Results – Bangalore

SKY PRINCESS (A.R.Pradeep) planted and lost many lengths at the start. 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 one Mock Race. It was observed that BENIGNITY (Siddaraju.P) accidentally brushed the rails passing the 1000 Metres. Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of BELLISSIMO was reprimanded for taking an unduly long lead from 700 Metres till about 400 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MEGA SUCCESS.

STRIKING EYES (Vivek) jumped awkwardly outwards, whereby the rider lost his right stirrup and regained within a few strides. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SHE'S A LADY reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight and his mount was finding it difficult to breath. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Arvind Kumar. N, the rider of LADY GODIVA was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to FAIR COUNSEL (Naveen M.) on his inside in the final 100 Metres of the race. Jockey A.R.Pradeep, the rider of FIREFINCH was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f LADY GODIVA.

Trainer Mr. S. Dominic was fined Rs.1,000/- for failing to produce the declared colors at the scales in respect of his charge (THEWHISPERQUIETLY). Subsequently, All Black emergency colors were permitted to be used. ELITE AGENT (Dharshan Antony.B) after jumping out bumped THEWHISPERQUIETLY (V.R.Jagadeesh), which in turn passed it onto GLOW IN THE DARK (A.Ashhad Asbar) soon after the start. GLOW IN THE DARK (A.Ashhad Asbar) got squeezed between TWINKLE FEET (Y. S. Srinath) and BLUES BALLAD (A. Ramu) soon after the start. TWINKLE FEET (Y. S. Srinath) jumped out awkwardly. BLUES BALLAD (A.Ramu) jumped awkwardly inwards. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar, the rider of GLOW IN THE DARK was fined Rs.3,000/- for not maintaining a proper course in the final 100 Metres, whereby he took out AGERA (Antony Raj S.) to the outer strip of the grass track. Jockey B. L. Paswan, the rider of SILVER SWIFT was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the winning post. It was reported after the race that ELITE AGENT (Dharshan Antony.B) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr.Narayana Gowda V. was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. GLOW IN THE DARK (A.Ashhad Asbar) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g AGERA.

As Jockey Salman Khan was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr.Faraz Arshad to declare Jockey S. Hussain to ride EL ALAMEIN in place of the declared rider. HIGH SPEED DIVE (A.Ramu) jumped awkwardly outwards onto EL ALAMEIN (S. Hussain) soon after the start. PRINCESS GOLD (Shreyas Singh S) jumped awkwardly outwards onto KNOTTY IN BLUE (B. L. Paswan). Jockey Arvind Kumar. N, the rider of ALACERO reported that his mount was not galloping fluently in the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have sustained bleeding cut injury on right hind tendon. PRINCESS GOLD (Shreyas Singh S) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. Jockey B. L. Paswan, the rider of KNOTTY IN BLUE was fined Rs.2,000/- for not making sufficient effort in riding out his mount in the final 200 Metres. It was reported after the race that HIGH SPEED DIVE (A.Ramu) had apparently lost its left hind shoe during the race. HIGH SPEED DIVE (A.Ramu) was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sustained superficial injury on left hamstring and coronet. It was reported after the race that INSTRUCTOR (Naveen M.) burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy - Grade III). Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of HIGH SPEED DIVE, trained by Mr. Sriram Komandur and ridden by Jockey A. Ramu in the above race. An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward into the interference caused by Jockey Aravind Kumar. N, the rider of ALACERO in the above race. In that he shifted 'in' and tightened TIGERKING (Rayan Ahmed R.) approaching 800 Metres, thereafter he shifted out and caused interference to GREELEY (L. Alex Rozario) and SUPER SAPPHIRE (Chandrashekar M) on his outside passing the 800 Metres, further he shifting 'in' and caused interference to CRIMSON STAR (Vivek) on his inside passing the 400 Metres. Jockey Aravind Kumar. N was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Aravind Kumar. N and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey Aravind Kumar. N for Careless Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Aravind Kumar. N with effect from 9/1/2024 to 19/1/2024 (Both days inclusive) as had he pleaded guilty to the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount ALACERO (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g HIGH SPEED DIVE. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c INSTRUCTOR.

Jockey V.R.Jagadeesh, the rider of ABLE ONE was fined Rs.2,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to SOFIYA (P. Trevor) on his inside before passing the red marker post. Jockey Naveen M., the rider of LEATHER BACK was fined Rs.3,000/- for not making sufficient effort to improve his position from 1100 Metres till about 500 Metres. MAPLE LEAF (Tousif Khan) sustained superficial injuries on right fore fetlock and left fore cannon. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f FONDNESS OF YOU.

Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of AQUAMATIC was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening STORMY OCEAN (Imran Chisty), which in turn passed it onto BALOR (Y. S. Srinath) on his inside passing the 1400 Metres. BALOR (Y. S. Srinath) sustained bleeding cut injury on right fore cannon. STORMY OCEAN (Imran Chisty) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f PHILOSOPHY.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Sriram Komandur to withdraw SHADOW'SAIM (Rayan Ahmed R.) 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. As Jockey A. Ashaad Asbar was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission granted to trainer Mr.M. Rajendra Singh to declare Jockey Shreyas Singh S to ride CONTRACTOR in place of the declared rider. FRIYA (Imran Chisty) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Darius R. Byramji was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. PHOEBE (A.R.Pradeep) reared up as the gates opened and lost many lengths, whereby the rider lost his right stirrup which he regained within a few strides. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. STEP TO DESTINY (Vivek.G) 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. KNOTTY CHALLENGER (IndraJeet Singh) sustained superficial injury on tongue tip. At the request of Trainer Mr. S. Narredu, endoscopy was performed on BOLD ACT and no abnormality was found. An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward into the interference caused by Jockey A. Ramu, the rider of THE STRIKINGLY in the above race. In that Soon after jumping out he shifted out and caused interference to KNOTTY CHALLENGER (IndraJeet Singh) thereafter he shifted out and caused interference to KNOTTY CHALLENGER (IndraJeet Singh), which in turn passed it onto ASAGIRI (Ashok Kumar A) on his outside passing the 950 Metres. Jockey A. Ramu was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey A. Ramu and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey A. Ramu for Careless Riding. The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to A. Ramu with effect from 9/1/2024 to 25/1/2024 (Both days inclusive) even though he did not plead guilty to the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount THE STRIKINGLY (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f CROSSWATER.

Jockey A.Ramu, the rider of KALLU SAKKARE was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to BREEZE BLUSTER (Vivek.G) on his inside approaching 1100 Metres. Trainer Mr. Warren Singh and Jockey Surya P were questioned regarding the running and riding of SUPER VELOCE. The trainer stated that: a) This horse was running for the first time under his charge after it recovered from a setback where it had a problem in the shoulder; b) He had instructed the jockey to ride from mid bunch and do his best in the straight. He added that Jockey had travelled wide from 1000 Metres till about 500 Metres and thereafter he had ridden out his mount but could only finish 3rd. The Jockey corroborated the statements of the trainer and their explanations were noted for future reference. However, it was reported after the race that SUPER VELOCE (Surya P.) pulled up lame on left fore as such no action was taken at this instance and Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. SCHAFENBERG (S. Hussain) sustained superficial injury on left hind pastern. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f KALLU SAKKARE.