BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-2009
THIRTEENTH DAY, FRIDAY, 2ND JANUARY, 2009
RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD
(Race No.90 to 97) PENETROMETER READING : 3.8 Cms.
(False Rails: Width of 2.5 Metres from
1600 Metres to the winning post.)
1st Race: 90. The Subash Nagar Plate-(About) 1600 Metres.
11 Runners Horses rated 00 to 25.
TRACK WONDER was examined at 4.00 a.m. and found to be suffering
from colic. Hence permission was granted to trainer Mr. Warren
Singh to withdraw TRACK WONDER on veterinary grounds. He was
informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the
Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
Jockey Mohammed Shoaib, the rider of ANGEL FIELD reported that
his mount was galloping in snatches throughout the race. Trainer
Mr. Mahmood Khan was informed to get it checked by his Veterinar-
ian and take appropriate corrective measures before accepting
with it again.
Jockey T. Rahul, the rider of QUIET ACHIEVER, reported that his
mount was running erratically in the last 200 Metres.
Jockey Shobhan Babu, the rider of PRETTY N FAST reported that
his mount was hanging `in' badly in the straight. On questioning,
trainer Mr. Warren Singh stated that he had instructed the rider
to go to the front, keep it along the rails as the filly was
blind in the right eye and to do his best thereafter. The expla-
nation of the trainer was noted for future reference.
ANGEL FIELD (Mohammed Shoaib) was examined after the race and
found to have sharp molars on both the jaws on either side.
QUIET ACHIEVER (T. Rahul) sustained an injury on right hind
fetlock.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from ch g PRINCE NORBERT.
2nd Race: 91. The Somawarpet Plate - (About) 1400 Metres.
10 Runners Horses rated 20 to 45.
MIND ME (S.A. DeSousa) played up in the gates and sat down with
the hind gate crushing the saddle and back for a significant
period of time. Under the circumstances the horse was withdrawn
on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's orders.
Trainer Mr. Darius Byramji was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
AFFIRMED CROWN (B. Prakash) jumped awkwardly outwards and incon-
venienced SILKEN THOMAS (C.D. Hayes) on its outside.
Jockey Md. Shafiq, the rider of CASPIAN SEA, was reprimanded for
inconveniencing SILKEN THOMAS (C.D. Hayes) which in turn passed
it on to AFFIRMED CROWN (B. Prakash) soon after the start.
Jockey C.Ruzaan, the rider of SO MUCH MORE, was fined Rs.500/-
for using wrong coloured cap.
Jockey C.D. Hayes, the rider of SILKEN THOMAS, was reprimanded
for repeatedly looking back in the straight.
Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was questioned regarding the poor perfor-
mance of his charge SOLITARY CHAMP (S. Chandrashekar) as compared
to its last run in Race No.31 during the meeting where it had won
the race. The trainer stated that (a) the distance in this race
might have been too much for the horse; (b) the horse had won
last time in a poor company in lower category; and (c) the horse
showed lameness the day subsequent to the race day. His explana-
tions were noted for future reference.
SUN DEVICE (K.P.G. Appu) sustained gum injury.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c SILKEN
THOMAS.
3rd Race: 92. The Summer Dust Plate - (About) 1200 Metres.
11 Runners Horses rated 20 to 45.
DIFFERENT OPINION (K. Chethana) jumped awkwardly inwards and
inconvenienced CUTE STYLE (Afsar Khan) on its inside.
Jockey Md. Shafiq, the rider of UNIQUE STAR, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `in' and causing interference to REIGNING MONARCH
(Vinod Shinde) which in turn passed it on to EXPRESS IT (S. John)
and FLY FOR SURE (Shanth Kumar) on his inside.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of CLOUSEAU reported that he
could not get a clear run approaching the 450 Metres due to
crowding of the field.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of CLOUSEAU, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to WIN
PRETTYBABY (David Allan) on its inside approaching the 300 Me-
tres.
Jockey Md. Shafiq, the rider of UNIQUE STAR was fined Rs.1,000/-
for inconveniencing CLOUSEAU (A. Ashok Kumar) on his outside
approaching the 350 Metres and further shifting `in' and causing
interference to SABARI (C. Krishnan) on his inside.
AHIRA (S. Shiva Kumar) burst its blood vessels during the race.
Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed to produce Fitness Cer-
tificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with
it again.
UNIQUE STAR (Md. Shafiq) sustained a deep cut injury on right
hind inner bulb of heel.
UNIQUE STAR (Md. Shafiq) sustained an injury on right hind can-
non.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner CUTE STYLE.
4th Race: 93. The Kehlan Stud Plate-Div.I-(About) 1400 Metres
10 Runners Horses rated 60 to 85, 5, 6 and 7 years at the time
of starting.
