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COSETTE (S. Imran) after jumping out swerved towards the left, totally unbalancing its rider, whereby he was unseated from his mount and in the process, it bumped STARLIGHT WHISPER (Ram Nandan Manji) due to which, Jockey Ram Nandan Manjhi was also dislodged from his mount before passing the Red Marker Post, both the horses ran riderless thereafter. In view of the unruly behaviour COSETTE, Trainer Mr. Saddam Iqbal was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in Two Mock Races on Race Days, on the Race Track.

STARLIGHT WHISPER (Ram Nandan Manji) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Sebastian J 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.

NATURAL WARRIOR (Rajesh K) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. Mansoor Khan was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in One Jump Out on a Starting Gate practice day.

 Jockey Ankit Pal, the rider of NATURAL SPEED was fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting ‘in' and causing interference to NATURAL WARRIOR (Rajesh K), on his inside along the Rails, passing the 1300 Metres due to which, Jockey Rajesh K got totally unbalanced on his mount NATURAL WARRIOR, whereby he lost his left stirrup which he regained approaching 1000 Metres.

Jockey Ankit Pal, the rider of NATURAL SPEED was fined Rs.3,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).

Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of SADA reported that his mount was hanging out after entering the straight. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Trainer Mr. J S Pillay was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

It was observed that GOLDEN SABRE (Sah Farid Ansari) was running erratic in the final 200 Metres of the Race.

Jockey Faiz, the rider of REIGN OF TERROR was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the winning post. 

Jockey Shyam Kumar (Jr), the rider of COORG HILLS was questioned by the Stipendiary Stewards in the presence of Trainer Mr. G T Surender for not exercising sufficient control over his mount, thereby causing interference to GOLDEN SABRE (Sah Farid Ansari) on his outside and he further shifted ‘in' and caused severe interference to KALLANIA (B. Nikhil) passing the 1000 Metres and in the process Jockey Shyam Kumar (Jr) was totally unbalanced on his mount, stumbled and lost his left stirrup which he regained within a few strides approaching 900 Metres. After viewing all the angles of the CCTV footage of the race in question and hearing the explanations tendered by Jockey Shyam Kumar (Jr) the Stipendiary Stewards strongly felt that Jockey Shyam Kumar (Jr) needs to improve his riding skills without which he may disrupt the field. Considering his own safety and the safety of other riders, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to inform Jockey Shyam Kumar (Jr) not to accept any rides in Races with immediate effect till the end of the Mysore Summer Races 2026. The Stipendiary Stewards further directed him to rectify all deficiencies in his riding skills during this period and make every effort to improve the same and thereafter, he shall be required to participate in and successfully ride in Two Mock Races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before being considered for the grant of permission to accept rides in Races. The Stipendiary Stewards noted the explanations tendered by Trainer Mr. Surender G T for future reference.

An enquiry is being held into the running and riding of SADA, trained by Mr. J S Pillay and ridden by Jockey L. Alex Rozario in the above race.

CHIEF ADMIRAL (Aleemuddin) sustained gum injury.

The Stipendiary Stewards questioned Trainer Mr. J S Pillay and Jockey L Alex Rozario as to the running and riding of SADA, in the above Race. After due enquiry and after repeatedly viewing the CCTV replay of the above Race, the Stipendiary Stewards decided as follows;

1) To note the explanations tendered by Jockey L Aklex Rozario and caution him to be more judicious while riding his mounts in future; 

2) He was informed that he was being given the benefit of a grave doubt and that a repetition of a similar manner of riding in future would entail him being reported to the Stewards for appropriate action; 

3) To note the explanations tendered by Jockey J S Pillay.