BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
TWENTYSECOND DAY, FRIDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2009
RACING INCIDENTS
(151 - 158)
Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.5 Cms.
(False Rails: Average width of 5 Metres from 1600 Metres to 1000
Metres and 7.5 Metres from 1000 Metres to the winning post.)
1st Race: 151. The Savadatti Plate - Div.II - (About) 1100 Metres
Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12 Runners).
FLOWER ALLEY (S. Shiva Kumar) jumped out awkwardly and inconven-
ienced ADMIRANDA (Gaurav Sapra) on the outside soon after the
start.
SMART COOKY (A. Ashok Kumar) veered out badly approaching the 800
Metres and hung `out' badly in the straight. In view of its
behaviour trainer Mr. Samar Singh was informed (a) to get it
checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective
measures; and (b) that he must not accept with it again until its
behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Ste-
wards in one Mock Race on a race day on the race track.
Jockey Saleem Golam, the rider of REGAL GLORY, was reprimanded
for repeatedly looking back in the final stages of the race for
no apparent reason.
2nd Race: 152. The Doddaballapur Plate - (About) 1400 Metres.
Horses rated 00 to 25 (12 Runners).
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SUN DEVICE, reported that his
mount was little tardy at the start and reported that his saddle
shifted back slightly in the early stages of the race.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of NON STOP CANNON, was severely
reprimanded for taking out VOICE OF INDIA (Afsar Khan) which in
turn bumped ORANGE ORCHARD (S. Shiva Kumar) approaching the 400
Metres.
An enquiry has been opened into the negligence of Jockey S. Sel-
varaj, the rider of MONEY MANTRA in that the Jockey failed to
wear the Goggles during the race.
NIGHT LIGHT (K. Raja Rao) burst its blood vessels during the
race. Trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda was informed that he must
produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer
before accepting with it again.
3rd Race: 153. The Savadatti Plate - Div.I - (About) 1100 Metres
Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12 Runners).
TIME FLIES (C.D. Hayes) shifted `in' and inconvenienced RUGGED
BEAUTY (Samuel Fargeat) and SPARK OF BRONTE (Imran Chisty) on his
inside approaching the 350 Metres. On questioning, Jockey C.D.
Hayes replied that his mount was hanging `in' badly in the
straight. Subsequently TIME FLIES was impounded for veterinary
examination. The Club's Veterinary Officer after examination at
4.50 p.m. reported that it was found to be trotting lame on left
fore, had sharp molars on both sides (lower jaw) and wolf tooth
on left side. Trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar was informed that he
must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinarian
and also take appropriate corrective measures before accepting
with it again.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Md. Shafiq to the Ste-
wards for unsatisfactory riding on his mount ROYAL PREMIER in
that he did not induce adequate vigour after entering the
straight. The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and
interviewed Trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar, Mr. S. Marshall (Spokesman
for Jockey Md. Shafiq) and Jockey Md. Shafiq himself. After
deliberations, they decided to (a) note the explanations tendered
by trainer Mr. R.V. Manohar and (b) suspend Jockey Md. Shafiq
from riding in races from 23-2-2009 to 27-3-2009 (both days
inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding (Rule No.161(ii) on his
mount ROYAL PREMIER in the above race (permitted to ride work).
4th Race: 154. The A.V.R. Char Memorial Plate - (About) 1200
Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 6 & 7 years old (8 Runners).
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of REBELLIOUS, reported that his
mount was lugging `in' in the straight.
Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of INDIA SHINING, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the
race (1st infringement).
EASY (Gaurav Sapra) was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.
5th Race: 155. The Nilgiris Trophy - (About) 1800 Metres.
Horses rated 60 to 85 (12 Runners).
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of SHOOT A RAINBOW was reprimanded
for inconveniencing ALL MY COLOURS (B. Prakash) on his inside
soon after the start.
