ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2015, TWELFTH DAY, SATURDAY, 26^TH SEPTEMBER, 2015.

(PENETROMETER:3.8; GOING: GOOD TO FIRM)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED FROM 1200 METRES TO 400 METRES, WIDTH ABOUT 9 METRES AND THEREAFTER 11  METRES WIDE TILL THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE ALSO POSITIONED 3 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES (CHUTE) TO 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer D.J.Surti, permission was granted to Trainer Vijay Kasbekar to saddle his charge NIGELLA in the 1^st race, at his (Trainer D.J.Surti’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1(152) – THE ATLANTUS PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – 11 Runners

 

Approaching 1000 metres, IN MY LIFE (T. S. Jodha), who was racing between TRAHERNE (Dashrath Singh) and VENI VIDI VICI (Vikram Jodha), was tightened for room and dropped back on to STARRY MOMENT (App. Bhawani Singh).

 

STARRY MOMENT (App. Bhawani Singh) hung-out in the straight despite the Jockey’s best effort. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Passing the 200 metres, CHARGING TIGRESS (J. Chinoy) shifted in under the use of the whip. Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned.

 

TRAHERNE (Dashrath Singh) hung-in in the last 150 metres. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Jockey P. Trevor (MULTINATIONAL) reported that he did not get a clear run in the straight

 

After the race, STARRY MOMENT was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2(153) – THE BEYOND BELIEF PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – 4 Runners – NO REPORT

 

RACE NO.3(154) – THE  NOBLE PRINCE PLATE: (About) 1800 Metres – 12 Runners

 

Soon after the start, STRIKING STORY (H.G.Rathod) dropped back due to a tightly packed field.

 

Passing the 1600 metres, SECRET FLAME (P. Trevor) shifted out on to GLORIOUS REGIME (Kishore Kadam) who dropped back on to STRIKING STORY (H. G. Rathod). Thereafter SECRET FLAME shifted in on to DAZZLE N DAZE (J. Chinoy) and then again shifted out on to LIMEKILNS (Arshad Alam). Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to maintain a straight course.

 

Approaching the 1400 metres, GLORIOUS REGIME (Kishore Kadam) who was racing between DAZZLE N DAZE (J.Chinoy) and STRIKING STORY (H.G.Rathod), was tightened for room and dropped back.

 

Passing the 400 metres, DAZZLE N DAZE (J. Chinoy) shifted in on to STRIKING STORY (H. G. Rathod). Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned.

 

After the race, CHASING DREAMS and GLORIOUS REGIME were found to be sound.

 

 

RACE NO.4(155) – THE ASPIRING STAR PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – 6 Runners

 

MOUSSAEIF (App.R.Ajinkya) jumped out awkwardly with its head up.

 

App.Yash Narredu (GOLDEN BELLE), in an effort to settle his mount, shifted out passing the 1400 metres. Thereafter, the filly again shifted out passing the 1000 metres.

 

Passing the 400 metres, GOLDEN BELLE (App.Yash Narredu) who was racing between DRAMARAMA (Dashrath Singh) and LORD JIM (P. Trevor), was tightened for room and dropped back.

 

After the race, PAPPILLON was found to be sound.

 

 

RACE NO.5(156) – THE DANCING GLANCES TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – 10 Runners

 

Passing 900 metres, OLLY BOY (App.Parbat Singh) shifted in and went across MISS MYSTIQUE (J.Chinoy). App.Parbat Singh has been cautioned.

 

Passing 300 metres, PATH OF PEACE (Zameer Sayyed) broke down and fell, due to which ZORINA (C. S. Jodha), who was racing directly behind PATH OF PEACE, was inconvenienced.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that PATH OF PEACE fell near the 300 metres mark. The filly was observed to have broken both fore cannon bones, hence she was euthanized on humane ground.

 

After the race, ZORINA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SANS PEUR was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hind pastern and coronet. Also, the filly had lost its left hind plate. SHAPE THE SCAPE was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(157) – THE NIRMAL RUIA GOLD TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – 6 Runners

 

KNIGHT OF KE (D.K.Ashish) tried to duck as the gates opened resulting in a slow jump out.

 

Passing the 200 metres, TRANCE (Arshad Alam) shifted in under urgings, on to KNIGHT OF KE (D. K. Ashish). Jockey Arshad Alam has been cautioned.

