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An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Stewards on 10th March, 2024 into the excessive use of whip by Jockey V.R. Jagadeesh on his mount MEGA SUCCESS (3rd infringement) in the above race, thereby Contravening the B.T.C Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP”.
“In that:

(a)    He use the whip in excess in Race No.148 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2023-24, on your mount MEGA SUCCESS, this being the 3rd offence during the season;

(b)    He use the whip in excess in Race No.112 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2023-24, on your mount ALTAMONTE (1st offence);

(c)    He use the whip in excess in Race No.143 of Bangalore Winter Meeting 2023-24, on your mount NEVADA GOLD (2nd offence)”.
(i)    Should he apply for a grant of “A” Jockeys Licence under BTC Rules of Racing for the year 2024-25, the same shall remain suspended for the first two (2) race days of Bangalore Summer Meeting 2024 for contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” on his mount MEGA SUCCESS (he is permitted to ride work).
(ii)    He was informed of his right to appeal.

BALTIMORE (Antony Raj S.) sustained superficial injury on left hock. Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner gr m SEKHMET.