Results – Bangalore

As Jockey Vivek was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Warren Singh to substitute Jockey A.R.Pradeep to ride SAND CASTLES in place of the declared rider. Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of LOVE reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sharp molars. Hence, Trainer Mr. S. Narredu (deputizing on behalf of Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu) was informed that Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c TURKOMAN.

THE GOLDEN DREAM (Naveen Kumar. V) dropped the rider on the way to the starting gates, bolted, ran rider less and galloped for almost 2000 Metres. On immediate examination by the Club's Veterinary Officer, it was found to be exhausted. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. FORTY NINER (Tousif Khan) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced STAR ADMIRAL (L. Alex Rozario) soon after the start. It was observed that APPSARA (K.G. Likith Appu) accidently brushed the running rails passing the 1000 Metres. It was observed that SCARLET IBIS (A.R.Pradeep) was running green throughout the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. FORTY NINER (Tousif Khan) sustained superficial cut injury on right fore cannon and fetlock. THE GREY GERANIUM (Chandrashekar M) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. An enquiry was held on 18/12/2022 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race with respect to the riding of Jockey Chandrashekar .M, the rider of THE GREY GERANIUM in the above race “Wherein he allowed his mount to travel wide from 800 Metres till about 500 Metres for no apparent reason and for not infusing adequate vigour in riding out his mount in the final 400 Metres.” Jockey Chandrashekar .M was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Chandrashekar .M and after viewing the CCTV decided to charge Jockey Chandrashekar .M for Incompetent Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Chandrashekar .M with effect from 28-12-2022 to 31-12-2022 (Both days inclusive) for Incompetent Riding under Rule No. 161 (ii) of the BTC Rules of Racing on his mount THE GREY GERANIUM (he is permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g THE RESPONSE.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar to withdraw ANGEL BLISS (Antony Raj S.) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left hind and suffering from fever. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. As Jockey S. John was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar to substitute Jockey Antony Raj S to ride SILVARIUS in place of the declared rider. Jockey Y. S. Srinath, the rider of DOUGLAS was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of PRAGUE was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). PRAGUE (P. Trevor) sustained superficial injury on tongue. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g DOUGLAS.

Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of FORTUNATUS was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing LAST WISH (P. S. Chouhan) on his outside approaching 1200 Metres. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of DISRUPTOR reported that he did not get a clear run due to a closely packed field approaching the 350 Metres. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: b c SHAMROCK I dk b c KING LOUIS II b g LAST WISH III

IN A BREEZE (L. Alex Rozario) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Irfan Ghatala 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 Nazerul Alam, the rider of SOUTHERN RULER was reprimanded for travelling wide rounding the final bend for no apparent reason. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g DEL MAR.

As Jockey Vivek was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla to substitute Jockey A.R.Pradeep to ride AKASI in place of the declared rider. URBAN BORBON (Nazerul Alam) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar 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 A.R.Pradeep, the rider of AKASI reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch c SPLENDIDO. Permission was granted to trainers M/s. S. Narredu and Neil B. Devaney to deputize on behalf of trainers M/s. Rajesh Narredu and Darius R. Byramji who were unable to attend the races.