Results – Bangalore

GUNMASTER (A.R.Pradeep) was extremely fractious, refused to remain in the Stalls. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's order.

Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of KNOTTY CHARMER was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Jockey Nazerul Alam, the rider of KNOTTY CHARMER was fined Rs.2,000/- for exulting before passing the winning post.

PRINCESS AURA (Surya P.) planted, swerved towards the left, did not raise a fluent gallop for the first 150 Metres and ran detached thereafter. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Kishan Thomas was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. It was reported after the race that REMONTOIR (Salman Khan) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr.Imtiaz Khan was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. An enquiry was held on 4th December, 2022 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race into the interference caused by Jockey Ahsan Qureshi, the rider of NIKOLINA in that he shifted 'in' and caused severe interference to the horses on his inside viz; LISTEN TO ME (Neeraj Rawal), RORITO (Tousif Khan) and SOLID POWER (V.R.Jagadeesh) approaching 1200 Metres. Jockey Ahsan Qureshi was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Ahsan Qureshi and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey Ahsan Qureshi for Careless Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Ahsan Qureshi with effect from 14-12-2022 to 23-12-2022 (both days inclusive) 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 NIKOLINA (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. SOLID POWER (V.R.Jagadeesh) sustained superficial injury on both hind cannon.

MEMORITER (Surya P.) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced ETOSHA (S. Zervan), which in turn passed it onto ONLY YOU (Md.Akram) on its inside at the start. Jockey K.G. Likith Appu, the rider of MOON'S BLESSING reported that his saddle shifted forward passing the 1200 Metres. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr. S.S. Attaollahi was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling. Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of MILLBROOK was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to SCRIBBLING HOPPER (Nazerul Alam) and MEMORITER (Surya P.) on his inside approaching 1200 Metres. Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of MILLBROOK reported that he lost his whip passing the 300 Metres. As Jockey S. Zervan, the rider of ETOSHA accidentally struck his whip.

As Jockey Rajesh Kumar. M was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. to substitute Jockey Shamaz Shareef to ride COLONEL HARTY in the place of the declared rider.

MAYBACH (Rayan Ahmed R.) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.S. Dominic 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 Rayan Ahmed R., the rider of MAYBACH was reprimanded for riding an indifferent race. He was further informed in presence of Trainer Mr. S. Dominic that that the repetition of similar manner of riding will entail him being reported to Stewards for disciplinary action. Jockey Adarsh G., the rider of GOLDEN TIME was reprimanded for riding an indifferent race. He was further informed in presence of Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath that that the repetition of similar manner of riding will entail him being reported to Stewards for disciplinary action.

THREE ACES (V.R.Jagadeesh) planted and did not take any practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.V. Lokanath was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. STUNNING BEAUTY (Naveen Kumar. V) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Sharat Kumar 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 Tousif Khan, the rider of MEASURE OF TIME reported that he brushed the right side of the gates while jumping out, whereby he lost his right stirrup which he regained within a few strides.