Jockey Naveen M., the rider of HUNTERS MOON was fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to ISLAND PEARL (Raghu .K) on his inside soon after the start.

An enquiry was held on 23rd March, 2019 by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above race into the use of whip by Jockey Kiran Rai. P on his mount YELLOWZONE in that he whipped the horse 17 times much in excess of the “prescribed norms” and thereby contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (Improper riding for whipping the horse in excess of 15 times).

Jockey Kiran Rai.P was interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stipendiary Stewards after considering the submissions made by Jockey Kiran Rai.P and after viewing the CCTV replay of the race decided to charge Jockey Kiran Rai.P for contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (Improper riding for whipping the horse in excess of 15 times) and decided as follows:

(a)    Should he apply for an “A” Jockeys Licence under BTC Rules of Racing, the same shall remain suspended with effect from 15th June, 2019 to 22nd June, 2019 (both days inclusive) and fined him a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for contravening Calendar Notification under the heading “USE OF WHIP” (Improper riding for whipping the horse in excess of 15 times) on his mount YELLOWZONE (he is permitted to ride work).

(b)    He was informed of his right to appeal.

Jockey Prashant P.Dhebe, the rider of STARI GRAD placed 2nd by the judge objected against Jockey Kiran Rai P, the rider of YELLOWZONE placed 1st for "In the last 100 Metres the winner crossed me and clipped my horse whereby I got unbalanced which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race and interviewed the Jockeys concerned. After deliberations, they decided to overrule the objection.

It was reported after the race that FREESTYLE (Irvan Singh) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr. Faraz Arshad was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

It was reported after the race that TEA WID ME (T. S. Jodha) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr.Azhar Ali was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b m YELLOWZONE.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Sharat Kumar to withdraw SECURING SMILES (Arshad Alam) as it flipped over, fell in the stable and was found to be dead.

As Jockey A.R. Pradeep could not fulfill his riding engagements due to personal reasons. Permission was granted to trainer Mr. Azhar Ali to declare Jockey A.Ramu to ride KINGS KID in place of the declared rider.

NOBLE SPLENDOR (P. Trevor) was slowly away and lost few lengths. In view of its repeated behaviour, Trainer Mr.Faraz Arshad was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least two Mock Races.

Jockey T. S. Jodha, the rider of WINX reported that his mount was trying to run out in the final stages of the race despite his best efforts. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

Jockey Kiran Rai P, the rider of TRACK STRIKER was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement).

It was reported after the race that NOBLE SPLENDOR (P. Trevor) pulled up lame on left fore. Trainer Mr.Faraz Arshad was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

It was reported after the race that ZEDCLASS (Irvan Singh) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr.S. Inayathulla was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g TRACK STRIKER.

TURF JAGUAR (K. Nazil) planted and lost many lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.R. V. Manohar was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race.

IDO WHAT I DO (Antony Raj S.) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced FIRESTONE (Prashant P.Dhebe) on its outside soon after the start.

It was observed that FIRESTONE (Prashant P.Dhebe) drifted out badly passing the 850 Metres and thereafter it ran detached. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have lost its right fore shoe during the race and also found to have pulled up lame on left fore. Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey B. Nayak, the rider of SINGHSAAB was questioned regarding his riding especially between the 800 Metres and 600 Metres. The Jockey stated that he was tired thereby he lost balance. He was severely reprimanded for incompetent riding. Trainer Mr. Praveen Jesu was severely cautioned for his negligence in declaring a Jockey who was unfit to ride in races.

Jockey P. S. Chouhan, the rider of KIMERA reported that his mount coughed after the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy Grade - IV). Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.
 
Surprise sample was taken for analysis from dk b g KIMERA.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b r ANOTHER RAINBOW.

Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of NOAHS ARK was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing SIYOUNI (Prashant P.Dhebe) on his inside along the rails approaching 1100 Metres.

Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of SUPER SMART was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount during the race (2nd infringement).

