the rider of DESERT ANGEL was fined Rs.3,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to GIRL WITH PEARL (A.Ramu) on his inside passing the 1250 Metres. Jockey S. John, the rider of CHULA VISTA was fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to GIRL WITH PEARL (A.Ramu) on his inside approaching 900 Metres. BELLEROPHON (K. Sai Kiran) ran detached from the field. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. HIGH TIDE (Prashant P.Dhebe) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported GIRL WITH PEARL (A.Ramu) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

MONGOLIAN KING (Arshad Alam) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Neil Darashah was informed not to 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. Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of RUM RUNNER was fined Rs.3,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to BLUE BLAZER (Darshan R.N) on his inside approaching 1100 Metres. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of DIAMOND RAYS was fined Rs.5,000/- for not making sufficient effort on his mount during the race. It was reported after the race that DIAMOND RAYS (Neeraj Rawal) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr.Sriram Komandur was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of ROMA VICTOR was fined Rs.5,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening MUSTERION (Bhawani Singh), whereby it clipped the heels of ROMA VICTOR (Suraj Narredu) and stumbled, dislodging its rider on his inside along the rails approaching 800 Metres. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of STORM BREAKER was fined Rs.5,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to SITARA (P. Trevor) on his inside passing the 150 Metres. Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of SITARA placed 2nd by the judge objected against Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of STORM BREAKER placed 1st for "Passing the 200 Metres, the winner started coming 'in' and squeezed in the rails as such I had to stop riding for 10 strides, which cost me a certain race". The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection. STORM BREAKER (Yash Narredu) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.Compulsory samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz:b g STORM BREAKER Ib f SITARA IIb g MZILIKAZI III

Jockey K. Raja Rao replaced the indisposed Jockey Amyn Merchant on LUCKY ISABELLA. 4It was observed that CASHMERE (Darshan R.N) slipped from its hind passing the 600 Metres. Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of LUCKY ISABELLA reported that he lost his left rein in the 75 Metres, which he regained within a few strides.

A HEARTTOREMEMBER (Md.Akram) 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.Warren Singh was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey S. Zervan, the rider of COSMIC FEELING placed 3rd by the judge objected against Jockey Manish R, the rider of INDUSTRIALIST placed 2nd for " Entering into the straight INDUSTRIALIST came in front of me whereby I had to stop riding, stood up in the saddle for atleast 5 strides due to which my horse rhythm is broken, I picked my horse again and got into stride and as such she has taken time to gallop again whereby I lost a certain 2nd position”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection INDUSTRIALIST (Manish R) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.