Results – Bangalore

EXCEED (Hindu Singh) was slowly away. Jockey Hindu Singh, the rider of EXCEED was reprimanded for shifted "out" passing 300 meters and taking out ZIVA (Neeraj Rawal) , FORTIS (S. Sachin) and ETERNAL GLORY (M. Prabhakaran) racing on its outside. Trainer Irfan Ghatala and L. Alex Rozario, the rider of ALAMGIR were questioned regarding the performance of ALAMGIR . Trainer Irfan Ghatala said the instructions were to obtain a forward position and run on in the straight. He added that due to the fast pace ALAMGIR could not keep up with the field, although urged along near 700 meters. He did not make ground until after straightening. Jockey L. Alex Rozario confirmed the instructions, agreeing with what Mr. Irfan Ghatala stated. L. Alex Rozario, added that he had difficulty in securing a clear passage until near 200 meters when eased inside of CORINTHIAN (A. Sandesh), Mr. Irfan Ghatala said it is his intention to start ALAMGIR (L. Alex Rozario) over longer distances in future. Explainations were noted. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner PRINCE OF WALES.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Md Sajid Qureshi to withdraw CARTER (Vishal) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame right fore. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Trainer Neil B Devaney was fined Rs.2,000/- for obtaining prior permission for the use of "Hood" on his charge SHOCK AND AWE (Darshan R.N) and not presenting the same. Subsequently, the "Hood" was put on before the horse left paddock. SHOCK AND AWE (Darshan R.N) was withdrawn before coming under starter's order as the mare was fractious and refused to remain inside the stall. Trainer Mr.Neil B Devaney 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. BLUE SAINT (Salman Khan) was slowly away and threw its head in the air thereby losing ground. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Azhar Ali 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. SUPERNAL (Rushal G.A) was slowly away. ART OF ROMANCE (Kiran Rai P) went wide near the 750 meters. BLUE SAINT (Salman Khan) went wide rounding the home turn. HONEYPOT was hanging 'out' entering the straight. Trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. Kiran Rai P, the rider of ART OF ROMANCE was reprimanded and was told to put more vigour into his riding. Salman Khan, the rider of BLUE SAINT was reprimanded and told to put more vigour into his riding. Trainer Praveen Jesu of QUEEN MAXIMA was questioned regarding the running. He stated that: 1. The mare is not ideally suite to racing over a mile, In his opinion her ideal racing distance is between 1200 and 1400 meters. 2. He stated taht the decision to fit "Blinkers" proved beneficial, as the mare broke well from the gates and appeared comfortable throughout the race. He was pleased with the manner in which she rtan. 3. Trainer Praveen Jesu stated that prior to coming under his care, the mare had not been proficient at jumping from the stalls. 4. He stated that indiacted that he may consider running the amre in shorter distance races in the future. An enquiry was held into the riding of SUPERNAL trained by Mr.G.Y.Rajesh Babu and ridden by Jockey Rushal G.A, in the above race. LEX LUTHOR (Antony Raj S.) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have sustained injury on left hind cannon. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f STELLA MARIS.

WAVES OF WONDER (Rayan Ahmed R.) which was fractious in the barriers took a fly jump after the gates were released and did not raise a fluent gallop in the first 100 Metres of the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S. Dominic 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. At the 900 meters S. Saqlain, the rider of SEIZE THE GREY and took EVOLVITA (Darshan R.N) out wide. The Stipendiary Stewards declared a Stewards of the Club enquiry to determine if WAVES OF WONDER (Rayan Ahmed R.) was offered a fair start. After interviewing jockey Rayan Ahmed R. and Mr. Vijay Narasimha the Starter, and viewing the patrol film of the start the stewards of the Club declared WAVES OF WONDER a starter. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f SHUTTERFLY.

RAMIEL (R. Vaibhav) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Bharath 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. Making the 1500 meters turn POSITANO (A. Sandesh) and KINGS GAMBIT (Yash Narredu) raced wide. MAYNE MAGIC (Antony Raj S.) and POSITANO (A. Sandesh) brushed at 750 meters. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of KINGS GAMBIT was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the winning post. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: ALFONSINE I MAYNE MAGIC II MIRACLE STAR III

As Jockey A. Ramu was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. V. Loknath to declare Jockey Rafique S.K in place of the declared rider. Shortly after the start BRIGHT THUNDER (Akshay Kumar) shifted "in" tightening BRAVE HEART (Vinod Shinde) onto XAILY (Rajesh Kumar M) and LG'S STAR (V.R.Jagadeesh). FEELING GOOD (R. Vaibhav) raced wide from 1000 meters and 500 meters. Approaching 150 meters BLAZING FIRE (Rayan Ahmed R.) shifted "out" causing DOUBLE YOUR MONEY (A.Ashhad Asbar) to check and inconvenienced AGERA (L. Alex Rozario). BLAZING FIRE (Rayan Ahmed R.) hung in the straight. Jockey Rayan Ahmed R. was reprimanded and was told to exercise more control of his mounts in the future. Jockey A. Sandesh, the rider of WINDCLEAVER had to pull down his goggles at about 300 meters. After the race jockey V.R.Jagadeesh, the rider of LG'S STAR complained of poor visibility. Near the 500 meters the inside running rails was unattached. The Clerk of The Course was informed to rectify the same. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c BRIGHT THUNDER.

After the downpour, the track was reclassified as soft. Prior to the race a deputation of riders approached the Stewards of the club regarding visibility. After some discussions the meeting proceeded. N R I VICTORY (V.R.Jagadeesh) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start then raced wide throughout. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Md Sajid Qureshi 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. SICYON (Yash Narredu) was slow to muster early speed. Near the 300 meters, Jockey Akshay Kumar, the rider of VALIANT STREAM was fined Rs.5000 for shifting "in" and tightening GLORIOUS STRIDES (Neeraj Rawal) onto GODDESS OF WAR (Vivek.G). Jockey Shreyas Singh S, the rider of SPLENDID DREAM reported that he lost his left reins at about 200 meters. EAGLE EYE shifted "out" near the 100 meters forcing Jockey S.Sachin to stop riding. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g GLORIOUS STRIDES. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Joseph B. Awale to deputize on behalf of Trainer Mr. Neil B. Devaney who was unable to attend the races.