Results – Bangalore

APPSARA (Vinod Shinde) 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 Salman Khan, the rider of PHOEBE reported that his mount did not raise a fluent gallop soon after the start as it had soft mouth. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah 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 and was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of SEA GOD was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and bumping FAST RESPONSE (Tousif Khan), which in turn passed it onto the horses on his outside viz; LONE RANGER (Vivek.G), STAR AZEEM (Siddaraju.P) and ICE STORM (Rajesh Kumar M) soon after the start. Jockey Vivek.G, the rider of LONE RANGER had to check his mount to avoid striking the front runner SEA GOD (Antony Raj S.), in the process shifted out and bumped DEBONAIR (S. Hussain), whereby APPSARA (Vinod Shinde) and STAR AZEEM (Siddaraju.P) which were travelling directly behind also had to be checked by their respective riders approaching 900 Metres. Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of SEA GOD had to check his mount to avoid striking the front runner DALLAS DRIFTER (Shreyas Singh S), in the process shifted out and bumped DEBONAIR (S. Hussain) approaching 700 Metres. Jockey S. Saqlain, the rider of ELIZABETH REGINA 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. Prithviraj B. was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. LONE RANGER (Vivek.G) ran detached from the field. On immediate examination by the Club's Veterinary Officer, it was found to have 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. It was reported after the race that DEBONAIR (S. Hussain) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad 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 f FAST RESPONSE.