ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF
CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2024/25, ELEVENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 1ST, FEBRUARY, 2025.
(PENETROMETER: 4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND 4 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 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Deepesh Narredu, permission was granted to Trainer M. Narredu to saddle his charge HEART in the 6th race, at his own (Trainer Deepesh Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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3(88) |
CINDERELLA’S DREAM |
S. Saqlain |
Imran Chisty |
Unfit |
RACE NO.1 (86) – THE FOREST FLAIR TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
At the start, ADONIS (Bhawani Singh, dr.3) jumped inwards and made contact with UNTITLED (App. N. Bhosale, dr.2).
Soon after the start, MILLI (App. Aditya Waydande) leaned inwards and went across MOONLIGHT KISS (App. Mustakim Alam) who had to be steadied. App. Aditya Waydande has been cautioned.
Passing the 700 metres, MOONLIGHT KISS (App. Mustakim Alam) leaned inwards onto MILLI (App. Aditya Waydande) who in turn shifted in and made contact with SIM SIM (Amyn Merchant) causing both horses to be steadied. App. Mustakim Alam has been cautioned.
After the race, MOONLIGHT KISS was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted 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, COLLATERAL was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (87) – THE WEIZHOU TROPHY - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
YULETIDE (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.6) lost about three lengths at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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.
At the start, ESCONIDO (S. Zervan, dr.7) jumped outwards thereby carrying STAR OF ASIA (K. G. Likith Appu, dr.8) outwards.
After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (ESCONIDO) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, STAR OF ASIA 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, SPEAK THE BREED & ESCONIDO were trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, MOHSIN was observed to have an injury on both hind pasterns.
RACE NO.3 (88) – THE ENIGMA TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
After being stalled, DEMETRIUS (Bhawani Singh, dr.9) rushed into the front gates thereafter got stuck in the back gates, as such, the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn, before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Subhag Singh 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.
At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Mustakim Alam) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the starting gate, who certified him fit to race.
At the start, BLUEBIRD (App. N. Bhosale, dr.7) whipped around and dislodged the rider. In view of the gelding’s similar behavior, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in two consecutive mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
After the race, HOUSE OF LORDS, EMPOWER & SILVER STRIKE were trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, DEMETRIUS was observed to have a gum injury.
RACE NO.4 (89) – THE WEIZHOU TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
STALIN (Antony Raj S., dr.4) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait 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
ALARICUS (S. Zervan, dr.2) planted in the stalled and took no practical part in the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.
ATATURK (C. Lemaire, dr.9) lost about three lengths at the start, thereafter, failed to raise an effective gallop. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
RED DUST (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) lost about two lengths at the start.
STALIN (Antony Raj S., dr.4) threw its head up at the start and had to be steadied.
Jockey Amyn Merchant (RED DUST) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Mumbai meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. (STALIN) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, GIMME 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, MADISON was observed to have broken a blood vessel (2nd time) and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, DAIANNE was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (90) – THE DR. S. C. JAIN SPRINTERS' CHAMPIONSHIP (Grade 2): (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
At the start, MARKET KING (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) stumbled, thereafter leaned inwards resulting in tightening and bumping TIME AND TIDE (A. Sandesh, dr.5) who had to be checked who in turn made contact with IRISH GOLD (Billy Lee, dr.4). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.
At the start, MAGILETO (P. Trevor, dr.2) jumped outwards and went across JADE (C. Lemaire, dr.3) who was marginally slow to begin and had to be steadied.
Approaching the 1000 metres, TIME AND TIDE (A. Sandesh) leaned inwards and bumped JADE (C. Lemaire) racing along the rails who had to be steadied. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey Y.S.Srinath (DREAM SELLER) reported that passing the 400 metres he was held up for room until passing the 100 metres.
Jockey N. S. Parmar (MISS AMERICAN PIE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Mumbai meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
RACE NO.6 (91) – THE TATTERSALLS MILLION: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
At the request of Trainer M. Narredu, ZEPHYR was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 11:30 a.m. on 1st February 2025, at the stables and was found to be sore by right 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.
At the request of Trainer B. Prithviraj, MONEY FAIR was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 10:15 a.m. on 31st January 2025, at the stables and was found to be sore by left fore with a swelling on elbow, as such, the colt 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.
MINISTRY OF TIME was not declared to start after accepting with the filly due to late realization of medication that had been logged. Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse and the filly was subjected to sampling.
After being stalled, BEE MAGICAL (Neeraj Rawal, dr.1) ducked under the front gates, as such, the filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified her fit to race.
At the start, HEART (Yash Narredu, dr.9) and EXCITING (Vivek G., dr.10) jumped outwards and had to be steadied.
At the start, AMERICAN EAGLE (P. Trevor, dr.7) jumped outwards and made contact with IT’S GAME TIME (T. S. Jodha, dr.8) thereby carrying the latter outwards.
Passing the 400 metres, RAFAEL (C. S. Jodha) leaned inwards thereby inconveniencing EASTERN MONARCH (A. Sandesh) who had to check and change course. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned.