Jockey Mohammed Shoaib, the rider of SUPER SPEED, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for taking over the running and immediately slowing
down the pace. This caused CHILLY WIND (A. Ashok Kumar) to be re-
strained and SAPTASHWA (D. Gnaneshwar) to veer outwards quickly,
resulting in ALCHESAYE (S.A.De Sousa) checking his mount thereby
taking out ALL MY COLOURS (B. Prakash) whereby HILL OF GRACE
(David Allan) had to check his mount to avoid clipping the heels
of ALL MY COLOURS and lost considerable ground.
Approaching the 900 Metres Jockey Harish, the rider of MY FRIEND
PAUL shifted out thereby taking ALCHESAYE (S.A. De Sousa) to the
wide outside. On questioning the rider stated that his saddle
shifted forward, hence he took his mount outwards apprehending
danger if he remained in the bunch. His explanations were noted.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g SPARK
OF GOLD.
6th Race: 156. The H.Devereux Memorial Plate-Div.I-(About) 1400
Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 5, 6 & 7 years old (10 Runners)
DOCK OF BAY (Gaurav Sapra) planted and lost many lengths at the
start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Amit Caddy 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.
SANGINI (Vivek) jumped out, whipped around and lost many lengths
at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Inayathul-
la was informed that he must not accept with it again until its
behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Ste-
wards in one Mock Race on a race day on the race track.
MYSTIC STAR (Suraj Narredu) burst its blood vessels after the
race . Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna was informed that he must produce
a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
An enquiry has been opened into the negligence of Jockey S.
Selvaraj, the rider of BASTIAN BAY in that the Jockey failed to
wear the Goggles during the race.
An enquiry has been opened into the negligence of Jockey Zia
Akhtar, the rider of JEDI KNIGHT in that the Jockey failed to
wear the Goggles during the race.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g BASTIAN BAY.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m ON THE
DOT.
7th Race: 157. The Gumbaz Trophy - (About) 1200 Metres.
Horses rated 20 to 45 (11 Runners).
As MISS HONEYDEW (Samuel Fargeat) splayed its left fore shoe
while parading in the paddock, Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was
permitted to get it re-shod.
ACT OF DUTY (Zia Aktar) was withdrawn before coming under Star-
ter's Orders as the Jockey got injured at the gates while stall-
ing.
Jockey Samuel Fargeat, the rider of MISS HONEYDEW (drawn 8), re-
ported that he was slow into the stride and was squeezed by
DIFFERENT OPINION (S. Mubarak - drawn 9) and MONARCHIAL (Harish -
drawn 7) soon after the start.
Approaching the 800 Metres UNIQUE STAR (Md. Shafiq) which was
galloping fiercely struck itself on its fore legs and stumbled
thereby momentarily unbalancing the rider.
8th Race: 158.The H.Devereux Memorial Plate-Div.II-(About) 1400
Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 5, 6 & 7 years old (10 Runners)
Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.500/- for not obtaining
prior permission to take his charge MAC to the starting gates in
advance of the remainder of the field, as per General Condition
20 of the Prospectus of BWM 2008-09.
CHAKRAVYUHA BHEDAK (Suraj Narredu) was inconvenienced by CRACK-
ERJACK (Saleem Golam) approaching the 1100 Metres.
GOOD CAMPANION (Shobhan Babu) shifted `in' and inconvenienced
CRACKERJACK (Saleem Golam) soon after the start.
Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of JERSEY POWER, lost his whip
approaching the 400 Metres.
MAJOR ASSET (D. Gnaneshwar) took out SHOWHORSE (Afsar Khan)
passing the 900 Metres resulting in the latter to swing outwards
thereby losing considerable ground.
Jockey Shobhan Babu, the rider of GOOD CAMPANION, reported that
his mount was hanging `in' throughout the race. This being the
second time during the season, trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla was
cautioned that he must take appropriate corrective measures
before accepting with it again and repetition of similar be-
haviour of the horse would be viewed seriously.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m CIBO-
NEY.
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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 : 8
No. of Runners : 87
Average runners per race : 10.8
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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
19-2-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.