BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-2008
SIXTEENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 12TH JANUARY 2008
RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD
(Race No.114 to 122) PENETROMETER READING : 3.7 Cms.
(False Rails - Width of 4.5 Metres from
1600 Metres to the winning post)
1st Race: 114. The A.P.Kothavala Memorial Cup-Div.II-(About)
9 Runners 1200 Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only
at the time of starting. (Terms).
When the horses were parading in the paddock it was observed that
the right hind shoe of LAST SAMURAI (J.H. Christopher) had
splayed. As the horse could not be reshod due to its fractious
behaviour, the left hind shoe was also removed and the horse ran
both hind bare.
LAST SAMURAI (J.H. Christopher) drifted out very badly causing
interference to LUCKY MASCOT (B. Prakash) in the final stages of
the race. LAST SAMURAI(J.H. Christopher) was impounded for
veterinary examination immediately after the race and the Veteri-
nary Officer reported that on examination it was found to have
caps on both sides of the upper jaw.Trainer Mr. S. Singh was
informed to take appropriate remedial measures and 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.
BRAVE AND BOLD (B.L. Paswan) was observed to have ran detached
from the field. Trainer Mr. Samar Singh was advised to ensure
better performance of his charge in future.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Trainer Mr. Karan Singh and
Jockey M. Ravi to the Stewards in connection with the running
and riding of PHOENIX REACH. The Stewards held an enquiry after
the last race and interviewed trainer Mr. Karan Singh and Jockey
M. Ravi. After deliberations they decided to (a) fine Trainer
Mr. Karan Singh a sum of Rs.10,000/- for unsatisfactory explana-
tion tendered during the enquiry; and (b) suspend the Jockey's
licence granted to Jockey M. Ravi from 23-1-2008 to 15-2-2008
(both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding (Rule No.161(ii)
on his mount PHOENIX REACH in the above race (permitted to ride
work).
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c MIND
ME.
2nd Race: 115. The Kitty Bank Plate - Div.II - (About) 1400
7 Runners Metres. Horses rated 20 to 50, 5 and 6 years old at
the time of starting.
Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to withdraw
BROTHERS IN ARMS as it was under veterinary treatment.
Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was questioned regarding the poor perfor-
mance of his charge MEXIKAN WAVE (P. Ramesh) in the above race.
His explanations were noted for future reference and he was also
informed to produce the Track Work Log Book before the Stipendi-
ary Stewards at the earliest.
Jockey Gautam Raj Urs, the rider of A RUN TO REMEMBER, was
severely reprimanded for riding an over confident race. He was
further informed that a repetition of similar manner of riding
would be dealt with severely.
Trainer Mr. Samar Singh and Jockey S. Rajesh were questioned
regarding the running and riding of CHAILA BABU and their expla-
nations were noted for future reference.
An enquiry has been opened into the relative performance of A RUN
TO REMEMBER the winner of this race in relation to previous run
in Race Nos.45 and 82 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2007-08, the
horse trained by Mr. Warren Singh and ridden by Jockey Gautam Raj
Urs.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from dkb g BROTHERS IN
ARMS.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g REGAL DREAM.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m A RUN
TO REMEMBER.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah to
the Stewards for accepting his charge BROTHERS IN ARMS to run in
this race when his charge was under veterinary treatment. The
Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and questioned
trainer Mr. Neil Darashah. After deliberations they decided to
fine trainer Mr. Neil Darashah a sum of Rs.10,000/- for accepting
his charge BROTHERS IN ARMS to run in the above race when the
horse was under veterinary treatment. He was further cautioned
that a repetition of this would be viewed more seriously.
3rd Race: 116. The Splendid Role Plate - (About) 1200 Metres.
8 Runners Horses rated 20 to 50.
MYSTIC STAR (Vivek) jumped awkwardly outwards and lost consider-
able ground at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr.
B. Puttanna was informed that he must not accept with it again
until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendi-
ary Stewards in one jump out on a starting gate practice day.
Jockey Vijay Kumar, the rider of GARA FLUID, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `in' and causing interference to ANTIVIRUS (S.Sel-
varaj) on his inside approaching the 600 Metres.
4th Race: 117. The Dancing Fountain Plate-(About) 1400 Metres
10 Runners Horses rated 00 to 30.
RECORD TIME (S. Rajesh) jumped out awkwardly thereby inconven-
iencing BADDA RUPAIYYA (S.S. Baria) on his outside which in turn
passed it on to NIGHT LIGHT (Vivek) on the far side.
Jockey S.S. Baria, the rider of BADDA RUPAIYYA, was reprimanded
for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.
Jockey S. Guruprasad, the rider of GRACIAN, was fined Rs.2,000/-
for drifting out and bumping PRETTY N FAST (Md. Shafiq) on his
outside approaching the 1200 Metres and also for dropping his
hands before passing the winning post.
