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SEKHMET (Arvind Kumar. N) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Kishan Thomas. K was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race.

Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of IMPERIAL STAR was fined Rs.1,000/-coming 'in' and causing interference to ANCIENT HISTORY (Siddaraju.P) on his inside passing the 1300 Metres.

Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of COUNT BASIE reported that he could not get a clear view between the 1100 Metres till about 800 Metres due to kick back of the earth.

Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of COUNT BASIE reported that his mount was hanging 'in' after entering the straight. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination it was found to have sustained clip injury on left fore cannon and superficial clip injury on right hind cannon.

Jockey M. Prabhakaran, the rider of QUEEN OF KINGS reported that he lost both his stirrups after he received interference near 1200 Metres. Subsequently, he regained his right stirrup approaching 800Metres and left stirrup approaching 600 Metres. He also added that he did not ride out his mount in the final 350 Metres as it had sustained injury during the race.

Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of TOROBRAVO was reprimanded for riding an indifferent race.

QUEEN OF KINGS (M. Prabhakaran) was subjected to veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have punctured wound on right fore cannon.

ANCIENT HISTORY (Siddaraju.P) punctured wound on right hind fetlock.

JOON (Vinod Shinde) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

Trainer Mr. Rajesh Narredu was questioned regarding the relative improved performance of his charge IMPERIAL STAR (Suraj Narredu) in the above race as compared to its previous run in Race No.8 i.e.,The Kudremukh Plate - Div. I - (About) 1400 metres. Horses rated 20 to 45 run on 01/11/2024 wherein it ran unplaced.

The trainer stated that:

1)    His charge had finished 7th in its previous start though the rider had ridden out with the aid of whip;

2)    As his charge had underperformed he decided to put on a pair of Blinkers;

3)    His charge worked well with the blinkers on 12/11/2024 during the official gate practice;

4)    This was a suitable 1600 Metres race available otherwise he had to wait for about three weeks; &

5)    He added that though his charge won by 2 ½ he had not fancied it much due to its previous performance.

While noting his explanations he was cautioned to be more prudent in running his charges in future.

An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward into the interference caused by Jockey Vinod Shinde, the rider of JOON in the above race. In that he shifted 'in' and caused severe interference to the horses on his inside viz AMUSING (Salman Khan) and QUEEN OF KINGS (M. Prabhakaran) approaching 1200 Metres, whereby COUNT BASIE (P. Trevor) and TOROBRAVO (L. Alex Rozario) which were travelling directly behind also had to be checked by its respective riders.

Jockey Vinod Shinde was interviewed by the Stipendiary Steward. The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey Vinod Shinde and after viewing the CCTV replay decided to charge Jockey Vinod Shinde for Careless Riding.

The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Vinod Shinde for four (4) race days of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2024-25 i.e.,29/11/2024, 30/11/2024, 6/12/2024 & 13/12/2024 as he had pleaded guilty to the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount JOON (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g COUNT BASIE.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g IMPERIAL STAR.