BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
TWENTYSIXTH DAY, FRIDAY, 6TH MARCH 2009
RACING INCIDENTS
(191 - 197)
Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.6 Cms.
(False Rails: Average width of 4.5 Metres from 1600 Metres to the
winning post.)
1st Race: 191. The March Plate - Div.II - (About) 1400 Metres
Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (10 Runners).
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Tharun Thimmaiah to with-
draw COORG HONEY (D. Gnaneshwar) on veterinary grounds as it was
examined at 00.30 a.m. on 6th March 2009 and was found to be
suffering from Colic. He was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
ALLURING (Saleem Golam- drawn 8) jumped awkwardly outwards and
inconvenienced FLEET INDIAN (J.H. Christopher-drawn 9).
GOING FOR GOLD (Suraj Narredu-drawn 11) jumped awkwardly inwards
and inconvenienced OXFORD VISION (B. Prakash-drawn 10) which in
turn passed it on to FLEET INDIAN (J.H. Christopher-drawn 9).
OXFORD VISION (B. Prakash) was examined immediately after the
race by the Club's Veterinary Officer and was found to be trot-
ting lame on left fore. Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was informed
that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Ve-
terinary Officer before accepting with it again.
Jockey Saleem Golam,the rider of ALLURING, reported that his
mount ran green in the straight.
Jockey J.H. Christopher, the rider of FLEET INDIAN, reported that
his mount ran green in the straight.
MR PRESIDENT (V.R. Jagadeesh) burst its blood vessels during the
race. Trainer Mr. V. Lokanath 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 f GOING
FOR GOLD.
2nd Race: 192. The March Plate - Div.I - (About) 1400 Metres
Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (9 Runners).
CAMELOT (S.A. De Sousa) was extremely fractious and refused to be
stalled. Hence it was withdrawn before coming under Starter's
Orders.
STAR ASSEMBLY (B. Prakash-drawn 2) inconvenienced FLOWER ALLEY
(J.H. Christopher-drawn 1) soon after the start.
Trainer Mr. Darius Byramji was questioned regarding the continued
poor performance of his charge SHADES OF WHITE (Saleem Golam) as
compared to its first run during the meeting in Race No.126. The
trainer stated that (a) his ward definitely underperformed in
both its starts in Race Nos.159 and 192; (b) his ward was in
season in the previous outing; (c) he could not attribute any
specific reason for its poor performance in this race; (d) his
ward is blind in the right eye; (e) he would rest his ward for
the season; (f) he would get his ward checked by his Veterinarian
and take appropriate corrective measures; (g) he would run it in
a Mock Race to his satisfaction before accepting with it again;
and (h) then only he would run his ward. His explanations were
noted for future reference.
An enquiry has been opened into the riding of FLOWER ALLEY ridden
by J.H. Christopher.
3rd Race: 193. The Varada Trophy -Div.II- (About) 1200 Metres.
Horses rated 60 to 85, 5,6 & 7 years old (10 Runners).
Jockey S. Shiva Kumar, the rider of RAIDER'S SUN, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to LUSH
FOLIAGE (S.A.De Sousa) approaching the 150 Metres.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m LUSH
FOLIAGE.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Khurshad Alam, the rider
of STRONG MINDED to the Stewards for careless riding (Rule
No.161(i) in that soon after jumping out of the starting gates he
bumped GAME OF LIFE (Harish) and continued to lean on to his left
thereby impeding its run. The Stewards held an enquiry on 7th
March 2009 after the last race and interviewed Jockey Khurshad
Alam. After deliberations they decided to suspend Jockey Khurshad
Alam from riding in races from 17-3-2009 to 21-3-2009 (both days
inclusive) for careless riding (Rule No.161(i)) on his mount
STRONG MINDED in the above race (permitted to ride work).
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey S.A.De Sousa , the rider
of LUSH FOLIAGE to the Stewards for careless riding (Rule
No.161(i) in that he shifted out sharply and caused severe inter-
ference to SILKEN CLARE (J.H. Christopher) approaching the 200
Metres causing the latter to stumble badly and fall back. The
Stewards held an enquiry on 7th March 2009 after the last race
and interviewed Jockey S.A.De Sousa. After deliberations they
decided to suspend Jockey S.A. De Sousa from riding in races from
17-3-2009 to 21-3-2009 (both days inclusive) for careless riding
(Rule No.161(i)) on his mount LUSH FOLIAGE in the above race
(permitted to ride work).
