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ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2024/25, FOURTH DAY, SUNDAY, 22ND, DECEMBER, 2024.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 3.9 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 1 METRE AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 2 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 3 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.

 

FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1400 METRES AND 2 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer Rehanullah Khan, permission was granted to Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed to saddle his charge MOMENT OF MADNESS in the 8th race, at his own (Trainer Rehanullah Khan’s) risk and responsibility.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

5(34)

DANCING STAR

S. Zervan

K. G. Likith Appu

Unfit

 

RACE NO.1 (30) – THE TROUVAILLE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

At the start, MARIELLA (K. G. Likith Appu, dr.1) threw her head up and leaned outwards thereby forcing ANOUSHKA (Amyn Merchant, dr.2), NORTHBOUND (C. S. Jodha, dr.3), SPIRITUAL ROCK (Vishal N. Bunde, dr.4) and ANAIRA (Yash Narredu, dr.5) outwards thereafter MILLI (App. Haridas Gore, dr.6) leaned inwards and went across ANAIRA causing the latter to be checked.

 

After the race, SPIRITUAL ROCK was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted 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, HIGH SPIRIT was trotted and found to be sound. ANAIRA was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on left fore pastern. MOHSIN was observed to have an injury on left hind pastern.

 

RACE NO.2 (31) – THE K. M. MUNSHI TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 4

 

At the start, ATAASH (P. Trevor, dr.1) jumped outwards and made contact with PORTOFINO BAY (Akshay Kumar, dr.2).

 

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards enquiry was initiated into this race, the reason being “FAST PACE” raced sporting a red hood, an equipment that should have been removed at the gates.

 

The Stewards whilst noting that there was an error by the respective officials for failing to remove the red hood. However, having heard Trainer B. Prithviraj as also the Stipendiary Stewards decided to leave the judges placings unaltered.

 

Further, the Stewards decided to hold a detailed enquiry into the matter.

 

After the race, FIGHTON was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted 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, ATAASH & PORTOFINO BAY were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3 (32) – THE AHEAD OF MY TIME TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS – 11  

 

BIG BAY (Yash Narredu, dr.9) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

PRISTINE GLORY (Bhawani Singh, dr.10) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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, RAFAEL (Shrikant Kamble, dr.3) jumped outwards due to which DELSTAR (C. S. Jodha, dr.4) shied outwards and made contact with DILIGENCE (Akshay Kumar, dr.5) who had to be steadied.

 

After the race, IMPERIAL QUEST was trotted and found to be sound.

 

After the race, DILIGENCE was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have a wolf tooth on left side. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures.

 

RACE NO.4 (33) – THE MAHARASHTRA, GUJARAT & GOA-AREA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS – 8

 

At the request of Jockey S. A. Amit, GIANT KING was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the starting gate, who certified him fit to race.

 

MULTIVERSE (Shrikant Kamble) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the starting gate, who certified him fit to race.

 

EATON SQUARE (Yash Narredu, dr.3) lost about five lengths at the start. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

KIMIKO (C. S. Jodha, dr.8) lost about four lengths at the start. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, ALEXANDROS (P. Trevor, dr.1) was observed to have stumbled and thereafter leaned outwards onto BOOSTER SHOT (Akshay Kumar, dr.2) forcing it out thereafter DOCTOR DOLLY (A. Sandesh, dr.4) shifted in thereby bumping and inconveniencing BOOSTER SHOT who had to be steadied.

 

After the race, GIANT KING & MULTIVERSE were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5 (34) – THE GULAMHUSEIN ESSAJI TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

GOLDIVA (App. Haridas Gare, dr.4) lost about a length at the start.

 

Approaching the 400 metres, DANCING STAR (K. G. Likith Appu) was observed to have weakened and leaned outwards due to which ATATURK (Vivek G.) racing on its haunches clipped the former and stumbled. After the race on questioning both Jockeys, Jockey Vivek G. stated that whilst he was improving position, DANCING STAR weakened and dropped back due to which his mount overreached and clipped the former. Jockey K. G. Likhit Appu and Jockey Vivek G. have been severely cautioned. Both the horses were subjected to veterinary examination, subsequently, the Club’s Sr. V.O. reported that DANCING STAR was observed to have a cut injury on left hind tendon and ATATURK was observed to have an injury on right fore bulb of heel.

