Results – Mysore

As Jockey M Madhu Babu, the declared rider of DAZZLE AWAY, was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. T Natraj to substitute Jockey L Prashant to ride DAZZLE AWAY, in place of the declared rider. Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of SMART MISTRAL, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to DAZZLE AWAY (L Prashant) on his inside, as a result of which the latter stumbled, at the start. Nearing the 1000 Metres, GALWAY GIRL (R N Darshan) accidentally stumbled, thereby, totally unbalancing the rider. Jockey K Raghu, the rider of CHURCHILL, was reprimanded for riding an indifferent Race. Jockey Irvan Singh, the rider of FLYING PRINCE, was reprimanded for not exercising sufficient control over his mount, thereby allowing his mount to shift out, under the use of whip, in the straight. It was reported after the Race that LINCON CONTINENTAL (M Abhilash) burst its blood vessels; Trainer Mr. C D Monnappa was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. DAZZLE AWAY (L Prashant) sustained injury inside left hind fetlock. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, b g ROCK N ROLLA.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. B Prithviraj to withdraw INDIAN LEGEND (P P Dhebe) on veterinary grounds as it was observed to have sustained multiple injuries on both hind hock and cannon during its travel to Mysuru in the Horsefloat; 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. Sriram Komandur to withdraw ADRIPHOS (R Rayan Ahmed) as it refused to enter into the Horsefloat for travel to Mysuru. As Jockey S Selvaraj, the declared rider of LOVELY DANCER, was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Azhar Ali to substitute Jockey G Adarsh to ride LOVELY DANCER in place of the declared rider. LEON (B Harish) was slowly away and lost a few lengths at the start; In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. K Pradeep Annaiah 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 T S Jodha, the rider of PROTECTOR OF PARIS, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to TEA WID ME (P S Chouhan) on hisinside, approaching the 1000 Metres. Jockey B Harish, the rider of LEON, was reprimanded for travelling wide between the 800 Metres and the 500 Metres, for no apparent reason. An enquiry is being held into the improved performance of MANTA RAY (P Trevor), the winner of this Race, as compared to its previous run in Race No.113 of the Mysore Races 2016, i.e., The Mrs. Ammani Ramachandran Memorial Trophy – Div. I (About) 1200 Metres, for horses rated 20 to 45, 5 years old and over, run on Fourteenth Day, Friday, 7th October, 2016, when ridden by Jockey S Guruprasad, it ran unplaced. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, b g MANTA RAY.

As Jockey Y S Srinath, the declared rider of SHIVALILK GIRL, was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the Second Race, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to substitute Jockey P Trevor to ride SHIVALIK GIRL in place of the declared rider. Jockey N Ramesh Kumar, the rider of ARRIVE, was reprimanded in the presence of Trainer Mr. S Santosh Rao for taking an unduly long lead till the straight; Trainer Mr. S Santosh Rao was further informed to be judicious about imparting riding instructions in future. Jockey Shobhan Babu, the rider of CLASSIC KING, had to check his mount and pull it out to avoid striking the frontrunner as the latter slowed down suddenly, passing the 800 Metres, as a result of which, SHIVALIK GIRL (P Trevor) was inconvenienced on his outside. Jockey G Adarsh, the rider of AMAZING DESIRE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to ARTORIUS (K Raja Rao) on his inside, passing the 1000 Metres. Jockey P P Dhebe, the rider of GOLDEN BOW, was fined Rs.2,000/- shifting 'out' and taking out SHIVALIKGIRL (P Trevor) on his outside and again, for shifting 'in' and causing interference to SHIVALIK GIRL (P Trevor) on his inside, between the 250 Metres and 50 Metres.

Jockey V R Jagdeesh, the rider of CASTLE KING, reported that his saddle slightly shifted in front, passing the 1200 Metres; After due examination of the equipment, which was otherwise in good condition, no further action was taken beyond noting the incident. Jockey Nitin Singh, the rider of GRAND SUCCESS, was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the Winning Post.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. B K Narendra to substitute Jockey Irvan Singh to ride CLASS IS CLASS in place of Jockey Y S Srinath, the declared rider. SMILE STONE (S John) jumped awkwardly 'outwards', thereby, inconveniencing NEW WORLD (Md. Sameer) on its outside, which went onto SUPER FORCE (Neeraj Rawal) on its outside, at the start. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, ch m SUPER FORCE.

Compulsory Sample was taken for analysis from the following first three placed horses: b f ICE GLACIER I b c SERJEANT AT ARMS II b g BOLD MARCH III

CARBONADO (L Prashant) got kicked by another horse, viz., HOSTESS (Nazerul Alam) at the Gates and upon examination, it was observed to be trotting lame on right hind and sustained injury above right hock; Under the circumstances, it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders; Trainer Mr. Vishal Yadav was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey Saddam Hussain, the rider of MAJESTIC QUEEN, reported that the saddle shifted back, passing the 800 Metres;After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr. G Srinivas Babu was fined Rs.3,000/- for his negligence. Trainer Mr. Samar Singh and Jockey A Imran Khan were questioned regarding the running and riding of RICH REVIVAL; Trainer stated that (a) he had specifically instructed the rider to ride his charge off the pace as it always relished coming from behind; (b) Even when it had won the Race earlier, it was ridden in a similar manner; (c) according to him, it appeared that his charge was hanging 'out' after entering the straight; Jockey A Imran Khan, when questioned, stated that (a) he was specifically instructed to ride out off the pace, not to show the daylight and ride out only after entering the straight; (b) he rode as per instructions and after passing the 400 Metres, his mount was reluctant to pass the other runners, putting its head towards the other runner on his right side; and (c) if he had furthermore persevered, he might have collided on the horse on the inside and his mount was running there and there only; Their explanations were noted.

As Jockey Shobhan Babu, the declared rider of SILKEN WATER, was certified medically unfit to ride after his ride in the Fourth Race, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Feroz M Khan to substitute Jockey Nitin Singh to ride SILKEN WATER in place of the declared rider. Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan to substitute Jockey S John to ride MASADA in place of Jockey Y S Srinath, the declared rider. Jockey A Ashok Kumar, the declared rider of WINSOMENESS, was fined Rs.2,000/- for not making the declared weight at the scales; Subsequently, permission was granted to Trainer Mr. G Aravind to substitute Jockey Irvan Singh to ride WINSOMENESS in place of the declared rider. Jockey S John, the rider of MASADA, was fined Rs. 2,000/- for his negligence pertaining to weighing “in”. It was reported after the Race that WINSOMENESS (Irvan Singh) had apparently lost its right fore shoe during the Race. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner, ch g EXAMPLER.