After the race, BEE MAGICAL was trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, RAFAEL was observed to have an injury on right hock.
RACE NO.7 (92) – THE LEXUS CUP: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
Trainer Behram Cama reported that SCARAMOUCHE had been treated with shockwave therapy within the last 5 days, as such the colt was not permitted to run. Trainer Behram Cama has been fined Rs.10,000/- for contravention of the Calendar Notification regarding treatment of horses with Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (or) Radial Pulse. Further, he has been fined Rs.10,000/- for not maintaining his log books.
CALIPH (David Allan, dr.8) lost about three lengths at the start. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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.
At the start, ARDAKAN (A. Sandesh, dr.1) threw its head up and jumped outwards thereby carrying EXPEDITE (Antony Raj S., dr.2) outwards.
Approaching the 400 metres, ANGELO (Vivek G.) drifted out and initially went across FONTANA (Suraj Narredu) who had to be checked due to this incident GOLDEN GLOW (App. Mustakim Alam) racing on its haunches had to check and change course thereafter the ANGELO (Vivek G.) further drifted out despite the riders efforts and finished the race on the outer railing. In view of the gelding’s behavior, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to show the gelding in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
After the race, BRAVE BEAUTY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. The mare has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, ANGELO was trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, TREAT was observed to have a gum injury.
RACE NO.8 (93) – THE ENIGMA TROPHY - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
AMADEO (P. Trevor, dr.5) lost about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha 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.
HIGHER LOVE (T. S. Jodha, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly and had to be steadied thereby losing a length in the process.
At the start, ANANYA (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.10) jumped outwards, bumped and carried DAULAT MAI (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.11) outwards onto GALLOPING GLORY (App. S. Saba, dr.12). App. Aditya Waydande has been cautioned.
Approaching the 900 metres, ANANYA (App. Aditya Waydande) shifted in on more than one occasion onto SOVEREIGN GREY (Akshay Gaikwad) thereby starting a chain reaction resulting in tightening the field on his inside due to which TAABIR (S. J. Sunil) racing along the rails had to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied, App. Aditya Waydande has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Passing the 400 metres, MISS MAGIC (Imran Chisty) shifted out and bumped ANANYA (App. Aditya Waydande) who in turn bumped DAULAT MAI (App. Mustakim Alam) causing both horses to get unbalanced momentarily and be steadied. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Imran Chisty has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
It was observed that passing the 400 metres, HIGHGROUND (S. G. Prasad) drifted out, despite the riders efforts. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, AMADEO was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. The gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, ANANYA was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. 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, CONNEXION was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd, 3rd & 7th race, viz. ESCONIDO, QUICKER & ARDAKAN and the special samples of MOONLIGHT KISS (1st race) & MINISTRY OF TIME (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
The urine and blood samples of the TIME AND TIDE (Winner – 5th race), MISS AMERICAN PIE (2nd place – 5th race) & RAFAEL (Winner – 6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 77 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.67,50,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.62 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.4(89) |
Joc. Amyn Merchant (RED DUST) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.5(90) |
Joc. N. S. Parmar (MISS AMERICAN PIE) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.6(91) |
Tr. Aman Altaf Hussain (MINISTRY OF TIME) – fined Rs.5,000/- |
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R.7(92) |
Tr. Behram Cama (SCARAMOUCHE) – fined Rs.10,000/- and Rs.10,000/- |
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R.8(93) |
Joc. Imran Chisty (MISS MAGIC) – fined Rs.5,000/- App. Aditya Waydande (ANANYA) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(86) |
MOONLIGHT KISS – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.2(87) |
YULETIDE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter ESCONIDO – remedial measures STAR OF ASIA - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(88) |
DEMETRIUS - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter BLUEBIRD – to be shown in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards |
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R.4(89) |
STALIN & RED DUST - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter ALARICUS – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter ATATURK - to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards STALIN – remedial measures GIMME & MADISON - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(91) |
ZEPHYR & MONEY FAIR - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.7(92) |
CALIPH - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter ANGELO – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards BRAVE BEAUTY - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.8(93) |
AMADEO - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter HIGHGROUND – remedial measures AMADEO & ANANYA - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: MORNING TRACKWORK HELD ON 29TH DECEMBER 2024:
YOURE GORGEOUS was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted 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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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF "HAGIBIS" (DRAWN 4) IN RACE NO 64-THE RAZA ALI PLATE (DIST. 1400 MTRS.) RUN ON 9TH JANUARY 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 23rd January 2025, after considering all the submissions made by Trainer H. J. Antia and viewing the video recording of Race No.64 and Race No.13 run during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, the Stewards were not satisfied with his explanation and held him guilty of Reversal of form vis-a-vie his other horse LUMINOSITY and unsatisfactory running of his charge HAGIBIS leading upto this race.