Jockey S.S. Baria, the rider of BADDA RUPAIYYA, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during
the race (1st infringement).
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dkb f
ALLEGRO.
5th Race: 118. The Chief Minister's Trophy - (About) 2000
5 Runners Metres. Indian Horses 4 years old and over at
the time of starting. (Terms).
Jockey D.M. Grant, the rider of RETRIBUTION, reported that his
mount was hanging `in' very badly in the final stages of the
race and that he had considerable difficulty in keeping it on an
even course. As a result it went in and inconvenienced STAFIRE
(C.D. Hayes) on the inside approaching the 100 Metres. Trainer
Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed to get it checked by his Veteri-
narian and take appropriate corrective measures before accepting
with it again.
6th Race: 119. The A.P.Kothavala Memorial Cup-Div.I-(About)
8 Runners 1200 Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only
at the time of starting. (Terms).
Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was fined Rs.500/- for making an error in
the starting declaration in respect of his charge SPIRITOFEXCEL-
LENCE as regards rider.
Just before the start of the race it was observed that the right
fore shoe of RIMPUCHE was lost and as it could not be reshod the
left fore shoe was also removed and the horse ran both fore bare.
Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of MOST PREFERRED, reported that
his mount was inclined to run out at about 900 Metres and he
could not get a clear run due to which he had to check his mount.
Trainer Mr. Karan Singh was informed to take appropriate correc-
tive measures before accepting with it again.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of RIMPUCHE, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for drifting out and causing interference to MYSTIC DANCER (B.
Prakash) on his outside approaching the last 150 Metres.
UNIQUE DIAMOND (K. Narasimha) ran detached from the field. Train-
er Mr. R.V. Manohar was informed to ensure that his charge was
capable of better performance.
7th Race: 120. The Kitty Bank Plate - Div.I - (About) 1400
8 Runners Metres. Horses rated 20 to 50, 5 and 6 years old at
the time of starting.
Jockey S. Shiva Kumar, the rider of SERIOUS WARRIOR, was repri-
manded for pulling up his mount immediately past the post there-
by inconveniencing the runners finishing on behind.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala and
Jockey S. Selvaraj to the Stewards for running and riding of BEE
FOR YOU in the above race. The Stewards held an enquiry and
interviewed trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala and Jockey S. Selvaraj.
After deliberations, they decided to (a) fine trainer Mr. Irfan
Ghatala a sum of Rs.20,000/- for the unsatisfactory explanation
tendered during the enquiry and for the negligence of his duty
pertaining to imparting specific riding instructions to his
rider; and (b) suspend the Jockey's licence of S. Selvaraj from
23-1-2008 to 23-2-2008 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory
riding (Rule No.161(ii) on his mount BEE FOR YOU in the above
race (permitted to ride work).
Surprise Sample was taken for anlaysis from the winner b g SERI-
OUS WARRIOR.
8th Race: 121. The R.H.Charles Memorial Plate - (About) 1600
9 Runners Metres. Horses rated 40 to 70, 5 and 6 years old at
the time of starting.
An enquiry has been opened into the relative performance of
PILLAR OF GOLD the winner of this race in relation to its previ-
ous run in Race Nos.37 and 84 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2007-
08, the horse trained by Mr. R.R. Byramji and ridden by Jockey M.
Narredu.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Trainer Mr. M.B. Mangalorkar
and Jockey S.S. Baria to the Stewards for the running and riding
of ALGIERS in the above race. The Stewards held an enquiry and
interviewed trainer Mr. M.B. Mangalorkar and Jockey S.S. Baria.
After deliberations, they decided to (a) fine trainer Mr. M.B.
Mangalorkar a sum of Rs.20,000/- for the inconsistent running of
his charge and for unsatisfactory explanation tendered during the
enquiry; and (b) suspend Jockey S. S. Baria from riding in races
from 23-1-2008 to 31-3-2008 and should he apply for a grant of
Jockey's licence not to consider the same till 30-6-2008 for not
permitting his mount ALGIERS to run on its merit in the above
race (Rule No.159(a)&(b)(not permitted to ride work).
Compulsory Sample was taken for analysis from b g ALGIERS.
9th Race: 122. The R.H. Shaw Memorial Plate - (About) 1400
9 Runners Metres. Horses rated 40 to 70.
Jockey S. Selvaraj, the rider of BASTIAN BAY, reported that he
accidentally brushed the rails approaching the 1000 Metres.
Jockey Ryan Marshall, the rider of SAPTASHWA, reported that his
mount stumbled approaching the 1200 Metres whereby he lost his
position.
An enquiry has been opened into the relative performance of
ASTOUNDING BLUE the winner of this race in relation to its
previous run in Race Nos.85, 33 and 9 of Bangalore Winter Meeting
2007-08, the horse trained by Mr. Irfan Ghatala and ridden by
Jockey C.D. Hayes.