 

After the race, NURAY was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.7(158) – THE  DANCING GLANCES TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – 11 Runners

 

STAR ONE (C.S.Jodha) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race.

 

At the start ASPEN (N. S. Parmar, dr. 9) jumped outwards and made contact with JACK DAN (J. E. Pereira, dr. 10).

 

SERENE (T. S. Jodha, dr. 11) shifted in and went across the field before passing the Red Marker. Jockey T. S. Jodha has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

 

App. Bhawani Singh (ICE CUBE BABY) reported that he could not get a clear run in the straight.

 

After the race, JACK DAN 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, KOAL and MISS USA were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8(159) – THE IN THE SPOTLIGHT DOUBLE STAKES: (About) 1200 Metres – 12 Runners

 

Soon after the start, ORIENTAL ROCKY (C. S. Jodha, dr. 7) shifted out on to BEACH GAME (A. J. Nilesh, dr. 8) and  at the same time, FAST LADY (P. Trevor, dr. 10) shifted in thereby tightening VALENTINO (Dashrath Singh dr. 9) who was racing between them.

 

Passing the 1000 metres, HEART OF THE CITY (App.Yash Narredu) shifted in on to DOC HOLLIDAY (Kishore Kadam) forcing the latter to check and drop back. App.Yash Narredu has been cautioned.

 

Passing the 300 metres, EL WONDER (App. N. B. Kuldeep) shifted in on to ETERNAL ROYALTY (T. S. Jodha) forcing the latter to check and drop back. App. N. B. Kuldeep has been fined Rs.1,000/- and severely cautioned for the future.

 

After the race, STRATEGIC MOVE, VALENTINO and EL WONDER were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.9(160) – THE ATLANTUS PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – 10 Runners

 

There was a dual declaration of Jockey S.Sunil by Trainer Faisal A.Abbas on SHERONNA and by Trainer C.Rajendra on SHIVALIK BREEZE. After questioning all concerned, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring Jockey S.Sunil on his charge SHERONNA without his consent.     

 

At the request of Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi, NEPTUNE’S OCEAN was examined at 0930 hours on 26/09/2015 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. 

 

At the request of Trainer C.Rajendra, SHIVALIK BREEZE was examined at the saddling enclosure and was observed to have blood stains in the left nostril. On enquiry, the syce stated that blood was observed from the left nostril even at the stable, as such, SHIVALIK BREEZE was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Subsequently, at the

 

request of the Trainer, SHIVALIK BREEZE was scoped at the Equine Hospital and nothing abnormal was detected.

 

Passing the 1000 metres, RED BUG (Amyn Merchant) shifted out on to SAIL PAST (Dashrath Singh).

 

Passing the 1000 metres, ROCKING (App.R.Ajinkya) who was racing between BROWN DYNAMITE (Vikram Jodha) and SOUL CENTRIC (T.S.Jodha) was jostled and dropped back due to a tightly packed field.

 

Approaching 400 metres, HYPOTHESIS (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to BROWN DYNAMITE (Vikram Jodha) forcing the latter to check and drop back. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.2,000/-

 

App.Bhawani Singh (ANVILL STAR) reported the loss of whip at about 300 metres from the winning post. This being his first offence, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, SAIL PAST was found to be sound.

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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(154)	Joc.P.Trevor – fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.7(158)	Joc.T.S.Jodha – fined Rs.1,000/-
	R.8(159)	App.N.B.Kuldeep – fined Rs.1,000/-
	R.9(160)	Tr.Faisal A.Abbas – fined Rs.1,000/-; Joc.Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.2,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(152)	STARRY MOMENT (Hung out) & TRAHERNE (Hung in) – remedial measures
	R.5(156)	ZORINA (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.7(158)	JACK DAN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.9(160)	NEPTUNE’S OCEAN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
PACIFIERS USED	R.1(152)	VENI VIDI VICI
	R.2(153)	---
	R.3(154)	STRIKING STORY
	R.4(155)	---
	R.5(156)	---
	R.6(157)	---
	R.7(158)	---
	R.8(159)	---
	R.9(160)	ROCKING

ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY SANDEEP JADHAV ON HIS MOUNT “SPEED BABY” IN RACE NO.268 – THE ROMAN ROSE PLATE RUN ON THURSDAY, 19^TH MARCH, 2015  AND HIS ASSOCIATION WITH A WARNED OFF PERSON – JOCKEY SANDEEP JADHAV WAS SUSPENDED PENDING ENQUIRY :

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 12^th September, 2015 interviewed Jockey Sandeep Jadhav and his Spokesman, Mr.Dallas Todywalla as also Trainer H.J.Antia. Having considered all papers and proceedings before them and having heard the submissions made by Jockey Sandeep Jadhav / his Spokesman as also Trainer H.J.Antia and having viewed the video of Race No.268, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Sandeep Jadhav and held him guilty of not permitting his mount SPEED BABY to run on its merits in Race No.268 and for being in touch with a warned off person. The Stewards noted that his Jockey’s license had been suspended w.e.f. 20^th March, 2015 to 30^th April, 2015 and he has not been granted a Jockey’s license for the Racing Season 2015/16. Whilst contemplating on the penalty, the Stewards considered the period of 6 months that Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has already suffered. Therefore, the Stewards decided to grant him a Jockey’s license for the Racing Season 2015/16 with immediate effect but it shall stand suspended up to and

 

inclusive of 30^th October, 2015. Further, the Stewards decided to permit him to ride work with immediate effect

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RE: MERCY PETITION FROM TRAINER ARIF PATEL IN RESPECT OF THE SUSPENSION OF HIS TRAINER’S LICENSE FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS I.E. W.E.F. 23^RD JULY 2015 TO 20^TH OCTOBER 2015 – ENQUIRY INTO THE POSITIVE FINDING IN RESPECT OF UN-NAMED 2-YEAR-OLD b g OUT OF “BE FRIENDLY” – THE URINE SAMPLE WAS COLLECTED AS A RANDOM SAMPLE IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2014 WHICH WAS REPORTED POSITIVE FOR “BOLDENONE” :

 

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 21^st September, 2015 considered Mercy Petition dated 17^th September, 2015 from Trainer Arif Patel in the above connection. Having studied all documents and papers that were submitted and having deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the entire facts of the case, the Board of Appeal decided to reject the Mercy Petition. Therefore, the decision of the Stewards of the Club stands.

 

RE: APPEAL FROM TRAINER P.SHROFF  AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF THE POSITIVE FINDING OF “O-DESMETHYLVENLAFAXINE” IN THE URINE SAMPLE OF “MAISHA” (WINNER) IN RACE NO. 17 RUN ON 23^RDNOVEMBER 2014; “ARRIVEDERCI” (PLACED THIRD) IN RACE NO. 79 RUN ON 25^TH DECEMBER 2014 AT THE MUMBAI RACECOURSE.

 

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 2^nd September 2015 had informed Tr.P.Shroff and his Spokesman, Mr. Pervez Andhyarujina, that the hearing of his Appeal had been adjourned on that day till a legal opinion was received by the Board to ascertain whether the two sets of test results and opinion of Dr.S.Barkar were new evidence or not, subsequent to which the Board would decide whether to remand his case back to the Stewards or not.

 

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 21^st September 2015 considered a letter dated 7^thSeptember 2015 from Trainer P.Shroff as also the legal opinion which the Board had awaited. In the light of the Legal Opinion, the Board of Appeal considered the two sets of test results and the opinion of Dr. S Barker as fresh evidence and therefore decided to remand the case back to the Stewards.

 

RE: APPEAL FROM TRAINER M.K.JADHAV AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF POSITIVE FINDING OF “O-DESMETHYLVENLAFAXINE” IN THE URINE SAMPLE OF “MOHEGUN SUN” (UNPLACED) IN RACE NO 30 RUN ON 30^TH NOVEMBER 2014; “BURGUNDY ROSE” (2^ND) IN RACE NO 66 RUN ON 18^TH DECEMBER 2014; “ARGYLE PINK” (WINNER) IN RACE NO 88 RUN ON 28^TH DECEMBER 2014; “ULRIKA” (SPECIAL SAMPLE) IN RACE NO 148 RUN ON 22^NDJANUARY 2015; “GREY MIST” (WINNER) IN RACE NO 172 RUN ON 1^ST FEBRUARY 2015; “AME” (UNPLACED) IN RACE NO 190 RUN ON 12^TH FEBRUARY 2015 AT THE MUMBAI RACECOURSE.