Jockey S. Selvaraj, the rider of CANNAVARO, was fined Rs.5,000/-
for feeble handling of his mount during the race. He was further
informed that a repetition of similar manner of riding would
entail him being reported to the Stewards for severe action.
Trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda was questioned regarding the poor
performance of his charge SYMBOL OF SPEED (G. Adarsh). The train-
er stated that (a) after its previous run at Mysore his charge
developed slight tendon problem; (b) therefore it was under light
work; (c) this was its first run after a long gap; and (d) he
expects it to improve after this run. His explanations were noted
for future reference.
SUPER WOMAN (S. Mallikarjun) sustained an injury on right hock.
5th Race: 94. The Kelachandra New Millennium Cup - (About)
8 Runners 1400 Metres. Indian Horses 4 years old and over at
the time of starting (Terms).
Trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the declaration of weight in respect of his charge SPLENDID
SURPRISE.
Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the declaration of weight in respect of his charge RHAPSIDION
SNOW.
Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the declaration of weight in respect of his charge SOBERANO.
SOBERANO (Vinod Shinde) was examined at 10.10 a.m. and found to
be trotting lame on left fore due to foot abscess and was permit-
ted to be withdrawn. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed that
he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary
Officer before accepting with it again.
Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath was questioned regarding the poor perfor-
mance of his charge WOMAN ON TOP (C. Ruzaan). The trainer stated
that he got his charge examined after the race day and found to
have congestion in its lungs and further added that probably it
could be the reason for its poor performance. While noting the
explanation of the trainer, he was advised to desist from running
his charge till he is confident of the horse performing up to its
racing capability.
BOURBON KING (B. Prakash) sustained an injury on right hind
fetlock.
6th Race: 95. The Dr.S.K.Pillay Memorial Plate-Div.I-(About)
12 Runners 1200 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65.
Jockey Khurshad Alam, the rider of LITTLE SPLENDOUR, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to CALMING
INFLUENCE (Saleem Golam) on his inside approaching 250 Metres.
The Cross Nose Ban used on POWER TO FIGHT (Md. Shafiq) was ob-
served to have been tied too low and trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar was
advised to consult the Club's Veterinary Officer with regard to
the proper usage of the equipment.
REPIQUE (K.P.G. Appu) sustained a cut injury on right hind ten-
don.
POWER TO FIGHT (Md. Shafiq) sustained an injury on right hock.
7th Race: 96. The Kehlan Stud Plate-Div.II-(About)1400 Metres
10 Runners Horses rated 60 to 85, 5, 6 and 7 years at the time
of starting.
BLINK (S.A. DeSousa) was slowly away and lost about 2 lengths.
Thereafter it was lethargic and slow into stride thereby losing
considerable ground at the start. Trainer Mr.M.Eshwer was ques-
tioned regarding (a) his riding instructions; and (b) the be-
haviour of the horse at the start. He stated that (a) he had
instructed the rider to maintain a forward position and ride out
in the straight; (b) the horse was slowly away for the first time
in its career and it could be probably due to the sheep skin
cheek piece which was used for the first time on his charge. His
explanations were noted for future reference.
EL GORDO (S. Chandrashekar) reported that he was inconvenienced
soon after jumping out due to the crowding of the field.
STRONG MINDED (G.Y. Rajesh Babu) sustained injuries on left hock
and a bleeding injury on left hind coronet.
MILAGRO (M. Narredu) sustained an injury on right hind fetlock.
8th Race: 97. The Dr.S.K.Pillay Memorial Plate-Div.II-(About)
12 Runners 1200 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65.
IMPERIAL APPLAUSE (Shobhan Babu) planted and lost many lengths at
the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda
(deputising for trainer Mr. V. Lokanath) 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.
GRIS RAPIDE (A. Ashok Kumar) jumped awkwardly inwards.
TAKE MY WORD (K.P.G. Appu) accidentally brushed the false rails
approaching the 700 Metres.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of GRIS RAPIDE, was reprimanded
for not maintaining a straight course in the last 200 Metres.
Jockey K. Raja Rao, the rider of SHE'S BIG, was fined Rs.2,000/-
for shifting `in' and causing interference to AUCHINLECH (B.
Sreekanth) on his inside approaching the 500 Metres.
AUCHINLECH (B.Sreekanth) sustained an injury on left fore coro-
net.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c LESTER.
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Permission was granted to trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda to depu-
tise on behalf of trainer Mr. V. Lokanth 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 : : 8
No. of Runners : : 84
Average Runners per Race : : 10.5
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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS,
Sd/- B. SHIVAPRASAD,
Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER,
7-1-2009 STIPENDIARY STEWARDS.