ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2023/24, SPECIAL RACE DAY, THURSDAY, 30TH, NOVEMBER, 2023.
(POSTPONED FROM SUNDAY, 26TH NOVEMBER 2023.)
(PENETROMETER: 4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT
FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 4 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 6 METRES
AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES AWAY
UP TO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400
METRES LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 6 METRES AWAY AT 1000
METRES.
On a request
from Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha,
permission was granted to Trainer Himmat Singh
to saddle his charges MASTERY in the 2nd race, VINCENT VAN GOGH in
the 4th race, KANYA RASHI in the 5th race & MADRAS
CHEQUE in the 7th race at his own (Trainer Adhirajsingh
Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
|
RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
|
2(8) |
BUGATTI |
P. S. Chouhan |
P. Trevor |
Prior commitments |
|
3(9) |
EMPEROR RODERIC |
P. S. Chouhan |
P. Trevor |
Prior commitments |
|
5(11) |
LITTORIO |
P. S. Chouhan |
P. Trevor |
Prior commitments |
|
7(13) |
KING’S RETREAT |
P. S. Chouhan |
P. Trevor |
Prior commitments |
RACE
NO.1 (7) – THE FEDORA PLATE: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS -
5
GOLDIVA (Neeraj Rawal,
dr.2) jumped out slowly losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Dallas Todywalla
has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the
satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting
to race.
At the start, LEO THE LION (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.4) jumped out awkwardly onto COME BACK PLEASE (Amyn Merchant, dr.5) who had to be steadied.
After the race, App. N. Bhosale (LORD MURPHY)
reported that passing the 150 metres his reins
slipped momentarily which he regained immediately. App. N. Bhosale
has been asked to be more careful in the future.
After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (GOLDIVA) reported that his mount lugged-in in the
straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to
take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, AWAY SHE GOES was
examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore, the
filly has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, GOLDIVA was trotted and
found to be sound.
RACE
NO.2 (8) – THE BEJAN BHARUCHA PLATE: (ABOUT) 1800 METRES – RUNNERS - 6
MASTERY (Shrikant Kamble, dr.4) jumped out
slowly losing about a length at the start.
An objection was lodged by Jockey Neeraj
Rawal (GIANT KING) placed 2nd by the Judge
against Jockey P. Trevor (BUGATTI) placed 1st by the Judge, reason
being passing the 300 metres the winner started
coming onto him and thereafter approaching the 200 metres
he came and took his ground due to which he had to check his mount, break his
momentum and come on the outside. The Stewards having watched the race in
conjunction with the Stipendiary Stewards and acting on their own observations
of the race decided to overrule the objection and the placings
remained unaltered as declared by the Judge.
WILLY WONKAA (K. Nazil) was
observed to have trailed the field. Trainer S. Waheed
has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up a reasonable performance in
the future.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (BUGATTI) reported that
his mount was running green and was inclined inwards in the straight, despite his
efforts. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take
remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, BUGATTI was trotted and
found to be sound.
RACE
NO.3 (9) – THE A. CAMPBELL TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
Passing the 1200 metres,
REGENCY SMILE (Amyn Merchant) shifted in thereby
tightening and inconveniencing PRIDE’S ANGEL (Y. S. Srinath)
forcing it inwards thereby inconveniencing IN CONTENTION (App. Haridas Gore) causing the latter to check and drop back.
After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Amyn
Merchant has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, Jockey Y. S. Srinath
(PRIDE’S ANGEL) reported that he was held up for room until passing the 300 metres.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (EMPEROR RODERIC)
reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race, despite his
efforts. The Colt was subjected to veterinary examination, subsequently the Sr.
V.O. reported that the colt was trotted and found to be sound. As such, Trainer
P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures,
before next accepting to race.
After the race, CHRISTOFLE was trotted
and found to be sound and was observed to have lost its right fore shoe and FLYING SCOTSMAN was observed to have lost its
left hind shoe.
RACE
NO.4 (10) – THE J. M. SHAH & C. M. SHAH GOLD TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES
–RUNNERS- 6
BRAVE BEAUTY
(K. Nazil, dr.2) jumped out slowly losing about a
length at the start.
Jockey H. M.
Akshay (VINCENT VAN GOGH) was observed to have used
the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 1st
offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2023/24, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
An enquiry
has been initiated into the poor performance of DREAM ALLIANCE (Y. S. Srinath) and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the
race, JULIUS, DREAM ALLIANCE & VINCENT VAN GOGH were trotted and found to
be sound.
At the
behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, DREAM ALLIANCE was trotted at the Equine
Hospital at 11.00 a.m. on 1st December 2023 and was found to be
sound. Further, endoscopy was performed on the gelding and no abnormality was
detected.
RACE
NO.5 (11) – THE DR. JAGJIT SINGH TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
On arrival
at the starting point, ANGELO (C. Umesh) was examined
by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was certified fit to race.
REMY RED (Shrikant Kamble, dr.8) jumped out
slowly losing about two lengths at the start.
Approaching
the 1200 metres, LITTORIO (P. Trevor) leaned outwards
and made contact with MILLI (Vishal N. Bunde) who had to be steadied.
It was
observed that OPUS DEI (C. S. Jodha) had stumbled and
dropped the rider passing the winning post.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (LITTORIO) reported that
his mount was running erratic throughout the race.
After the race, OPUS DEI was trotted and found to be
sound and was observed to have abrasion on left hind fetlock, WALTER, LITTORIO
& ANGELO were trotted and found to be sound and LITTORIO was observed to
have lost its right hind shoe.
RACE NO.6
(12) – THE V. R. MENON PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
At the request of Trainer S. S. Shah, GOLDEN RULE
was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 09.45 a.m. on 30th November 2023 and was found to have swelling on left hind fetlock
and was found to be sore by left hind, as such, the filly was certified unfit
to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be
passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
Approaching the 800 metres, CHAMPAGNE SMILE
(App. N. Bhosale) leaned inwards and went across LADI
DI (App. P. Shinde) causing the latter to be steadied
thereafter he further shifted in thereby inconveniencing MUFAZA (N. S. Parmar) along the rails. App. N. Bhosale
has been cautioned.
It was observed that ARBITRAGE (App. Haridas
Gore) was held up for room in the final stages of the race.
The Sr. V.O. reported that NOBILITY was
declared to run with Aluminium Both Fore Bonded Shoes
& Right Fore Inner Wedge Heel but ran with Aluminium Right Fore Inner Wedge
Heel. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been fined Rs.1,000/- for the lapse.
After the race, NOBILITY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the
stables and was found to be sore by right fore, the filly has to be passed fit by
Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, LADY DI was trotted and found to be sound, MIRAE was
observed to have a gum injury and MUFAZA was observed to have an injury in the
left nostril.
RACE
NO.7 (13) – THE CAPTAIN G. HALL TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
At the request of Trainer P. Shroff, SUNBURST was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the
stable area at 12.45 p.m. on 25th November 2023 and was
found to be sore by left fore and was found to have swelling on left fore fetlock, as such, the filly was certified unfit to
race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be
passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
Soon after
the start, KING’S RETREAT (P. Trevor) shied outwards and made contact with
MADRAS CHEQUE (H. M. Akshay).
After the race, on being weighed in, Jockey P. Shinde (ETOILE) exceeded his declared weight by 1.5 kgs. i.e. he had weighed out at
48.5 Kgs. and weighed in at 50 kgs.
After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey P. Shinde
has been fined Rs.5,000/- and has been severely warned
for the future.
After the
race, Jockey H. M. Akshay (MADRAS CHEQUE) reported
loss of whip approaching the 300 metres. This being
his first offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2023/24, no action has been
initiated.
After the
race, Jockey P. Trevor (KING’S RETREAT) reported that his mount was running
green throughout the race. Trainer P. Shroff has been
asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the
race, WARRIOR PRINCE was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd & 7th
race, viz. CHRISTOFLE & BUBBLY BOY, and the special sample of GOLDIVA (1st
race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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|
TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 58 |
|
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.39,90,500/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8.28 |
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SUMMARY:
|
SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.3(9) |
Amyn
Merchant (REGENCY SMILE) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
|
R.4(10) |
Joc. H. M. Akshay (VINCENT VAN GOGH) fined Rs.3,000/- |
|
|
R.6(12) |
Tr. M. K. Jadhav (NOBILITY) – fined Rs.1,000/- |
|
|
R.7(13) |
P. Shinde
(ETOILE) – fined Rs.5,000/- |
|
|
ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(7) |
GOLDIVA – Remedial
Measures & to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter AWAY SHE GOES – to be
passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
|
R.2(8) |
BUGATTI – Remedial
Measures |
|
|
R.3(9) |
EMPEROR RODERIC –
Remedial Measures |
|
|
R.6(12) |
GOLDEN RULE – to be
passed fit by Club’s V.O. NOBILITY – to be
passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
|
|
R.7(13) |
SUNBURST – to be
passed fit by Club’s V.O. KING’S RETREAT –
Remedial Measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: JOCKEY S. JOSEPH REPORTED TO THE STEWARDS
FOR FAILING HIS BREATHALYZER TEST DURING MORNING TRACK WORK ON 21ST NOVEMBER
2023:
During the Pune meeting 2023
Jockey S. Joseph had failed his Breathalyzer test on more than one occasion
during morning Track work for which he was severely warned for the future.
However, he once again failed his Breathalyzer test during morning Track work
at Mumbai on 21st November, 2023.
In view of the above, Jockey S. Joseph was reported to
the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 30th November,
2023.
The Stewards having heard Jockey S. Joseph
and having discussed the matter in depth, keeping in mind the safety hazard for
himself and the other riders, decided not to permit him to ride morning Track
work henceforth and directed Jockey S. Joseph in his own interest to enroll
himself in a Rehabilitation centre so as to get over his addiction and
thereafter submit a clearance certificate from the said centre before the
matter could be reviewed with regards to his Jockey’s licence.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine
samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of
Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
Random:
01/11/2023
- GREATEST, BABY
BAZOOKA, BELIEVE, WILLIAM, BIG RED,
GIANT KING, DECACORN, ENDEAVOUR, MOJO, ZAZA,
REMINISCENCE
OOCT:
24/10/2023
- DYF
04/11/2023
- MANSA MOOSA
06/11/2023
- DYF
08/11/2023
- ECLAIRAGE
The urine
samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence
of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
05/11/2023
- ZUKOR, JENDAYI,
DANGEROUS, RASPUTIN, FLASHING FAMOUS,
PORTOFINO BAY, NORTHERN LIGHTS, IDEALISTA
The blood
samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence
of prohibited substance/s:-
Private
Sample:
05/11/2023
- NORTHERN LIGHTS,
IDEALISTA
Mumbai: 1st December 2023.
