ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2013/14, THIRTY SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY, 19TH APRIL, 2014.
(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING : GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 3 METRES AWAY UPTO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT1000 METRES.
RACE NO.1(341) – THE STONE RIDGE PLATE:(About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 5
At the request of Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait, PORTO BANUS was examined at 1945 hours on 17/04/2014 and was observed to have colic symptoms. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
ADAMS PRINCE (Kavraj Singh) lugged-in in the straight. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that the gelding was found to be sound, but having wolf tooth on the left side. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, SINDBAAD, and VIVA ZAPATA were found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(342) – THE ALLFORFUN PLATE:(About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 6
BOMBARDIER (A.Sandesh) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in one of its previous starts, its Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked.
At the start, BOMBARDIER (A.Sandesh) took a fly jump.
At the start, MUFASA (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.6) shifted in and inconvenienced HIGHLANDER (N.S.Parmar, dr.5), who in turn inconvenienced INVICTUS (J.H.Christopher, dr.4). Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has been cautioned.
ONE WISH (C.S.Jodha) lugged-in in the straight and near 400 metres went across HIGHLANDER (N.S.Parmar). Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
RACE NO.3(343) – THE TRISTAR PLATE (DIV.II):(About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 11
At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, VICTOIRE was examined before the race and found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
At the start, COME ALIVE (Kavraj Singh, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly and went on to OASIS LIGHT (P.Trevor, dr.8).
SATURDAY AFFAIR (Neeraj Rawal) was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Near 600 metres, OASIS LIGHT (P.Trevor) was pulled-up and stopped galloping. The Sr.V.O. reported that on examination, the filly was observed to be sore from the left hind leg. First Aid treatment was given and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that OASIS LIGHT had collapsed and died.
After the race, GIANT LUCK, COME ALIVE and DIOR were found to be sound.
RACE NO.4(344) – THE MOONLIGHT ROMANCE TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 6
FALCON (D.K.Ashish) and CAESARS STAR (Kavraj Singh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainers M.Narredu and Adhirajsingh Jodha have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them.
After the race, CAESARS STAR was observed to have a broken tooth.
RACE NO.5(345) – THE TRACK CHARM PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 10
GLORIA (Shrikant Kamble) took a fly jump and lost about 3 lengths at the start.
Soon after the start, VIXEN (S.Mosin, dr.10) shifted in and caused a chain reaction, wherein VIXEN carried SHEER ROMANCE (B.Nikhil, dr.9) who forced WILD WAVES (S.G.Prasad) inwards, who in turn carried MOUNTAIN PRINCE (Hanumant Singh) inwards. Jockey S.Mosin has been fined Rs 5,000/-.
After the race, GLORIA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, INCENTIO, MOUNTAIN PRINCE and DREAMLINER were found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(346) – THE RUSTOMJI BYRAMJI TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 14
GRAND DUKE (A.Sandesh) and TICKER TAPE PARADE (R.Shelar) lost about 2 lengths each, at the start.
Jockey Hanumant Singh (EARTH TAMER) has been reprimanded for not taking the gap on the inside of SAN RAFAEL (C.S.Jodha) soon on entering the straight and then shifting out passing 400 metres and in the process hampered the running of ROCKY BALBOA (Sandeep Jadhav).
Jockey A.Sandesh (GRAND DUKE) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his third offence with regard to the breach of rule regarding use of the whip, the Stipendiary Stewards have suspended his Jockey’s license w.e.f 24th July, 2014 to 25th July, 2014 (both days included) (permitted to ride work/mock race).
Jockey Sandeep Jadhav (ROCKY BALBOA) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excessive of the prescribed limit on his mount.
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ICE GATE) reported that his mount lugged-out during the race. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Jockey B.Nikhil (SIDDHI) reported that his mount was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, SAN RAFAEL was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, PROVIDENCE, STILETTO, MARENGO, ICE GATE and SIDDHI were found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(347) – THE TRISTAR PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12
ANGEL IN THE SKY (J.Pradeep) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures.
At the start, ANGEL IN THE SKY took a fly jump.
After the race, PHELPS was found to be sound.
