Results – Bangalore

MESSALA (Khurshad Alam) 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 Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order.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. Darius R. Byramji was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. CLASSIC CHARM (Vivek.G) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.S. 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. It was observed that INFINITE SPIRIT (Abhay Singh) was hanging out after passing the 600 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sustained superficial injury on left fore outer bulb. However, Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Surya P., the rider of ACTIVATED was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing SPIRIT DANCER (Kiran Rai P) on his outside approaching 200 Metres. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of CLASSIC CHARM, trained by Mr. S. Ganapathy and ridden by Jockey Vivek.G in the above race. PERFECT HALO (Angad) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. CLASSIC CHARM (Vivek.G) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from ch m CLASSIC CHARM. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g HABANERO.