ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2014, TWELFTH DAY, SATURDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2014.
(PENETROMETER: 5.1; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
FALSE RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES WIDE FROM 1000 METRES UPTO THE WINNING POST.
THE STARTING GATES FOR THE 1400 METRES RACES WERE POSITIONED AT APPROX. 1413 METRES.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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1 (157) |
GRAND MARCH |
Nirmal Jodha |
I.Pasha |
Unable to Ride |
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7 (163) |
HEATWAVE |
P.S.Chouhan |
Kavraj Singh |
Unable to Ride |
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8 (164) |
TAP DANCE |
P.S.Chouhan |
S.Zervan |
Unable to Ride |
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8 (164) |
THE OTHER SONG |
App.K.N.Bhati |
App.S.J.Sunil |
Indisposed |
RACE NO.1(157) – THE DANCING GLANCES PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – 8 Runners
Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been fined Rs.1,000/- for presenting his charge ST BARTS in the Parade Ring with a Tongue Strap, an equipment for the use of which no prior permission was obtained. The gelding left the Parade Ring without a Tongue Strap.
ST BARTS (C.S.Jodha) stumbled at the start.
GRAND MARCH (I.Pasha) was inclined to lug-out while negotiating the bend and lugged-out further in the early part of the straight and went across ST BARTS (C.S.Jodha). Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, GRAND MARCH, SUN HOT and OCEAN STAR were found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(158) – THE WARSAW PACT PLATE : (About) 1400 Metres – 6 Runners
SHEER CLASS (P.Trevor) leaned inwards in the early part of the race. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
FORTUNE HUNTER (Kavraj Singh) leaned inwards in the straight. Trainer S.Mangalorkar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, MONZA was observed to have an abrasion at both hind fetlocks. INVICTUS was found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(159) – THE DANCING GLANCES PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – 9 Runners
MUMBAI KING (App.Yash Narredu) lost 2 lengths at the start.
Near 1000 metres, POLAR ZONE (App.S.J.Sunil) drifted out and went on to SOMBRERO (P.Trevor), who in turn went on to WINDSOR QUEEN (C.S.Jodha) who travelled wide.
On questioning, Jockey S.G.Prasad (MOUNTAIN WIND) stated that his instructions were to be in 2nd/3rd/4th position. He said that his mount was tightened at the start between BURGUNDY ROSE (Darren Williams,) and SOMBRERO (P.Trevor), and therefore he could not follow his instructions. Thereafter, his mount did not respond to his urgings. The Club’s V.O. was requested to examine the horse and he reported that no abnormality was detected.
After the race, BURGUNDY ROSE was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind fetlock. MUMBAI KING was found to be sound.
RACE NO.4(160) – THE PELICAN TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – 10 Runners
WILD TEMPTATION (H.A.Sachin) was restless in the stall. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
App.Yash Narredu (MELINDA) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, SHEER ELATION was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore cannon. REMARKABLES and MELINDA were found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(161) – THE MAYAPAN PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – 5 Runners
Between the 800 metres and 600 metres, CACTUS CASH (App.D.S.Daman) was inconvenienced while racing behind DIVINE SOLITAIRE (I.Shaikh).
The explanation of Jockey Sandeep Jadhav, rider of HAWKER, that his instructions were to be in 2nd/3rd/4th position and not to go to the front, and therefore, he had to ride his mount in check in the early part of the race, was noted.
RACE NO.6(162) – THE PHOENIX RESIDENCES TURF CHALLENGE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – 9 Runners
Near 1000 metres, SUNTAN BEAUTY (Darren Williams) was tightened while racing on the inside of ROUBLESHA (P.Trevor) and lost position.
Near 500 metres, CLOUDS OF GLORY (I.Shaikh) was tightened for room while racing between ESSENCE OF LOVE (S.P.Ranjane) and DISCOURSE (App.Bhawani Singh) and lost position.
ROUBLESHA (P.Trevor) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Trainer C.Rajendra was questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge SHAUGHNESSY. The instructions to the Jockey were to sit in 3rd/4th/5th position and to do his best. The Trainer said that he had fancied the gelding and he admitted that the gelding had performed poorly but could not pin-point any reason for it except to say that probably the Jockey was not able to handle the horse on this day. The explanation was noted.
Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge ESSENCE OF LOVE in this race which the gelding won as compared to his previous runs during the current Pune Meeting where he was unplaced. The Trainer stated that he was surprised with the win of the gelding considering that the gelding had shown no form in its previous runs and he was available at longer odds. The Trainer further added that he had not fancied the gelding, reiterating that the gelding had no form coming into this race. An enquiry has been opened in the matter.
After the race, SHAUGHNESSY, CLOUDS OF GLORY, ROUBLESHA, ZIPPY and BE COOL were found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(163) – THE NIRMAL RUIA GOLD TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – 7 Runners
At the start, SUPREME STAR (Suraj Narredu) and HEATWAVE (Kavraj Singh) were inconvenienced.
Near 200 metres, TRANCE (Dashrath Singh) was steadied momentarily as PAPAKURA (P.Trevor) went across. Shortly thereafter, HEATWAVE (Kavraj Singh) shifted-in, due to which PAPAKURA shifted-in and was awkwardly placed behind the heels of SUPREME STAR (Suraj Narredu) and was steadied.
After the race, SUPREME STAR was observed to have a gum injury.
RACE NO.8(164) – THE PHOENIX RESIDENCES TURF CHALLENGE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – 10 Runners
At the start, ORIENTAL MASTI (H.G.Rathod, dr.7) jumped awkwardly inwards. NAUGHTY FORTY (I.Pash, dr.9) and GREAT EXPECTATION (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.10) made contact with each other. TAP DANCE (S.Zervan, dr.3) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to ZURICH (D.K.Ashish, dr.2) who in turn went on to JAGER BOMB (S.Sameer, dr.1).
Near 1000 metres, ORIENTAL MASTI (H.G.Rathod) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of GREAT EXPECTATION (App.Bhawani Singh) and in turn inconvenienced BURN (S.G.Prasad).
ORIENTAL MASTI (H.G.Rathod) drifted out while negotiating the bend and in the process carried GREAT EXPECTATION (App.Bhawani Singh) outwards. Jockey H.G.Rathod has been cautioned.
Near 300 metres, BURN (S.G.Prasad) clipped the heels of NAUGHTY FORTY (I.Pasha) and stumbled.
Jockey S.Zervan (TAP DANCE) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned regarding the running of his charge BURN. The Trainer stated that the Instructions to the Jockey were to settle the gelding in 8th/9th position and to do his best in the straight. The Trainer stated that the gelding has won two races, one while coming from the rear position and the other from the front position carrying 46 kg in the month of April 2014 during the Mumbai Meeting. He added that most likely the gelding cannot go to the front. To another question, the Trainer stated that he will be racing the gelding from the rear position in all its races in the future. The explanation was noted for future reference.
After the race, TAP DANCE and NAUGHTY FORTY were found to be sound.
RACE NO.9(165) – THE PELICAN TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – 10 Runners
IRIDESCENCE (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and at the same time SAIL PAST (C.S.Jodha, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards, due to which SAMURAI (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.5) was tightened.
At the start, MALZIE (S.Sunil) jumped out awkwardly.
Jockey D.A.Naik (FLANKER, dr.10) has been cautioned for shifting in soon after the start.
After the start, MALZIE (S.Sunil) and WHITESOX (Kavraj Singh) were involved in a jostle.
PRAELECTOR (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in soon on entering the straight and went on to SAIL PAST (C.S.Jodha).Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.
