BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
THIRTYSECOND DAY, SATURDAY, 28TH MARCH 2009
RACING INCIDENTS
(243 - 252)
Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.3 Cms.
(False Rails: Average width of 3.5 Metres from 1600 Metres to 900
Metres and 1.5 Metres from 900 Metres to the winning post.)
1st Race: 243. The Virajpet Plate - (About) 1400 Metres.
For horses rated 20 to 45 (9 Runners).
NIL
2nd Race: 244. The Leading Tipster Trophy (About) 1400 Metres.
For horses rated 00 to 25 (10 Runners).
Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was fined Rs.10,000/- by the Stewards in
contravention of General Condition 5 of the Prospectus of Banga-
lore Winter Meeting 2008-09 for accepting his charge LADY OF
LIGHT in the above race today and also in Race No.234, The Char-
mudi Plate, for horses rated 00 to 25 run over 1600 Metres on the
previous day. Subsequently, it was permitted to be declared to
start only in one race i.e. in Race No.234 and was not declared
to start in the above race, as per the General Condition.
Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Samar Singh to withdraw
DIAMOND SHOWER (D. Gnaneshwar) on veterinary grounds as it was
examined in the morning at 8.05 a.m. and was found to be trotting
short on right fore. He was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
Jockey B. Sreekanth, the rider of SUN DEVICE, reported that the
saddle shifted back approaching the 1200 Metres. Trainer Mr. M.
Eshwer was fined Rs.2,000/-for faulty saddling.
Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh, the rider of MEXIKAN WAVE, was reprimanded
for shifting `in' and tightening GRACIAN (Mohammed Shoaib)
approaching the 800 Metres.
Jockey D. Mahendran, the rider of HURRICANE SPIRIT, reported that
the saddle shifted towards the left after entering the straight.
Trainer Mr. S. Britto was fined Rs.2,000/-for faulty saddling.
FOUR SEASONS (A. Ashok Kumar) sustained a bleeding cut injury on
right fore cannon.
3rd Race: 245. The Leading Bookmaker Trophy (About) 1800 Metres.
For horses rated 20 to 45, 5,6 & 7 years old (9 Runners).
Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the starting declaration in respect of his charge MEDIA MAN
as regards shoeing.
Trainer Mr. V. Narayana Gowda was fined Rs.500/- for making an
error in the starting declaration in respect of his charge NEW
PASTURES as regards shoeing.
BUCK PASSER JUNIOR (Y.S. Srinath) swerved towards right after
jumping out, was lethargic thereafter and lost many lengths. In
view of its behaviour, trainer Mr. Warren Singh was informed that
he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to
the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Mock Race on
a race day on the race track.
ROCAMORA (Jayaprakash) was slowly away and lost about 4 lengths
at the start. Trainer Mr. Mohd A Abbas was informed that he must
not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the
satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two jump outs on
starting gate practice days.
Jockey Jayaprakash, the rider of ROCAMORA, was reprimanded for
his negligence in using a pair of goggles which were lose and it
came off passing the 1600 Metres.
ROCAMORA (Jayaprakash) pulled up lame on right fore due to
sprained fetlock. Trainer Mr. Mohd. A Abbas was informed that he
must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary
Officer before accepting with it again.
4th Race: 246. The Leading Owner Trophy - Div.II - (About) 1400
Metres. For horses rated 40 to 65 (10 Runners).
Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the starting declaration in respect of his charge GRIS RAPIDE
as regards shoeing.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of BID FOR GLORY, reported that he
could not get a clear run approaching the 300 Metres
5th Race: 247. The Champion Trainer Trophy - Div.I - (About)
1200 Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12
Runners)
Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of BRUNETTA placed fourth by the
Judge objected against Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the rider of NOBLE
SACRIFICE placed third for "at about 850 Metres NOBLE SACRIFICE
came across me very sharply whereby my horse dropped two lengths
behind and again just approaching final bend he once again came
across and hampered me badly whereby I lost a certain second
place". The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race
and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they
decided to overrule the objection.
Jockey D. Gnaneshwar, the rider of NOBLE SACRIFICE, was fined
Rs.3,000/- for improper riding in that he elbowed Jockey Suraj
Narredu, the rider of TALISKER, on his outside approaching the
500 Metres.
Jockey Harish, the rider of SPRING A SURPRISE, was fined
Rs.5,000/- for shifting out and causing severe interference to
BEST TIME (D.M. Grant) approaching the 300 Metres.
BRIGADE'S PASSION (S. Chandrashekar) sustained an injury on right
hind.
BEST TIME (D.M. Grant) observed to have lost left fore shoe.
6th Race: 248. The Leading Stud Trophy - (About) 1600 Metres. For
horses rated 80 and above (8 Runners).
JET FIRE (Vinod Shinde) was extremely fractious and refused to be
stalled. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn
before coming under Starter's orders.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g SPARK
OF GOLD.
7th Race: 249. The Heeroji Lad Bangalore Juvenile Million
(Grade III) - (About) 1400 Metres. For 3 year Old Indian Horses
(Foaled in 2006) (Terms) (12 Runners)
Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the starting declaration in respect of his charge HATSUHAANA
as regards shoeing.
Jockey S. John, the rider of TANZANITE was fined Rs.2,000/- for
shifting `in' and causing interference to FLOWER ALLEY (S. Shiva
Kumar) which in turn bumped SPRINT STAR (D.M. Grant) soon after
the start.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of CRUISING, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `out' and causing interference to GORDIAN KNOT (A.
Ashok Kumar) soon after the start.