SIDE WINDER (Shamaz Shareef) was observed to have packed up during the final stages of the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b h BLUE BLAZER.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. to withdraw LAND OF LIBERTY (Rajesh Kumar M) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be suffering from fever (104.6F). He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Arshad Alam, the rider of PERFECTGOLDENERA was fined Rs.2,000/-for shifting out and causing interference to ADMIRAL ONE (Prashant P.Dhebe) on his outside which in turn passed it onto DAGOBERT (Kiran Rai P) passing the 450 Metres.

Jockey Irvan Singh, the rider of FRESH START was fined Rs. 2,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to PERFECTGOLDENERA (Arshad Alam) on his outside passing the 350 Metres.

Jockey Kiran Rai P, the rider of DAGOBERT was reprimanded for shifting 'in' and inconveniencing ULTIMATE POWER (Darshan R.N) on his inside in the final 50 Metres of the race.

DAGOBERT (Kiran Rai P) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

PERFECTGOLDENERA (Arshad Alam) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b g BROOKLYN SUPREME.

Trainer Mr.S. Padmanabhan was fined a total sum of Rs.15,000/- for the late submission of scratching forms in respect of his charges viz; ICE FLOE, KNIGHT TEMPLAR AND DESERT EMPIRE.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner dk b c IMPAVID.

STARRY WIND (Irvan Singh) took a fly jump.

Jockey Vivek, the rider of QUICK ACTION reported that he was inconvenienced by Jockey Prashant P.Dhebe, the rider of GOOD TIME INDEED between the 1000 Metres and 800 Metres as the latter was running erratic.

Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala and Jockey Suraj Narredu were questioned as to the running and riding of TEODORO. Jockey stated that the horse was not the same as when he rode it during the previous summer meeting when it won. He also stated that he was not happy with the Mock Race given and in the race in question the horse stopped in the final furlong and had nothing left in it. The Trainer stated that it came from a setback after being castrated it had infection in testicles, purged during treatment, had stifle and back problem. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner gr g STRIKING GREY.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan to withdraw BLARNEY STONE (T. S. Jodha) on veterinary grounds as it was found to be lame on right fore. He was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

PARADISO (Suraj Narredu) planted and did not take any practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr. S. Narredu was informed that he must not accept with it again until its behaviour improved to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in at least one Mock Race.

An enquiry was held on 23rd March, 2019 by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above race into the interference caused by Jockey M. Prabhakaran on his mount PRINCEAZEEM in that “he shifted ‘in’ sharply at about 900 Metres with the use of whip and despite him being aware of riders on his inside, he shifted ‘in’ and caused severe interference to the horses on his inside viz; AGNAR (P. S. Chouhan) and FANTASTIC APP (K. Nazil) who had to check their mounts and fall back”.

Jockey M. Prabhakaran was interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stipendiary Stewards after considering the submissions made by Jockey M. Prabhakaran and after viewing the CCTV replay of the race decided to charge Jockey M. Prabhakaran for careless riding, Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing and decided as follows:

(a)    Should he apply for an “A” Jockeys Licence under BTC Rules of Racing, the same shall remain suspended with effect from 10th May, 2019 to 19th May, 2019 (both days inclusive) and he was fined a sum of Rs.5,000/-as he had pleaded guilty of the charge under Rule No. 161 (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing for Careless Riding on his mount PRINCEAZEEM (he is permitted to ride work).

(b)    He was informed of his right to appeal.

MAJESTIC HEROINE (Mohd Asif Khan) sustained clipped injuries on right hind of bulb heel.

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

Jockey Darshan R.N., the rider of KING OF SHADOWS was fined Rs.5,000/- for the excessive and extravagant use of whip on his mount during the race (1st infringement).

It was reported after the race that KING OF SHADOWS (Darshan R.N) burst its blood vessels (Endoscopy - Grade IV). Trainer Mr.Nityanand G. was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

ULTIMATE LEGEND (Adarsh G.) was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

It was observed that RANCHO (Md.Akram) ran detached after passing the 1100 Metres. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Praveen Jesu was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b c KING OF SHADOWS.