 

After the race, NOSTALGIA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted 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, BALTHAZAR was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6 (35) – THE FAIZ JASDANWALLA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 11

 

While going to the starting gate, RED MIST (A. Sandesh) stumbled and dropped the rider. As such, the filly was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified her fit to race.

 

EQUILATERAL (App. Bharat Singh) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the starting gate and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s order and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

At the request of Jockey Nirmal Jodha, PATAUDI was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the starting gate, who certified him fit to race.

 

Approaching the 1200 metres, CREATIVE GIRL (App. N. Bhosale) was observed to have been racing erratic, bumped CONTINENTAL DRIFT (Santosh G.) and leaned inwards onto STAR IMPACT (Yash Narredu), thereafter due to a tightly packed field CREATIVE GIRL jostled and bumped STAR IMPACT who got unbalanced and in the process CREATIVE GIRL had to check and drop back.

 

After the race, PATAUDI, RED MIST & CHARDIKALA were trotted and found to be sound. FLASHMAN was observed to have an injury on left hind cannon.

 

RACE NO.7 (36) – THE HPSL INDIAN 2000 GUINEAS  (Grade 1): (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 6

 

No Report

 

RACE NO.8 (37) – THE LAGARDE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

Passing the 900 metres, ZAZA (Prashant P. Dhebe) was observed to have lost its footing and was pulled up, subsequently, the Club’s Sr. V.O. reported that the left shoulder of the gelding has been broken. As such, with the due consent of Trainer S. S. Shah the gelding was euthanized on humanitarian grounds.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that MILA was declared to run without bandages on both fore but ran with bandages. As such, Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

 

Jockey Akshay Kumar (TOSCANA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his second offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd, 4th, 5th & 8th race, viz. ELUSIVE ART, ODYSSEUS, SUBSTANTIAL & MILA and the special samples of RED MIST (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

 

The urine and blood samples of the SANTISSIMO (Winner – 7th race), SHAMBALA (2nd place – 7th race) & AFRICAN GOLD (3rd place – 7th race), was collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 74

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.96,90,000/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.25 

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SUMMARY:

  

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.8(37)

Tr. Nazzak B. Chenoy (MILA) – fined Rs.1,000/-

Joc. Akshay Kumar (TOSCANA) – fined Rs.5,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(30)

SPIRITUAL ROCK – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.2(31)

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

R.3(32)

BIG BAY & PRISTINED GLORY -  to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

DILIGENCE – Remedial Measures

R.4(33)

EATON SQUARE & KIMIKO - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.5(34)

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

R.6(35)

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

 

SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

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

 

Compulsory:

 

23/11/2024        -           DYF

 

25/11/2024        -           VILLANELLE

 

26/11/2024        -           PSYCHIC STAR

 

27/11/2024        -           SYNTHESIS, EXCELLENT LASS

 

28/11/2024        -           ONCE YOU GO BLACK

 

03/12/2024        -           MARCUS, MUMTAZ

 

05/12/2024        -           GOLDEN GLORY

 

08/12/2024        -           STAR OF NIGHT

 

Random:

 

26/11/2024        -         SPIRITUAL ROCK, MOUNT SINAI, TAABIR, LAND OF PLENTY, JET,

                                      BLUE SKY (2 YR), WAIKIKI, GOLDEN HEART, APEROL, DREAMER,

                                      ZUCCARO, DIVINE INTUITION

 

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

 

Private: 

 

26/11/2024        -           AMAZING RULER, SILVER STRIKE, SPARKLING DEW

 

Race Day: 

 

24/11/2024        -           DREAM ALLIANCE, JADE, DIVINE STAR, MI ARION, AWAY SHE GOES

 

01/12/2024        -           FLOYD, SANTISSIMO, EARTH, DESERT CLASSIC, DAIANNE,

                                      GOLDEN THUNDER, WHIRLWIND, AZRINAZ

 

08/12/2024        -           EL GRECO, LA DOLCE VITA, CELESTIAL, ZUCCARO, GEOGRAPHIQUE,

                                      CHRISTOFLE

 

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

 

Race Day: 

 

01/12/2024        -           MUSKOKA

 

08/12/2024        -           ZUCCARO, GEOGRAPHIQUE

 

 

Mumbai: 25th December 2024.

 

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