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ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2024, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 12TH OCTOBER, 2024.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.5 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE AT 2200 METRES, RAILS WERE PLACED AT ORIGINAL POSITION FROM 2000 METRES TO 1000 METRES, 3 METRES WIDE FROM 800 METRES, 4 METRES WIDE AT 600 METRES. THEREAFTER RAILS WERE PLACED 7 METRES WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

On a request from Trainer S. S. Attaollahi, permission was granted to Trainer P. Shroff to saddle his charge PISSARRO in the 7th race, at his own (Trainer S. S. Attaollahi’s) risk and responsibility.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

5(114)

GOOMAH

S. J. Moulin

C. S. Jodha

Failing to fulfil his riding engagement

 

RACE NO.1 (110) – THE HIGHLANDER PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 3

 

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, SOUP AND SANDWICH was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the starting gate before the race and was certified fit to race.

 

After the race, SOUP AND SANDWICH was trotted and found to be sound. Further, the mare was scoped at the sampling yard and no abnormality was detected.

 

After the race, DEXA was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on both hind fetlocks.

 

RACE NO.2 (111) – THE SIR SULTAN CHINOY TROPHY  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7

 

Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.5,000/- for failing to declare his charge TOSCANA in this race after having accepted with him.

 

On the arrival at the starting gate, it was observed that the left fore shoe of AMADEO (P.Trevor, dr.7) was splayed. As per the norms, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order.

 

GOODFELLOW (K.Nazil, dr.8) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

CALIPH (App. Bharat Singh, dr.1) and PICASSO (S.Saqlain, dr.4) lost about two lengths at the start.

 

Passing the 700 metres, MARCUS (Vivek G.) leaned outwards thereby bumping and carrying GOODFELLOW (K.Nazil) outwards. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey S.Saqlain (PICASSO) reported that from the 600 metres his mount was inclined outwards despite his efforts. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, App. Bharat Singh (CALIPH) reported that he was held up for room along the rails until approaching the 300 metres.

 

After the race, MARCUS was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock. PICASSO was trotted at the stables and found to be sound. GOODFELLOW was observed to have an injury on both hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.3 (112) – THE N. K. PUDUMJEE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 7

 

On arrival at the Starting gate, at the request of Jockey Shrikant Kamble, NEW YORKER was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified him fit to race.

 

On arrival at the Starting gate, at the behest of the Stipendiary Steward, BETSY (Amyn Merchant) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified her fit to race.

 

ESCONIDO (Vivek G., dr.6) lost about two lengths at the start.

 

Before passing the red marker, NEW YORKER (Shrikant Kamble) shifted in under the under use of whip thereby inconveniencing BETSY (Amyn Merchant) who in turn shifted in and made contact with EVGENIA (A.Sandesh) causing both horses to be steadied. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (EVGENIA) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race despite his efforts. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey Vivek G. (ESCONIDO) reported that his mount was hesitant to raise a gallop after jumping out and stated that passing the 900 metres, she shied inwards and brushed the rails, thereafter, the filly was running very erratic throughout the race. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

 

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

 

After the race, BETSY was trotted and found to be sound. SCARAMOUCHE was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock. ESCONIDO was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on her left lip commissure.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ESCONIDO had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.4 (113) – THE BAWAJI PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

After the race, Jockey Anthony Raj S. (RAMBLER) reported that passing the 200 metres, his reins slipped momentarily.

 

After the race, MISTY & SPANISH EYES were trotted and found to be sound.     

 

The Equine Hospital reported that FINCH had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.5 (114) – THE SIR SULTAN CHINOY TROPHY  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the request of Trainer S. Waheed, STAR GALLERY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. on 12th October 2024  at the stables and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the gelding 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.

 

Jockey S. J. Moulin was declared by Trainer Subhag Singh on his charge GOOMAH, who was unable to fulfil his riding engagement after having accepted. As such, Jockey S. J. Moulin has been fined Rs.5,000/- for failing to fulfil his riding engagement.

 

GOOMAH (C.S.Jodha, dr.2) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CHAGALL had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.6 (115) – THE K. RAGHUNATH PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

At the start, LIGHTNING BLAZE (K.Nazil, dr.6) jumped outwards onto ZIP ALONG (App. S. Saba, dr.7) who in turn went onto RED DUST (A.Sandesh, dr.8) causing the latter to be steadied.