4th Race: 194. The Tumkur Plate - Div.II - (About) 1200 Metres.
Horses rated 40 to 65, 5,6 & 7 years old (9 Runners).
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala to withdraw
SHISHAM (S.Shiva Kumar) on veterinary grounds as it was examined
at 8.15 a.m. on 6th March 2009 and was found to be trotting lame
on both fore due to injury on the Brisket. He was informed that
he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary
Officer before accepting with it again.
As Jockey J.H. Christopher was certified medically unfit to ride
permission was granted to trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad to substitute
Jockey Harish to ride POWERFULDREAMS in place of the declared
rider.
Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of SHOWHORSE, was fined Rs.1,000/-
for shifting `out' and causing interference to AWESOME BEAUTY
(G.Y. Rajesh Babu) soon after the start.
SHOWHORSE (Afsar Khan) had to be restrained approaching the 900
Metres due to the crowding of the filed .
MANTHARA (V.R. Jagadeesh) was observed to be hanging `in' badly
in the straight. It was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer
after the race and found to have sharp molars on upper and lower
jaws on either side. Trainer Mr. S. Singh was informed to get it
checked by his Veterinarian and take appropriate corrective
measures before accepting with it again.
SHOWHORSE (Afsar Khan) sustained a bleeding injury on left fore
cannon.
5th Race: 195. The Bangalore Super Mile Trophy - (About) 1600
Metres.For Indian Horses 4 years old and over (Terms) (6 Runners)
Trainer Mr. S. Ganapathy was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the declaration of weight in respect of his charge FANTASTIC
QUEST.
Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the declaration of weight in respect of his charge LION HEART.
Trainer Mr. M.P. Mahaesh was fined Rs.500/- for failing to pro-
duce the colours at the scales in respect of his charge SPLENDID
SURPRISE. Subsequently `all black' emergency colours were per-
mitted to be used.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. M. Eshwer to substitute
Jockey Suraj Narredu to ride GREEN BAX in place of the declared
rider.
6th Race: 196. The Varada Trophy - Div.I - (About) 1200 Metres.
Horses rated 60 to 85, 5,6 & 7 years old (9 Runners).
FANTABULOUS PRINCE (Samuel Fargeat) splayed his right fore shoe
in the paddock before the race and was permitted to be re-shod.
LUCKYNUMBERSLEVIN (Gaurav Sapra) was examined at the gates and
found to be trotting lame on right fore. Hence it was withdrawn
on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter's Orders.
THE CONTENDER (Saleem Golam) jumped awkwardly outwards and incon-
venienced ASIATICUS (A. Ashok Kumar).
Jockey A.Ashok Kumar, the rider of ASIATICUS, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for travelling wide rounding the final bend for no
apparent reason.
Jockey Saleem Golam, the rider of THE CONTENDER, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to AFEA
(S.A.De Sousa) approaching the 1000 Metres.
Jockey B.L. Paswan, the rider of MUCHO, was reprimanded for
shifting `in' and inconveniencing THE CONTENDER (Saleem Golam)
approaching the 1000 Metres.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g FLAM-
ING LAMBORGINI.
7th Race: 197. The Tumkur Plate - Div.I - (About) 1200 Metres.
Horses rated 40 to 65, 5,6 & 7 years old (9 Runners).
ZAFAR (A. Ashok Kumar) was extremely fractious and refused to be
stalled. Hence it was withdrawn before coming under Starter's
orders.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of EVER SO CLEVER, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for shifting `in' and causing severe interference to
REFRESH (Samuel Fargeat) approaching the 600 Metres.
Jockey S.A. De Sousa, the rider of EVER SO CLEVER, was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `out' and causing interference to COLONEL
DUFF (David Allan) approaching the 350 Metres.
SOUTHERNER (B. Sreekanth) sustained a bruise on left point of the
hip and a small injury on left knee.
MARIANELLA (M.J. Gautam Raj Urs) sustained an injury on right
hind fetlock.
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Permission was granted to trainers M/s. S.S. Attaollahi and J.
Babu Rao to deputise on behalf of trainers M/s. J.S. Dhariwal and
S. Singh respectively who were unable to attend the races.
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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 : 7
No. of Runners : 62
Average runners per race : 7.8
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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
12-3-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.