Results – Bangalore

DYNAMICAL (Darshan R.N) was examined at the starting gate by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Aravind G. was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. It was observed that Jockey T.S. Jodha, the rider of PERFECT IMPRESSION had to ride his mount in check between the 950 Metres and 700 Metres due to a closely packed field. An enquiry was held on 27th January, 2021 into the manner of riding by Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the rider of HANDSOME in that he urged his mount with the aid of the whip to attain a forward position, in the process he shifted ‘in’ and tightened the horses on his inside despite the Jockeys calling out for room to keep straight viz; DECORUM (V.R.Jagadeesh) and SHANGHAI QUEEN (P. S. Chouhan) from the 1100 Metres till about 900 Metres. Jockey D. Gnaneshwar was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey D. Gnaneshwar and after viewing the CCTV decided to charge Jockey D. Gnaneshwar for an Improper riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to D. Gnaneshwar with effect from 5th February, 2021 to 20th February, 2021 (both days inclusive) as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for an Improper Riding on his mount HANDSOME (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. It was observed that HALFSIES (Naveen M.) suddenly stumbled and fell down, thereby dislodging the rider, in the process inconvenienced ADELA (R. Shelar) on his inside passing the 300 Metres and PERFECT IMPRESSION (T.S. Jodha) had to be steadied by its rider to avoid the prostrated horse and rider. On immediate examination by the Club’s Veterinary Officer HALFSIES was found to have burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. Samar Singh was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. BENIGNITY (Chetan Kalay S.) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. SHANGHAI QUEEN (P. S. Chouhan) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SHERWIN.

TURKOMAN (A. Sandesh) 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. Padmanabhan was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. LINKIN PARK (Ryan Marshall) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. KENSINGTON (S. John) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Arjun Mangalorkar 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. SCINTILLATING LASS (Suraj Narredu) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S.S. Attaollahi 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 Akshay Kumar, the rider of ENRICHMENT reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination, it was found to be pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. THOUSAND WORDS (A.Imran Khan) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f PECANWOOD.

SPEAKING OF STARS (S. Zervan) was extremely fractious and ducked down under the starting gates, whereby the withers of the horse was stuck for considerable period of time. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was fined Rs.5,000/- for discrepancy in shoeing in respect of his charge SEA OF CORTEZ. CAVALLINI (Akshay Kumar) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala 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. ALEEF (Syed Asgar) was slowly away, lost many lengths and ran detached from the field. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. WATCHMYSTARS (Suraj Narredu) stumbled at the start. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of EXCLUSIVE MANDATE reported that his mount not galloping fluently throughout the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of WATCHMYSTARS was reprimanded for shifting ‘in’ and bumping SEA OF CORTEZ (K.G. Likith Appu) on his inside passing the 100 Metres. ALEEF (Syed Asgar) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c CAVALLINI.

Jockey Antony Raj S. replaced the indisposed Jockey Naveen. M on THE RESPONSE. SIDE WINDER (Mohammed Aliyar) ran detached from the field. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. M. Rajendra Singh was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. It was observed that ROYAL RESOLUTION (A. Sandesh) did not get a clear run between the 150 Metres and 100 Metres due to closely packed field. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g ALPHA.

PERFECTIMAGINATION (T. S. Jodha) jumped awkwardly inwards. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of LAGARDE was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to the horses on his inside viz; SOVEREIGN LEGEND (A. Sandesh) and ACASTER (Darshan R.N) at the start. Jockey S. John, the rider of ANTIBES was fined Rs.2,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to RAMBUNCTIOUS (Neeraj Rawal) whereby it stumbled and FOREST FLAME (P. Trevor) which was travelling directly behind had to be checked by its rider and drop back before passing the red marker post. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of RAMBUNCTIOUS was fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to FOREST FLAME (P. Trevor) on his outside passing the 500 Metres. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of LAGARDE was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course in the final 50 Metres. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: b c LAGARDE I ch c SOVEREIGN LEGEND II b f FOREST FLAME III

RAFA (Rayan Ahmed R.) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S. Dominic was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of ROMA VICTOR was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and tightening the horses viz; AUTOMATIC (Suraj Narredu) and SIR SUPREMO (Arshad Alam) on his inside approaching 1400 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b h KNIGHT TEMPLAR.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath to withdraw HEAVENLY ANGEL (Chandrashekar) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be trotting lame on right hind. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. PARADISE BECKONS (P. Trevor) was examined at the starting gate by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be trotting lame on right fore. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr.Sriram Komandur was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. An enquiry was held on 27th January, 2021 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race into the interference caused by Jockey Darshan R.N. on his mount GOLDEN MEMORY in that he shifted ‘in’ dangerously and caused severe interference to the horses on his inside viz; IN A BREEZE (Suraj Narredu), which in turn went onto to ACTIVATED (Ryan Marshall) approaching 300 Metres, and he further shifted ‘in’ under the use of whip and continued to hamper the running of IN A BREEZE (Suraj Narredu) on his inside between the 200 Metres and 150 Metres. Jockey Darshan R.N. was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Darshan R.N. and after viewing the CCTV decided to charge Jockey Darshan R.N. for Dangerous Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Darshan R.N. with effect from 5th February, 2021 to 27th February, 2021 (both days inclusive) and fined him a sum of Rs.20,000/- as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Dangerous Riding on his mount GOLDEN MEMORY (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ROSY RAPUNZEL.