Results – Bangalore

Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of TOROBRAVO was fined Rs. 2,000/- for failing to adhere to the paddock formalities and taking his mount directly to the starting gates without prior permission. LORDS GRACE (Chethan Kalay S.) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Sriram Komandur 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 Chethan Kalay S., the rider of LORDS GRACE was reprimanded for travelling wide between 1000 meters to 800 meters for no apparent reason. Jockey Tauseef Ahmed, the rider of THRILL OF BRAZIL reported that he accidently lost his whip approaching 350 Meters. Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of TOROBRAVO reported that he accidently lost his whip before passing the winning post. Jockey Chethan Kalay S the rider of LORDS GRACE weighed "in" 800 gms excess in relation to weighing out. Subsequently, Trainer Mr. Sriram Komandur was fined Rs. 2,000/- for not informing the change of girth and surcingle in respect of his charge LORDS GRACE. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f BASILICA.

LADY GODIVA (Chethan Kalay S.) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S.Shoban Babu 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 Rayan Ahmed R., the rider of CHIRAAG reported that his mount was hanging 'in' in the final 300 meters. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have burst its blood vessels and also bit sore on left oral commissure. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again and take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with it again. Jockey A.R.Pradeep, the rider of FIREFINCH was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing EMPRESS BELLA (A. Prakash) on his inside approaching 250 Metres. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of MASTER VICTORY, trained by Mr. Pradeep Annaiah and ridden by S. Hussain in the above race. MASTER VICTORY (S. Hussain) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. LADY GODIVA (Chethan Kalay S.) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g MASTER VICTORY. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch m FIREFINCH.

Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of VIVALDO was fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting "in" and bumping PRIME ABBESS (Vinod Shinde) on his inside approaching 1200 meters. Jockey Laxman Singh, the rider of GRIZZLY was fined Rs. 1,000/- for shifting "in" and causing interference to MAZAL TOV (L. Alex Rozario) on his inside passing the 1200 meters. It was observed that Jockey Naveen M., the rider of ENGLISH BAY lost his left rein momentarily passing the 150 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ARALINA.

Jockey P. Mani, the rider of MULTIQUEEN was fined Rs.2,000/- for not making sufficient effort to improve his position from 1100 Metres till about 600 Metres. It was observed that SIENNA PRINCESS (A.R.Pradeep) accidentally struck the front runner ROYAL WHISPER (Darshan R.N), whereby Jockey A.R.Pradeep (SIENNA PRINCESS) was momentarily unbalanced. Jockey G. Praveen, the rider of REET PETITE was fined Rs.1,000/ - for shifting out and causing interference to MULTIQUEEN (P. Mani) on his outside passing the 200 Metres. Jockey Chandrashekar M, the rider of SILICON STAR was fined Rs.3,000/ - for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Trainer Mr. Warren Singh and Jockey A.R. Pradeep were questioned regarding the running and riding of SIENNA PRINCESS. The trainer stated that: (a) He had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump ride from 2nd or 3rd position and do his best in the straight; (b) As he passed the 1000 meters the horse struck the front runner and stumbled after that his horse was too keen, the jockey tried his best to settle the horse, and after entering the straight he gave his best. (c) He also added that this horse was operated for a fractured fetlock, the horse had recovered very well and did some very good workout. (d) As the horse had run in better company previously, he had fancied his charge to win the above race. Jockey A.R. Pradeep confirmed the trainer’s instructions and added that despite his best efforts he could only finish 3rd. Their explanations were noted for future reference. An enquiry was held on 29th December, 2024 by the Stipendiary Stewards for the above race with respect to Jockey Chandrashekar.M pertaining to his riding on his mount SILICON STAR. “In that he has ridden his horse without any contact with the rein & bit whatsoever and every time he used the whip on the horse he was bouncing on the saddle thereby breaking the rhythm of the horse in the last 250 meters. Jockey Chandrashekar.M was interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stipendiary Stewards after considering the submissions made by Jockey Chandrashekar.M & Trainer Mr. Warren Singh and after viewing the CCTV decided to charge Jockey Chandrashekar.M for Incompetent Riding. The Stipendiary Stewards thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Jockey Chandrashekar.M for four (4) race days of BWM 2024-25 i.e., 10/01/2025, 18/01/2025, 25/01/2025 and 26/01/2025 as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (ii) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Incompetent Riding on his mount SILICON STAR (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. ROYAL WHISPER (Darshan R.N) sustained clip injury on the right hind fetlock and superficial injury on left hind canon. SIENNA PRINCESS (A.R.Pradeep) was impounded for veterinary examination no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b f SIENNA PRINCESS.Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ANZAC PARADE.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Darius R. Byramji to withdraw ANCIENT HISTORY (Koshi Kumar) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right hind. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. KING OF WAR (Akshay Kumar) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced SEKHMET (Darshan R.N) on its inside soon after the start. An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of AUSPICIOUS QUEEN, trained by Mr. Narayana Gowda V. and ridden by Mukesh Kumar in the above race. AUSPICIOUS QUEEN (Mukesh Kumar) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b f AUSPICIOUS QUEEN. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g PHARAZON.

CHAMPIONS WAY (Suraj Narredu) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have bit injury on right oral commissure. EVALDO (A. Sandesh) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g EVALDO. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner gr g GALAHAD.

SCHAFENBERG (Rayan Ahmed R.) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. M. Rajendra 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. OXYTOCIN (Ravi R.) 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 behavior improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day. Jockey Suhas. K, the rider of FEELING GOOD was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing DHANTERAS (A.R.Pradeep), which in turn passed it onto PRECIOUS GIFT (G. Praveen) on his outside approaching 1100 meters. It was reported after the race that NOBLE CAUSE (Tousif Khan) burst its blood vessels . Trainer Mr.S. Dominic was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. EXCEED (P. Trevor) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b c EXCEED. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c REDOUBLE.

Trainer Mr. Kishan Thomas was fined Rs.10,000/- for failing to obtain a fitness certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting his charge ch g 7 yr SOUTHERNARISTOCRAT to run when he was specifically informed to take a fitness certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting his charge to run in the above race. ANCHORAGE (Shreyas Singh S) was permitted to be withdrawn. PERIDOT (L. Alex Rozario) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala 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 STRIKINGLY (Shariq Mohd) jumped awkwardly outwards onto MEGA SUCCESS (Abhishek Mhatre) on its outside soon after the start. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of SUPER MARVELLA was fined Rs. 5,000/ - for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement). Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of TREASURE CHEST was fined Rs. 5,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement). An enquiry is being held into the improved performance of SUPER MARVELLA, trained by Mr. Neil B Devaney and ridden by Jockey Akshay Kumar in the above race as compared to its previous run in Race No. 65. The Haveri Plate - (About) 1400 metres. Horses rated 20 to 45, 4 years old and over run on 14th December, 2024 wherein it ran unplaced. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b m THE STRIKINGLY. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b (mtg) f SUPER MARVELLA