BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-2009
FIFTEENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 10TH JANUARY, 2009
RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD
(Race No.115 to 123) PENETROMETER READING : 3.6 Cms.
(False Rails: Width of 3.5 Metres from
1600 Metres to 900 Metres and 3.5
Metres to 5 Metres from 900 Metres to
500 Metres and 3.5 Metres from 500
Metres to the Winning Post.)
1st Race: 115. The Holenarsipur Plate-(About) 1200 Metres.
10 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only at the time
of starting (Terms).
As Jockey K.P.G. Appu was certified medically unfit to ride,
permission was granted to trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh to substitute
Jockey Saleem Golam to ride ONE IN MILLION in place of the de-
clared Jockey.
Jockey Md. Shafiq, the rider of DESERT IMAGE was reprimanded for
not maintaining a straight course from 500 Metres to 300 Metres.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c ABOL-
INE.
2nd Race: 116.The Dancing Fountain Plate - (About) 1400
11 Runners Metres. Horses rated 00 to 25, 5, 6 & 7 years old at
the time of starting.
ZANGI (M.D. Praveen) jumped out awkwardly and inconvenienced
FIREY BUSINESS (Vinod Shinde) on the outside soon after the
start.
Jockey M.D. Praveen, the rider of ZANGI, was fined Rs.2,000/- for
travelling wide throughout the race for no apparent reason.
SILVER PARIS (S. Shiva Kumar) was examined and found to have
injuries on either side on the corners of the mouth and sharp
molars on right lower jaw. Trainer Mr. Samar Singh was informed
to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate cor-
rective measures before accepting with it again.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of ROYAL FILLY, reported that he
lost his whip approaching the 300 Metres.
Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was questioned regarding the poor per-
formance of his charge COUELLE (K. Raja Rao). The trainer
stated that (a) his charge was working very well in the morning
track work; (b) his charge had finished on very well over 1100
Metres in its last run in Race No.40 of the BWM 2008-09 where it
had finished fifth; (c) he fancied the horse strongly; and (d)
subsequently after the race he had got it checked by his Veteri-
narian and his charge was absolutely fine and therefore he could
not attribute any specific reason for the poor performance of his
charge. His explanations were noted for future reference.
However, the trainer was advised to take all possible steps to
ensure better performance of his charge in future.
3rd Race: 117. The Splendid Role Plate - (About) 1100 Metres.
12 Runners Horses rated 20 to 45.
As Jockey G.Y. Rajesh Babu was certified medically unfit to ride,
permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Dominic (deputising for
trainer Mr. S. Britto) to substitute Jockey S. Chandrashekar to
ride SHOT OF GOLD in place of the declared rider.
Jockey Samuel Hitchcott, the rider of WORTH A MILLION, reported
that he lost his left stirrup iron soon after the start and
regained it after few strides.
MINT (F.K. Shahbuddin) jumped awkwardly outwards inspite of the
best effort of the rider. Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed
that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour im-
proved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two
jump outs on starting gate practice days.
Jockey S. Chandrashekar, the rider of SHOT OF GOLD, reported that
his mount was running green throughout the race.
Jockey R. Koch, the rider of GIFTOFACHIEVEMENT, reported that his
mount was hanging `in' very badly after rounding the final bend.
Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was informed to get it checked by his
Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective measures before
accepting with it again.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dkb g
VAYUPUTRA.
4th Race: 118. The Kitty Bank Plate - (About) 1400 Metres.
12 Runners Horses rated 20 to 45, 5, 6 and 7 years old at the
time of starting.
As Jockey R. Ravi was certified medically unfit to ride, permis-
sion was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to substitute Jockey
F.K. Shahbuddin to ride RED RUBEN in place of the declared rider.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. V. Lokanath to substitute
Jockey D. Gnaneshwar to ride SOUTHERN MAGIC in place of the
declared rider.
MISS PUKKA (S. John) pulled up lame on left fore due to a
sprained tendon. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was informed that
he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary
Officer before accepting with it again.
Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the rider of SOUTHERN MAGIC, was reported
that he lost his whip approaching the 400 Metres.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of STAR BLUE, reported that he
lost his whip approaching the 900 Metres.
RED RUBEN (F.K. Shahbuddin) was slow into the stride and lost
considerable ground soon after the start. Approaching the 1200
Metres it suddenly shied away from the rails to wide outside,
losing ground further and ran detached throughout the race.
Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was questioned regarding the behaviour
of his charge. He stated that (a) it is blind on the right eye
and runs with an eye patch; (b) it had never behaved in such a
manner in its earlier starts. In view of its behaviour trainer
Mr. Faraz Arshad 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.
5th Race: 119.The Jaggy Stud Plate-Div.I-(About) 1200 Metres.
11 Runners Handicap for horses rated 60 to 85, 5, 6 & 7 years
old at the time of starting.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. M. Eshwer to substitute
Jockey D. Gnaneshwar to ride SILKEN CLARE in place of the de-
clared rider.
