Results – Bangalore

It rained heavily for about 15 Minutes before the start of the race. ACANTHA (Y. S. Srinath) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced LORVEN'S GLORY (Shreyas Singh S) at the start. Jockey Pavan, the rider of DAYS DATE reported that his mount accidentally stumbled passing the 600 Metres. It was observed that HONEST DESIRE (Aleemuddin) drifted out under pressure in the final 150 Metres. ACANTHA (Y. S. Srinath) sustained bleeding injury on left nostril. Trainer Mr. M. Rajendra Singh and Jockey K. Sai Kiran were questioned regarding the running and riding of PURSUIT OF WEALTH in the above race. The trainer stated that:- a) He had instructed the jockey to go to the front and do his best in the straight. b) His horse did not have the initial speed as to compared to the other runners in the race, the rider had to urge his mount as he was drawn badly and had to travel wide to obtain the forward position. c) The horse had performed well in the Mock Race with the Blinkers and Tongue Strap as such he fancied it to win in the above race. The Jockey while corroborating the statements of the trainer added that despite him riding out his mount fully, he could only finish 3rd. Their explanations were noted for future reference. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MOST AND MORE.

MUTUAL TRUST (P. Trevor) jumped awkwardly outwards onto STAR OF THE FUTURE (Tousif Khan) and MY HONEY (L. Alex Rozario) soon after the start. ANNABELLE (Antony Raj S.) took a fly jump. Jockey Darshan R.N, the rider of TYAARAA reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. BEAUTY STAR (K. Sai Kiran) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f BEAUTY STAR.

ETERNAL GLORY (Vivek.G) 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. Jockey Salman Khan, the rider of D FRONX reported that the ground was very soft. Jockey Vivek.G, the rider of ETERNAL GLORY was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement). Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ETERNAL GLORY.

GOLDEN TIME (Koshi Kumar) 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. Jockey Koshi Kumar, the rider of GOLDEN TIME was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to the horses viz; AUGUSTO (Arvind Kumar. N) and THE STRIKINGLY (K. Sai Kiran) on his outside passing the 1100 Metres. Jockey Rushal G.A, the rider of KALLU SAKKARE was fined Rs.2,000/- for dropping hands in the final 250 Metres for no apparent reason. KALLU SAKKARE (Rushal G.A) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. LADY INVICTUS (P. Trevor) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m ARMORY.

Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: b g GOLDEN THUNDER I gr h DYF II gr g TRUTH III

As Jockey N. Tauseef Ahmed was unable to fulfill his riding engagement due to reasons beyond control. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah to declare Jockey Afsar to ride SOLO PRINCE in place of the declared rider. Jockey Shreyas Singh S replaced the indisposed Jockey K. Sai Kiran on THE GREY GERANIUM. PRINCESS JASMINE (Suhas. K) took a fly jump. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b g SUPER KIND. Permission was granted to trainers M/s. Neil B. Devaney, S. Shobhan Babu and S.S. Attaollahi to deputize on behalf of trainers M/s. Prasanna Kumar, G.Y. Rajesh Babu and Adhiraj Singh Jodha who were unable to attend the races.