 

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 21^st September 2015 considered two letters, both dated 10^th September 2015 and one dated 17^th September 2015 from Trainer M.K.Jadhav. At this time, the Board also considered a legal opinion. In the light of the Legal Opinion, the Board of Appeal considered the opinion of Dr. S. Barker as fresh evidence and therefore decided to remand the case back to the Stewards.

 

 

RE :  CONFIRMATORY REPORT OF THE RANDOM SAMPLE OF URINE TAKEN FROM 3-YEAR-OLD gr g “DISRAELI” ON 22^ND JUNE, 2015 – IN CHARGE OF TRAINER BEZAN CHENOY :

 

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 26^th September, 2015 considered the Confirmatory Analysis Report dated 24^th September, 2015 from L C H, France, in respect of the random sample of urine taken from DISRAELI on 22^nd June, 2015  which read as under :-

 

“…..It is hereby confirmed that the sample, which has been analyzed as set out above, contains BOLDENONE”.

 

A copy of the above report along with the quantification report received from LCH, France, was handed over to Trainer Bezan Chenoy under covering letter dated 26^th September, 2015 and he was asked to continue his own enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances within 15 days and to also attend the enquiry to be held by the Stipendiary Stewards and the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, as and when he would be required to.

 

  

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “MYSTIC ROMANCE” IN RACE NO.96-THE Dr.P.K.SARDESHMUKH MAHARAJ TROPHY-DIV-I, RUN ON SUNDAY, 30^TH AUGUST, 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Nirad Karanjawala in the above connection. He stated that MYSTIC ROMANCE had  decent racing form to go by, however, after her last run in Mumbai on the 15^th of February 2015 the filly started getting tied up, hence he could not race the filly for 6 months. Thereafter, the filly recovered gradually and  she was kept on light work, she was only cantering and had one or two pace works and then raced on the 15^th August 2015 in a Class III race. He explained that the filly  may have benefited after her first run at Pune and in the race in question on 30^th August 2015 the filly ran in a lower class and one fancied runner was withdrawn and the favourite ROMAN FLAME ran a poor race, further the remaining field was weak, however, he had not fancied the filly.

 

Trainer Nirad Karanjawala’s attention was drawn to the Calendar Notification and also that his filly had shown improvement of over 12 lengths vis-a-vis the common horse, CHLOBUD in only 15 days time, to which he concurred, however, he reiterated that he had not fancied the filly and she was at longer odds.

 

After going through the Log Books, watching both the races and even considering that the filly was at longer odds on both occasions, Trainer Nirad Karanjawalla has been fined Rs.10,000/- for contravening of the Calendar Notification “Re : Comparative Performance of Horses winning within a short span of time:

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “NAUMEE” IN RACE NO.106-THE RADIO ONE RUN,  RUN ON SATURDAY, 5^TH SEPTEMBER, 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Nirad Karanjawala and Jockey S.Sunil  in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala stated that this was only the second run of the filly and he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit well up and to do his best.  He said that the filly did not get an opening in the straight and thereafter the Jockey again rode her out and finished  fifth. He felt that in the absence of not getting an opening, at best, the filly could have finished third or fourth. He reiterated that this was only the second run of the filly and she was showing improvement after her first run. The Jockey confirmed the instructions and added that he received interference in the straight and thereafter he rode out and did his best.

 

After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and the Jockey and considering that this was only the second run of the filly and she was still a maiden and that she had received interference in the straight and was at longer odds, the Stipendiary Stewards  decided to only caution the Trainer and the Jockey and informed them that a close watch would be kept on the future performance of the filly as they felt that the Jockey could have been more vigorous in the straight.

 

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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “PHOENIX KNIGHT ” IN RACE NO.106-THE RADIO ONE RUN,  RUN ON SATURDAY 5^TH SEPTEMBER 2015 –TRAINER DALLAS TODYWALLA AND JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL – COMPLAINT FROM THE OWNERS:

 

After being loaded, PHOENIX KNIGHT had reared up in the stall. The horse was unloaded and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race and he finished fourth. After the race the horse was reported lame by the right fore. Subsequently the part-owners had  expressed their displeasure as they felt that the horse should have been withdrawn at the start. Ms Zinia Laywer had lodged a complaint stating that the odds had drifted and the horse was not in the race.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards questioned the Trainer and the Jockey as also the Club’s Vet and taking into account all submissions made and after thorough scrutiny of the log books which showed nothing out of the ordinary, decided to close the enquiry.

