Results – Bangalore

As Jockey Afsar Khan was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to declare Jockey A.Ramu to ride THE STRIKINGLY in place of the declared rider. Jockey Prashant P.Dhebe, the rider of LADY GODIVA reported that his mount was running green, whereby he shifted out and bumped SCARLET IBIS (Vinod Shinde) on his outside passing the 700 Metres. It was reported after the race that FORT NELSON (S. Zervan) had apparently lost its right fore shoe during the race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g FORT NELSON.

Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of MOMENTOUS reported that his mount was hanging out after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr.Rajesh Narredu was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of STRAVINSKY was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing EXUMA (Prashant P.Dhebe) on his outside passing the 400 Metres. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of RIVER OF GOLD was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to the horses on his inside viz; SHADOW OF THE MOON (Yash Narredu) and SUPER STRIDE (Hindu Singh) on his inside passing the 300 Metres. It was observed that the Australian Nose band of EXUMA (Prashant P.Dhebe) had snapped during the race. Jockey Y. S. Srinath, the rider of MAGNUS was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing MOMENTOUS (M. Prabhakaran) in the final 100 Metres of the race. RIVER OF GOLD (Akshay Kumar) was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have burst its blood vessels (on Endoscopy Grade - III). Trainer Mrs. Parvati Byramji was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from dk b g RIVER OF GOLD. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g MAGNUS.

It was observed that LEX LUTHOR (Inayat) got squeezed between KING POMPOUS (S.A. Amit) and BRUCE ALMIGHTY (Rayan Ahmed R.) soon after the start. Jockey Inayat, the rider of LEX LUTHOR reported that his mount was not galloping fluently after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m MEMORABLE TIME.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan to withdraw TURKOMAN (P. S. Chouhan) 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. VICTORIA PUNCH (A.Ramu) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of VICTORIA PUNCH, trained by Mr. Irfan Ghatala and ridden by Jockey A.Ramu in the above race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g KALAMITSI.

As Jockey C. Umesh was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Warren Singh to declare Jockey K. Sai Kiran to ride SHUBANKAR in place of the declared rider. Jockey Shreyas Singh S, the rider of PINK JASMINE reported that his saddle shifted forward at the 1400 Metres as such he could not offer full assistance to his mount thereafter. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr.S.S. Attaollahi was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of FIRE POWER was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement). An enquiry was held on 26th June, 2023 by the Stipendiary Steward into the improper manner of riding by Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of SANTORINO in the above race. In that he allowed his mount and took a lead from the 600 Metres, thereby riding in an ill judge manner, whereby he finished a close 3rd. Jockey S. Saqlain was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey S. Saqlain and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey S. Saqlain for Improper Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to S. Saqlain from 6th July, 2023 to 9th July, 2023 (Both days inclusive) as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Improper Riding on his mount SANTORINO (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g FIRE POWER.

Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of DEL PICO was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing SYNTHESIS (Yash Narredu) on his inside passing the 800 Metres. Jockey Vivek.G, the rider of KNOTTY CHARMER was fined Rs.1,000/- for not maintaining a proper course in the final 100 Metres of the race. It was reported after the race that SEA THE SUN (P. S. Chouhan) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. P. Shroff 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: b c KNOTTY CHARMER I b c SYNTHESIS II dk b c CHRISTOFLE III

PHOEBE (Inayat) was fractious inside the gates, reared up and sat down, while being examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer, the filly bolted, dropping the handler and ran anti clockwise and completed one round. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. STEP TO DESTINY (S. Saqlain) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.V. Lokanath 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. ALDGATE (S. John) jumped awkwardly inwards onto ECO FRIENDLY (Siddaraju.P) soon after the start. Jockey A.Imran Khan, the rider of FORTY NINER was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening ALDGATE (S. John) on his inside passing the 700 Metres. Jockey A.Imran Khan, the rider of FORTY NINER reported that his mount was hanging out after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sustained superficial injury on right fore cannon, left hind tendon and right hind bulb. Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of STEP TO DESTINY 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. V. Lokanath was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey A.Imran Khan, the rider of FORTY NINER was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of SPIRIT OF THE ROSE, trained by Mrs. Parvati Byramji and ridden by Jockey Akshay Kumar in the above race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g ALDGATE.