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Trainer Mr.Mahmood Khan was fined Rs.10,000/- for Contravention of General Condition 5 of the Prospectus of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022-23 in accepting (CHUL BUL RANI) in the above race and also on 25/1/2023 in The National Tourism Day Plate - Div. II - (About) 1200 metres. Horses rated 20 to 45, 6 years old and over (Whips not allowed). Subsequently (CHUL BUL RANI) was permitted to be withdrawn from the above race.

As Jockey Vivek was certified medically unfit to ride. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. S. Inayathulla to declare Jockey Rayan Ahmed R to ride MASTER OF COURAGE in place of the declared rider.

STUNNING BEAUTY (K. Sai Kiran) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Sharat Kumar was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day.

SCARLET IBIS (Salman Khan) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.V. Lokanath was informed not to accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a jump out on a starting gate practice day.

Jockey B. Nayak, the rider of FLYING BRAVE was reprimanded for coming 'in' and inconveniencing SCARLET IBIS (Salman Khan) on his inside passing the 1000 Metres.

Jockey Rayan Ahmed R., the rider of MASTER OF COURAGE was reprimanded for dropping hands before passing the winning post.

It was reported after the race that SINGHSAAB (IndraJeet Singh) pulled up lame on left fore. Trainer Mr.M. Rajendra Singh was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Steward on 27th January, 2023 into the excessive use of whip by Jockey K. Sai Kiran on his mount STUNNING BEAUTY (3rd infringement) in the above race, thereby Contravening the B.T.C Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP”.

“In that

(a)    He used the whip in excess in the above race i.e., Race No. 91 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022-23, on his mount STUNNING BEAUTY, this being the (3rd offence) during the season;

(b)    He had used the whip in excess in Race No. 20 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022-23, on his mount ECO FRIENDLY (1st offence);

(c)    He had used the whip in excess in Race No. 40 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2022-23, on his mount THE STRIKINGLY (2nd offence)”.

The Stipendiary Steward after considering the submissions made by Jockey K. Sai Kiran and after viewing the CCTV replay of the races decided as follows:

(a)    To suspend the Jockey’s licence granted to K. Sai Kiran with effect from 6th February, 2023 to 18th February, 2023 (Both days inclusive) for Contravention of B.T.C Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (He is permitted to ride work).
(b)    He was informed of his right to appeal.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f TRIPITAKA.