 

Immediately after the race, Jockey P. Trevor (DEMETRIUS dr.11) reported to the Stipendiary Stewards that the blind fold used on his mount was taken out late resulting in the gelding colliding with the front gate and losing considerable ground at the start.

 

In View of the above, the Stipendiary Stewards initiated a Stewards enquiry into the start of the race. The Stewards after watching the camera footage of the starting gate, acting on their own observations and in accordance with the Rules of Racing decided to declare DEMETRIUS a Non Starter and all bets placed were ordered to be refunded.

 

 

After the race, FANTASTIC FLARE was observed to have broken a blood vessel (2nd time) and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MOHSIN was observed to have an injury on right fore pastern & right hind fetlock. ADONIS was observed have an injury on left hind bulb of heel

 

The Equine Hospital reported that RUBIK STAR had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.7 (116) – THE SURESH MAHINDRA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 3200 METRES – RUNNERS - 3

 

No report  

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd, 3rd, 6th & 7th race, viz. MARCUS, SCARAMOUCHE, SPIRIT BAY & MAGNETO and the special samples of SOUP AND SANDWICH (1st race), SPANISH EYES (4th race) & FANTASTIC FLARE (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 50

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.51,91,500/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 7.14 

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SUMMARY: 

 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.2(111)

Tr. P. S. Chouhan (TOSCANA) – fined Rs.5,000/-

R.3(112)

Joc. Shrikant Kamble – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.5(114)

Joc. S. J. Moulin (GOOMAH) – fined Rs.5,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.2(111)

GOODFELLOW – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

PICASSO – Remedial Measures

R.3(112)

ESCONIDO – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards

NEW YORKER – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

EVGENIA – Remedial Measures

R.5(114)

STAR GALLERY - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

GOOMAH - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.6(115)

FANTASTIC FLARE - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

PACIFIERS USED

R.2(111)

CALIPH, GOODFELLOW

R.3(112)

BETSY

R.4(113)

SINGER SARGENT, MISTY, LIAM

R.5(115)

PRECIOSO, RED DUST, OTELLO, DON’T BE SHY, RECIPROCITY

R.7(116)

MAGNETO

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE: RACE NO.105 – THE YOGENDER SINGH TROPHY DIV.I: RUN ON 5TH OCTOBER 2024:

 

The Equine Hospital reported that NORTHERN SINGER had right eye injury with ulcer.

 

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RE: MORNING TRACKWORK HELD ON 8TH OCTOBER 2024:

 

After the race, KINGS LOVE 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.

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

The blood samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of substances according Article 6E of IFHA:

 

Compulsory:

 

03/09/2024        -           RIEKO, KNOTTY LEGEND, LIVE THE DREAM, KNOTTY SCOTTY, MASATO,

                                      HONEST DESIRE 

04/09/2024        -           CAPITOLIUM

05/09/2024        -           THE MILLENIUM FORCE, THE ATHABASCA, DISDAIN (2YR),

                                      GOLDEN THUNDER

09/09/2024        -           CHRISTOFLE

11/09/2024        -           LIONEL

12/09/2024        -           TOUCH OF GREY

 

RANDOM:

 

10/09/2024        -           TROPICAL PARADISE, BETWEEN FRIENDS, CREDENCE, ATTAINED, MISTY,

                                      YULETIDE, KEY WEST, FIDATO, MURWARA PRINCSS, KING MARCO,

                                      MARTINI (2 YR), THRILL OF BRAZIL

 

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

 

Race Day: 

 

07/09/2024        -         EXUMA, CHRISTOPHANY, MYSTEROUSSTRANGER, MISS AMERICAN PIE,

                                       MARKET KING, ARIES, MARCUS, TIME AND TIDE

14/09/2024        -         ETOILE, ARBITRAGE, SEEKING ALPHA, ROYAL MYSORE, WINTER AGENDA,

                                      CUBAN PETE, ARISE AND SHINE, RICOCHET, ENDURANCE

15/09/2024        -         BABY BAZOOKA, CREDENCE, REDEFINED, DASH, VILLANELLE,

                                      PRIDE’S PRINCE

 

Private

 

12/09/2024        -           MASATO

 

 

The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

07/09/2024        -           MISS AMERICAN PIE, MARKET KING, MARCUS

14/09/2024        -           ROYAL MYSORE,

15/09/2024        -           CREDENCE, REDEFINED, DASH

 

Private: 

 

12/09/2024        -           MASATO

  

Pune: 13th October 2024.

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