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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “EL CAMINO” IN RACE NO.111-THE SADDLE UP DOUBLE STAKES, RUN ON SUNDAY 6^th SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey P.Trevor in the above connection. Trainer P.Shroff stated that the Jockey had reported after the race that the gelding did not enjoy the underfoot conditions and was hesitant to raise a gallop due to the kick back which was confirmed by the Jockey and the Trainer believed that this was the reason for the poor performance.

 

On viewing the video of the previous race and the video of the race in question it was observed that the Jockey had made all reasonable efforts to ride out his mount in a similar manner despite which the gelding ran such a poor race. After scrutinizing the Work Log Book and considering that the going was firm, the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted for future reference.

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “NIOBRARA” IN RACE NO.112-THE RAPIER PLATE DIV-II, RUN ON SUNDAY 6^TH SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Nirad Kranjawala and Jockey S.Zervan in the above connection. The video of the race in question as also the previous run of the horse were viewed and when questioned, Jockey S.Zervan stated that his instructions were to try and go to the front. The Trainer confirmed the instructions and added that he had also asked the Jockey not to break the horse’s stride because the moment you do so, he would not gallop. He felt that the pace was fast and the horse did not enjoy being hassled and was fighting with the horse alongside and used himself up. The Jockey stated that in his opinion the horse did not like being rushed in the early part and he gave up as soon as a horse came alongside. He opined that the horse may do well over a longer trip and had informed the trainer accordingly, after the race.

 

The Trainer in his letter dated 17^th September 2015 pointed out that the horse’s first run at Pune was over five furlongs where he was rushed to the front and he ran a poor race. Thereafter he had run the horse over six furlongs

 

where he got to go to the front comfortably without being hassled and gave up towards the end and finished second. After this run, the owner had asked him to again run the gelding over five furlongs as he felt that six furlongs was too long for the horse.

After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey and going through the Work Log Book, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to caution the Trainer and informed him that a close watch would be kept on the future performance of the gelding and he was warned for the inconsistent running of his horses keeping in mind the common horse JOSHUA and Jockey S.Zervan was fined Rs.5,000/- for not riding out till the end of the race.

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RE : RACE NO.113 – THE BOUNTIFUL TREASURE PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON SUNDAY, 6^TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 – APP.AKSHAY GAIKWAD, RIDER OF “BLUE FLAME” – CARELESS RIDING :

 

It was observed that soon after passing the Red Marker, BLUE FLAME (App.Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in sharply on to ZABISCO (App.Yash Narredu – the favourite),  causing the latter to stumble and lose position. Trainer Narendra Lagad concurred with the Stipes view that App.Akshay Gaikwad had no reason to shift in at that stage. After questioning App.Akshay Gaikwad in the presence of his Master, Trainer Narendra Lagad and viewing the video of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App.Akshay Gaikwad and decided to suspend his App.Jockey’s license w.e.f. 10^th October, 2015 to 11^th October, 2015 (both days inclusive) for careless riding. Further, App.Akshay Gaikwad was informed that the Stipes had given him grave benefit of the doubt for deliberately causing interference to a favourite and he has been warned to be more careful in the future.

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “BELGIAN BLUE” IN RACE NO.116-THE RAPIER PLATE DIV-I, RUN ON SUNDAY 6^TH SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Vishal Gaikwad stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and go to the front. The Jockey confirmed the instructions and added that the horse took a fly jump and he had brushed his horse and sat alongside the front runner. He said that it was a fast run race and if had to hit the front to sit 2/3 lengths ahead, he would have had to pass the horse on his inside, hence he decided to sit alongside the other runner and not take a long break so as to preserve his mount.

 

The Trainer in his letter dated 17^th September 2015 explained that BELGIAN BLUE is a front runner and in the race in question, the horse jumped out slow due to which he could not go to the front without being hassled. Also, the horse was running in the higher class with a penalty of 9 kgs. He said that the horse was scoped the same day and was observed to have (Gr.II E.I.P.H. plus  mucus in trachea).

