Results – Bangalore

As Jockey Akshay Kumar was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Dominic to declare Jockey V.R.Jagadeesh to ride ANNE BOLEYN in place of the declared rider. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of PASTICHE reported that his mount was not galloping fluently throughout the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. ANNE BOLEYN (V.R.Jagadeesh) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to be trotting lame on left fore. Trainer Mr. S. Dominic 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 g ULTIMATE STRIKER.

As Jockey Akshay Kumar was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to declare Jockey Rayan Ahmed R to ride SOUTHERN POWER in place of the declared rider. LYCURGUS (S. Zervan) 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. SUCCESSFUL (M. Prabhakaran) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S. Narredu 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 L. Alex Rozario, the rider of GOLDEN TIME was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to SOUTHERN DYNASTY (V.R.Jagadeesh) on his inside approaching 1500 Metres. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of GOLDEN TIME, trained by Mr. V. Lokanath and ridden by Jockey L. Alex Rozario in the above race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m SEE MY HEELS.

As Jockey Kiran Naidu was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu to declare Jockey Hasib Alam to ride FIFTH ELEMENT in place of the declared rider. As Jockey Akshay Kumar was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Neil B Devaney to declare Jockey K.G. Likith Appu to ride ROCHELLE in place of the declared rider. Jockey K. Sai Kiran, the rider of THE GALLERY TIME reported that his mount was hanging out from 600 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Hasib Alam, the rider of FIFTH ELEMENT was fined Rs.1,000/- for not maintaining a proper course, whereby he shifted out and bumped THE GALLERY TIME (K. Sai Kiran) passing the 200 Metres. DESERTDRAGON (Tousif Khan) ran detached from the field. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g DIVO.

As Jockey Akshay Kumar was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to declare Jockey Darshan R.N to ride WILD EMPEROR in place of the declared rider. INYOUWEBELIEVE (P. Trevor) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Prasanna 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. NIKOLINA (Nazerul Alam) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Prasanna 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. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g DISRUPTOR.

Jockey Y. S. Srinath replaced the indisposed Jockey S. John on SOUTHERN FORCE. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of SOCIABLE, trained by Mr. Irfan Ghatala and ridden by Jockey L. Alex Rozario in the above race. SOCIABLE (L. Alex Rozario) sustained bit injury on left buccal commissure. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g SOUTHERN FORCE.

Jockey Ravi R., the rider of SUPER GLADIATOR was fined Rs.3,000/- for excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). It was observed that LAGOPUS (A.Imran Khan) pulled up lame approaching 500 Metres, the Jockey having to dismount and not completing the course. On immediate examination by the Club’s Veterinary Officer, it was found to have sustained fracture on left hind pastern. Hence, it was euthanized. An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward on 19/3/2023 into the excessive use of whip by Jockey R.N. Darshan on his mount MUSTERION (3rd infringement) in the above race, thereby contravening the B.T.C. Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP”. In that (a) He had used the whip in excess in Race No. 167 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022-23, on his mount MUSTERION, this being the 3rd offence during the season; (b) He had used the whip in excess in Race No. 109 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022- 23, on his mount SPIRIT DANCER (1st offence);(c ) He had used the whip in excess in Race No. 150 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022-23, on his mount STAR ADMIRAL (2nd offence). The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions by Jockey R.N. Darshan and after viewing the CCTV replay of the race decided as follows: (a) Should he apply for Jockey’s licence for the year 2023-24 and if he is granted a Jockeys Licence the same shall remain suspended for the first two race meetings of the Bangalore Summer Meeting 2023 for contravention of B.T.C. Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (He is permitted to ride work); (b) He was informed of his right to appeal. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m RIGHTLY NOBLE. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Azhar Ali to deputize on behalf of trainer Mr. S.S. Attaollahi who was unable to attend the races.