After the race, WHITESOX was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern and a gum injury. MALZIE had a gum injury and IRIDESCENCE was found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winners of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th race viz. SUN HOT, SHEER CLASS, SOMBRERO and BEYOND HORIZONS, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES -9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 74
TOTAL STAKES -Rs.37,71,950/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.22
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)
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R 1 (157) |
Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait fined - Rs 1,000/-
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R 1 (157) |
GRAND MARCH (Inclined to lug-out) - remedial measures |
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R 2 (158) |
FORTUNE HUNTER & SHEER CLASS (leaned inwards) - remedial measures |
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R 4 (160) |
WILD TEMPTATION – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials MELINDA (Hung-in) - remedial measures |
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R 6 (162) |
ROUBLESHA (Lugged in) – remedial measures |
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R.8 (164) |
TAP DANCE (Lugged-in) - remedial measures |
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PACIFIERS USED |
R 1 (157) |
OCEAN STAR |
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R 2 (158) |
MONZA, FORTUNE HUNTER |
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R 3 (159) |
MOUNTAIN WIND |
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R 4 (160) |
WILD TEMPTATION |
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R 5 (161) |
HAWKER |
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R 6 (162) |
ESSENCE OF LOVE |
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R.7 (163) |
HEATWAVE |
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R.8 (164) |
ZURICH, BURN |
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R.9 (165) |
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ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:
RE : APPEAL FROM APPRENTICE YASH NARREDU IN RESPECT OF THE DECISION OF THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS TO SUSPEND HIS LICENSE FOR 11TH OCTOBER, 2014 FOR CARELESS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “POLYDENCES” IN RACE NO.146 – THE TATTERSALLS MILLION RUN ON 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2014 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 27th September, 2014 considered appeal from App.Yash Narredu in the above connection. They interviewed App.Yash Narredu who was accompanied by his Spokesman Mr.M.Narredu and having heard them and having viewed the video recording of Race No.146, decided to reject his appeal.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ANCIENT TREASURE” IN RACE NO 139 RUN ON 14TH SEPTEMBER 2014 – TRAINER MANSOOR SHAH & JOCKEY AMYN MERCHANT
Trainer Mansoor Shah and Jockey Amyn Merchant were questioned regarding the captioned subject matter.
Trainer Mansoor Shah stated that the Instructions to the Jockey were to take a good jump, settle wherever comfortable, come close with the field gradually since the colt is drawn on the outside and to do his best. He said that he had also informed the Jockey that the colt tends to run out as he had done in its run during the Mumbai Meeting. He added that he had given the colt a mock race during the Pune Meeting but the colt raced along the rails and therefore he had not drifted out. He said that he had declared Jockey Amyn Merchant as he felt that the Jockey would be able to control the colt better. To another question, he said that he had not contemplated any change of equipment as the colt had run fairly in the Mock race.
After reviewing the race, the Trainer observed that the Jockey could not bring the colt in close to the field as he hung outwards and thereafter ABDERUS took him further out while straightening for home. He said that since the colt was hanging out, the Jockey had to control him and ride him. He opined that in the last 200 metres the jockey could have used the whip a little earlier but he had to control the horse as well and therefore was probably late in using the whip.
To another question, Trainer Mansoor Shah stated that he had given the colt a minor chance as he had no form coming into this race. His main concern was whether the horse would run straight as he had prepared the horse to run straight and had even given him a Mock race which was satisfactory. He said that he was satisfied with the riding effort of the Jockey keeping in mind that the horse has the habit of hanging out which was known to the Jockey and it may have played on his mind and hence he was more concerned in controlling the horse and riding out as well.
Jockey Amyn Merchant confirmed the instructions and added that he was aware that the horse has the habit of hanging out and had behaved similarly during the Mumbai Meeting. He added that in the race, the horse had jumped well and he had settled him nicely and gradually moved in close on to the field but the horse started to hang out while negotiating the bend and he had to control his mount and ride out hence he was at his mount hands & heels. Also, while straightening for home, his mount was taken wide by ABDERUS and he had used the whip but the horse did not respond and between the 150 – 100 metres his mount had stumbled and he had to gather the horse again and ride out. It was put to the Jockey that he should have been more vigorous from 350 metres onwards to which he reiterated that he had done his best under the circumstances.
The matter was reported to the Stewards for action as deemed fit to take.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 27th September, 2014 interviewed Trainer Mansoor Shah and Jockey Amyn Merchant in the above connection and having viewed the video recording of Race No.139 as also Race No.298 run during the Mumbai Meeting 2013/14 and keeping in mind that ANCIENT TREASURE had hung out in the previous race also, decided to give them the benefit of a grave doubt and severely cautioned them for the future.
Further, in view of the horse’s repeated behavior of hanging out in a race, the Stewards decided to ban ANCIENT TREASURE from racing until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in three Mock Races.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “QUID PRO QUO” IN RACE NO 127 RUN ON 13TH SEPTEMBER 2014 – TRAINER NOSHER CAMA
Trainer Nosher Cama was questioned with regard to the captioned subject matter.
Trainer Nosher Cama stated that if one considers the timing clocked by the mare in this race (i.e. 1.14.45) as compared to the previous race (i.e. 1.14.12) in Race No 62, it was practically the same and therefore the mare has not performed poorly but has been consistent. To another question he stated that QUICK FIRE, one of the common horses, has improved on its last run and that QUID PRO QUO has finished close to another common horse, DHANYAVAAD.
It was pointed out to the Trainer that timing of the races was not binding as this factor differs owing to underfoot condition. The Trainer opined that the mare may have reached her peak as far as her Rating was concerned and might not improve anymore and therefore the mare was for sale but he has not been getting good offers and since the mare was with him he had to race her to earn stake money. He further stated that the mare was sound after the race and in the stables the next morning. The explanation was noted.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “ZARAR” IN RACE NO 138 RUN ON 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2014 – TRAINER MANSOOR SHAH :
Trainer Mansoor Shah was questioned with regard to the captioned subject matter.
At the outset, the Trainer admitted that the gelding had performed poorly. He said that the Instructions to the Jockey were to take a good jump, sit in a forward position, keep a straight course and ride out. The Trainer observed that the Apprentice had not ridden the horse soon after the start and the horse did not run freely. He said that and he did not have any specific reason for the poor performance but the weak handling by the Apprentice may be a reason for the poor showing. He added that when the gelding placed in its last start, that was the first time that the gelding had ever Placed. As for the future plans, the Trainer opined that the gelding may not have early speed and he would race the gelding over an extended trip over 1200 metres or 1400 metres..
The explanation tendered by the Trainer was noted, however, Apprentice K.N.Bhati has been cautioned for not riding out his mount soon after the start to take up the position as instructed.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “AFFIRMATION” IN RACE NO 139 RUN ON 14TH SEPTEMBER 2014 – TRAINER NAZAK CHENOY :
Trainer Nazak Chenoy was questioned with regard to the captioned subject matter.
The Trainer stated that Blinkers were used for the first time in the career of the gelding which had not suited him. She added that the gelding had worked well with the Blinkers during the morning Track work and also had jumped well out of the Gates during the trials. The Trainer said that she had declared Jockey A.Sandesh and with a change of equipment, she had expected the gelding to perform well but he ran a disappointing race. She added that next day morning, the gelding had developed fungal infection in the chest area which may have contributed in the gelding being uncomfortable. She said that the gelding was still a maiden.
To another question, she stated that the gelding had been racing well over distances of 1200 and 1400 metres and therefore she had raced him in this 1200 metres race. She said that as compared to the previous race, there were only two changes, viz.. the gelding had Blinkers on and there was a change of Jockey to A.Sandesh from N.S.Parmar who has ridden him all the time. The Trainer informed that she would be discontinuing the use of Blinkers as a measure to improve the gelding in the next race. The explanation was noted.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “STAR GAZING” IN RACE NO 130 RUN ON 13TH SEPTEMBER 2014 – TRAINER SK SUNDERJI
Trainer S.K.Sunderji was questioned regarding the captioned subject matter.
Trainer Sunderji stated that the reasons for the poor performance could be the Firm Going on this day which the gelding may have not liked, Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has ridden the gelding for the first time as he wanted to claim allowance and the penalty for Placing may have been harsh. To another question, he stated that the gelding may have had an off day. He added that he had declared Jockey Sandeep Jadhav as his Apprentice did not ride the gelding well in its previous start where he could have won. The explanation was noted.
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SAMPLES RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
05/09/2014 - YOUR ROYAL MAJESTY
10/09/2014 - AN ACQUIRED TASTE, NATIVE KNIGHT, ALAINDAIR
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:
06/09/2014 - HOME ADVANTAGE, TAP DANCE, FRIBOURG, VALENTINO, CASINO
JACK, CELSIUS, STORMING HOME
07/09/2014 - ANTARCTICA ZONE, REALITY, HOLY BULL, ACCLAIMED, CLINTON,
SILVER STREAK
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Pune : 29th September, 2014