 

After hearing the submissions of the Trainer and the Jockey who had reported that the horse had wobbled which is evident in the video, viewing the video of both the races and considering the letter from the Trainer, the Stipendiary Stewards decided not to initiate any action in the matter. However, the Trainer was informed that a close watch would be kept on the future performance of the horse.

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SANSANI” IN RACE NO.117-THE CAPITULATE PLATE, RUN ON SUNDAY 6^TH SEPTEMBER 2015.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Altaf Hussain and Apprentice S.J.Sunil in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed from various angles and when questioned, Trainer Altaf Hussain stated that he had instructed Apprentice S.J.Sunil to take a good jump and sit in 3^rd/4^th position and to do his best. App.S.J.Sunil confirmed the instructions and added that his mount had stumbled soon after the start, as such, he could not sit as instructed in the early part. While agreeing that the horse had stumbled after the start, the Trainer felt that Apprentice S.J.Sunil should have made more effort to get into position thereafter, to which Apprentice

 

S.J.Sunil stated that he could not have a clear run and also he had got into the horse from the 3 furlong marker and did his best.

 

Since the odds have drifted and the Trainer was not happy with the Jockey’s riding, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as they deem fit.

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 26^th September, 2015 interviewed Trainer Altaf Hussain and App.S.J.Sunil and having heard them and viewing the video of the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter.

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ANNIE” IN RACE NO.119-THE SPEARHEAD PLATE, RUN ON SATURDAY 12^th SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection. The video of the race in question as also the previous run of the horse was viewed and when questioned, Jockey D.K.Ashish stated that his instructions were to sit 3^rd/4^th and to do his best in the straight. The Trainer confirmed the instructions.

 

To a specific question, both Jockey and Trainer stated that the horse was tightened for space just before the bend and due to which he lost ground and position. The Jockey stated that he had done his best and the Trainer while stating that he was satisfied with the running and riding of his charge, also pointed out that the individual timing of the filly was similar to that of her winning race and that he felt that she had performed to her ability.

 

After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey and viewing the video of the race, the explanation was noted for future reference.

 

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “VERBIER” (DRAWN 5) IN RACE NO.128-THE JUVENTUS TROPHY DIV_II, RUN ON SUNDAY 13^th SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and Jockey N.S.Parmar  in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Vishal Gaikwad stated that this was the first run of the filly and he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and go to the front or sit in 2^nd/3^rd position and to do his best. He said that he was not aware why the odds had drifted since he has no control over the odds or morning odds. He reiterated that this being the filly’s first run, he felt that she had run a good race and he was happy with the jockey’s riding.

 

Jockey N.S.Parmar confirmed the instructions and stated that the filly had walked out of the gates, may be, due to lack of experience as this was her first run and she lacked speed in the early part of the race but later gained momentum. He felt that the filly would do better over a longer distance.

 

After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey and keeping in mind that this was the first run of the filly, no action has been initiated and the matter was closed.

 

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNIN AND RIDING OF “SHE IS SPECIAL” IN RACE NO.132-THE JUVENTUS TROPHY DIV_I, RUN ON SUNDAY 13^th SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Altaf Hussain and Jockey Kishore Kadam in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Altaf Hussain stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit 3^rd ,4^th or 5^th  and to do his best this was confirmed by the jockey. The Trainer further stated the he had first requested Jockey T.S.Jodha to ride the filly however he declined the ride as he had to ride his stable runner NEVER SURRENDER in the same race, hence he declared Kishore Kadam on SHE IS SPECIAL. When questioned about his observation of the race, Trainer Altaf Hussain stated that the filly threw her head up at the start. Jockey Kishore Kadam stated that  the filly jumped out awkwardly and was throwing her head and he had lost his right  stirrup after a couple of strides.

 

Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Kishore Kadam, the matter was reported to the Stewards as the Stipendiary Stewards believed that the Jockey had not allowed the horse to jump out on an even keel.

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 26^th September, 2015 interviewed Trainer Altaf Hussain and Jockey Kishore Kadam and having heard them and viewing the video of the Race No.132 as also the previous run of the filly i.e. Race No.315 run during the Mumbai Meeting 2014/15, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Kishore Kadam and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount. The Stewards noted that SHE IS SPECIAL was a fancied runner and Jockey Kishore Kadam was instructed to sit in 3^rd/4^th/5^th position. However, he has not allowed the filly to jump out on an even keel and was lying last and thereafter

 

he did not make sufficient efforts to improve his position and sit closer. Also, his statement that he had lost his right stirrup soon after jump out, was not borne out on the video recording. Having viewed the previous run of the filly, it was noted that the filly took a fair start and did not show any erratic behavior on jump out.

