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.
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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 : 10
No. of Runners : 113
Average runners per race : 11.3
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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.