BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
TWENTYTHIRD DAY, SATURDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY 2009
RACING INCIDENTS
(159 - 166)
Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.8 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: 159. The Madhavanagar Plate - (About) 1400 Metres
Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12 Runners).
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of SWEET SURRENDER, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to SPARK OF
REVERENCE (D. Gnaneshwar) on his inside approaching the 300
Metres.
Jockey S. Shiva Kumar, the rider of ALL RISE, was severely repri-
manded for inconveniencing CELESTIAL PRINCESS (Md. Shafiq) which
in turn inconvenienced CORBETT ((C.D. Hayes) on his inside ap-
proaching the 1000 Metres.
SWEET SURRENDER (Gaurav Sapra) sustained a bleeding gum injury.
2nd Race: 160. The Kumta Plate - (About) 1200 Metres. Horses
rated 00 to 25 (12 Runners).
Jockey M. Suresh, the rider of GATI POWER, was severely repri-
manded for not exercising sufficient control and for not main-
taining a straight course approaching the 200 Metres thereby
striking the heels of ZIGGY STARDUST (J.H. Christopher), in the
process his mount stumbled momentarily unbalancing the rider
resulting in bumping EVENING RHAPSODY (Gaurav Sapra).
ZIGGY STARDUST (J.H. Christopher) burst its blood vessels after
the race. Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed that he must
produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer
before accepting with it again.
GATI POWER (M. Suresh) sustained injuries on right fore fetlock
and coronet.
3rd Race: 161. The Amazing Grey Plate - Div.II - (About) 1200
Metres. Horses rated 20 to 45, 5, 6 & 7 years old (11 Runners).
Approaching the 800 Metres CARIBBEAN PIRATE (Gaurav Sapra) which
was racing fiercely struck the false rails.
Jockey Shobhan Babu, the rider of COUNT THIS, was reprimanded for
inconveniencing CARIBBEAN PIRATE (Gaurav Sapra) on his inside
approaching the 400 Metres.
Jockey S. John, the rider of HAWAIIAN SUNRISE, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to CARIB-
BEAN PIRATE (Gaurav Sapra) on his inside approaching the 200
Metres.
An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of SPANISH
CROWN.
4th Race: 162. The Brindavan Garden Plate - (About) 1600 Metres
Horses rated 40 to 65. (10 Runners)
OUR LANCER (D.Gnaneshwar) pulled up lame on left hind after the
race. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed that he must
produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer
before accepting with it again.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of RAPTOR FORCE, reported that
his mount was hanging `in' in the last 200 Metres thereby incon-
veniencing STORMY RIVER (Gaurav Sapra). Trainer Mr. Darius Byram-
ji was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and take
appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.
EXCELLENT ABILITY (M. Narredu) burst its blood vessels after the
race. Trainer Mr. Darius Byramji was informed that he must
produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer
before accepting with it again.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of SARMAIDAR was reprimanded
for inconveniencing STORMY RIVER (Gaurav Sapra) on his outside in
the last 100 Metres.
On questioning Jockey David Allan, the rider of STAR SPEED, he
stated that the trainer had instructed him to (a) give his mount
a chance to find its feet as it is sluggish and then gradually
improve from four furlongs, try and come on to fourth/fifth
position in the straight and to do his best thereafter; (b) his
mount did not show any early speed; (c) he rode his mount from
the word go and gradually tried to improve the position but his
mount did not show any response to his urgings; and (d) he per-
sonally thought that the horse is better over 2000 Metres. His
explanations were noted for future reference.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey C. Krishnan to the
Stewards for riding an injudicious race in that he continued to
restrain his mount GREENS from the 425 Metres almost up to 250
Metres more so when challenged by horses on his outside. The
Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed
Trainer Mr. B. Puttanna and Jockey C. Krishnan. After delibera-
tions, they decided to (a) note the explanations tendered by
trainer Mr. B. Puttanna and (b) suspend Jockey C. Krishnan from
riding in races from 24-2-2009 to 13-3-2009 (both days inclusive)
and fine him a sum of Rs.5,000/- for riding an injudicious race
(Rule No.161(ii) on his mount GREENS in the above race (permitted
to ride work).
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g STAR SPEED.
5th Race: 163. The P. Dayanand Pai & P. Satish Pai Bangalore Win-
ter Million (Grade III)-(About) 1200 Metres. 3 year old Indian
Horses (Foaled in 2006) (Terms) (7 Runners).
