BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
THIRTIETH DAY, SATURDAY, 21ST MARCH 2009
RACING INCIDENTS
(227 - 233)
Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.4 Cms.
(False Rails: Average width of 5 Metres from 1600 Metres to 1000
Metres and 8.5 Metres from 1000 Metres to the winning post.)
1st Race: 227. The Dariya Daulat Cup-Div.II-(About) 1200 Metres.
For horses rated 40 to 65 (8 Runners).
Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh, the rider of IMPERIAL APPLAUSE,was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to SPARK OF
CLASS (S. Chandrashekar) approaching the 700 Metres.
Jockey Y.S. Srinath, the rider of VAYUPUTRA, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `out' and causing interference to LUNAR LUST (A.
Imran Khan) approaching the 1000 Metres.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from ch f LUNAR LUST.
2nd Race: 228. The Bhadravathi Plate - (About) 1400 Metres.
For horses rated 00 to 25, 5,6 & 7 years old (11 Runners)
FIREY BUSINESS (Vinod Shinde) was examined at the gates and found
to have splayed her right fore shoe, which came off during exami-
nation. Hence it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming
under Starter's Orders.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of MISTER TROOPER, reported that
he lost his whip approaching the 125 Metres.
GRACIAN (S. John) sustained injury on left hind coronet.
3rd Race: 229. The Dariya Daulat Cup Div-I-(About) 1200 Metres.
For horses rated 40 to 65 (8 Runners).
DISTINCTLY AHEAD (S. Shiva Kumar) reared up at the start and
unbalanced the rider. The rider tried to take the support of the
starting gate with his left hand, in the process the horse jumped
outwards and the rider lost his left rein as a result the horse
lost several lengths.
VALID EXPECTATION (S. John) shifted `in' and bumped SPARK OF
ELEGANCE (S. Chandrashekar) soon after the start.
VALID EXPECTATION (S. John) was examined after sampling and was
found to have sharp molars on upper jaw on the right side.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g VALID
EXPECTATION.
4th Race: 230. The D.P.Sharma Memorial Sprinters Trial Stakes -
(About) 1200 Metres. For Indian Horses 4 year old and over at the
time of starting (Terms) (4 Runners)
BOURBON KING (A. Imran Khan) pulled up lame on right fore due to
sprained tendon. Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was informed that he
must 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 AQUI-
TAINE.
5th Race: 231. The Agumbe Plate - (About) 1400 Metres. Indian
Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (11 Runners)
Trainer Mr. Tharun Thimmaiah was fined Rs.500/- for failing to
declare the weight in respect of his charge CHRONICLE.
ROYAL GLINT (Vivek) jumped awkwardly inwards.
6th Race: 232. The Garuda Cup - (About) 1200 Metres. For
horses rated 60 to 85 (10 Runners).
SUN ZONE (C. Krishnan) planted and lost many lengths at the
start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was
informed that he must not accept with it again until its be-
haviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards
in one Mock Race on a race day on the race track.
Jockey Y.S. Srinath, the rider of MIGHTY HEART, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `out' and causing interference to RARE
AND PRECIOUS (Harish) passing the 400 Metres.
Jockey Harish, the rider of RARE AND PRECIOUS, reported that his
mount was lugging `in' in the last 150 Metres.
7th Race: 233. The Sringeri Plate - (About) 1100 Metres.
Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (9 Runners).
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar to withdraw
MAGNIFIQUE on veterinary grounds as it was examined at 10.20 a.m.
on 19th March 2009 and found to be walking lame on right hind due
to sprained stifle. He was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
Jockey D. Mahendran, the rider of MERCUTIO, reported that his
mount was hanging `in' in the straight. Trainer Mr. S. Dominic
was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take
appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of CLASSIC CHARGE, reported that
his mount was lugging `in' in the straight.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of SPARK OF
ILDERIM. The trainer stated that (a) he was away at Pune on the
day of acceptances; (b) he spurted his ward on Thursday and it
did not work up to his expectation; (c) he felt that it was
slightly underdone, as such he had instructed his rider to ride
the horse hands and heels in the straight without unnecessarily
punishing the horse. The Jockey corroborated the statement of
the trainer and further added that he rode as per the instruc-
tions.
Trainer Mr. Prasanna Kumar was fined Rs.5,000/- for accepting
his charge without ascertaining the level of fitness of his ward
and was further warned that in future he should not accept his
wards unless he is fully satisfied with regard to the fitness of
his wards.
Jockey S. John, the rider of SPARK OF ILDERIM, was fined
Rs.5,000/- for riding an indifferent race and he was further
warned that a repetition of a similar manner of riding would
entail him being reported to the Stewards.
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BREATHALYSER TEST
No. of Riders Tested : 10
Results : Negative
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STARTING REMARKS : Issued by the Starters separately
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No. of Races : 7
No. of Runners : 61
Average runners per race : 8.7
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ADDITIONAL REPORT
BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
22ND DAY, FRIDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2009
Race No.156: The H. Devereux Memorial Plate-Div.I-(About) 1400
Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 5,6 & 7 years old.
After due enquiry, Jockey Zia Akthar, the rider of JEDI KNIGHT,
was severely reprimanded for his negligence in not wearing gog-
gles during the race.
28TH DAY, SATURDAY, 14TH MARCH 2009
Race No.220: The Tungabhadra Plate-(About) 1400 Metres. Horses
rated 40 to 65, 5,6 & 7 years old.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the
rider of CRACKERJACK to the Stewards {Rule No.159(b) of the BTC
Rules of Racing} in that he (i) failed to take a prominent posi-
tion after the start when he was in a position to do so; (ii) did
not improve his position till 700 Metres; (iii) took the final
bend unnecessarily wide; and (iv) did not ride out with adequate
vigour in the last 100 Metres. The Stewards held an enquiry on
Saturday, 21st March 2009 and interviewed Trainer Mr. Habib Khan
and Jockey A. Ashok Kumar. After deliberations, they decided (a)
to note the explanations tendered by trainer Mr. Habib Khan; and
(b) that should A. Ashok Kumar apply for the grant of Jockey's
Licence for the season 2009-2010, it shall not be considered till
7th August 2009.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
23-3-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.