BANGALORE WINTER MEETING 2008-09
TWENTYSEVENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 7TH MARCH 2009
RACING INCIDENTS
(198 - 205)
Going : Good Penetrometer Reading: 3.4 Cms.
(False Rails: Average width of 4.5 Metres from 1600 Metres to the
winning post.)
1st Race: 198. The Chickmagalur Plate - (About) 1400 Metres
For horses rated 20 to 45, who have run at least twice under BTC
Rules after 15th August 2008 and not won a race at any centre
after that date (8 Runners).
FESTINO (Saleem Golam) stood flat footed and lost few lengths.
In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. R.R. Byramji was informed
that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour im-
proved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two
jump outs on starting gate practice days.
Jockey M. Madhu Babu, the rider of PINAAKINI, reported that his
saddle shifted forward soon after the start. On examination it
was found that the saddle had shifted forward and as such Trainer
Mr. G. Nityanand was fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his
charge PINAAKINI.
Approaching the 800 Metres the right stirrup iron of GIFTOFAC-
HIEVEMENT (S. Mubarak) broke thereby the Jockey could not offer
sufficient assistance to his mount thereafter.
PINAAKINI (M. Madhu Babu) burst its blood vessels after the race.
Trainer Mr. G. Nityanand was informed that he must produce a
Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before
accepting with it again.
Trainer Mr. J.S. Pillay was questioned regarding the poor perfor-
mance of his charge KEMROCK (S.R. Santosh Kumar).The trainer
stated that (a) his ward had returned sore after its previous
start in Race No.132 of the Bangalore Winter Meeting 2008-09; (b)
he was not able to work his ward fully; (c) he was only trotting
it around the course and swimming him in two rounds in the pool;
(d) since his ward had tendon problem on both the fore legs; and
(e) he himself was not satisfied with its start, therefore he had
accepted his ward to run again and thought it would have come up
from its previous run.His explanations were noted for future
reference.
Trainer Mr. Amit Caddy was questioned regarding the continued
poor performance of his charge TRAFALGAR SQUARE in its last four
starts during the current meeting. The trainer stated that (a)
his ward is working very well on the track and does not produce
the same in the race; (b) his ward might not be liking the Blink-
ers; (c) his ward ran in a 1400 Metres because he thought if
there are no fast horses at least his ward go to the front; and
(d) he is going to rest his ward for the season since it must be
out of form. His explanations were noted for future reference.
However, the Trainer was advised to desist from running his
charge till he is confident of the horse performing up to its
racing capability.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g COUNT
THIS.
2nd Race: 199. The Vibrant Plate - (About) 1600 Metres.
For horses rated 20 to 45, 5,6 & 7 years old (7 Runners).
MEDIA MAN (F.K. Shahbuddin) was withdrawn before coming under
Starter's Orders as the horse played up in the gates, sustained
trauma to head with resultant cerebral shock and bleeding inju-
ries on left fore cannon and gums. Trainer Mr. Mahmood Khan was
informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the
Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
SUDDEN THUNDER (A. Ashok Kumar) whipped around soon after the
start and dislodged its rider and took no practical part in the
race. In view of its behaviour trainer Mr. S. Britto was informed
that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour im-
proved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one
Mock Race on a race day on the race track.
SUDDEN THUNDER (A. Ashok Kumar) was examined at 3.20 pm and was
found to be trotting lame on left fore due to a sprained fetlock.
Trainer Mr. S. Britto was informed that he must produce a Fitness
Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before running the
horse in a Mock Race.
Jockey S. Shiva Kumar, the rider of AMAZING FLORA was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to SHE'S
BIG (M. Mark) approaching the 1000 Metres.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g BADGE OF HONOR.
3rd Race: 200. The Makedatu Plate - (About) 1200 Metres.
For horses rated 00 to 25, 5,6 & 7 years old (11 Runners).
Trainer Mr. B. Prithviraj was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the starting declaration in respect of his charge NICE GUY.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Samar Singh to withdraw
SILVER PARIS (A. Ashok Kumar) on veterinary grounds as it was
examined at 8.05 a.m. on 7th March 2003 and was found to be
trotting short on left fore due to a sprained knee. He was in-
formed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's
Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
EVENING RHAPSODY (M. Madhu Babu-drawn 11) jumped awkwardly in-
wards unbalancing the rider thereby inconveniencing MISTER TROOP-
ER (Afsar Khan-drawn 10) which in turn bumped on to GATI POWER
(F.K. Shahbuddin-drawn 9).
DRAUPADI (P.S. Chouhan) stumbled approaching the 600 Metres and
was lugging `in' in the straight. It was impounded for veterinary
examination. On examination the Club's Veterinary Officer report-
ed that it was found to have sharp molars on upper and lower jaws
on either side.
Jockey Gaurav Sapra, the rider of COUELLE, was fined Rs.2,000/-
for shifting `out' and causing interference to EVENING RHAPSODY
(M. Madhu Babu) which in turn bumped GATI POWER (F.K. Shabuddin)
who had to restrain his mount in the process clipped the heels of
MISTER TROOPER (Afsar Khan) thereby dislodging Jockey F.K. Sha-
buddin approaching the 300 Metres.
Jockey Afsar Khan, the rider of MISTER TROOPER, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to GATI
POWER (F.K. Shabuddin) passing the 300 Metres.
NICE GUY (Chethana K) was examined after the race and found to
have buccal injury on left corner of the mouth.
COMMAND PERFORMANCE (Suraj Narredu) sustained deep cut injury on
its right hind pastern.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b m
ROYAL FLYNN.
