Results – Bangalore

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.S. Inayathulla to withdraw MASTER OF COURAGE (Arvind Kumar. N) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Naveen M., the rider of TROPICAL MIST reported that his mount was inclined to run out between the 900 Metres to 800 Metres, in the process he inconvenienced BENZEMA (Koshi Kumar) and ESTEFANIA (Antony Raj S.) on his outside. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was questioned regarding the relative performance of ESTEFANIA (Antony Raj.S) in the above race. The trainer stated that: a) He had informed the jockey to take a good jump, try to ride from a forward position as it had shown decent speed in its previous start and do his best in the straight; b) He had observed negotiating the 700 Metres, his charge had to travel wide due to the chain reaction, after that the jockey had ridden out but could only finish 3rd; c) Due to the poor performance of his charge in the past, it was running in the weakest company; d) He added that it may perform better over longer distance. The Jockey while corroborating the statements of the trainer also added that the horse requires a longer trip. Their explanations were noted for future reference. ESTEFANIA (Antony Raj S.) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f STRIKING EYES.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Pradeep Annaiah to withdraw SELHURST PARK (D'nuSingh Deora) on veterinary grounds as it was found to have injury on left eyelid. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. STEP TO DESTINY (Faizan Khan) 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. THE GOLDEN DREAM (K Sai Kiran) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced SOUTHERNARISTOCRAT (Arshad Alam) soon after the start. DOUBLE SCOTCH (Girish R.) jumped out awkwardly. MYSTICAL AIR (Vivek.G) jumped out awkwardly. Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of EMPRESS BELLA 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 bit sore on left oral commissure. SOUTHERNARISTOCRAT (Arshad Alam) sustained injury on right hind inner bulb. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c AMAZING RULER.

MICHIKO (Arvind Kumar. N) reared up and flipped over inside the gates. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's order. BOWEN (Tousif Khan) 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. Jockey K. Sai Kiran, the rider of ART OF ROMANCE was fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to WESTLAKE (Antony Raj S.) on his outside approaching 400 Metres. Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of WESTLAKE reported that his mount stopped galloping in the final 200 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to be lame on right hind. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar 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 ch c STORM SHADOW.

THE PERFECT CHOICE (K. Sai Kiran) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Warren Singh 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 m INDIAN BLUES.

It was observed that Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of BALMORAL momentarily had to steady his mount passing the 500 Metres due to a closely packed field. At the request of Trainer Mr. Darius R. Byramji, endoscopy was performed on TESORINO and no abnormality was found. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: dk b f EXCELLENT LASS I b f MAGNETIC II b f NYX III

FONDNESS OF YOU (Siddaraju.P) took a fly jump. An enquiry is being held into the excessive use of whip by Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of PRANA in the above race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c PRANA.

AFRICAN GOLD (Akshay Kumar) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced CASTEEL (Suraj Narredu), MANSA MUSA (C.Umesh) and SANTISSIMO (Vivek.G) soon after the start. Jockey C.Umesh, the rider of MANSA MUSA reported that he had to steady his mount approaching 1200 Metres due to a closely packed field. It was reported after the race that MANDARINO (Antony Raj S.) had apparently lost its right fore shoe during the race. It was reported after the race that SANTISSIMO (Vivek.G) had apparently lost its left fore shoe after the race. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I, II & III placed horses viz: dk b g AFRICAN GOLD I b c SANTISSIMO II b g MANDARINO III

JULLY (Arshad Alam) dropped the rider on the way to the starting gates, ran anti clock wise and completed one round of the course. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Mr. Azhar Ali was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. LOVEISGOD (V.R.Jagadeesh) was extremely fractious and flipped over inside the stalls. On immediate examination by the Club's Veterinary Officer, it was found to have sustained bleeding cut injury on left hind pastern. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. DEFENCE COUNSEL (S.K.Paswan) was extremely fractious, reared up and got stuck for considerable period of time inside the stalls. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's order. HELIOS (A. Sandesh) 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. Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of ANANYA was fined Rs.3,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to HAVASKA (Antony Raj S.) on his inside rounding the final bend. Jockey P. Mani, the rider of GISMO was fined Rs.2,000/- for coming 'in' and causing interference to ANANYA (Koshi Kumar) on his inside passing the 400 Metres. Jockey D'nuSingh Deora, the rider of MRIGA reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of STRAORDINARIO reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of THUTMOSE reported that his mount was wobbling passing the 200 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f DIVINE ART.

ALTAMONTE (Vivek) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.S. Inayathulla 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 Rajesh Kumar M, the rider of LAUTERBRUNNEN was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing BREEZE BLUSTER (Faizan Khan) on his inside passing the 1000 Metres. Jockey Rajesh Kumar M, the rider of LAUTERBRUNNEN was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to DEBONAIR (Rayan Ahmed R.) on his inside approaching 900 Metres. An enquiry is being held into the excessive use of whip by Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of SLING SHOT in the above race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g LAUTERBRUNNEN.