Results – Mysore

Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of STARSTRUCK, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the Race [first infringement]. STARSTRUCK (Afsar Khan) sustained cut injury over right hind inside cannon. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, b h BROWNIE.

NEW SUNRISE (Anil Baandal) was slowly away and lost a few lengths at the Start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Somashekar K was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Jump Out on a Starting Gate Practice Day. Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of GREEN EMERALD, was fined Rs.1,000/- for travelling wide after rounding the final bend, for no apparent reason. Jockey R Anand, the rider of CADBURRY, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the improper use of the whip and inept handling of his mount during the Race. BLAZING PASSION (Md Akbar) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. S Britto was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. COOL ICEMINT (M Kumar) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. THRILLSEEKER (P Kiran Rai) sustained multiple cut injuries over both hind cannon.

Jockey Ajeet Kumar, the rider of BORN FOR BEAUTY, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the improper use of the whip on his mount during the Race. Jockey A Vishwanath, the rider of MISS INTERNATIONAL, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the improper use of the whip on his mount, thereby, allowing his mount to drift 'out'. Jockey B Harish, the rider of PRECEPT, reported that he lost his whip in the final 250 Metres of the Race. Jockey Nassar Alam, the rider of IMPEDIMENTA, was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the Winning Post. MISS INTERNATIONAL (A Vishwanath) sustained cut injury over right hind inside cannon. TERI ADAH (P Trevor) sustained cut injury over right hind inside hock. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b f TERI ADAH.

KETURAH (P S Chouhan) jumped awkwardly 'outwards' soon after the start. Jockey S John, the rider of RIDGEWAY, was fined Rs.5,000/- for shifting 'in' and repeatedly causing severe interference to INVINCIBLE PRINCE (Ranjeet Singh), on his inside, between the 1200 Metres and 1100 Metres. Jockey P S Chouhan, the rider of KETURAH, reported that his whip got entangled with the mane of the horse between the 300 Metres and 200 Metres and as such, it took some time for him to extricate his whip and use it. DUMA (Y S Srinath) sustained cut injury over left hind outer fetlock. Compulsory Sample was taken for analysis from the following First Three Placed horses, viz., dk b f DUMA I b f KETURAH II b g WINSTON III

Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was fined Rs.2,000/- for error in the declaration of Jockey in respect of his charge, CONJURER. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to withdraw CONJURER on veterinary grounds as it was observed to be suffering from severe colic. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. C D Monnappa to substitute Jockey M Rajesh Kumar to ride RISING ROMEO in place of Jockey D Gnaneshwar, the declared rider. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. S Ganapathy to substitute Jockey Neeraj Rawal to ride DEL RUSSO in place of Jockey J H Christopher, the declared rider. BOOKER JONES (P Trevor) sustained gum injury. RISING RANI (Vivek) sustained cut injuries over left hind cannon and fetlock. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, dk b c FINK.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. M Bobby [deputizing for Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan] to substitute Jockey Shivnath Paswan to ride ZERMATT in place of Jockey D Gnaneshwar, the declared rider. Jockey M Kumar, the rider of SEVEN OF HEARTS, reported that he accidentally lost his whip, passing the 400 Metres. Jockey Shobhan Babu, the rider of ALL PROOF, was fined Rs.1,000/- for not sufficiently persevering with his mount, during the Race. Jockey P S Chouhan, the rider of MOTIVATION, was questioned in connection with the handling of his mount in the presence of Trainer Mr. Nikhil M Punna [deputizing for Trainer Mr. R R Byramji]. The Jockey stated that (a) his mount missed the kick; (b) soon after the start, for about 100 Metres, he had a very rough passage; (c) his riding instructions were to keep his mount in third or fourth position and to do his best in the straight; (d) but, in the first about 200 Metres of the Race, he received a check and could not attain the third or fourth position as instructed; (e) thereafter, he gradually improved his position and after rounding the final bend and entering the straight, when he wanted to make a move, the winner shifted 'out', forcing him to move on the inside and he rode out; and (f) after entering the straight, in his opinion, the horse was choking, but, still, he rode out hands and heels with the use of the whip, but, narrowly lost the Race. The Trainer stated that soon after the Race, he questioned the Jockey, who gave him a similar explanation and that he was inclined to accept the same. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and the Club's Veterinary Officer, after examination of the horse including endoscopy, reported as follows: “The Chief Stipendiary Steward Mysore Race Club Limited Mysore Dear Sir, Sub: Veterinary Report on MOTIVATION Ref: Mysore Races 2014 Date: 29th August, 2014 Race No.31 The Lavasa Plate Trainer: Mr. Byramji R R The dk b gelding MOTIVATION, 4 yrs old, under the charge of Trainer Mr. R R Byramji, was examined immediately after the race. The post-race endoscopy was performed and was found to have suffered from EIPH Grade III. So, the horse would be on veterinary ban for 4 weeks. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Sd/- Dr. Rajesh Boranna Pujrod Veterinary Officer” In view of the above, the explanations tendered by the Jockey and the Trainer were noted and Trainer Mr. Nikhil M Punna [deputizing for Trainer Mr. R R Byramji] was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. LA PIPERI (Janardhan Paswan) sustained cut injury over right hind outer cannon. MOUNTAIN GLORY (M Rajesh Kumar) sustained multiple cut injuries over both hind inside hock. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, b g MANTA RAY.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. M Bobby [deputizing for Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan] to substitute Jockey Shivnath Paswan to ride KAFKA in place of Jockey D Gnaneshwar, the declared rider. Jockey P Trevor, the rider of DEEP BLUE SEA, was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive and extravagant use of the whip on his mount during the Race [second infringement]. It was reported after the Race that KAFKA (Shivnath Paswan) pulled up lame on left fore. Trainer Mr. M Bobby [deputizing for Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan] was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.