4th Race: 201. The Manasa Sarovara Plate - Div.I - (About) 1400
Metres. For horses rated 40 to 65 (7 Runners).
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Padmanabhan to withdraw
THE SPARTAN on veterinary grounds as it was examined at 7.40 a.m.
on 6th March 2009 and found to be trotting lame on right hind. He
was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the
Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Singh to substitute
Jockey Suraj Narredu to ride SUPER SHA in place of the declared
rider.
SPARK OF CLASS (S. Chandrashekar) shied inwards and outwards
alternately under the use of whip as such the rider could not
exercise sufficient control over his mount in the last 200 Me-
tres.
JOIN THE PARTY (Vivek) sustained an injury on left fore cannon.
5th Race: 202. The Sprinters' Championship Trophy-(About) 1200
Metres. For Indian Horses 4 years old and over (Terms)(4 Runners)
Permission was granted to trainer Mr. M. Eshwer to substitute
Jockey Samuel Fargeat to ride JERSEY PRIDE in place of the de-
clared rider.
The part owner Mr. Sanjay Kapoor requested the Stipendiary Ste-
wards to examine his horse DIAMOND HUNTER before the race as he
had information by his Bookmaker that the horse was not trotting
sound. The horse was examined at the saddling enclosure before
the race at 3.45 p.m. and was found to be trotting lame on left
fore. Hence it was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Mr.
M. Eshwar was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate
from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it
again. An enquiry has been opened into the above incident.
Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from ch h DIAMOND HUNTER.
6th Race: 203. The Karwar Plate - (About) 1100 Metres.
Handicap for horses rated 20 to 45 (10 Runners).
WAY TO FANTASY (A. Ashok Kumar) did not get a clear run approach-
ing the 400 Metres and lost his whip in the last 20 Metres.
7th Race: 204. The Manasa Sarovara Plate - Div.II - (About) 1400
Metres. For horses rated 40 to 65 (9 Runners).
Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs.500/- for making an error
in the starting declaration in respect of his charge TELEMACCHUS
as regards claiming allowance.
Jockey S. Shiva Kumar, the rider of TELEMACCHUS, was fined
Rs.2,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to STORMY
RIVER (P.S. Chouhan) and PRINCE VILLE (M. Suresh) soon after the
start.
ANNA'S QUEST (Mohd. Ghous) sustained an injury on right knee.
CUTE STYLE (Afsar Khan) sustained an injury on right fore coro-
net.
Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner ch g SUNNY
GOLD.
8th Race: 205. The Katil Plate - (About) 1100 Metres. Maiden
Indian Horses 3 years old only (Terms) (12 Runners)
Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was fined Rs.500/- for not obtaining prior
permission to take his charge SPRINT STAR to the starting gates
in advance of the remainder of the field, as per General Condi-
tion 20 of the Prospectus of BWM 2008-09.
OCEAN FLAME (V.R. Jagadeesh) veered out badly approaching the
800 Metres and raced on the sand track thereafter. In view of its
behaviour trainer Mr. Samar Singh was informed that he must not
accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satis-
faction of the Stipendiary Stewards in one Mock Race on a race
day on the race track.
Jockey P.S Chouhan, the rider of GLORY TO DANCER was fined
Rs.1,000/- for shifting `in' and causing interference to SPARK OF
SOLITAIRE (S. Chandrashekar) approaching the 300 Metres.
OCEAN FLAME (V.R. Jagadeesh) was examined and found to have sharp
molars on lower jaw on the right side, an injury on left buccal
wall corner and injuries on right fore cannon and left hock.
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Permission was granted to trainers M/s. S.S. Attaollahi and
K.Pradeep Annaiah 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 : 8
No. of Runners : 68
Average runners per race : 8.5
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PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
8-3-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.
ADDITIONAL REPORT
15TH DAY SATURDAY, 10TH JANUARY 2009
Race No.120 The Chief Ministers Trophy-(About) 2000 Metres. For
Indian Horses 4 years old and over at the time of starting.
An enquiry was held regarding the report by Jockey Samuel
Fargeat, the rider of ARABIAN KNIGHT, that he was taken out
rounding the final bend deliberately by Jockey D. Patel, the
rider of WONDER SMILE. After due enquiry, as there was no miti-
gating circumstances Jockey D. Patel, the rider of WONDER SMILE
was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting `out' and causing interference
to ARABIAN KNIGHT (Samuel Fargeat) rounding the final bend.
22ND DAY, FRIDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2009
Race No.152. The Doddaballapur Plate-(About) 1400 Metres. For
horses rated 00 to 25.
After due enquiry Jockey S. Selvaraj, the rider of MONEY MANDRA,
was severely reprimanded for his negligence in not wearing gog-
gles in the above race.
Race No.156 The H. Devereux Memorial Plate-Div.I-(About) 1400
Metres. For horses rated 40 to 65, 5,6 & 7 years old.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey S. Selvaraj the rider of
BASTIAN BAY to the Stewards for negligence (Rule No.161(i) in
that he rode without wearing the goggles which adversely affected
his riding that too after a similar negligence in Race No.152 on
MONEY MANTRA on the same day. The Stewards held an enquiry on 7th
March 2009 after the last race and interviewed Jockey S. Selvar-
aj. After deliberations they decided to suspend Jockey S. Selvar-
aj from riding in races from 17-3-2009 to 28-3-2009 (both days
inclusive) for his negligence (Rule No.161(i)) on his mount BAS-
TIAN BAY in the above race (permitted to ride work).
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE STEWARDS
Sd/- B. Shivaprasad,
Sd/- T.S. Mahendher,
12-3-2009. Stipendiary Stewards.