Results – Bangalore

As Jockey Vivek. G was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Prithviraj B. to declare Jockey D'nuSingh Deora to ride MADAM RICH in place of the declared rider. Jockey P. Mani, the rider of BLACKSTONE was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing the horses on his outside viz; LEATHER BACK (A.Ashhad Asbar) and ART GALLERY (Y. S. Srinath) at the start. Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of RICARDO reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar, the rider of LEATHER BACK reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. (A) An enquiry was held on 6/3/2023 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race with respect to the interference caused by Jockey P. Mani, the rider of BLACKSTONE in that “For not exercising sufficient control over his mount, thereby allowing it to shift out, alarmingly and causing severe interference to ART GALLERY (Y. S. Srinath) passing the 1000 Metres, whereby ART GALLERY (Y. S. Srinath) who almost had a fall”. Jockey P. Mani was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey P. Mani and after viewing the CCTV reply of the race decided to charge Jockey P. Mani for Dangerous Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to P. Mani with effect from 16-3-2023 to 24-3-2023 (Both days inclusive) as he had pleaded guilty for Dangerous Riding under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing on his mount BLACKSTONE (he is permitted to ride work) and he was informed of his right to appeal. (B) An enquiry was held on 6/3/2023 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race with respect to the interference caused by Jockey Khurshad Alam, the rider of FIFTH ELEMENT in that “For allowing his mount to shift out very badly without any provocation, thereby causing inference to ART GALLERY (Y. S. Srinath) passing the 900 Metres”. Jockey Khurshad Alam was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Khurshad Alam and after viewing the CCTV reply of the race decided to charge Jockey Khurshad Alam for Careless Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Khurshad Alam with effect from 16-3-2023 to 18-3-2023 (Both days inclusive) as he had pleaded guilty for Careless Riding under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing on his mount FIFTH ELEMENT (he is permitted to ride work) and he was informed of his right to appeal. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c SYNTHESIS.

As Jockey Vivek. G was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. V. Lokanath to declare Jockey Salman Khan to ride KING OF WAR in place of the declared rider. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of STELLAR GOLD was fined Rs.5,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to SILVER CANYON (P. Trevor) on his inside approaching 1600 Metres. Jockey V.R.Jagadeesh, the rider of GREAT HOPE reported that his saddle shifted forward passing the 1400 Metres, as such he could not offer full assistance to his mount during the race. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr. Monnappa C. D. was fined Rs. 3,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. It was observed that KING POMPOUS (M. Prabhakaran) was inclined to run out from the 700 Metres and ran detached from 350 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. CASTANEDA (Antony Raj S.) sustained superficial injury on left hind coronet. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f STELLAR GOLD.

As Jockey Vivek. G was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Aditya. K to declare Jockey Dharshan Antony.B to ride KING OF KESARI in place of the declared rider. MAZAL TOV (Neeraj Rawal) ducked down from the front gate and the saddle had shifted back. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's order. KING OF KESARI (Dharshan Antony.B) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced DEL PICO (S. Saqlain) on its outside at the start. Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of DEL PICO was reprimanded for not exercising sufficient control over his mount in the final 150 Metres under the use of whip. INVINCIBLE (Imran Chisty) sustained superficial injury on left stifle. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c KNOTTY CHARMER.

As Jockey Vivek. G was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah to declare Jockey Hindu Singh to ride TOUGH COOKIE in place of the declared rider. PRICELESS GOLD (Suraj Narredu) stumbled at the start. SON OF A GUN (Mustakim Alam) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced PENSE'E (Neeraj Rawal) on its inside at the start. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of ASHWA BRAVO was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and taking out TOUGH COOKIE (Hindu Singh) on his outside approaching 800 Metres. Jockey Mustakim Alam, the rider of SON OF A GUN was fined Rs.2,000/- for not wearing the goggles during the race. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: dk b g ALL ATTRACTIVE I b g IMPERIAL BLUE II ch h ASHWA BRAVO III

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar to withdraw KENSINGTON (Antony Raj S.) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be sore on both fore suspensory and lame on right fore. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. It was reported after the race that RAVISHING FORM (Imran Chisty) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mrs. Parvati Byramji was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: gr g NORTHERN LIGHTS I dk b c ONCE YOU GO BLACK II b c AHEAD OF MY TIME III

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Patrick Quinn to withdraw IMPERIAL POWER (Y. S. Srinath) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left fore. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.R.H.Sequeira to withdraw KANCHA (Imran Chisty) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left fore and suffering from fever. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey P.S. Chouhan, the rider of KING’S RANSOM was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: gr m JULIETTE I b f KING'S RANSOM II ch f LA REINA III

As Jockey Vivek. G was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr.Prasanna Kumar to declare Jockey Hindu Singh to ride NIKOLINA in place of the declared rider. Jockey Neeraj Rawal replaced the indisposed Jockey P. Trevor on SLAINTE. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.5,000/- for not obtaining prior permission for his charge KULSUM (S. Saqlain) to race with Tongue Strap. Subsequently, permission was granted to him to run his charge with a Tongue Strap. KINGS SPEECH (S. Zervan) after jumping out did not raise a fluent gallop and did not take any practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.M. Rajendra Singh was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least two Mock Races. Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of PRIME ABBESS reported that he could not get a clear view between the 900 Metres till about 600 Metres due to severe kick back of the track. It was observed that ASHWA PARTH (Vinod Shinde) accidentally struck the front runner CROWN CONSORT (Yash Narredu) passing the 700 Metres. Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of PINK JASMINE was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to KULSUM (S. Saqlain) on his inside in the final 150 Metres.