Jockey Harish, the rider of ALACRITY, was fined Rs.2,000/- for
shifting `in' and causing interference to TANZANITE (S. John) and
for crossing SPRINT STAR (D.M. Grant) before passing the red
marker post.
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of ABOLINE, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `in' and causing interference to ALACRITY (Harish)
approaching the 1200 Metres.
Jockey David Allan, the rider of D'ARTAGNAN, reported that his
mount ran green throughout the race.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of CRUISING, reported that his
mount was hanging `out' throughout the race. Trainer Mr.J.S.
Dhariwal was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and
take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it
again.
Compulsory Samples were taken for analysis from the First, Second
and Third placed horses viz:
b c ABOLINE I
b f CRUISING II
b g D'ARTAGNAN III
8th Race: 250. The Leading Owner Trophy-Div.I-(About) 1400
Metres. For horses rated 40 to 65. (9 Runners)
Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SUPERYACHT, reported that his
mount stumbled approaching the 1000 Metres.
SPICY STAR (D. Gnaneshwar) sustained an injury on right hind
fetlock.
9th Race: 251. The Champion Jockey Trophy (About) 1200 Metres.
For horses rated 20 to 45 (11 Runners).
BRAVE AND BOLD (V.R. Jagadeesh) dislodged the rider on its way to
the starting gate and ran round the course. As the rider was in-
jured it was permitted to be withdrawn.
Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of VOICE OF INDIA, placed fourth by
the Judge objected against Jockey Y.S. Srinath, the rider of
COUNT THIS placed First and also against Jockey Vivek, the rider
of PLEASANT PRINCE placed Second for "entering into the straight
COUNT THIS who was on the outside and PLEASANT PRINCE on the
inside squeezed me badly whereby my horse stumbled, in the pro-
cess my horse was about to go down which cost me a certain race".
The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and
interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they
decided to overrule the objection.
Jockey Y.S. Srinath, the rider of COUNT THIS was fined Rs.5,000/-
for shifting in and causing severe interference to VOICE OF INDIA
(Afsar Khan) resulting in the latter stumbling approaching the
400 Metres.
DARKTAN (Harish) sustained a cut injury on right hind tendon and
right gaskin.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g COUNT
THIS.
10th Race: 252. The Champion Trainer Trophy -Div.II- (About)
1200 Metres. Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12
Runners).
Trainer Mr. Mohd. A Abbas was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the starting declaration in respect of his charge SOUTHERN
STYLE as regards shoeing.
As Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh was certified medically unfit to ride,
permission was granted to trainer Mr. Samar Singh to substitute
Jockey Md. Shafiq to ride AMBER STAR in place of the declared
rider.
Jockey Harish, the rider of KINGDOMOFDREAMS, reported that his
mount was trying to run out in the straight.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of SOUTHERN GLADIATOR, reported
that his mount was hanging `out' throughout the race. Trainer Mr.
Amit Caddy was informed to get it checked by his Veterinarian and
take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it
again.
Jockey M. Mark, the rider of COORG HONEY, was severely reprimand-
ed for riding an indifferent race.
SOUTHERN GLADIATOR (Gaurav Sapra) sustained a bleeding cut buccal
injury on left corner of mouth.
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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 : 102
Average runners per race : 10.2
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ADDITIONAL REPORT
TWENTYSEVENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 7TH MARCH 2009
202. The Sprinter's Championship Trophy - (About) 1200 Metres.
For Indian horses 4 years old and over..
Trainer Mr.M. Eshwer was questioned with regard to the circum-
stances under which his ward DIAMOND HUNTER was withdrawn on
veterinary grounds.He stated that (a) It is a big made horse and
it is lethargic while walking and has a funny action (b) In his
opinion the horse was sound even on the race day (c) the next day
after the withdrawal of the horse it was trotted (d) the second
day it was cantered (e) the third day it was galloped and (f) on
all the days it showed no lameness. He further added that it was
issued a fitness certificate by the Club's Veterinary Officer on
the 10th March, 2009. Prima facie as there was no finding of any
nature his explanation was noted and no further action was deemed
necessary.
FOURTH EXTRA DAY, FRIDAY, 13TH MARCH, 2009
210. The Narasimharaja Cup - (About) 1400 Metres. For 3-year-old
Indian Horses (Foaled in 2006)(Terms).
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider
of VIVACITY to the Stewards for careless riding (Rule No.161(i)
in that he shifted `in' approaching the 300 Metres and bumped
STAR OF MARMALADE (B. Prakash) forcing it to shift `in' and bump
REGAL GLORY (David Allan) resulting in the latter being checked
badly by its rider and colliding with the false rails. The Ste-
wards held an enquiry on 28th March 2009 after the last race and
interviewed Jockey Suraj Narredu. After deliberations they
decided that should a Jockey's licence be granted to him for the
season 2008-09, the same shall stand suspended from 16-5-2009 to
17-5-2009 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (Rule
No.161(i) on his mount VIVACITY in the above race (permitted to
ride work).
TWENTYEIGHTH DAY, SATURDAY, 14TH MARCH 2009
214. The Bagalkote Plate-Div.II-(About) 1200 Metres.
For horses rated 20 to 45, 5,6 & 7 years old.
Trainer Mr. Warren Singh was fined Rs.5,000/- for the inconsist-
ent pattern of running of his charge WORTH A MILLION in the above
race as compared to its previous run in Race No.189 of the Banga-
lore Winter Meeting 2008-09 when ridden by Jockey M.J. Gautam Raj
Urs where it ran unplaced.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
3-4-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.