 

Taking an over all view, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 11^th October, 2015 till the end of Pune Meeting 2015 and for 15^th November, 2015 for unsatisfactory riding on his mount (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNIN AND RIDING OF “BEYOND HORIZONS” IN RACE NO.133-THE LIVE LEGEND PLATE, RUN ON SUNDAY 13^th SEPTEMBER 2015.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Sanjay Kolse and Jockey C.S.Jodha  in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Sanjay Kolse stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a jump and sit in a good position. Also, he had specifically told him that if the filly missed the kick not to panic, just settle her and come into the straight and do his best which was confirmed by the Jockey.  The Trainer further stated that the Jockey had reported to him after the race that his goggles had fogged up and he could not ride. At this juncture it was pointed out to Jockey C.S.Jodha that he could have removed his goggles to which he stated that the reason he did not remove them was that the kickback was too much and it could have been even worse. The Trainer stated that in view of the monsoon weather, he had used Pacifiers for the first time and the filly may have reacted to them.

 

After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and the Jockey and keeping in mind the weather conditions that prevailed on the day, the Stipendiary Stewards reluctantly gave the benefit of doubt to the Jockey.

 

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “POLISHED CHROME” IN RACE NO. 139 RUN ON 19^TH SEPTEMBER 2015 – TRAINER DALLAS TODYWALLA AND APP. RAGHUVEER SINGH :

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Dallas Todywalla and App. Raghuveer Singh in the above connection. Trainer Dallas Todywalla said that he had instructed Apprentice Raghuveer Singh to take a good jump and go to the front but if someone is cutting pace with him, then to sit in the 2^nd position. App. Raghuveer Singh confirmed the instructions and said the horse jumped out slowly and he tried to sit in 2^nd position but he could not do so as the horse was hanging out and he tried his best but he could not bring her in. When questioned, the Trainer said that filly has always jumped out smartly and never hung out and he was not happy with the Jockey’s riding. He added that the filly is a Track record holder and if she had jumped out well and had come the shortest way, she would have won the race. When asked why he put App. Raghuveer Singh on this horse, he said that it was the Owner’s decision to put an allowance claimer and he put him up as he was the best claimer presently.

 

Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. Raghuveer Singh, he was held guilty of incompetent riding. In that, he has not made any effort to bring his horse in throughout the race thereby not giving the horse the best chance in the race. However, considering that he is a 5 kg. allowance claimer, the Stipendiary Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s license w.e.f. 10-10-2015 to 11-10-2015 (both days inclusive) for incompetent riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF “BENEZEER” IN RACE NO. 140 – RUN ON 19^TH SEPTEMBER 2015 – TRAINER NIRAD KARANJAWALA HAD COMPLAINED THAT JOCKEY C.S.JODHA HAD NOT FOLLOWED HIS INSTRUCTIONS :

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Nirad Karanjawala and Jockey C.S.Jodha in the above connection. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala said that he had instructed Jockey C.S. Jodha to sit 2^nd, 3^rd or 4^th position and coming into the straight to pull the filly out and gallop from the centre of the track. Jockey C.S. Jodha stated that the Trainer had instructed that if the filly goes to the front then let her go, but if not, then  to sit 2^nd or 3^rd. The Trainer stated that Jockey C.S. Jodha knows the horse as he had worked the filly and he had entered the horse in this particular race as the Jockey had advised him to do so. When asked as to where he took objection to the Jockeys riding, the Trainer said that the Jockey had no business to go inside since he had specifically told the Jockey to gallop the horse from the centre of the track. He felt that the filly would have run very close to the Winner if the Jockey had followed the instructions.

 

After viewing the race in question and its previous race, the Stipendiary Stewards would have held the Jockey guilty of not following the Trainer’s instructions. However, since the filly was reported sore after the race which could have caused her to shift in, the Jockey was given the benefit of grave doubt and the enquiry was closed.