Trainer Mr. Tharun Thimmaiah was fined a total sum of Rs.1,000/-
for the delay in submitting his scratching form in respect of
RAI'S STYLE and CHRONICLE.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. J.S. Dhariwal to withdraw
ANGELFIRE on veterinary grounds as it was found to be trotting
lame on right fore due to inflammed pastern when examined at
11.05 a.m. on 12-2-2009. He was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before ac-
cepting with it again.
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of ABOLINE, was reprimanded for
inconveniencing ALACRITY (M. Narredu) which in turn passed it on
to PRICE TO FAME (Gaurav Sapra) on his inside soon after jumping
out of the starting gates.
Jockey M. Narredu, the rider of ALACRITY, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `in' and causing interference to SPRINT STAR (Har-
ish) approaching 800 Metres.
ABOLINE (Suraj Narredu) sustained an injury on left hock.
Compulsory Samples were taken for analysis from the First, Second
and Third placed horses viz;
b c ABOLINE I
ch c SPRINT STAR II
b c SUPERB STYLE III
6th Race: 164. The R.W.I.T.C. Trophy - (About) 1400 Metres.
Horses rated 80 and above. (12 Runners)
FLAMING LAMBORGINI (D. Gnaneshwar) was inconvenienced by MILFORD
(J.H. Christopher) approaching the 1000 Metres.
Jockey A. Ashok Kumar, the rider of REFLECTION OF GOLD, was ques-
tioned regarding his riding instructions. The Jockey stated that
(a) he was asked to ride from third/fourth position and do his
best in the straight; (b) his mount did not show initial speed;
(c) therefore he had to ride from the rear bunch; (d) approaching
the 300 Metres when he used the whip on the left his mount went
in and he had to steady his mount for a couple of strides; and
(e) he rode out his mount thereafter. His explanations were
noted.
7th Race: 165. The Amazing Grey Plate - Div.I - (About) 1200
Metres. Horses rated 20 to 45, 5, 6 & 7 years old (11 Runners).
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dkb g
BROTHERS IN ARMS.
8th Race: 166. The Classic Story Plate - (About) 1400 Metres.
Horses rated 20 to 45 (12 Runners).
Jockey S. Mubarak, the rider of BURNING AMBITIONS, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for not exercising sufficient control over his mount
thereby drifting out and taking ATTATURK (Afsar Khan) further
outside while negotiating the final bend.
FESTINO (Saleem Golam) stumbled approaching the 500 Metres.
Jockey David Allan, the rider of THE SPARTAN, was severely repri-
manded for repeatedly looking back in the last 250 Metres for no
apparent reason.
ATTATURK (Afsar Khan) sustained gum injury.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g THE
SPARTAN.
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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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ADDITIONAL REPORT
18TH DAY, FRIDAY, 23RD JANUARY 2009
Race No.132: The Tiptur Plate-(About) 1200 Metres. Horses rated
20 to 45, 5, 6 & 7 years old.
As desired by the Stewards, the Stipendiary Stewards held an
enquiry into the riding of Jockey C. Krishnan on IMMORTAL and
questioned trainer Mr. B. Puttanna and Jockey C. Krishnan. The
trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to position his
mount fifth/sixth and to do his best in the straight. The Jockey
stated that he followed the instructions of the trainer and fur-
ther added that he rode out his mount with the aid of the whip in
the straight. Their explanations were reported to the Stewards
along with the details of betting at Bangalore and other racing
centres. After deliberations, the Stewards decided to take no
further action beyond noting the explanations.
19TH DAY, WEDNESDAY, 28TH JANUARY 2009
Race No.135: The Nethravathi Trophy-(About) 1400 Metres. Horses
rated 20 to 45.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Mohammed Shoaib to the
Stewards for unsatisfactory riding on his mount AFFIRMED CROWN in
that he did not infuse sufficient vigour in the last 350 Metres.
The Stewards held an enquiry on 13th February 2009 after the last
race and interviewed Mr.S Marshall (Spokesman for Jockey Mohammed
Shoaib) and Jockey Mohammed Shoaib himself and further inter-
viewed trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy on 14th February 2009. After
deliberations, they decided to (a) note the explanations tendered
by trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy and (b) suspend Jockey Mohammed
Shoaib from riding in races from 24-2-2009 to 27-3-2009 (both
days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding (Rule No.161(ii) on his
mount AFFIRMED CROWN in the above race (permitted to ride work).
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
19-2-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.