Jockey S. John, the rider of MASQUENADA, was fined Rs.1,000/- for
shifting `out' and causing interference to CANNAVARO (M.D. Pra-
veen), LAVA (C. Krishnan) and AFEA (David Allan) on his outside
soon after jumping out of the starting gates.
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of CLASSICAL DANCER, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for excessive use of the whip on his mount during the
race (1st infringement).
MASQUENADA (S. John) sustained an injury on right hind coronet.
6th Race: 120. The Chief Minister's Trophy - (About) 2000
7 Runners Metres. Indian Horses 4 years old and over at the
time of starting (Terms).
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan to withdraw
HOLDING COURT on veterinary ground as it was found to be stiff
on all four legs when examined at 8.40 a.m. on 8-1-2009. He was
informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the
Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the declaration of weight in respect of his charge WONDER
SMILE.
Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was fined Rs.500/- for not declaring
weight in respect of his charge HOLDING COURT.
ARABIAN KNIGHT (Samuel Fargeat) jumped awkwardly inwards and
inconvenienced ARCHIPENKO (Suraj Narredu) on the inside soon
after jumping out of the starting gates.
An enquiry is being held with regard to the report of Jockey
Samuel Fargeat, the rider of ARABIAN KNIGHT, that he was taken
out rounding the final bend deliberately by Jockey D. Patel, the
rider of WONDER SMILE.
7th Race: 121.The K.Rama Rao Memorial Trophy-(About) 1600
11 Runners Metres. Handicap for horses rated 40 to 65, 5, 6 &
7 years old at the time of starting.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. G. Nityanand to substitute
Jockey David Allan to ride DOUBLE ELITE in place of the declared
rider.
FREEMASON (Vinod Shinde)was extremely fractious and refused to be
loaded. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn
before coming under Starter's Orders.
Jockey Mohammed Shoaib, the rider of EXCELLENT SPEED, reported
that he lost his whip approaching the 300 Metres.
LEAGUES APART (Gaurav Sapra) pulled up lame on right fore due a
sprained tendon. Trainer Mr. J.S. Pillay was informed that he
must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary
Officer before accepting with it again.
OUR LANCER (N. Harsha) sustained a bleeding injury on right hind
coronet.
8th Race: 122. The R.H.Shaw Memorial Plate - (About) 1400
12 Runners Metres. Handicap for Horses rated 40 to 65.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. M. Eshwer to substitute
Jockey D. Gnaneshwar to ride ANNA'S QUEST in place of the de-
clared rider.
Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of SHOWHORSE, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race
(1st infringement).
Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of SHOWHORSE, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for the extravagant use of the whip on his mount during the race.
CONCEPTUAL (S. John) burst its blood vessels after the race.
Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was questioned regarding his riding
instructions to Jockey Mohammed Shoaib, the rider of CELESTIAL
TREASURE. The trainer stated that (a) his charge was running
after a long lay off; (b) his charge was injured on its left eye
after its last run; (c) its left eye has impaired vision; and (d)
in view of the aforesaid reasons he had instructed the Jockey
neither to hustle nor to whip his charge at the start, to keep it
in fifth or sixth position on the inside and to do his best in
the straight. The Jockey corroborated the statement of the train-
er and further stated that (a) he was slowly away and could not
adhere to the trainer's instructions and had to race in the rear;
(b) he was apprehensive to use the whip as the horse had impaired
vision; and (c) he tried to do his best in the straight. The
explanation of the trainer was noted for future reference. Jockey
Mohammed Shoaib, the rider of CELESTIAL TREASURE was fined
Rs.5,000/- for riding an indifferent race. He was further cau-
tioned that repetition of a similar manner of riding would entail
him being reported to the Stewards.
9th Race: 123.The Jaggy Stud Plate-Div.II-(About)1200 Metres.
11 Runners Handicap for horses rated 60 to 85, 5, 6 & 7 years
old at the time of starting.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. M.P Mahaesh to substitute
Jockey David Allan to ride GAME OF LIFE in place of the declared
rider.
Jockey Shanth Kumar, the rider of RAIDER'S SON, was fined
Rs.3,000/- for shifting `out' and causing interference to BEE THE
STAR (Vinod Shinde) on his outside approaching the 1200 Metres
and for taking him `out' again in the straight.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g ANDRO-
NICUS.
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Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Dominic to deputise on
behalf of Trainer Mr. S. Britto who was unable to attend the
races.
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BREATHALYSER TEST
No. of Riders tested : 10
Result : Negative
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STARTING REMARKS : Issued by the Starters separately.
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No. of Races : : 9
No. of Runners : : 92
Average Runners per Race : : 9.2
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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. SHIVAPRASAD,
Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER,
17-1-2009 STIPENDIARY STEWARDS.