In that, the gelding had shown significant improvement in its performance in Race No.64 as compared to its earlier start in Race No.13 run on 1st December 2024, it was also noted that the gelding had shown no form in its six starts during the Pune Meeting 2024. The Stewards also noted that both HAGIBIS and LUMINOSITY ran in Race No.13, where LUMINOSITY (App. Haridas Gore) had finished 4 ¼ lengths ahead of HAGIBIS (S. A. Amit). In contrast, in Race No.64, HAGIBIS (S. A. Amit) finished 5 lengths ahead of LUMINOSITY (R. Shelar) i.e. a reversal of 9 ¼ lengths as compared to LUMINOSITY (R. Shelar). Additionally, it was also noted that both races under reference were run over 1400 metres coupled with the fact that in race no.64 LUMINOSITY's odds went up from 2.5 to 5.5, while HAGIBIS was backed down from 4.5 to 2/1 thereby contravening the Rules of Racing and Calendar Notification to which he had agreed.
The Stewards also took note of his past record, where he had previously been found guilty and penalized for similar offenses, including reversal of form, comparative performance, and unsatisfactory running on multiple occasions. Despite these prior instances, he had not shown any regard towards the Rules and Regulations in place.
In view of the above, the Stewards of the Club decided to suspend his Trainer's Licence for a period of 1 month i.e. w.e.f. 7th February to 6th March 2025 (both days inclusive) and to fine him a sum of Rupees one lakh.
During the period of his punishment, the following disabilities which are not limited to, will be applicable to him:-
1. He will not train horses either directly or indirectly;
2. He will not be permitted to visit the stables at Mumbai and Pune;
3. He will not attend any Race Meetings (on-course & off-course) at Mumbai & Pune Race Courses or enter any of the off-course Betting Centres or wherever the Rules of the R.W.I.T.C., Ltd., are in force,
4. He will not be permitted to visit the Turf Club House, Pune and the Hooves, Mumbai Race Course
5. No horse will be entered or raced in his name;
6. He will not attend Track Work wherever horses are being trained.
Any other disability, not mentioned above and which may be applicable to him under the Rules of the Club, will apply to him.
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RE: APPEAL BY JOCKEY P. TREVOR AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEYS LICENCE FOR ONE RACE DAY FOR BEING GUILTY OF RIDING AN ILL-JUDGED RACE – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ZUCCARO” (DRAWN 7) IN RACE NO.49 – THE MAHARAJA JIWAJIRAO SCINDIA TROPHY (GRADE 3) (DIST.1800 METRES) RUN ON SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER 2024:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 30th January 2025, considered appeal dated 15th January 2025 from Jockey P. Trevor including his grounds of appeal and heard the submissions made by him and Trainer P. Shroff. The Board of Appeal having deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds, gave Jockey P. Trevor the benefit of doubt and decided to allow his appeal and refund the deposit.
It was also specifically pointed out to Jockey P. Trevor that he had only appealed against the suspension of one day i.e. on 2nd February 2025 and not the fine of Rs.10,000/- which was also simultaneously imposed on him. However, the Board of Appeal took a lenient view to allow not only his appeal for suspension but also rescind the fine. Further, he was asked to be more careful in the future whilst submitting the appeal and present decision would not be a precedent for future relief, if any.
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RE: APPEAL BY JOCKEY C. S. JODHA AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEYS LICENCE FOR FOUR RACE DAYS FOR BEING GUILTY OF RIDING AN ILL-JUDGED RACE – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “JULIETTE” (DRAWN 1) IN RACE NO.49 – THE MAHARAJA JIWAJIRAO SCINDIA TROPHY (GRADE 3) (DIST.1800 METRES) RUN ON SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER 2024:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 30th January 2025, considered appeal dated 7th January 2025 from Jockey C. S. Jodha, having considered all documents and papers that were submitted including his grounds of appeal and heard the submissions made by him, his spokesman Mr. Akhtar Peerbhoy and Trainer Karthik Ganapathy. The Board of Appeal having deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds, decided to allow his appeal and refund the deposit.
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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:
31/12/2024 - FINAL CALL, SPLENDIDO
01/01/2025 - DUKE OF TUSCANY, RED BISHOP
Random:
12/01/2025 - HARRIET, GOODFELLOW, LOOKING LIKE A WOW, EMBER TOWER,
LUCIAN, ANOUSHKA, GOLDEN DANCER, FIZZY, CREATIVE GIRL,
DISCIPLINE, FIELD OF DREAMS, DIVINE INTUITION
The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
05/01/2025 - BEYOND STARS, CHARLIE, SURREALIST, ANANYA, AMADEO
09/01/2025 - BABY BAZOOKA, TIMELESS VISION, HAGIBIS, CONTINENTAL DRIFT
11/01/2025 - ELUSIVE ART, STORMY SEA, GOLDEN THUNDER, SHAMBALA,
PSYCHIC STAR, REGINA MEMORABILIS, EXPEDITE, BLUEBIRD,
DIVINE STAR
The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
05/01/2025 - BEYOND STARS
11/01/2025 - LORD VADER, ELUSIVE ART, STORMY SEA, GOLDEN THUNDER,
SHAMBALA, PSYCHIC STAR, REGINA MEMORABILIS, EXPEDITE
Mumbai: 3rd February 2025.