The post race urine sample of the winner of 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th race, viz. SINDBAAD, TARGETMASTER, WILD WAVES and MOUNTAIN QUEEN, and the special sample of ALECTAR (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES -7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 64
TOTAL STAKES- Rs.22,24,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.14
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.5(345) |
Jockey S.Mosin - fined Rs 5,000/- |
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R.6(346) |
Jockey A.Sandesh – sus. w.e.f. 24/07/2014 to 25/07/2014 (whip offence) Jockey Sandeep Jadhav – fined Rs.1,000/- (whip offence) |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(341) |
PORTO BANUS (Colic) – Fitness Certificate from Club’s V.O. required ADAMS PRINCE (Lugged-in) - remedial measures |
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R.2(342) |
BOMBARDIER – Starting Stall Certificate revoked ONE WISH (Lugged-in) - remedial measures |
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R.3(343) |
VICTOIRE (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) SATURDAY AFFAIR (Inclined to lug-out) - remedial measures |
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R.4(244) |
FALCON & CAESARS STAR (Lugged-in) - remedial measures |
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R.5(345) |
GLORIA (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.6(346) |
SAN RAFAEL (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) ICE GATE (Lugged-out) & SIDDHI (Inclined to lug-out) - remedial measures |
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R.7(347) |
ANGEL IN THE SKY (Reluctant to reach the start) – remedial measures |
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “DANSE DEBONAIRE” IN RACE NO.288 – THE BUSY LIZZIE TROPHY RUN ON SUNDAY, 23RD MARCH, 2014 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.252 RUN ON 9TH MARCH, 2014 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Narendra Lagad in the above connection. He stated that the pattern of running of the horse was similar in both the races, however in Race No.288 which DANSE DEBONAIRE won, the horse carried 4 ½ kgs. less weight as compared to Race No.252 and also the distance was 200 metres less to travel. Also, in Race No.252 the horse was slightly slow at the start and he felt that Jockey.Shrikant Kamble had panicked and made his move too soon whereas Jockey B.Nikhil sat on him and gave him time to gallop well into the straight. Further, Jockey Shrikant Kamble had eased up the horse about 100 to 200 metres before the winning post as he felt that the horse was tired, had he kept on pushing the horse till the post, the horse may have finished at least 3 to 4 lengths better. He said that there was no change in the work pattern throughout the season nor was the horse given any medication except normal pick ups. He said that DANSE DEBONAIRE has always performed consistently except in Race No.252, may be it was not his day and he faltered in that race. He said that the horse was at longer odds in both the races, however, he had fancied him a bit in Race No.252 but had not fancied him in Race No.288. Also, the horses who he beat in Race No.288 viz. SHINING PATH who ran second was carrying a winning penalty, the third horse BRAVE FIGHTER ran over this distance for the first time and the other runners more or less had no form to go by.
It was pointed out to Trainer Narendra Lagad that there was a common horse OSRIC who had finished approximately 11 lengths ahead of DANSE DEBONAIRE whereas in Race No.252 DANSE DEBONAIRE has finished 3 lengths ahead of OSRIC and he was asked to explain the 14 lengths improvement shown by his horse vis-à-vis OSRIC in a short span of 14 days. Trainer Narendra Lagad reiterated that in Race No.252, if Jockey Shrikant
Kamble had not eased up the horse about 100 to 200 metres before the winning post, the horse would have finished at 3 to 4 lengths better. He accepted that he is not able to explain the improvement in his horse vis-à-vis the common horse OSRIC, however, he said that if one compared the performance of DANSE DEBONAIRE with RICHOCHET vis-à-vis Race No.182, it shows that his horse has run to form because in Race No.182 his horse finished about 1 ½ lengths behind RICHOCHET whereas in Race No.288 his horse has finished about 6 lengths ahead of RICHOCHET with a handicap advantage of 5 ½ kg. Also, there is another common horse ARZAAN vis-à-vis Race No.225 and his horse has beaten ARZAAN both the times, the margin of victory being more in Race No.288 with 1 kg. handicap advantage. Trainer Narendra Lagad was informed that DANSE DEBONAIRE has run thrice after Race No.182 and he has to explain the improvement in his horse vis-à-vis OSRIC which was the last run which he is unable to do.
Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Narendra Lagad, the matter is being reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit for contravention of the Calendar Notification dated 22nd December, 2000 Re : Comparative Performance of Horses winning within a short span of time”.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 19th April, 2014 interviewed Trainer Narendra Lagad in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of both the races, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/-. Trainer Narendra Lagad was told that the Stewards had taken a lenient view considering that the horse was at longer odds and he was cautioned for the future.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS MADE BY TRAINER C.D.KATRAK AGAINST MR.KHUSHROO N.DHUNJIBHOY, AN EX-CHAIRMAN AND A PRESENT COMMITTEE MEMBER/STEWARD OF THE CLUB;
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 19th April, 2014 considered the enquiry report submitted by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above matter. The Stewards having deliberated on the matter and considering that Trainer C.D.Katrak had withdrawn the allegations and tendered an unconditional apology, decided by majority, to close the matter. However, it was decided to reprimand Trainer C.D.Katrak and to warn him to be more careful in the future.
Mr.Vijay B.Shirke recorded his dissent since he felt that strict action was called for against Trainer C.D.Katrak.
SAMPLE RESULTS:
The urine sample of following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Prohibited substance:
05/04/2014 - ARUSHA, BRYNHILL, SAILOR, ASHRAFIE, HUNT FOR HEADS
06/04/2014 - BELVEDERE, ULTRASONIC, GREED GOD, GODSPEED, QUEEN OF VENUS,
LOGANO
Mumbai : 21st April, 2014
