BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-2009
FOURTEENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 3RD JANUARY 2009
RACING INCIDENTS GOING : GOOD
(Race No.98 to 106) PENETROMETER READING :3.6 Cms.
(No False Rails)
1st Race: 98. The Hemavathi Plate-Div.II-(About) 1100 Metres.
9 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only at the time
of starting. (Terms).
REAL MAGIC (L. Marshall) was observed to have lost left fore shoe
and sustained a small injury on right hind cannon.
2nd Race: 99. The Madhugiri Plate - (About) 1200 Metres.
10 Runners Horses rated 00 to 25.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of NON STOP CANNON, was fined
Rs.3,000/- for not improving his position from 700 Metres to 400
Metres and for not infusing adequate vigour in the straight.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b f GOD'S WILL.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m EVENING
RHAPSODY.
3rd Race: 100. The Hemavathi Plate-Div.I-(About) 1100 Metres.
8 Runners Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only at the time
of starting. (Terms).
Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was reprimanded for not taking
permission from the Stipendiary Stewards in respect of the change
of equipments (girth and surcingle) after weighing out by Jockey
David Allan on his charge TIME FLIES.
KRIPA (A. Ashok Kumar) was observed to have lost his left hind
shoe after the race.
ROYAL PREMIER (Md. Shafiq) sustained a bleeding cut injury on
left fore cannon.
4th Race: 101. The A.P.Kothavala Memorial Cup-(About) 1400
10 Runners Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only at
the time of starting. (Terms).
CORBETT (C.D. Hayes) was stalled in draw No.11 as the front
shutters of declared draw No.10 was damaged due to the fractious
behaviour of the gelding.
Jockey K.P.G. Appu, the rider of JAMAICAN BOLT, reported that his
mount was hanging `out' in the straight. Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna
was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take
appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.
ROYAL GLINT (Mohammed Shoaib) sustained a bruise on left hock.
5th Race: 102. The Amber Regent Plate - (About) 1600
9 Runners Metres. Horses rated 20 to 45.
TERN ME ON (S.A. DeSousa) burst its blood vessels after the race.
Trainer J.S. Dhariwal was informed that he must produce Fitness
Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting
with it again.
Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was questioned regarding the poor perfor-
mance of his charge BURNING AMBITIONS. The trainer stated that
(a) his charge is a very mediocre horse; and (b) it had won in
the lowest category in a poor bunch. His explanations were noted
for future reference. However, the Trainer was advised to desist
from running his charge till he is confident of the horse per-
forming up to its racing capability.
Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was questioned regarding the deteriorat-
ing performance of ATTATURK (S. Chandrashekar) as compared to its
recent performance in Race No.54 where he was placed second. The
trainer could not attribute any specific reason as to the poor
performance of his charge. He was advised to desist from running
his charge till he is confident of the horse performing up to its
racing capability.
ATTATURK (S. Chandrashekar) sustained a bruise on left knee.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g PELIKA-
NO.
6th Race: 103. The Banglaore Oaks (Grade II) - (About) 2400
11 Runners Metres. 4 years old Indian Fillies (Foaled in 2005)
(Terms).
Trainer Mr. C.D. Katrak was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards for
failing to declare his charge RIYASAT to start for this race
after having accepted with it.
SHOOT A RAINBOW (S.A.DeSousa) stumbled approaching the 800 Metres
and fell dislodging the rider thereby forcing SPARK OF ELEGANCE
(S. John) and INSPIRING TRUST (Saleem Golam), who were racing
directly behind, to be checked. In the process Jockey S. John,
the rider of SPARK OF ELEGANCE was momentarily unbalanced and
lost his stirrup iron and he had to ride without the aid of
equipment thereafter.
SHOOT A RAINBOW (S.A.DeSousa) sustained a bleeding injury on
right hind coronet, an injury on left hind, Haematoma on the
Brisket and was lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. Darius Byramji
was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the
Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
SPARK OF ELEGANCE (S. John) sustained an injury on right fore
pastern.
Compulsory samples were taken for analysis from the first,
second and third placed horses viz.,
ch f ICEBREAKER I
b f ABS FABS II
dk b f CHIMERIQUE III
7th Race: 104. The R.H.Charles Memorial Plate-Div.I-(About)
10 Runners 1400 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 5, 6 and 7
years old at the time of starting.
Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards
for failing to declare his charge SHISHAM to start for this race
after having accepted with it.
Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was questioned regarding the poor
performance of his charge BALLERINA GIRL (S. John). The trainer
stated that the distance of the race might be unsuitable to the
horse and added that slightly shorter distance in its age group
is more suitable. His explanations were noted for future refer-
ence. However, he was advised to desist from running in races
which he himself feels is unsuitable for his charge in future.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g AS-
TOUNDING BLUE.
8th Race: 105. The Horanadu Plate - (About) 1200 Metres.
12 Runners Horses rated 20 to 45, 5, 6 & 7 years old at the
time of starting.
Jockey Mohd. Shafiq, the rider of SAVANNAH PRIDE, reported that
he had to check his mount approaching the 800 Metres due to the
crowding of the field.
The Cross Nose Band used on IMMORTAL was observed to have been
tied low and trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was advised to consult the
Club's Veterinary Officer with regard to the proper usage of the
equipment.
Trainer Mr. B. Prithviraj was questioned regarding the poor
performance of his charge NICE GUY (Khurshad Alam). The trainer
stated that (a) after his charge burst its blood vessels in Race
No.8 of the BWM 2008-09, its performance is deteriorating; (b)
after this run it has lost condition; and (c) he would give it
sufficient rest before accepting with it again. His explanations
were noted for future reference. However, the trainer was advised
to desist from running his charge till he is confident of the
horse performing up to its racing capability.
LOOK ALIKE (Mohammed Shoaib) sustained a cut injury on right hind
outer bulb of the heel.
MISS MARVELOUS (T. Rahul) sustained a cut injury on right fore
cannon.
BLACK SPLENDOUR (S.Shiva Kumar) sustained an injury on left hind
cannon.
Trainer Mr. J.S. Pillay and Jockey S. Guruprasad were questioned
regarding the running and riding of KEMROCK. Jockey stated that
he was asked to keep it in second or third position till the
final bend and to do his best in the straight. He further stated
that he could not adhere to the trainer's instructions as it was
running green throughout the race, probably because of the long
gap after which it was running. The trainer corroborated the
statement of the Jockey. Their explanations were noted for future
reference. However, the Jockey was advised to infuse adequate
vigour and be more purposeful in riding his mounts in future.
9th Race: 106. The R.H.Charles Memorial Plate-Div.II-(About)
12 Runners 1400 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 5, 6 & 7
years old at the time of starting.
Jockey K.P.G. Appu, the rider of JERSEY POWER, reported that his
mount tried to run out soon after the start and was hanging `out'
throughout the race inspite of his best effort. Trainer Mr. M.
Eshwer was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and
take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it
again.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of LEAGUES APART, was reprimanded
for inconveniencing BADDA RUPAIYYA (Khurshad Alam) approaching
the 350 Metres.
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Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S.S. Attaollahi to deputise
on behalf of trainer Mr. P. Shroff 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 : : 91
Average Runners per Race : : 10.1
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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. SHIVAPRASAD,
Sd/- T.S. MAHENDHER,
7-1-2009 STIPENDIARY STEWARDS.