Results – Bangalore

HAYAGRIVA (Vivek.G) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Prasanna Kumar 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. ALAMGIR (L. Alex Rozario) accidently stumbled passing the 1300 meters. Jockey Antony Raj S., the rider of ILIA was reprimanded for shifting "in" and inconveniencing SUPREME SUCCESS (David Allan) on his inside passing the 1200 meters. QUEBEC (Shamaz Shareef) shied outwards passing the 1100 Metres. It was reported after the race that ALAMGIR (L. Alex Rozario) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed that he must 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 MOUNTAIN JEWEL.

As Jockey Angad was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. to declare Jockey Rajesh Kumar M to ride ARMORY in place of the declared rider. INSPIRE (Antony Raj S.) flipped over at the starting gates. On immediate examination by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to have sustained contusion to the back and croup. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. ELFIN KNIGHT (A. Sandesh) walked out of the gates and did not raise a fluent gallop in the first 100 meters. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Darius R. Byramji was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. STORM SHADOW (Imran Chisty) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Prasanna Kumar was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. SCARLETTE LADY (Vivek.G) accidently stumbled soon after the start. Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of ELFIN KNIGHT reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have bit injury left oral commissure. Trainer Mr. Darius R. Byramji was informed to take remedial measures. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g MAYNE MAGIC.

As Jockey Angad was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. to declare Jockey Rajesh Kumar M to ride LAUTERBRUNNEN in place of the declared rider. VAYU (Prashant P.Dhebe) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Joseph B. Awale 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 PATTON (L. Alex Rozario) stumbled soon after jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of LONE RANGER was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and taking out VAYU (Prashant P.Dhebe) on his outside soon after the start. An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward into the interference caused by Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar, the rider of INSTRUCTOR in the above race. In that he shifted "in" and caused severe interference to the horses on his inside viz. KNOTTY PATTON (L. Alex Rozario) and CAT WHISKERS (Akshay Kumar) being the worst affected, LAUTERBRUNNEN (Rajesh Kumar M) which was travelling directly behind had to check his mount and shift out causing interference to BOLD ACT (Siddaraju.P), METZINGER (S. Saqlain) and LONE RANGER (A. Sandesh) on his outside between the 1100 meters and 1000 meters. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar was interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stipendiary Stewards after considering the submissions made by Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar and after viewing the CCTV decided to charge Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar for Careless Riding. The Stipendiary Stewards thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar for four (4) race days of BWM 2024-25 i.e., 07/02/2025, 14/02/2025, 15/02/2025 & 22/02/2025 as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount INSTRUCTOR (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal. Jockey Prashant P.Dhebe, the rider of VAYU was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and tightening SPRINGSTEEN (Aleemuddin) on his inside passing the 900 meters. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of CAT WHISKERS was fined Rs.2,000/- for dropping hands in the final 150 Metres for no apparent reason. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b h ROMAN SPIRIT.

BOURBONAIRE (Suraj Narredu) was slowly away and did not raise a fluent gallop for the first 100 Metres. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race. BOURBONAIRE (Suraj Narredu) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g BOURBONAIRE. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g VIVALDO.

Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: b g RANQUELINO I dk b g REDEFINED II b g MANSA MUSA III

XAILY (Rajesh Kumar M) was squeezed between LOCKHEED (A. Sandesh) and LG'S STAR (Vivek.G) soon after the start. Jockey Vivek.G, the rider of LG'S STAR was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to XAILY (Rajesh Kumar M) on his inside at the start. Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of LOCKHEED reported that his mount was hanging out from 900 meters and in the process the jockey lost his left rein passing 600 meters, which he regained at about 500 meters. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have bit injury on both oral commissure. In view of its continuous behavior, Trainer Mr. Darius R. Byramji was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least two Mock Races and informed to take remedial measures before accepting with it again. CARTER (V.R.Jagadeesh) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g LOCKHEED. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c PERFECT LEGEND.

N R I JETPOWER (Siddaraju.P) jumped awkwardly inwards onto ABSOLUTE KATRINA (Darshan R.N) soon after the start. Jockey Laxman Singh, the rider of ENJOYABLE was reprimanded for travelling wide between the 1000 Meters till about 700 Metres for no apparent reason. Jockey Hemant Chandragiri, the rider of STENTORIAN was reprimanded for travelling wide rounding the final bend for no apparent reason. Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of NOBLE CAUSE reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sharp molars. Hence, Trainer Mr. S. Dominic was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence (1st infringement). Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of FELISA was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing ROYAL DECCAN (Aleemuddin) on his inside passing the 200 Metres. Jockey M. Mark, the rider of DR ASH was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). ENJOYABLE (Laxman Singh) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sharp molars. Hence, Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence (1st infringement). Surprise sample was taken for analysis from ch r GISMO. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g DR ASH.