BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-2008
TWELFTH DAY, FRIDAY, 28TH DECEMBER, 2007
RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD
(Race No.86 to 91) PENETROMETER READING : 4 Cms.
(False Rails - Width of 4.5 Metres from
1600 Metres to 1000 Metres and 8.5 Metres
from 1000 Metres to the winning post)
1st Race: 86. The Bhatkal Plate-Div.II-(About) 1100 Metres.
8 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 2 years old only (Terms).
Jockey Harish, the rider of ANNA'S QUEST was
reprimanded for the delay in mounting the horse in the
paddock.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the
winner ch f ORIGINALITY.
2nd Race: 87. The Jog Cup - (About) 2000 Metres. Horses rated
6 Runners 60 to 90.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. R.R. Byramji
to withdraw PRET A PORTE (Ryan Marshall) on veterinary
grounds as it was lame on left fore due to inflammed
hoof. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness
Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
Jockey Colm O'Donoghue, the rider of SOUTH STAR,
was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip
on his mount during the race (1st infringement).
Trainer Mr. J.S. Dhariwal and Jockey C.D. Hayes
were questioned regarding the running and riding of
ARABIAN KNIGHT in the above race. Jockey stated that
he did not get a clear run immediately after the start
and also stated that his mount was hanging `in'
throughout the race. The trainer corroborated the above
statement. Their explanations were noted. Trainer Mr.
J.S. Dhariwal was informed to get his charge checked by
his Veterinarian and take appropriate remedial measures
before accepting with it again.
3rd Race: 88. The Kanchanaganga Plate - (About) 1100 Metres.
9 Runners Horses rated 00 to 30.
BUCK PASSER JUNIOR (M.J. Gautam Raj Urs) could not
get a clear run approaching the 900 Metres due to a
tightly packed field.
Jockey S.A.De Sousa, the rider of MAAHI VE, was
fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on
his mount during the race (2nd infringement).
Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of STAR ROYALTY, was
fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on
his mount during the race (1st infringement).
4th Race: 89. The Krishnaraja Trophy - (About) 1200 Metres.
7 Runners Horses rated 80 and above.
STYLISH BAY (R. Koch) jumped out awkwardly incon-
veniencing UPPER CRUST (Ranjeet Singh) on the outside.
DIAMOND HUNTER (K.P.G. Appu) burst its blood
vessels during the race. Trainer Mr. M. Eshwer was
informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the
Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it
again.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the
winner b f UPPER CRUST.
5th Race: 90. The Yadavagiri Plate-(About) 1600 Metres.
7 Runners Horses rated 40 to 70.
Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.10,000/- by
the Stewards for Contravention of the General Condition
5 of the Prospectus of Bngalore Winter Meeting 2007-08
in accepting his charge EVER SO CLEVER in the above
race today and also for the next day i.e. 29-12-2007.
Subsequently it was not declared to start in the above
race.
SCIMITAR (C.D. Hayes) was very fractious on the
way to the starting gates, dislodged the rider and ran
riderless towards the stable area. Hence it was with-
drawn before coming under Starter's orders.
Jockey Colm O'Donoghue, the rider of SOUTHERN
CHIEFTAN, placed 2nd by the Judge objected against
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of BLINK, placed 1st
for "in the last furlong, the winner drifted out block-
ing my way for which I had to switch inside which cost
me a certain race". The Stewards held an enquiry
immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys
concerned. After deliberation, the Stewards decided to
overrule the objection.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of BLINK, was
fined Rs.3,000/- for not maintaining a straight course
in the last 250 Metres.
6th Race: 91. The Bhatkal Plate - Div.I-(About) 1100 Metres.
8 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 2 years old only (Terms).
Jockey K. Narasimha, the rider of BLUSHING BEAM,
was fined Rs.5,000/- for not making sufficient effort
on his mount during the race.
WALTER (C. Krishnan) ran detached from the field.
Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was informed to ensure better
performance of his charge in future.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the
winner b g SPECIAL GESTURE.
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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 : : 6
No. of Runners : : 45
Average Runners per Race : : 7.5
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Sd/- T. RAMAN,
Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER,
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS,
30-12-2007 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS.