Results – Bangalore

QUEVEGA (Rajesh Kumar M) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped APOLLO LIGHT (Siddaraju.P) at the start. Jockey A.R.Pradeep, the rider of WAY OF LIFE was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to LADY GODIVA (Darshan R.N), which in turn passed it onto SEA DIAMOND (Ikram Ahmed) and QUEVEGA (Rajesh Kumar M) on his inside soon after the start. Jockey Siddaraju.P, the rider of APOLLO LIGHT reported that he lost his left stirrup while jumping out of the starting gates, as such he could not offer any assistance to his mount thereafter. In the process he shifted out and inconvenienced WAY OF LIFE (A.R.Pradeep), which in turn passed it onto LADY GODIVA (Darshan R.N) passing the 1000 Metres. An enquiry was held into the matter at the behest of Owner Mr. Kumaraswamy and Trainer Mr. Prithviraj B., the Enquiry Officers held a detailed enquiry into the above incident on 13/1/2024 and viewed various angles of the CCTV replay in the presence of Trainer Mr. Prithviraj B. and Jockey Siddaraju.P. After a thorough enquiry they concluded that the benefit of doubt would be given to Jockey Siddaraju.P., the rider of APOLLO LIGHT on this incident. However, he was informed to be careful in future as to the position of his leg in the stirrup. Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of SHE'S A LADY reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. Trainer Mr.Imtiaz Khan was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of LADY GODIVA was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive and improper use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of SHE'S A LADY was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Jockey A.R.Pradeep, the rider of WAY OF LIFE was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to MAX MUELLER (Shreyas Singh S) on his inside passing the 350 Metres. Trainer Mr. M. Rajendra Singh was fined Rs.10,000/- for the reversal of form of WAY OF LIFE (A.R.Pradeep) in the above race as compared to its previous run in Race No.69 i.e.The Ganga Plate - Div. I - (About) 1200 Metres, Horses rated 00 to 25 run on 30th December, 2023 wherein it unplaced. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch m WAY OF LIFE.

ULTIMATE CHANCE (Ram Nandan Manjhi) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.S. Dominic was informed not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. SUPER KIND (A.R.Pradeep) after jumping out did not raise a fluent gallop for the first 100 Metres. In view of its behaviour, 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. It was observed that EMBOSOM (Siddaraju.P) accidentally brushed the rails passing the 1000 Metres. It was observed that Jockey Tousif Khan, the rider of JERSEY LEGEND had to steady his mount passing the 1000 Metres due to a closely packed field. Jockey Y. S. Srinath, the rider of DOMINA reported that his mount was hanging out from 800 Metres. 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. Jockey Inayat, the rider of DALLAS DRIFTER reported that his mount stopped galloping in the final 200 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sharp molars and bit sore on right oral commissure. Hence, Trainer Mr. Kishan Thomas. K was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence (1st infringement). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g SOUTHERNARISTOCRAT.

GLOW IN THE DARK (Y. S. Srinath) after jumping out swerved towards the left and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Warren 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. Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of SEA JACK reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race as such he could not offer any assistance to his mount. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Naveen M., the rider of SUNWAY LAGOON was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to GLOW IN THE DARK (Y. S. Srinath) on his outside passing the 350 Metres. Jockey Rajesh Kumar M, the rider of GOLDEN STARLET reported that he could not get a clear run between 250 Metres to 150 Metres due to a closely packed field. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g ALDILA.

MOVING AHEAD (Shreyas Singh S) planted and did not take any practical part in the race. In view of its repeated behaviour, Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath 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 Ram Nandan Manjhi, the rider of REMONTOIR was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to SINGHSAAB (Vivek.G) on his inside approaching 1100 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m ALTAMONTE.

Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of OWN LEGACY reported that his mount grabbed its bit from 1100 Metres as such he had to travel wide from 1000 Metres, in the process he shifted out and inconvenienced GOLDEN TIME (Vivek.G) and had to travel wide till about 700 Metres. OWN LEGACY was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sustained bleeding cut injury on right gaskin. SOUTHERN POWER (Salman Khan) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b m PROMISE KEPT.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c EXCEED.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to withdraw BELVEDERE (Salman Khan) on veterinary grounds as it was found to have tendinosis on right fore. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of ULTIMATE STRIKER was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing GOLDEN GALLERY (Siddaraju.P) on his inside passing the 1100 Metres. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of ULTIMATE STRIKER was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening JOKSHAN (Naveen M.) who had to check his mount, whereby GOLDEN GALLERY (Siddaraju.P) which was travelling directly behind also had to check by its rider and brushed the rails passing the 1000 Metres. Jockey Vivek.G, the rider of SILVER SWIFT reported that his mount pulled up lame during the race. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was confirmed to be lame on left fore. Trainer Mr. Azhar Ali was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. It was observed that the breast plate on SILVER TOKEN (S. John) had snapped passing the 600 Metres. After due examination of the equipment, Jockey S. John was fined Rs.2,000/- for using a unserviceable surcingle. Jockey Ikram Ahmed, the rider of WAR TRAIL was fined Rs.3,000/- for not making sufficient effort on his mount during the race. Jockey Naveen M., the rider of JOKSHAN 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 g ULTIMATE STRIKER.