BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-2008 TWENTYSEVENTH DAY, FRIDAY, 7TH MARCH 2008 RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD (Race No.188 to 195) PENETROMETER READING : 3.0 Cms. (False Rails - Width of 2 Metres from 1600 Metres to the winning post) 1st Race: 188. The Ramnagar Plate - Div.II- (About) 1400 11 Runners Metres. Horses rated 00 to 30. Jockey Shakti Singh, the rider of KING OF GOOD TIMES, reported that his mount stumbled while jumping out of the starting gates. Jockey G. Adarsh, the rider of RUNNING MAN, re- ported that his mount was inclined to run out from 900 Metres. It was impounded for veterinary examination. After examination it was reported to have sharp molars on either side of the lower jaw. Trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh was informed to take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of SPREAD A SMILE, was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to BUCK PASSER JUNIOR (P.S. Chouhan) on his outside approaching the 1200 Metres. 2nd Race: 189. The Chickmagalur Plate - (About) 1400 Metres. 11 Runners Horses rated 20 to 50, who have run at least twice under BTC Rules after 15th August 2007 and not won a race at any centre after that date. RED RUBEN (Y.S. Srinath) was very fractious inside the gates due to which it sustained traumatic head injuries resulting in EIPH. Hence it was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's order. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. SPIRIT OF CHINA (D. Gnaneshwar) planted in the starting gates and took no practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Z. Darashah was informed that he must not 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. LIGHTNIN BLUES (Suraj Narredu) stood flat footed in the gates and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Darius Byramji 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 S. Guruprasad, the rider of ANTIVIRUS was reprimanded for travelling wide in the straight for no apparent reason. 3rd Race: 190. The Ramnagar Plate - Div.I- (About) 1400 11 Runners Metres. Horses rated 00 to 30. PROOF OF TREASURE (J.H. Christopher) planted in the starting gates and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was informed that he must not 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. GAMPU (Vinod Shinde) planted in the starting gates and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Ste- wards in one Mock Race on a race day on the race track. SILVER CREST (C. Krishnan) ran detached from the field. Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future. SILVER CREST (C. Krishnan) sustained a cut injury on right hock. Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c TACTICAL GAME. 4th Race: 191. The Octogonal Plate - (About) 1200 Metres. 12 Runners Horses rated 20 to 50. ROYAL HERO (Suraj Narredu) jumped out awkwardly and werved towards left and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. In- ayathulla 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 start- ing gate practice day. Jockey Shanth Kumar, the rider of SOUTHERN MAGIC, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting `out' and causing interference to ROYAL HERO (Suraj Narredu) on his outside soon after the start. PRINCE CASPIAN (A. Ashok Kumar) ran detached from the field. On veterinary examination after the race, it was observed to be lame on left fore due to sprained fetlock. Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Trainer Mr. J.S. Dhariwal was questioned regarding the running of his charge KIOKO in the above race and his explanations were noted and was also informed to be more careful in the selection of his riders. 5th Race: 192.The Delhi Race Club Trophy-(About) 1800 Metres. 6 Runners Horses rated 80 and above. NIL 6th Race: 193. The Tumkur Plate - (About) 1200 Metres. Horses 12 Runners rated 40 to 70, 5 & 6 years old. Jockey N. Harsha, the rider of WORTH A MILLION, was reprimanded for not maintaining a straight course in the last 400 Metres of the race. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of ARTIC BLAST reported that his mount was not galloping fluently during the race. The horse was impounded for veteri- nary examination and the Veterinary Officer after examination reported that it was found to be trotting sound. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g ATTAIN. 7th Race: 194. The Varada Trophy -(About) 1200 Metres. Horses 12 Runners rated 60 to 90, 5 & 6 years old. Jockey B.L. Paswan, the rider of MUCHO reported that he could not get a clear run approaching the 900 Metres and again passing the 500 Metres due to a close- ly packed field. Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of SUGAR BLAZE was questioned regarding the riding on his mount in the above race. The Jockey stated that his mount was lugging `in' in the straight and that he could not fully ride out. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take neces- sary remedial measures before accepting with it again. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch m PERFECT RHYTHM. 8th Race: 195. The March Plate - (About) 1400 Metres. Maiden 12 Runners Indian horses 3 years old only (Terms). Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SERENITY NOW reported that his mount was hanging `in' in the straight. Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate remed- ial measures before accepting with it again. Jockey Ryan Marshall, the rider of CHILLI CHO- COLATE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to AHIRA (Vinod Shinde) on his outside soon after the start. Jockey S. Chandrashekar, the rider of VOICE OF INDIA, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 350 Metres. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g MIGHTY HEART. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Samar Singh to deputise on behalf of trainer Mr. Vishal Yadav who was unable to attend the races. ---------------------------------------------------------------- BREATHALYSER TEST No. of Riders tested : 5 Result : Negative ---------------------------------------------------------------- STARTING REMARKS : Issued by the Starters separately. ----------------------------------------------------------------- No. of Races : : 8 No. of Runners : : 87 Average Runners per Race : : 10.8 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sd/- T. RAMAN, Sd/- M. JAGDISH, Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER, STIPENDIARY STEWARDS, 9-3-2008 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS.