ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2014/15, TWENTYFIFTH DAY, THURSDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY, 2015.
RACE DAY REPORTS
(PENETROMETER: 3.6; GOING: GOOD)
RAILS WERE PLACED 6 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1400 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 10 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 12 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 13 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1100 METRES AND 10 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Janardhan, permission was granted to Trainer Vinesh to saddle his charges LA FEMME FLEUR (2nd race), SABOTAGE (5th race) and EDUARDO (6th race), at his (Trainer Janardhan’s) risk and responsibility.
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Permission was granted to Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha to saddle the charge of Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha viz. CACTUS CASH in the 6th race, at his (Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO.1(202) - THE PRICELESS PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres. Runners – 11
Near 1200 metres CHASING DREAMS (Amyn Merchant) was tightened as PRETTY LIGHTS (App.Bhawani Singh) shifted in. Apprentice Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.
Jockey Amyn Merchant (CHASING DREAMS) reported that after the interference the mare did not travel well till the post.
After the race, PLATED 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.
RACE NO.2(203) – THE AZIZ H.AHMEDBHOY TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres. Runners – 7
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (SAILOR) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for coming late into the Parade Ring.
After the race, VIXEN and HAIL THE KING were found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(204) – THE M.D.MEHTA TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres. Runners – 8
TOUGH ENOUGH (J.E. Pereira) ran green during the race.
The explanation of Jockey Dashrath Singh (NIOBRARA) that his mount travelled well when he sat against him but did not improve when he asked for an effort was noted.
RACE NO.4(205) -THE SAHACHARI FOUNDATION TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 6
– NO REPORT
RACE NO.5(206) - THE CAPTAIN G.HALL TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners -11
At the start, ANNIE (Akshay, dr.7) jumped awkwardly outwards and jostled with ROYAL SAPPHIRE (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.8). JOY OF LIFE (Zameer Sayyed, dr.10) jumped awkwardly outwards and jostled with EARTH ORBIT (S.P.Ranjane, dr.11).
Near 1000 metres ANNIE (Akshay) and ROYAL SAPPHIRE (App.Bhawani Singh) made contact with each other on a couple of occasions.
After the race, EARTH ORBIT was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, JOY OF LIFE was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore heel. EMERALD FORTUNE had lost its right hind plate.
RACE NO.6(207) – THE SECRET ROMEO PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres. Runners -10
Soon after the start, FREE SPEECH (App.Bhawani Singh) raced keen and shifted out on to EDUARDO (S.Zervan) who turn caused MOUSSAEIF (App.R.Ajinkya) to travel wide.
Near 1200 metres, EDUARDO (S.Zervan) shifted inwards and hampered the running of NUSH (S.Sunil). Jockey S.Zervan has been cautioned.
After the race, FREE SPEECH 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, MOUSSAEIF was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind pastern. NUSH was found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(208) - THE FEDORA PLATE:(About) 1600 Metres. Runners – 16
QUANDO QUANDO (App.Bhawani Singh) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head and lost about 2 lengths at the start.
Approaching 1400 metres, CARTEL (S.Zervan) shifted ground inwards and went across BLUE SWALLOW (A.Ashhad Asbar) and then went on to GUNS N ROSES (Kshore Kadam).
Near 300 metres, CARTEL (S.Zervan) leaned inwards, due to which ANSWER MY PRAYER’S (App.S.J.Sunil) shifted in on to DANSE DEBONAIRE (Shrikant Kamble), who in turn shifted in and hampered the running of MAMBO MAGIC (Sandeep Jadhav).
FEAST OF LOVE (P.Trevor) lugged-in in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out his mount. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.
Jockey S.Zervan (CARTEL) reported that his mount lugged-in during the race and also in the straight whereby he had to stop riding in the final stages of the race. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.
When questioned, Jockey C.S.Jodha (ALECTAR) stated that his instructions were to be in 3rd / 4th position but since the gelding was keen in the early part of the race and he did not want to break the stride of his mount, he let his gelding race along.
An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of SAVANNAH SOUND and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, SAVANNAH SOUND, FEAST OF LOVE, CARTEL and ARUSHA were found to be sound.
RACE NO.8(209) - THE CAPTAIN G.HALL TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners -12
At the start, AFFIRMATION (App.Santosh G, dr.8) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to MR MORRISON (Amyn Merchant, dr.9).
IMPRESSIONIST (A.Ashhad Asbar) lugged out in the final 100 metres and made contact with TEMPEST (C.S.Jodha) who itself was inclined to lean inwards at that stage. Trainers Faisal A.Abbas and Bezan Chenoy have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.
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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd, 5th & 8th race, viz. LA FEMME FLEUR, SCHIEHAILLON and TEMPEST, and the special sample of SAVANNAH SOUND (7th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 81
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.27,15,000./- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.12
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.2(203) |
Jockey Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.1,000/-
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(202) |
PLATE (sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.5(206) |
EARCH ORBIT (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(207) |
FREE SPEECH (sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.7(208) |
FEAST OF LOVE & CARTEL (ligged in) – remedial measures |
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R.8(209) |
IMPRESSIONIST (lugged out) & TEMPEST (inclined to lean inwards) – remedial measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: REQUEST FROM JOCKEY D.K.ASHISH TO COMMENCE HIS PUNISHMENT EARLIER. HIS LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED W.E.F. 15/02/2015 TO 28/02/2015 FOR RIDING AN OVER CONFIDENT RACE ON ZABARWAN THEREBY LOSING A HIGHER PLACE – THE ANTIQUITY RACE CUP (DIV-II) RUN ON 31ST JANUARY 2015 -
On a request from Jockey D.K.Ashish that he does not wish to appeal against the above decision and to commence his punishment earlier, his punishment was made effective from 12th February 2015 to 22nd February 2015 (both days inclusive).(Permitted to ride work/ Mock race).
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RE: MERCY PETITION OF JOCKEY DK ASHISH IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE w.e.f. 12/02/2015 to 22/02/2015 FOR RIDING AN OVER-CONFIDENT RACE THEREBY LOSING A HIGHER PLACE IN RACE NO 160 RUN ON 31ST JANUARY 2015 ON HIS MOUNT “ZABARWAN”.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 19th February, 2015 considered Mercy Petition from Jockey D.K.Ashish in respect of the above punishment imposed on him and decided to allow the same, as such, he will be allowed to ride in races with effect from 20th February 2015..
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RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB TO IMPOSE A FINE OF RS.25,000/- FOR NOT OBTAINING PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE CLUB BEFORE SENDING THE BIO-WASTE TO THE CLUB FOR DISPOSAL – M/S NANOLI STUD & AGRICULTURAL FARMS:
An appeal was preferred by M/s. Nanoli Stud & Agricultural Farms against the decision of the Stewards of the Club to impose a fine of Rs.25,000/- for not obtaining prior written permission from the Club before sending the bio-waste to the Club for disposal.
The Board of Appeal considered all documents and papers that were submitted, including the Grounds of Appeal and considered the submissions made by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy and Dr. Ravinder Reddy. The Board of Appeal having deliberated the matter at length and having applied their mind decided to allow the appeal and return the deposit.
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RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB CONVEYED TO HIM VIDE THE OFFICE LETTER DATED 20TH NOVEMBER 2014 – ENQUIRY INTO THE POSITIVE FINDING OF ‘BOLDENONE’ IN RESPECT OF “BULLSEYE” WHO WAS COMPULSORILY SAMPLED ON 6TH DECEMBER 2013 FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS AND SEX HORMONES SINCE THE FILLY HAD RETURNED TO HIM FROM A STUD FARM – TRAINER P SHROFF
An appeal was preferred by Trainer P. Shroff against the decision of the Stewards of the Club to fine him a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- and he would not be allowed to take charge of any race horse from any Stud Farm, except two year olds, or his other horses leaving and returning from another racing centres for a period of three years starting from 29th October 2014 – Enquiry into the positive report in respect of dk b f “BULLSEYE” who was compulsorily sampled on 6th December 2013 for the presence of anabolic steroids and sex hormones since the filly had returned to him from a Stud Farm.
The Board of Appeal considered all documents and papers that were submitted including his Grounds of Appeal and as also heard the submissions made by Trainer P.Shroff.
The Board of Appeal after deliberating on the matter at length decided to allow his appeal. His deposit was ordered to be refunded.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “FLANKER” IN RACE NO.161 RUN ON 31ST JANUARY, 2015.
Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi and Jockey S.G.Prasad were questioned in the above connection. It was felt that the Jockey was feeble in the straight, had he been a more vigorous, he could have possibly finished better. Having hear the explanation of the Trainer and Jockey and viewing the race, Jockey S.G.Prasad has been cautioned and asked to be more vigorous on his mounts in the future.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ROYAL SAPPHIRE” IN RACE NO.168 RUN ON 31ST JANUARY, 2015.
Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey S. Zervan were questioned in the above connection. The trainer stated that his instructions were to sit as well up as possible since it was a big field. His observation of the race was that the Jockey was crowded and had to check his mount. Also, the filly was hanging in all the way. The jockey stated that he was constantly crowded and whenever he got the space, he has pushed. It was pointed out that the Jockey was extremely feebly in the straight and made his move to go into a wall of horses rather than travelling from the outside considering he was always on the outside where he would have got a clear run. It was also pointed to the Jockey that he has a tendency to ease his mounts before the post when he is required to ride out till past the post.
Not being satisfied by the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey, both have been fined a sum of Rs.5000/- each for unsatisfactory running & riding of “ROYAL SAPPHIRE”.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “EPHIALTIES” IN RACE NO.169 RUN ON 1ST FEBRUARY, 2015 :
Trainer Vinesh (deputizing for trainer Janardhan) and Jockey S. Zervan were questioned with regard to the poor performance of EPHIALTIES in this race as compared to his last start. Trainer Vinesh stated that his instructions were to go to the front. On viewing the video, the trainer stated the horse stumbled at the start, the pace in the early stages of the race was very fast and the horse has run in just 2 weeks. He said that the horse has always run well when he has had longer gaps. He said that despite this horse having won over a mile in a lower class, he felt that he was more a 6 furlong horse and not a miler. He added that he had run the horse as it was a big race day and the owners wished to run the horse as he had run well in his last start. He said that he has sent the horse away to Mysore.
The explanation was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SECRET OATH” IN RACE NO.172 RUN ON 1ST FEBRUARY, 2015 :
Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and Jockey F.Irani were questioned in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, Jockey F.Irani was cautioned for riding a feeble race.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SNOW KING” IN RACE NO.172 RUN ON 1ST FEBRUARY, 2015 :
Trainer H. J. Antia and Jockey Vikram Jodha were questioned in the above connection. It was pointed out that the Jockey has not ridden out the horse in the straight. The trainer stated that he had told the jockey not to make his move too soon and sit with the horse as he has multiple problems and to ride out in the straight. He further stated that the horse is a 7 year old maiden. The jockey stated that the horse gallops well when ridden in check and supported.
After viewing the video of the race in question as also its previous race, the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “GRACIOUS” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.186 – THE CAMPANERO PLATE RUN ON THURSDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY, 2015 AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.134 WHERE THE GELDING WAS UNPLACED :
Trainer B.Prakash and Jockey Kishore Kadam were questioned in the above connection. After reviewing both the races of “GRACIOUS” and going through the betting sheets, it was observed that the pattern of running was similar in both the races and the horse was available at longer odds and there was betting the previous time also when the horse lost. Further, in the previous race i.e. Race No.134 “ZAZOU” won by 15 lengths and “GRACIOUS” was only 8 lengths from the 2nd placed horse. Keeping all the facts in mind, the enquiry was closed.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “HUDSON HAWK “ IN RACE NO.188 – THE A. GEDDIS PLATE – RUN ON THURSDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2015:
Trainer S.K.Sunderji and Apprentice R.Ajinkya were questioned regarding the running and riding of “HUDSON HAWK” in Race No.188. After viewing the race Trainer Sunderji admitted that Apprentice R.Ajinkya had ridden a very feeble race. He requested that the boy be taught to ride well and not be punished for his riding.
Keeping in mind that App.R.Ajinkya was a five kg. allowance claimer, Trainer S.K.Sunderji and Mr.Aslam Kader, (instructor of Apprentice Jockeys) have been asked to work harder on the boy’s riding and the App. R.Ajinkya has been asked to treat this as a severe warning.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SWARAJ” IN RACE NO.190 – THE A.F.S.TALYARKHAN TROPHY RUN ON 12TH FEBRUARY, 2015 :
Trainer Himmat Singh and Jockey Amyn Merchant were questioned in the above connection. The trainer said that he had instructed the jockey to take a good jump and go to the front or sit in the 2nd or 3rd position and to do his best. Jockey Amyn Merchant said that the horse got left at the gates and he could not take the position as instructed. Further he had received interference. It was pointed out to Jockey Amyn Merchant that he was very feeble in the straight. However, since the horse was slowly away and had received interference in the race, no action was initiated against him beyond asking him to be more vigorous on his mounts in the future.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING OF RACE NO.191 – THE A.GEDDIS PLATE RUN ON THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY, 2015:
Trainer Narendra Lagad & Jockey S.G.Prasad and Trainer Dallas Todywalla & Jockey S.K.Jadhav were questioned with regard to the running and riding of INCENTIO and PITBULL respectively. After viewing the race separately in the presence of Trainer Narendra Lagad & Jockey S.G.Prasad and Trainer Dallas Todywalla and Jockey S.K.Jadhav, the enquiry into the running and riding of INCENTIO and PITBULL was closed since no action was required.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “ASHRAFIE” (WINNER) IN RACE NO. 191 – THE BLUE HORIZON PLATE RUN ON 12TH FEBRUARY, 2015 AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUN WHERE SHE WAS UNPLACED:
Trainer Sanjay Kolse and Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Sanjay Kolse stated that he ran this horse in a short period of time on insistence of the owners. To a further question, he agreed that it was he and not his owners who are responsible for the running and riding of his horse. The Stipendiary Stewards held Trainer Sanjay Kolse guilty of contraventing the Calendar Notification with regard to improved performance of ASHRAFIE, for the following reasons:-
1) He ran the horse in a gap of 13 days.
2) Even though the horse was at longer odds she was well backed by the connections.
3) Common horse SHAUGHNESSY had finished ahead of ASHRAFIE in the previous run i.e. Race No.168.
4) She was 15 lengths behind the winner in the previous race.
5) The efforts of Jockey A. Ashhad Asbar in the previous race was unsatisfactory.
Keeping in mind that Trainer Sanjay Kolse had recently been cautioned for the comparative performance of his charge “SUMMER EXPRESS”. He has been fined Rs.10,000/- for the contravention of the Calendar Notification in regard to the comparative performance and Jockey A Ashhad Asbar has been suspended w.e.f. 8th March, 2015 to 12th March, 2015 for unsatisfactory riding on ASHRAFIE in Race No.168”.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “COLD PLAY” IN RACE NO 191 – THE BLUE HORIZON PLATE (1200 METRES – DR.9) RUN ON 12TH FEBRUARY, 2015 – TRAINER SUBHAG SINGH AND JOCKEY S.ZERVAN :
Trainer Subhag Singh and Jockey S.Zervan were questioned in the above connection. Jockey S.Zervan said that he was instructed to take good jump and sit in a decent position wherever he could without hassling the horse, and to do his best. He said on jump out he asked the filly to get into a position and the filly was decently quick into her stride and down in 3rd/4th position. He said that he got slightly cut off by the horse from the outside at the 800 metres after which he found the filly losing pace, hence he started to push her and entering the straight he changed his whip hand and gave her a couple of cracks and pushed but she remained there and there and the other horses accelerated and went away. He said that immediately after the race he informed Trainer Subhag Singh the filly needs to be ridden off the pace without being hassled in the early part and to preferably run her over 1400 metres.
Trainer Subhag Singh confirmed the instructions and added that this race did not pan out the way he had thought and that it not suit the filly. He confirmed that the Jockey spoke to him after the race and he accepted the Jockey’s advice that in future the filly needs to be ridden off the pace and preferably over 1400 metres. It was pointed out to Trainer Subhag that her previous run (Race No.100) was over the same distance of 1200 metres and the filly had finished second, ahead of two common horses GRAND MARCH and NATIONAL PRIDE. Trainer Subhag Singh said that in the previous race the pace was slower and it was a weaker set as compared to Race No.199. Also, GRAND MARCH had got knocked at the start in that race. He reiterated that he now agrees with the Jockey that being well up possibly does not suit the filly. He said that even in the first run of her career, the filly was well up but did not improve in the straight and other times when ridden from the back, she had shown turn of foot after turning for home. He said that the filly was still a maiden. To a question, Trainer Subhag Singh stated that he was very disappointed with the run and he would attribute the poor run to the following reasons :-
The pace did not suit the filly in Race No.191;
The field was tougher in Race No.191 as compared to Race No.100;
The timing of Race No.191 was faster as compared to Race No.100.
Under the circumstances, the Stipendiary Stewards the enquiry was kept open till the future running of the horse.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ZAAGROS “ IN RACE NO.192 – THE FOREST FLAIR PLATE – RUN ON THURSDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2015:
Trainer Vinay Lagad and Apprentice Akshay Gaikwad were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Vinay Lagad said that he had instructed the apprentice to go to the front and if he cannot do so, then sit in the 2nd or 3rd position. He said that the horse is a bleeder. The trainer agreed that the Apprentice was feeble in his riding effort. He said that the boy is a 5 kg. allowance claimer and has never won a race. Apprentice Akshay Gaikwad stated that the horse was hanging and shying away from the inside horses. Trainer Vinay Lagad and Mr.Aslam Kader, (instructor of Apprentice Jockeys) have been asked to work harder on the boys riding and the App. Jockey has been asked to treat this as a severe caution/warning.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “EARTHQUAKE” IN RACE NO. 192 – THE FOREST FLAIR PLATE RUN ON 12TH FEBRUARY 2015:
After questioning Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey Hanumant Singh in connection with the above subject and reviewing the race, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to caution them with regard to the running and riding of the horse.
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Mumbai : 20th February, 2015
