Results – Mysore

Jockey Akshay Sundaram, the rider of RED ADMIRAL, lost his left stirrup soon after jumping out of the Starting Gates, which he could not regain throughout the Race, thereby, he could not offer any assistance to his mount throughout the Race. Further he brushed the false rails approaching the final 100 Metres of the race and got unbalanced. Jockey S Sunil, the rider of FLIRTING KING, was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the Winning Post. Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of STARISTA, was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the Race (second infringement. Jockey Sarvan Kumar, the rider of MOTHER EWA, was reprimanded in the presence of trainer Mr. Rakesh for riding an indifferent Race. The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Shanth Kumar, the rider of PRECEPT, to the Stewards for unsatisfactory riding [Rule 161(ii)] on his mount in the above Race in that he did not infuse adequate vigour in riding out his mount with the aid of the whip after rounding the final bend till the finish. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and examined Jockey Shanth Kumar and the Trainer of the horse, Mr. J Sharavanan. After deliberations, they decided to suspend the Jockey's Licence granted to Jockey Shanth Kumar from 02-09-2013 to 27-09-2013 [both days inclusive] for unsatisfactory riding on his mount, PRECEPT, [Rule 161(ii)], in the above Race [permitted to ride work]. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, b g ABBAS DREAMS.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to substitute Jockey J Paswan to ride COOL BABY in place of Jockey S Mallikarjun, the declared rider. Trainer Mr. M Narredu was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards for having entered and accepted his charge, ANCIENT WARRIOR, in the above Race, when it was not eligible to run in terms of the prospectus condition of Mysore Races 2013. As Jockey Janardhan Paswan, the declared rider of BLACK DRAGON, was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. J Sharavanan to substitute Jockey Md Sameer, to ride BLACK DRAGON in place of Jockey Janardhan Paswan, the declared rider. Trainer Mr. S Britto was fined Rs.5,000/- for the discrepancy in shoeing in respect of his charge, FREE CHOICE (R Bharath) in the above race (first infringement). STRIDE TO SUCCESS (Md. Akbar) planted, lost many lengths at the start and ran detached from the field thereafter. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Bipin V Salvi was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in Two Mock Races on Race Days on the race track. Jockey Shiva Kumar, the rider of DIVINE FRIENDSHIP, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'out' and taking 'out' RAKSHITHA (Nassar Alam) on his outside, passing the 700 Metres.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. V Lokanath to withdraw MICKEY MOUSE (P Kiran Rai) as it refused to get into the horse float for travelling from Bangalore to Mysore. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to substitute Jockey K Chethana to ride GROUND MARSHAL in place of Jockey S Mallikarjun, the declared rider. Trainer Mr. Darius R Byramji [deputizing for Trainer Mr. R R Byramji] and Jockey Imran Chisty were questioned regarding the running and riding of VIOLENT STORM. The Trainer stated that (a) Mr. Byramji had taken over the horse only about one and a half months ago from another Trainer; (b) Earlier as he could observe this horse was tried over 1200 Metres races; (c) As its performance with Blinkers was not encouraging, blinkers were removed and this was the first run without blinkers; (d) he had instructed the Jockey to take a jump and keep his mount in the 5th without Blinkers for the first time, to ease out his mount in the early part by maintaining the said position as instructed; (f) to ride out in the straight and do his best (g) the horse was, however, lugging ‘in’ in spite of the Jockey trying his best to take his mount ‘out’ and (h) given the ultimate verdict of the Race, the Jockey even with the aid of the whip on the right would have finished another one length better; (i) Similar riding instructions would be imparted in future also; Jockey Imran Chisty stated that (a) he had been asked by the Trainer to maintain his mount in the 5th his mount was running without Blinkers for the first time; (b) however, when he tried to make a move after rounding the final bend to improve his position as instructed, the horse was ‘lugging in’, in spite of his best efforts to take it ‘out’ and ride; (c) even with his changing the whip hand, he had apprehension that it would have drifted out resulting in his losing that position as well; and (d) hence, he could finish only second behind the Winner. While noting the explanation of the Trainer and the Jockey concerned Jockey Imran Chisty was fined Rs.3,000/- for easing his mount in the final stages of the race and was cautioned as to his future riding in races. LEGAL KNIGHT (M Prabhakaran) sustained deep cut over right hind tendon. It was reported after the Race that BYZANTINE (Ajeet Kumar) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. Vishal Yadav was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

DIAMOND FLAME (Babu Singh) was examined at the Starting Gates by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders. Trainer Mr. T Natraj was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. RUSTY (Arshad Alam) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ and inconvenienced GAMBIT (Shanth Kumar) on its outside, soon after jumping out of the Starting Gates. Jockey Md. Sameer, the rider of ENDURING SPEED, was fined Rs.2,000/ - for not making sufficient effort to improve his position till about rounding the final bend. Jockey Sarvan Kumar, the rider of ATOM BOMB, was fined Rs.1,000/ - for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the Race (firstinfringement). It was reported after the Race that SWEET TIMER (D Gnaneshwar) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr. P C Tejaswi 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, gr g HUCKLEBERRY FINN.

Jockey I A Khan, the rider of CHESTNUT CHARMER, was fined Rs.2,000/ - for taking an unduly long lead during the Race whereby his mount slowed down after the 300 Metres. CHRONICLE (B Harish) accidentally brushed the false rails, passing the 1000 Metres. Jockey P Trevor, the rider of STRIKING, reported that his mount drifted 'out' under pressure in the final stages of the Race.

As Jockey Sarvan Kumar, the declared rider of BREEZO, was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the Fifth Race, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Rakesh to substitute Jockey G. Adarsh to ride BREEZO in place of Jockey Sarvan Kumar, the declared rider. Jockey M J Gautam Raj Urs, the rider of EUPHORIA, reported that his reins snapped, approaching the 1000 Metres, whereby he could not offer any assistance to his mount thereafter. On examination of the equipment after the race, it was observed to have been otherwise well maintained and as such no action was taken beyond noting the incident. Jockey M J Gautam Raj Urs, the rider of EUPHORIA, was reprimanded for shifting 'out' and inconveniencing ALIANZ (G Y Rajesh Babu) on his outside passing the 600 Metres. Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of STRIVE AND SERVE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the Race (first infringement). Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of STRIVE AND SERVE, was fined Rs.2,000/- for the improper use of the whip on his mount during the Race.

RICH ROUGE (D Gnaneshwar), knuckled soon after jumping out of the Starting Gates. Jockey Sahanawaz, the rider of BIGSTORM, reported that his mount was hanging 'out' in the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and was found to have sustained cut over left hock. Jockey F F Da Silva, the rider of PEPPR, reported that his mount was not galloping fluently in the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. RICH ROUGE (D Gnaneshwar), sustained cut on left hind inside cannon. Surprise sample was taken for analysis from the winner, dk b g OBLIQUE.