Jockey Salman Khan, the rider of SUPER KIND reported that his saddle shifted forward passing the 900 Meters. In the process, he shifted out and bumped OSIBISA (Arul J.H) approaching 800 Metres. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr.Pradeep Annaiah was fined Rs.3,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.

Jockey Arul J.H, the rider of OSIBISA reported that his mount was not galloping fluently throughout the race. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have sustained superficial injury on right hock.

An enquiry is being held into the poor performance of OSIBISA, trained by Mr.Sharat Kumar and ridden by Jockey Arul J.H in the above race as compared to its previous run in Race No. 47 i.e., The Dupont Plate, (about) 1600 Metres, Horses rated 00 to 25, run on Saturday, 18th June, 2022 wherein it placed 2nd.

SPEED SEVEN (K.G. Likith Appu) was slowly away and lost few lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour, Trainer Mr.Irfan Ghatala 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.

FAVORITO (Rayan Ahmed R.) ran detached from 500 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported. However, Trainer Mr. Imtiaz Khan was informed to ensure better performance of his charge in future.

An enquiry was held on 4th July, 2022 by the Stipendiary Steward for the above race into the interference caused by Jockey Siddaraju.P, the rider of GOLD GRAY in that he shifted ‘in’ and caused interference to the horses on his inside viz; FAVORITO (Rayan Ahmed) and AIR BLAST (P.S. Chouhan) before passing the red marker post and for again shifting ‘in’ and tightening AIR BLAST (P.S. Chouhan) approaching 700 Metres.

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

The Stipendiary Steward thereafter suspended the Jockey’s Licence granted to Siddaraju.P with effect from 9-7-2022 and 10-7-2022 (both days inclusive) 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 GOLD GRAY (he was permitted to ride work) and was informed of his right to appeal.

It was reported after the race that AMAZING LUCK (Tousif Khan) burst its blood vessels. Trainer Mr.Dheeraj.V was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

It was reported after the race that DARK VISION (Vivek.G) pulled up lame on right fore. Trainer Mr.Aravind G. was informed that he must produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

GOLD GRAY (Siddaraju.P) sustained bleeding clip injury on right hind fetlock. AIR BLAST (P. S. Chouhan) was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination, it was found to have burst its blood vessels (On Endoscopy Grade - III) and sustained superficial injury on right hind fetlock. Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Surprise sample was taken for analysis from b g AIR BLAST.

Trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala was fined Rs. 5,000/- for not obtaining prior permission for his charge TIGNANELLO to race with Tongue Strap. Subsequently, permission was granted to him to run his charge with a Tongue Strap.

WORLDLY WISE (R.Ajinkya) sustained abrasion on right hind pastern.

GEOGRAPHIQUE (S. Zervan) sustained superficial injury on left hind fetlock, gaskin and hock.

INDIAN BLUES (Shamaz Shareef) sustained laceration on tongue and superficial injuries on right knee and left thigh.

LADY GODIVA (N. S. Parmar) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

ROYAL GLORY (A. Sandesh) was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey S. Zervan, the rider of GEOGRAPHIQUE to the Stewards for careless riding [Rule No. 161 (i)] in the above race. In that “he shifting ‘in’ and caused an interference to INDIAN BLUES (Shamaz Shareef), whereby the rider collided with the front runner GEOGRAPHIQUE (S. Zervan) and was dislodged from his mount due to this interference the horses on its outside viz; LADY GODIVA (N. S. Parmar) and ROYAL GLORY (A. Sandesh) also received an interference and the riders viz; N. S. Parmar and A. Sandesh were also dislodged from their mounts approaching 850 Metres”.

The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and examined Jockeys S. Zervan, N.S. Parmar and A. Sandesh.

The Stewards considered the following:

(a) Charge sheet issued to Jockey S. Zervan by the Stipendiary Stewards;

(b) The Submissions made by the Jockeys S. Zervan, N.S. Parmar and A. Sandesh during the enquiry;

(c) Various angles of the CCTV replay of the race;

(d) Noted that Jockey S. Zervan had pleaded guilty of alleged breach of Rule No. 161 (i) for Careless Riding under BTC Rules of Racing as charged by the Stipendiary Stewards;

(e) Stewards also acceded to the request made by Jockey S. Zervan to prepone his punishments as he would not appeal;

In the light of above, the Stewards decided as under: To suspend the Jockeys licence granted to Jockey S. Zervan from 9-7-2022 to 17-7-2022 (Both days inclusive) for Careless Riding [Rule No. 161 (i)] under BTC Rules of Racing on his mount GEOGRAPHIQUE.

Compulsory urine and blood samples were taken for analysis from the following I,II & III placed horses viz:

b m ENIGMA I ch h GOLDEN OAKS II b g MULTIFACETED III

Trainer Mr. Altamash Ahmed was fined Rs. 5,000/- for not obtaining prior permission for his charge DEAR LADY to race without Blinkers. Subsequently, permission was granted to him to run his charge without Blinkers.

Permission was granted to Trainer Mr.Faraz Arshad to withdraw SOUTHERN POWER on veterinary grounds as it was found to have urticaria. He was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey L. Alex Rozario was fined Rs.2000/- for not drawing the declared weight on the scales. Subsequently permission was granted to Trainer Mr. M. Rajendra Singh to declare Jockey S. Hussain to ride MARCO POLO in place of the declared rider.

Jockey Arul J.H, the rider of LYCURGUS reported that his mount was hanging 'in' from 300 Metres. The horse was subjected to veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

ARMORY (Rajesh Kumar M) reared up and fell back during parade in the paddock. On immediate examination by the Club's Veterinary Officer, it was found to have sustained abrasion on right fore fetlock. Trainer Mr. Narayana Gowda V. was informed to produce a Fitness Certificate from the Club's Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again.

Jockey Chethan Kalay S., the rider of QUEEN OF SANDS reported that his saddle had completely shifted back towards the quarters within the first 100 Metres as such he could not offer any assistance thereafter. After due examination of the equipment, Trainer Mr. Kishan Thomas was fined Rs.10,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge and his negligence in discharge of his duties as a trainer, thereby Contravening Rule No. 114 (b) (i) of the BTC Rules of Racing.

Jockey Hasib Alam, the rider of MILLBROOK was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting out and causing interference to BENEDICTION (R.Ajinkya) on his outside approaching 1000 Metres.

Jockey L. Alex Rozario, the rider of CHISOX was fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting 'in' and causing interference to DIVINE BLESSINGS (S. Saqlain) on his inside approaching 1000 Metres.