Results – Mysore

Trainer Mr. M Bobby was fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to use Hind Leg Bandage on his charge, BE BOLD (M Prabhakaran), for the use of which prior permission had been obtained. It was observed that in the last 150 Metres of the Race, DONT TRUST ANYONE (M Rajesh Kumar), galloping closely behind PERFECTO (S R Santosh Kumar), stuck the latter, stumbled, thereby dislodging its rider; Further enquiry is being held into this incident. It was reported after the Race that DONT TRUST ANYONE (M Rajesh Kumar) pulled up lame on right fore and sustained bleeding cut on right fore elbow. ; Trainer Mr. J Sharavanan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Trainer Mr. Rakesh and Jockey G Sai Vamshi were questioned as to the running and riding of MOMOTARO, in the above Race. The Trainer stated as follows; a) This horse likes to run in the front and so his initial instructions to the rider were to take a good jump and hit the front, come into the straight and ride it out; b) But the horse was always tiring at the end and lost all its races. Hence the Owner thought that this horse should be asked to be ridden from behind in this Race and hence he had to change his riding instructions accordingly; c) In his opinion, the horse had run well and was seen finishing on in the closing stages of the Race and that in future this horse will be instructed to be ridden in a similar manner; the Jockey, when questioned, corroborated the statements of the Trainer. While noting down their explanations, Jockey G Sai Vamshi was informed to be more judicious as to the handling of his mount in future. PERFECTO (S R Santosh Kumar) sustained bruise and small cut injuries on left hind cannon. IMITATION GAME (C Umesh) sustained bruise behind girth on left chest-wall. Routine Sample was taken from the winner, b m IMITATION GAME.