Results – Bangalore

BLUE PICASSO (Arul J.H) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. 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 a jump out on a starting gate practice day. NOZOMI (Neeraj Rawal) jumped awkwardly inwards onto KISS OF GREY (Yash Narredu) at the start. Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of ELYSIUM was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming 'in' and tightening the horses on his inside viz; NOZOMI (Neeraj Rawal) and KISS OF GREY (Yash Narredu) approaching 1300 Metres. Jockey Kuldeep Singh, the rider of LA QUINTA reported that his mount was hanging out between the 1000 Metres till about 600 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Trainer Mr.L.D’silva was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Jockey R. Vaibhav, the rider of ZEPPELIN was fined Rs.3,000/- for not improving his position from the start till about 400 Metres for no apparent reason. It was observed that ROYAL JEWEL (Mustakim Alam) did not get a clear run between the 200 Metres to 100 Metres due to a closely packed field. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch f ELYSIUM.

Trainer Mr. M. Rajendra Singh was fined Rs.2,000/- for presenting his charge FEMME FATALE (A.R.Pradeep) in the paddock without a Tongue Strap for which prior permission was taken. Subsequently, permission was granted to him to use Tongue strap before the horse left the paddock. LORVEN'S GLORY (R. Vaibhav) was extremely fractious, broke the front barrier, in the process the bridle came off and the horse ran rider less. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's order. TRIPPLE V (Mohammed Aliyar) after jumping out did not raise a fluent gallop for the first 100 Metres of the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.K. Purshotham 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. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from dk b f LORVEN'S GLORY. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m DARRION.

IBRAHIMOVIC (Arvind Kumar. N) bolted on the way to the starting gates, dropped the rider and galloped covering more than 3000 Metres on inner sand track. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla 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 EAGLE DAY.

As Jockey Sah Farid Ansari was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr.Prasanna Kumar to declare Jockey Vinod Shinde to ride BHARAT in place of the declared rider. Jockey Aleemuddin, the rider of GLORIOUS KING was reprimanded for shifting out and inconveniencing VIVALDO (C.A.Brisson) on his outside passing the 400 Metres. Jockey C.A.Brisson, the rider of VIVALDO was reprimanded for riding an indifferent race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b h CHAMPIONS WAY.

It was observed that EASTERN GOLD (Akshay Kumar) knuckled at the start, thereby lost its hind balance and jumped very awkwardly inwards, thereby inconveniencing the horses on its inside viz; MEHRA (Manish R), ADITYA (K. Sai Kiran) and STRIKING ARROW (R. Vaibhav) at the start. As the incident was accidental no action was taken beyond noting the incident. Jockey Manish R, the rider of MEHRA reported that after he received the interference at the start his mount was not galloping fluently throughout the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Jockey Salman Khan, the rider of DIVO reported that his mount was hanging out after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. S.Shoban Babu was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. It was reported after the race that ADITYA (K. Sai Kiran) had apparently lost its left fore shoe during the race. EASTERN GOLD (Akshay Kumar) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b f MEHRA. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch c DON CARLOS.

Jockey S. Saqlain, the declared rider of SPRINGSTEEN was fined Rs.5,000/- for not arriving in time to fulfil his riding engagement. Subsequently, permission was granted to trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar to declare Jockey Neeraj Rawal to ride SPRINGSTEEN in place of the declared rider. Jockey Siddaraju.P, the rider of SUPER SAPPHIRE reported that he had to ride his mount in check passing the 1000 Metres due to a closely packed field. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MAZAL TOV. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar to deputize on behalf of trainer Mr. James Mckeown who was unable to attend the races.