Results – Bangalore

ROYAL JEWEL (Rajesh Kumar M) was examined at starting gate and found to be lame on left fore. Hence the horse was withdrawn at 1.28 PM on veterinary grounds. G. Y. Rajesh Babu was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. SUSTAINING GRACE (Vinod Shinde) on jumping away whipped around and did not take part in the race. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Faraz Arshad was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two jump out on a starting gate practice day. DR ASH ( Rafique S.K) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two jump out on a starting gate practice day. MYSTICAL QUEEN (Vishal Shivhare) raced keenly from 900 metres to about 800 metres and had to be steadied from the heels of FLAVIANUS (Akshay Kumar). THE MAKE SURE (A.Ashhad Asbar) which pulled hard in the early stages of the event laid "in" in the straight. SHADAI (Antony Raj S.) was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be trotting lame in right hind. Trainer James E. Mckeown 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 b f FLAVIANUS.

JOYFUL SPIRIT (Kiran Rai P) dipped as the gates were released. BLAZING FIRE (Vinod Shinde) became unbalanced at the 800 metres for a couple of strides. SUPERHERO (Rayan Ahmed R.) returned lame on left fore. Trainer Faraz Arshad was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Near the 1500 metres JOYFUL SPIRIT (Kiran Rai P) shifted "out" causing LEX LUTHOR (Vishal N Bunde) to check and lose ground. ART OF ROMANCE (M. Rajesh Kumar) raced wide from 1000 metres to the home turn covering extra ground. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ESTELLE.

At the start MASTER WAY (Asirvatham) and VERSACE (Anish Anamo Hangal) bumped. EBOTSE (Aleemuddin) raced keenly from 1000 metres to 900 metres and steadied on the heels of SASSY (Rajesh Kumar M). An enquiry will be held into the apparent improved performance of SASSY (Rajesh Kumar M). An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of STAR COMET, trained by Aravind G.and ridden by Jockey Akshay Kumar in the above race. STAR COMET (Akshay Kumar) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination no abnormality was reported. Trainer Aravind G. and Jockey Akshay Kumar were questioned regarding the running of STAR COMET:- The trainer stated that his instructions were for the mare to take a good jump and sit well up with the pace. He explained that the mare began smartly; however, due to horses shifting in front of her, she became settled midfield in running. The trainer added that he was satisfied with the manner in which the mare was ridden but felt that she was not ideally suited to a No Whip Race and would probably not be entered in such races in the future. Jockey Akshay Kumar confirmed the trainer's instructions and stated that he had advised the trainer that the mare performs better when the use of the whip is permitted. Their explanations were noted for future reference. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m SASSY.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m REGAL REALITY.

On jumping away VICTOR HUGO (L. Alex Rozario) bumped DYF (Yash Narredu). GOLDEN THUNDER (C.Umesh) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination no abnormality was reported. PYRITE (Neeraj Rawal) was suffered from excise induced arrhythmia soon after the race and recovered after the treatment. Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz: RAMIEL I DUKE OF TUSCANY II DYF III

SHAOLIN STAR (Darshan R.N) was slowly away as gates were released. Near the 1400 metres MOON ORACLE (A.Ashhad Asbar) eased from the heels of MAJESTIC LEGACY (Antony Raj S.). Near the 350 metres MAJESTIC LEGACY (Antony Raj S.) shifted "out" when struck with the whip causing MOON ORACLE (A.Ashhad Asbar) to clip heels and stumble. No blame could be attached on Jockey S. Antony Raj who quickly attempted to straighten his mount. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f ROYAL LEGACY.

At the start QUANTUM (Anish Anamo Hangal) and LAUTERBRUNNEN (Rajesh Kumar M) bumped. At 900 metres POWER OF THE SEA (Pavan) steadied from LAUTERBRUNNEN (Rajesh Kumar M) and shifted "out" bumping QUANTUM (Anish Anamo Hangal) onto MAGESTIC PERSONA (Rafique S.K) forcing both horses wide on the track. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch c WAITARA.

Permission was granted to Trainer James Mckeown to withdraw DESERT KINGDOM (Vinod Shinde) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on left hind. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath to withdraw DOUBLE YOUR MONEY due to unavailability of suitable Jockey at 4:37 pm as Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar was declared unfit by the Club’s Doctor. JOLIE'S STAR (Vishal N Bunde) was slowly away. Approaching the winning post JOLIE'S STAR (Vishal N Bunde) shifted "in" and bumping LENA (Rayan Ahmed R.). The jockey Vishal N Bunde, the rider of JOLIE'S STAR fined Rs. 5,000/- ABSOLUTE KATRINA (Salman Khan) took a fly jump. AIDENN (K. Sai Kiran) on jumping away veered "out". LOCKHEED (Rushal G.A) hung "out" in the straight and in the last 200 metres inconvenienced DIVO (V.R.Jagadeesh) near 50 metres. The Club’s veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had unhealed bit injury on both oral commissures. Trainer G.Y Rajesh Babu 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 b m CARAT LOVE.