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Permission was granted to trainers M/s.Arjun Mangalorkar and Neil
Darashah to deputise on behalf of trainers M/s. G. Nityanand and
Z. Darashah 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 : : 73
Average Runners per Race : : 8.1
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Sd/- T. RAMAN,
Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER,
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS,
13-1-2008 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS.
ADDITIONAL REPORT
BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-08
14TH DAY, FRIDAY, 4TH JANUARY 2008
The undermentioned trainers were fined as detailed below for
failing to produce their charges before the Veterinary Officer
for weighing before the races:
Race No. Horse Trainer Fine
M/s.
1 b c DARE YOU DO Warren Singh Rs.2,000/-
2 ch c ADAMARIS Darius Byramji Rs.2,000/-
2 b f SABARI B. Puttanna Rs.2,000/-
3 b c GOOD COMPANION S. Inayathulla Rs.2,000/-
3 b f STANZA STARY M. Eshwer Rs.2,000/-
4 b f WOMAN ON TOP V. Lokanath Rs.2,000/-
5 b g WAR HEAD G. Nityanand Rs.2,000/-
5 ch m CARRA MIA S.S. Attaollahi Rs.2,000/-
5 ch g ALEJANDROS Irfan Ghatala Rs.2,000/-
6 b g SUGAR BROWN Irfan Ghatala Rs.2,000/-
6 b g ENFORCER S. Inayathulla Rs.2,000/-
7 b m ORPENDALE R.R. Byramji Rs.2,000/-
7 b m FEELFREE Irfan Ghatala Rs.2,000/-
15TH DAY, SATURDAY, 5TH JANUARY 2008
M/s.
1 b f SAFARI R.R. Byramji Rs.2,000/-
2 b m WORTH A MILLION Warren Singh Rs.2,000/-
3 ch g TALL GUY F. Sirajuddin Rs.2,000/-
4 b f SHISHAM Irfan Ghatala Rs.2,000/-
7 br g ORO NEIRO Irfan Ghatala Rs.2,000/-
7 ch g BRIANNSTA V. Lokanath Rs.2,000/-
8 b f ANNA FLEETWOOD Irfan Ghatala Rs.2,000/-
Sd/- T. RAMAN,
Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER,
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS,
13-1-2008 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS.
BANGALORE TURF CLUB LTD.
BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-08
6TH DAY, SATURDAY, 1ST DECEMBER 2007
Race No.42: The Kumararajah M.A.M. Muthiah Trophy-(About) 1600
Metres, for horses rated 40 to 70, 4 & 5 years old.
The Stewards considered the analytical report received from
the Hong Kong Jockey Club, pertaining to the analysis of the
urine sample taken from b g ALGIERS (trained by Mr. M.B. Manga-
lorkar) which had shown the presence of N-di-desmethyl-chlo-
rpheniramine - prohibited substances - the sample of which was
taken after the said horse was placed First in the above race.
The Stewards noted the following:
The trainer/owner were given the option of sending the split
sample of the urine for confirmatory analysis. The trainer vide
his letter dated 2-1-2008 informed the Club that he was not
opting for a confirmatory analysis.
Therefore, the Stewards decided to disqualify the horse b g
ALGIERS for the above race and revise the order of placings as
under:
CIAMPINO I
HOLD THAT TIGER II
CASCABEL III
BADGE OF HONOR IV
STAR OF EXCELLENCE V
Sd/- T.Raman,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS.
13-1-2008. BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS.
BANGALORE TURF CLUB LTD.
BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2007-08
3RD DAY, SATURDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER 2007
Race No.16: The Kokkarebellur Plate-Div.I-(About) 1400 Metres.
For horses rated 00 to 30.
The Stewards considered the analytical report received from
the Hong Kong Jockey Club, pertaining to the analysis of the
urine sample taken from b f ANOOSHEEK (trained by Mr. Z. Dar-
ashah) which had shown the presence of Caffeine, Paraxanthine,
Theobromine and Theophylline - prohibited substances - the sample
of which was taken after the said horse was placed First in the
above race.
The Stewards noted the following:
The trainer/owner were given the option of sending the split
sample of the urine for confirmatory analysis. At the request of
the trainer the split sample was sent for confirmatory analysis
to the Laboratory at France and the Laboratory has confirmed the
presence of Caffeine, Paraxanthine, Theobromine and Theophylline
in the split urine sample of the said horse vide their report
dated 19-12-2007 received by us on 9-1-2008.
Therefore, the Stewards decided to disqualify the horse b f
ANOOSHEEK for the above race and revise the order of placings as
under:
JERSEY SPLENDOUR I
CASINO ROYAL II
CINDY GIRL III
DON CHERRY IV
SHISHAM V
Sd/- T.Raman,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS.
13-1-2008. BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS.