BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09 TWENTYFIRST DAY, SUNDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY 2009 (Postponed from Saturday, 7th February, 2009) RACING INCIDENTS (141 - 150) Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.4 Cms. (False Rails: Average width of 1.5 Metres from 900 Metres to 700 Metres) 1st Race: 141. The Managing Committee Cup - Div.II - (About) 1200 Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12 Runners). Jockey S. John, the rider of GREENBRO, was fined Rs.1,000/- for not maintaining a straight course thereby inconveniencing TRIL- LION WIN (Shobhan Babu) and LEOPOLDO (S. Selvaraj) from 300 Me- tres. GREENBRO (S. John) sustained an injury on right fore cannon. 2nd Race: 142. The Shimoga Plate - (About) 1800 Metres. Horses rated 00 to 25 (11 Runners). Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was questioned regarding the poor perfor- mance of his charge SPLENDID GLORY (R. Koch). The trainer stated that (a) his horse is very mediocre; (b) he had prepared the horse to run over 1200 Metres in its age group in the previous week; (c) as the races were cancelled he ran his charge in this race; and (d) the horse did not stay the distance. While noting the explanations of the trainer, (a) it was pointed out to him that the performance of the horse is deteriorating with each run during the meeting; (b) he was advised to ensure better perfor- mance by his charge in future; and (c) he was informed to employ better judgement with regard to the suitability of races for his ward in future. Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan and Jockey David Allan were ques- tioned regarding the running and riding of DANTE'S PEAK. The trainer stated that (a) he had instructed the rider to get into a good position, ride his race thereon and to do his best in the straight; (b) the horse has a history of tendon problem; and (c) the horse has less racing experience. The rider corroborated the statement of the trainer and further added that (a) his mount did not show initial speed; (b) when he urged the horse it was trying to run into other horses; (c) he had to check his mount about two to three times during the race to prevent it from running into other horses; (d) his mount was galloping in snatches when it was racing in the midst of other horses; and (e) his mount galloped well in the straight when it was pulled away to outside from the bunch. Their explanations were noted for future reference. TWO TO TANGO (Shobhan Babu) sustained a very severe cut injury on left fore (back of knee). SENSATIONAL BAY (S. Chandrashekar) sustained bleeding injury on left hind coronet. 3rd Race: 143. The Animal Welfare & Veterinary Services Trophy- (About) 1400 Metres. Horses rated 20 to 45. (11 Runners) Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Arjun Mangalorkar to with- draw TABLE MOUNTAIN (S. John) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be walking lame on right fore due to inflammed hoof when examined at 6.00 p.m. on 6-2-2009. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. SIBEREAN PRINCESS (David Allan) broke down approaching the 600 Metres. SUNNY GOLD (Samuel Fargeat) who was travelling directly behind ran into the lame horse, clipped its heels and had to be checked thereby losing considerable ground. SIBEREAN PRINCESS (David Allan) pulled up lame on left fore fetlock due to fracture of both sesomoids. Trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certifi- cate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g KALYAN. 4th Race: 144. The N.R.C.E. Trophy - (About) 1600 Metres. Horses rated 20 to 45, 5, 6 & 7 years old (12 Runners). LUCKY GOLD STAR (S. Chandrashekar) stumbled and dislodged the rider approaching the 1200 Metres and crashed into the rails. Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of ORIENTATION, was reprimanded for negotiating the final bend wide for no apparent reason. Jockey M.D. Praveen, the rider of BUCK PASSER JUNIOR, when ques- tioned with regard to the reason for not whipping his mount especially when the trainer had specifically instructed him to do so, the Jockey stated that (a) he tapped the horse few times with the whip at the top of the straight; (b) he did not whip the horse unnecessarily as he was apprehensive of unsettling his mount when it was galloping very well; (c) otherwise he rode out the horse very well with hands and heels; (d) he was permitted to use the whip only recently; and (e) he had won on this horse at Mysore when he was not permitted to use the whip. He further assured that he will more effectively use the whip after gaining confidence with some more riding exposure in races. LUCKY GOLD STAR (S. Chandrashekar) sustained bleeding cut inju- ries on both fore. 5th Race: 145. The Managing Committee Cup - Div.I - (About) 1200 Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (11 Runners). As Jockey S. Chandrashekar was certified medically unfit to ride, permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Narredu to substitute Jockey B.L. Paswan to ride SIMPLY PHENOMENAL in place of the declared rider. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala to withdraw PORTOBELLO (C.D. Hayes) before coming to the paddock from the saddling enclosure as it bolted on the track. When questioned with regard to the circumstances under which the horse bolted even before coming to the paddock, the trainer stated that (a) while he was saddling his charge he observed that the right fore shoe of his horse was loose; (b) on examination by him it was found that the aluminium shoe had broken into two pieces; (c) in order to re-shoe his charge he was leading it to the nearby stables at the 1800 Metres; and (d) at that time his ward played up on the sand track and bolted round the course. While noting the explanations of the trainer, he was severely reprimanded for not bringing this incident to the notice of the Stipendiary Stewards on his own and also for not taking necessary permission before taking away the horse for re-shoeing. Jockey David Allan, the rider of CLASSERVILLE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement). Jockey A. Imran Khan, the rider of MYSTIC QUEST, was severely reprimanded for the improper use of whip on his mount during the race. Jockey Samuel Fargeat, the rider of ZAMBEZI SUN, was fined Rs.1,000/- for "weighing in" 600 grams more than what he had "weighed out". 6th Race: 146. The Ruia Stud Plate - Div.I - (About) 1200 Metres. Horses rated 60 to 85 (11 Runners). MARK OF GIBRALTAR (Y.S. Srinath) bolted on its way to the start- ing gates. Hence it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of ALCMENE, reported that his saddle shifted back soon after the start. Trainer Mr. R.R. Byram- ji was fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling. 7th Race : 147. The Poonawalla Bangalore Derby (Grade I) - (About) 2400 Metres. 4 year old Indian Horses (Foaled in 2005) (10 Runners) STAR WAVE (A. Imran Khan) swung away to wide outside while nego- tiating the bend approaching the 900 Metres. STAR PRESENTATION (Y.S. Srinath) did not get a clear run due to crowding of the field approaching the 600 Metres thereby he checked his mount and fell back. Jockey David Allan, the rider of ICEBREAKER, was fined Rs.1,000/- for exulting before passing the winning post. Jockey David Allan, the rider of ICEBREAKER, reported that his mount drifted `in' under pressure during the final stages of the race. Compulsory Samples were taken for analysis from the following First, Second and Third placed horses viz., ch f ICEBREAKER I b f ABS FABS II b g FANTASTIC QUEST III 8th Race : 148. The Smt. Saraswati Sajnani Memorial Trophy - (About) 1400 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65 (12 Runners). Trainer Mr. J. Babu Rao was fined Rs.500/- for making an error in the starting declaration in respect of his charge FLAIR QUEEN as regards claiming the allowance. Jockey Samuel Fargeat, the rider of EQUIDAE, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to JUST GREAT (Gaurav Sapra) on his inside soon after the start. Jockey C.D. Hayes, the rider of SILKEN THOMAS, was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to SPARK OF CLASS (Saleem Golam) on his inside approaching the 100 Metres. Jockey S. Ramesh, the rider of SUPER SHA reported that the saddle shifted back in the last 200 Metres as such he could not offer any assistance to his mount thereafter. Trainer Mr. S.Singh was fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling. 9th Race: 149. The M.N. Prakash Memorial Plate - (About) 1200 Metres. Horses rated 40 to 65, 5, 6 & 7 years old (11 Runners) Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to substitute Jockey Md. Shafiq to ride HIDALGO in place of the declared rider. ZANZARA (M.D. Praveen) played up in the gates and sustained trauma on the head and back with resultant shifting of the sad- dle. Under the circumstances the horse was permitted to be with- drawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders. AUCHINLECH (Gaurav Sapra) planted and lost considerable ground at the start. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan 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. Jockey C. Krishnan, the rider of MOVIE QUEEN, was fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting `in' from wide outside inconveniencing ZAIOS (K.Raja Rao) and SUNNY'S SYMPHONY (Shobhan Babu) on his inside and further shifting in and causing severe interference to REFRESH (Samuel Fargeat) along the rails approaching the 900 Metres causing REFRESH to check and fall back. Jockey Samuel Fargeat, the rider of REFRESH, was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement). 10th Race: 150. The Ruia Stud Plate - Div.II - (About) 1200 Metres. Horses rated 60 to 85 (12 Runners). Jockey C.D. Hayes, the rider of AQUITAINE, was fined Rs.2,000/- for not exercising sufficient control over his mount thereby shifting `out' and causing interference to GRAPHIC DESIGN (Shob- han Babu) which in turn passed it on to COLONEL DUFF (S. John) approaching the 900 Metres. Jockey Saleem Golam, the rider of LOTUS LEAF, reported that his mount weakened in the last 200 Metres and misstrode in the last 150 Metres, therefore he dropped his hands. On examination, the Club's Veterinary Officer reported that no abnormality was found. ON A ROLL (Vijay Kumar) pulled up lame on right fore after the race. Trainer Mr. J. Babu Rao was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m RIVER ISLAND. ---------------------------------------------------------------- BREATHALYSER TEST No. of Riders Tested : 10 Results : Negative ---------------------------------------------------------------- STARTING REMARKS : Issued by the Starters separately ---------------------------------------------------------------- No. of Races : 10 No. of Runners : 113 Average runners per race : 11.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL REPORT 18TH DAY, FRIDAY, 23RD JANUARY 2009 127. The Sangam Trophy-(About) 1400 Metres. Indian Horses 3 years old only. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. V. Lokanath to with- draw BONZINI (G. Adarsh) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be walking lame on right fore due to inflammed brisket on 22-1- 2009 at 4.45 p.m. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS Sd/- B. Shivaprasad, Sd/- T.S. Mahendher, 10-2-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.