Results – Bangalore

WORLDLY WISE (R.Ajinkya) dropped the rider on the way to the starting gates, broke the railings at 1600 Metres, bolted and ran on tar road. On examination by the Clubs' Veterinary officer, it was found to have sustained superficial injury on brisket. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr.Darius R. Byramji was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Anjar Alam, the rider of QUEEN ENVIED was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing ENGLISH BAY (T. S. Jodha) on his inside passing the 800 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch c TRANQUILO.

Jockey A. Prakash, the rider of STARRY WIND reported that his mount was hanging out from about 1300 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. SILVARIUS (S. John) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g PISSARRO.

TAIMUR (Bhawani Singh) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Karthik Ganapathy 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 SMASHING BLUE was severely reprimanded and warned for shifting 'in' and tightening GOLDEN OAKS (Salman Khan), which in turn passed it onto AUGUSTUS CAESAR (A. Prakash) and AUTOMATIC (P. S. Chouhan) on his inside soon after the start. Jockey P. S. Chouhan, the rider of AUTOMATIC placed 4th by the judge objected against Jockey A. Prakash, the rider of AUGUSTUS CAESAR placed 3rd and Jockey Salman Khan, the rider of GOLDEN OAKS placed 2nd for “Immediately at the jump GOLDEN OAKS and AUGUSTUS CAESAR came 'in' sharply and knocked me out in the rails whereby my horse lost momentum because of which I lost a certain 2nd place”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection. As the objection was frivolous in nature the deposit of Rs.5,000/- by Jockey P. S. Chouhan was forfeited. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b m SMASHING BLUE.

Jockey D'nuSingh Deora, the rider of TACTICAL COMMAND was fined Rs.2,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to THOUSAND WORDS (Akshay Kumar) on his inside approaching 200 Metres. AZTEC QUEEN (Arvind Kumar. N) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. TACTICAL COMMAND (D'nuSingh Deora) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f KENSINGTON COURT.

ASHWA YUDHVIR (Suraj Narredu) was examined at the saddling enclosure by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be trotting lame on left fore, sustained superficial abrasion on left knee and both hocks. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu was informed to 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 m SILVERITA.

As Jockey Arvind Kumar. N was medically unfit to ride after the 5th race. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Kishan Thomas to substitute Jockey Khurshad Alam to ride SHE'S INNOCENT in the above race. It was reported by the Club’s Veterinary Officer that the left fore shoe of EXTRAORDINARY (Ajeet Kumar) had come off at the starting gates. Subsequently, it was re-shod (as there was sufficient time for the start of the race) and EXTRAORDINARY was certified fit by the Club’s veterinary officer before the start of the race. RIGHTLY NOBLE (Mohammed Aliyar) jumped awkwardly onto ACASTER (Vivek) soon after the start. ANNE BOLEYN (A. Prakash) jumped awkwardly onto JERSEY LEGEND (C. S. Jodha) soon after the start. Jockey C. S. Jodha, the rider of JERSEY LEGEND was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing TIGER RETURNS (A.Imran Khan) on his outside passing the 1000 Metres. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of CHARMAINE reported that his mount was not galloping fluently throughout the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g ACASTER.