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FAMOUS FOUR
The success story of the farm
revolves around the farm's four grand stallions - Bold
Russian, Tejana, Burden of Proof and Adler.
These graceful stallions have won many races, including
many important classics run abroad.
 1.
Bold Russian
This outstanding winning athlete
has earned the reputation for being one of the very
best in the Stud Book.
Year of birth: 1987
Origin: Great Britain
Sire: Persian Bold
Dam: Russian Ribbon
Race Record:
The only multiple English group winner at stud in India.
Won in Beefeater Gin Celebration Mile at Goodwood (Gr
2).
Won in Federation Brewery L.C.L. Pils Lager Beeswing
Stakes at Newcastle (Gr 3).
Earned: Over US $ 500,000
2.
Tejano
 The
chestnut stallion has superior bloodlines.
Year of birth: 1985
Origin: USA
Sire: Caro
Dam: Infantes
Race Record:
Winner of Hollywood Futurity - G1.
Won in Arlington Washington Futurity - G1.
Won in Cowdin: S G1.
Earned: Over US $ 14,28,177
 3.
Burden of Proof
This bay stallion is a magnificent
specimen, holding an impressive record and is the latest
arrival at Kunigal.
Year of birth: 1992
Origin: Ireland
Sire: Fairy King (USA)
Dam: Belle Passe
Race Record:
Top rated older Miler in Ireland in 1998.
Joint top rated older sprinter in Ireland in 1997.
Won 13 races and placed 13 times, including Budweiser
International Stakes Gr 2.
Earned: Over Pound Sterling 218,512
4.
Adler
 This
fine-looking animal is the first Indian horse to have
won a race in USA. He has won 8 races from 8 starts
in India.
Year of birth: 1989
Origin: India
Sire: Riyahi
Dam: Schiaparelli
Race Record:
Mc Dowell Indian 2000 Guineas Gr 1.
Classic Indian Turf Invitation Cup Gr 1.
Bagpiper Gold RWITC Invitational Trophy Gr 2.
Earned: Over Rs 32,02, 705/-
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The stud farm has its own resident
veterinary surgeons appointed through a careful National Selection
process. The farm's veterinary unit is equipped with the latest
facilities such as an Operation Theatre, X-ray unit, Ultra-sound
Scanner, clinical lab, anaesthetic machine, bio-scans, endoscopes,
etc. The farm is justifiably proud of its experienced and
dedicated staff.
The pedigree is the most important
of all, particularly when you are pitching the horse for a
race. "It is important to know the performance of parents
and to avoid in-breeding. And the horse should have stamina,
strength and speed," says Dr. Dinesh, veterinary
surgeon at the farm.
What's the feed? "Concentrates - oats,
bran, soya and barley.... The weanlings are given milk powder
in addition to the concentrates. And all horses are given
the mineral mix," says Dr. Hemanth, junior vet.
The horse is a natural athlete, born to
run. The legs are the most important part of a racehorse since
they have to carry an average weight of 450 to 500 kilos. "If
there is a defect visible such as puffiness of the joints or
swellings on the tendons, we immediately rectify it. But we
always follow the motto: Prevention is better than cure."
The coat should tell you whether the
horse is a free sweater or dry-coated. "Sweating is very helpful
in removing body heat." Lastly, the horse must be light on
its feet while walking and not flat-footed.
The stable area of the mares is
scientifically designed. "The unique thing about these stables
here, is, the stallions can see the main yard from their stables.
The stable area has a gradient, and helps water slope down
and flow into the river, thereby avoiding clogging of water
in the stables."
 How
do you feel working with these magnificent creatures? "I
am really proud. They are great athletes. It requires a lot
of patience and attention to details. Disease control, de-worming
and vaccination are also important. It's indeed a challenge
to breed future athletes," says Dr. Dinesh, with a sense
of pride.
Your most memorable experience? "When
I performed a colic surgery on Dynamic Dancer in 1995.
We gave general anaesthesia… It had a displaced intestine and
the operation was successful."
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