 

  

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “MAKE IT SHINE” IN RACE NO. 143 – RUN ON 20^TH SEPTEMBER 2015 – TRAINER S. WAHEED AND JOCKEY T.S. JODHA :

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer S. Waheed and Jockey T.S. Jodha in the above connection. When questioned, Jockey T.S. Jodha said that he was instructed to take a good jump, sit 4^th/5^th position and coming into the straight, to do his best. Trainer S. Waheed confirmed the instructions. He said that it was the second run of the filly in his charge and earlier she was in the charge of Trainer C.D. Katrak. When asked why had he kept changing the riders on this horse, he said he does not have any rider of his own and he had asked Jockey T.S. Jodha to work her once and since he was free, he gave him the ride. Jockey T.S. Jodha said there was no response from the filly at any stage and she did not improve at all in the straight inspite of him using the whip a few times. Jockey T.S.Jodha was shown his riding on JOY OF LIFE which he won and it was pointed out to him that he was much more vigorus in that race. Since the Trainer was satisfied with the ride, no action was initiated in the matter, however, their explanation was noted and the case is being kept open for the next couple of runs of the horse.

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “NAME OF THE GAME”  IN RACE NO. 151 – THE ELOISE PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 20^TH SEPTEMBER 2015 – TRAINER C. RAJENDRA AND JOCKEY MALCOLM KHARADI

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer C. Rajendra and Jockey Malcolm Kharadi in the above connection. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi stated that the Trainer had instructed him to sit well up and  if the front runners are too keen then to settle the filly. However, when he entered the Paddock, the part-owner Mr. Zaheer Lalkaka told him to ride in a similar manner as he rode FIBONACCI SEQUENCE. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi said that on the way to the start,  the seemed to be very keen as she was full of herself and was sweating a lot. After jumping out, he tried to settle her but could not and at about 800 metres he got a check and at the bend and she just packed up. He added that the other partner Mr. Parvez Andhyarujina had also given him other set of instructions which were to settle her. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi believed that the horse had a fall in the Saddling Enclosure which was not informed to anyone and may be that was the reason the filly ran in this manner. To a specific question, he said that at no stage did he feel that the filly was unsound, whether in the Paddock or on the way to the Starting Gates. To another question, he replied that never before had he received three sets of instructions.

 

Trainer C. Rajendra said that he had told the Jockey to sit well up, not to fidget with the filly and to allow her to run at her own will. He added that he did not know how FIBONACCI SEQUENCE ran so he had no clue what the owner Mr.Zaheer Lalkaka meant..

 

As the horse has run well below expectation and the Jockey did not ride as per the Trainers instructions and further as the Jockey had received three sets of different instructions, being an unprecedented case, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

 

The Stewards at their meeting held on Saturday, 26^th September, 2015 interviewd Trainer C.Rajendra, Jockey Malcolm Kharadi as also Mr.Pervez Andhyarujina and Mr.Zaheer Lalkaka, the part-owners of the horse, and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter.

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SAMPLES – RESULTS:

 

The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-

 

22/08/2015           -               ANNIE, SAWGRASS, NASCAR, SNOWING, JULIANA, ABBEY, SPEED BABY, 

                                           UMARKOT, RED FORT, GOVERNOR GENERAL, THE UNICORN, AIRCO,

                                           EL WONDER, ATTRACTION, SMOOTHTALKINRASCAL, SQUARE MOON

 

23/08/2015           -               LA TONNARELLA, CANNONBALL RUN, POLISHED CHROME, AVANT GARDE,

                                           FORTUNA, VELVET AMARI, ZABISCO, ALFREDO, ROYAL SEAL, FINAL

                                           ENCOUNTER, DRACO, STAR, PRESIDENT, GANGNAM STYLE, COLOMBIANA,

                                          SIR SONG, COSTA DEL SOL.

 

The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

 

25/08/2015           -           SANSANI, TRUE HEIR, DIVINE WISH, ANASTASIO,     GRAND GIBRALTAR,

                                         ANVILL STAR, ARAKAWAH, MR MORRISON, ZANTHOS, CHASING DREAMS, 

                                         RIPOSTE, SIMON SAYS, BELLA LUNA, LORELEI, ELSA, MOROCCAN, VIXEN,

                                         SPRINGBRAKEMISTAKE /14.

               

 

26/08/2015          -           MALEFICENT

 

07/09/2015          -           BOOKER JONES    

 

 

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Pune : 28^th September, 2015