BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-2008
THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2007
RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD
(Race No.14 to 22) PENETROMETER READING : 4.0 Cms.
(False Rails - Width of 3 Metres
from 1600 Metres to the Winning
Post.)
1st Race: 14. The Kokkarebellur Plate-Div.II-(About) 1400
8 Runners Metres. Horses rated 00 to 30.
KING OF GOOD TIMES (Khurshad Alam) jumped out
awkwardly from the gates and veered towards the out-
side.
Jockey C. Krishnan, the rider of SAMRAT ASHOK, was
fined Rs.1,000/- for suddenly shifting out as a result
AGLITTER (Gaurav Sapra) moving from behind struck the
front runner and stumbled approaching the 500 Metres.
Jockey Zia Akhtar, the rider of CLASSIC MOVEMENTS,
was reprimanded for riding an indifferent race.
Jockey Khurshad Alam, the rider of KING OF GOOD
TIMES was questioned regarding the handling of his
mount. He was informed that he should make every effort
to improve his riding in future.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the
winner b g SAMRAT ASHOK.
2nd Race: 15. The Ashwapriya Plate - (About) 1100 Metres.
11 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 2 years old only.
FANTASTIC QUEST (S. Babu) stumbled approaching the
900 Metres.
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of BURNING AMBI-
TIONS, reported that his mount was hanging `out' badly
throughout the race inspite of his best efforts to keep
it on an even course. Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was in-
formed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take
appropriate corrective measures before accepting with
it again.
PHOENIX REACH (Md. Shafiq) drifted out violently
rounding the final bend, shifted to the outer sand
track whereby the rider got unbalanced and was dis-
lodged from his mount. Trainer Mr. Karan Singh was
informed to take necessary corrective measures and not
to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to
the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one
Mock Race on a race day on the race track.
Jockey B. Prakash, the rider of MUSIC ON DEMAND
reported that his mount was hanging `in' during the
last 200 Metres. Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy (deputising
for trainer Mr. G. Karthik) was informed to get it
checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate cor-
rective measures before accepting with it again.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the
winner b g MUSIC ON DEMAND.
3rd Race: 16. The Kokkarebellur Plate - Div.I - (About) 1400
8 Runners Metres. Horses rated 00 to 30.
Jockey Vijay Kumar, the rider of CINDY GIRL was
reprimanded for repeatedly changing course in the
straight.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of JERSEY SPLEN-
DOUR, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the
whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).
SHISHAM (Vinod Shinde) was inclined to run out
after rounding the final bend and drifted out badly in
the last 200 Metres. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was
informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian, take
corrective measures and not to accept with it again
until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the
Stipendiary Stewards in one Mock Race one a race day on
the race track.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b f
SHISHAM.
4th Race: 17. The Master Key Plate-Div.II-(About)1200 Metres.
10 Runners Horses rated 20 to 50.
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of AFEA reported
that his saddle slightly shifted back after rounding
the final bend. Trainer Mr. Darius Byramji was informed
to be more careful in future regarding saddling.
5th Race: 18. The Trombay Plate-(About) 1600 Metres. For
8 Runners rated 20 to 50, 4 and 5 years old.
SOUTH PARADE (M.D. Praveen) ran detached from the
field. Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed to ensure
that his charge was capable of better performance in
future.
WILE WENCH (Gaurav Sapra) stood flatfooted in the
gates and lost few lengths at the start. In view of
its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Narredu was informed that
he must not accept with it again until its behaviour
improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Ste-
wards in one jump out on a starting gate practice day.
6th Race: 19. The B.P.Shivan Memorial Plate - Div.I - (About)
8 Runners 1200 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 70, 4 & 5 years
Old.
Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was questioned regarding
the poor performance of his charge ZANZARA in the above
race. He was informed to ensure that his charges ran
consistently in future.
7th Race: 20.The Madras Race Club Trophy-(About) 1600 Metres.
6 Runners Horses rated 80 and above.
Jockey K.P.G. Appu, the rider of SOUTHERN CHARGE,
was fined Rs.1,000/- for coming `in' and causing inter-
ference to IMPERIAL VIEW (B. Prakash) on his inside
approaching the last 200 Metres.
8th Race: 21. The Master Key Plate-Div.I-(About)1200 Metres.
9 Runners Horses rated 20 to 50.
SPANISH CROWN (M.D. Praveen) brushed the false
rails passing the 500 Metres whereby the right stirrup
iron broke and the rider rode without the aid of the
equipment thereafter.
Jockey C. Harish, the rider of GOOD COMPANION
reported that his mount was hanging `in' in the last
100 Metres Trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was informed to
get it checked by his Veterinarian before accepting
with it again.
HOLLYWOOD GIRL (Khurshad Alam) pulled up lame
after the race on right fore due to sprained knee.
Trainer Mr. S. Dominic was informed to produce a Fit-
ness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer
before accepting with it again.
TOUCH ME HONEY (Mohmmed Shoaib) pulled up lame
after the race on right fore due to sprained knee.
Trainer Mr. N.A. Ponnappa was informed to produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer
before accepting with it again.
Jockey S. Babu, the rider of PRECIOUS ANGEL, was
fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on
his mount during the race (1st infringement).
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Gaurav
Sapra and trainer Mr. M. Eshwer to the Stewards in
connection with the running and riding of BLISS. The
Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and inter-
viewed trainer Mr. M. Eshwer and Jockey Gaurav Sapra.
After deliberations, they decided to (a) severely
caution trainer Mr. M. Eshwer as to the future running
of his charges; and (b) suspend the Jockey's licence of
Gaurav Sapra from 27-11-2007 to 1-12-2007 (both days
inclusive) for riding an incompetent race (Rule
No.161(ii))on his mount BLISS in the above race (per-
mitted to ride work).He was further informed that the
repetition of similar manner of riding would be viewed
very seriously.
9th Race: 22. The B.P.Shivan Memorial Plate-Div.II- (About)
8 Runners 1200 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 70, 4 & 5 years
Old.
Jockey B. Mahesh, the rider of AUCHINLECH, was
fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interfer-
ence to SATIN WOOD (Ryan Marshall) on his outside
approaching the 900 Metres.
Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of BILLY BLACKJACK,
was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course
in the last 200 Metres.
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Permission was granted to Trainers M/s. S. Ganapathy and Hidayat
Khan to deputise on behalf of trainers M/s. G. Karthik and S.K.
Habib Khan respective who were unable to attend the races.
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BREATHALYSER TEST
No. of Riders tested : 5
Result : Negative
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STARTING REMARKS : Issued by the Starters separately.
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No. of Races : : 9
No. of Runners : : 76
Average Runners per Race : : 8.4
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Sd/- T. RAMAN,
Sd/- M. JAGDISH,
Sd/- T.S.MAHENDHER,
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS,
18-11-2007 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS