ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI
MEETING 2024/25, EIGHTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 20TH MARCH, 2025.
(EVENING RACE DAY)
(PENETROMETER: 4.0 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE
PLACED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2
METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 4 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 6 METRES AWAY AT 800
METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 600 METRES AND 10 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 4 METRES AWAY AT
1000 METRES.
On a request
from Trainer M. Narredu, permission was granted
to Trainer Nirad Karanjawala
to saddle his charge LIGHTNING MCQUEEN in the 2nd race and EATON
SQUARE in the 3rd race, at his own (Trainer M. Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.
On a request
from Trainer Deepesh Narredu,
permission was granted to Trainer Nirad Karanjawala to saddle his charge NOORIE in the 4th
race, at his own (Trainer Deepesh Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.
RACE
NO.1 (151) – THE RACINGPULSE.IN TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
At the
start, WILLY WONKAA (K. Nazil, dr.4) jumped inwards
at the same time LEO THE LION (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.2) jumped outwards thereby tightening BALENO (Bhawani Singh, dr.3) drawn between them.
After the
race, Jockey P. Vinod (CASCADE) reported loss of whip
passing the 400 metres. This being his first instance
during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, no action has be initiated.
RACE
NO.2 (152) – THE FREE PRESS JOURNAL TROPHY (THE TIMES OF INDIA TROPHY -
DIVISION II): (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
At the
request of Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy,
SKANDHA was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 11.00 a.m. on 20th
March 2025 and was found to be sore by right hind. 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be withdrawn on veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.,
before next accepting to race.
Soon after
the start, ALLEZ L’ETOILE (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted in and made contact with LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
(S. J. Sunil) who in turn leaned inwards onto CHARISSE (Vivek
G.).
Approaching
the 900 metres, CHARLIE BROWN (Neeraj
Rawal) shifted out and went across CHARISSE (Vivek G.) who had to be steadied, thereafter at about the
800 metres CHARLIE BROWN leaned in thereby tightening
and inconveniencing TRAIL BLAZER (App. Hardias Gore)
along the rails causing the latter to be checked. On questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that his
mount was shying away from the other runners, he
further added that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight. In view of
the colt’s behavior, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next
accepting to race.
After the
race, Jockey S. J. Sunil (LIGHTNING MCQUEEN) reported that his mount was
inclined outwards in the straight despite his efforts. After the race, the filly was trotted and found to be sound
subsequently she was again examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the stables and
was found to be sore by right fore with an injury on hoof. As such, the filly
has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Further,
she was observed to have a wolf tooth on the left side. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures.
After the
race, CHARLIE BROWN was trotted and found to be sound. TRAIL BLAZER was
observed to have an injury on both hind pasterns.
RACE
NO.3 (153) – THE MID-DAY TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 6
At the start, GORDON (R. Ajinkya, dr.5) jumped
inwards throwing its head up due to which MULTIVERSE (Nirmal
Jodha, dr.4) and KIMIKO (A. Sandesh,
dr.3) were inconvenienced. After the race, on questioning Jockey R. Ajinkya stated that his mount was keen in the early part of
the race and in an effort to settle, he had shifted in and out on more than one
occasion, he further stated that passing the 400 metres
his reins slipped momentarily. Jockey R. Ajinkya
has been cautioned.
Passing the1800 metres, GORDON (R. Ajinkya) leaned out thereby bumping and inconveniencing
EATON SQUARE (Yash Narredu).
After the
race, KIMIKO & MULTIVERSE were trotted and found to be sound.
After the
race, ENDURANCE was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an
injury on left hind cannon and right hock.
After the race, EATON SQUARE was examined at the stables and was
observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock.
RACE
NO.4 (154) – THE TIMES OF INDIA TROPHY - DIVISION
I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
At the
request of Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, AEON FLUX was
examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 09.30 a.m. on 19th March 2025 and
was observed to have a deep cut on her tongue. 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 the Club’s V.O.,
before next accepting to race.
At the
start, ELEVEN ELEVEN (D. R. Shubham,
dr.7) jumped inwards at the same time FAY (T. S. Jodha,
dr.4) jumped outwards due to which KAVYA (N. S. Parmar,
dr.5) and ALGONQUIN (A. Sandesh, dr.6) were tightened
and had to be steadied.
After the
race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (KAVYA) report that his
mount hung-in from the 300 metres. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next
accepting to race.
After the
race, Jockey A. Sandesh (ALGONQUIN) reported that his
mount was running green.
After the
race, MONEY FAIR was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5
(155) – THE INDIARACE.COM TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
FIDATO (App. Mustakim
Alam, dr.8) planted in the stall thereafter losing
distance and did not raise an effective gallop in the early part of 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.
At the start, THE SENGOL QUEEN (App. S. Siddhart, dr.5) jumped outwards and brushed the haunches of
HILM KLINT (Abhishek Mhatre,
dr.6).
At the start, GOLD CAVIAR (B. Nikhil,
dr.1) jumped outwards and made contact with COLLATERAL (App. Aditya Waydande, dr. 2).
Soon after the start, UNTITLED (App.
Bharat Singh) shifted in under urgings carrying HILMA KLINT (Abhishek Mhatre) inwards. App.
Bharat Singh has been fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in
before the red marker.
From the 600 metres,
THE SENGOL QUEEN (App. S. Siddharth) was observed to
have been inclined outwards. After the race, App. S. Siddharth
stated that his mount hung-out in the straight. Trainer Sangramsinh
N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to
race.
In the straight, CONTINENTAL DRIFT (App.
Ramswarup) was observed to have drifted out under
pressure. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha
has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
Passing the 100 metres,
LIGHTNING BLAZE (A. Prakash) leaned in and went
across UNTITLED (App. Bharat Singh). After the race, Jockey A. Prakash reported that his mount hung-in in the straight,
despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next
accepting to race.
After the race, HILMA KLINT & EKLA CHOLO were trotted
and found to be sound.
The Equine Hospital reported that EKLA CHOLO had a right
eye injury (sore) with mild ulcer.
RACE
NO.6 (156) – THE HINDU TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 6
On arrival
at the starting gate, TIMELESS VISION (Neeraj Rawal) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified
her fit to race.
At the start, CREDENCE (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.6) jumped inwards and went across AZRINAZ (A. Sandesh, dr.5) thereafter CREDENCE further shifted in under
urgings and cut across the field before passing the red marker. App. Aditya Waydande has been fined
Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (FIGHTON)
reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the final stages of the race.
Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial
measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, ATAASH & TIMELESS VISION were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE
NO.7 (157) – THE RACE MIRROR TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 12
On arrival at the starting gate, CHARDIKALA (P. Trevor) was examined by the
Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified her fit to race.
ESCONIDO (B. Nikhil, dr.12) jumped out slowly thereby losing about 3
lengths and did not raise an effective gallop in the early part of the race.
Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to give his charge
more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction to the Starter at
morning starting trails, before next accepting to race.
At the start, ETOILE (A. Prakash, dr.8) jumped
inwards at the same time OKINAYUME (App. Bharat Singh, dr.5) jumped outwards thereby
tightening WILD CHILD (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.6) and SILVER STRIKE (Amyn
Merchant, dr.7) drawn between them.
After the race, CHARDIKALA was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd,
5th & 7th race, viz. ALPHA GENE, EASTERN MONARCH,
EKLA CHOLO & CHARDIKALA and the special samples of ENDURANCE (3rd
race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 55 |
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.53,50,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 7.85 |
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SUMMARY:
SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.5(155) |
App.
Bharat Singh (UNTITLED) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
R.6(156) |
App. Aditya Waydande (CREDENCE) –
fined Rs.2,000/- |
|
ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.2(152) |
SKANDHA –
to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. CHARLIE
BROWN – remedial measures LIGHTNING
MCQUEEN – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. & remedial measures |
R.4(154) |
AEON FLUX
- to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. KAVYA –
remedial measures |
|
R.5(155) |
FIDATO –
to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter THE SENGOL
QUEEN, CONTINENTAL DRIFT & LIGHTNING BLAZE – remedial measures |
|
R.6(156) |
FIGHTON – remedial
measures |
|
R.7(157) |
ESCONIDO –
to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: MOCK RACE HELD ON
20TH MARCH 2025:
At the behest of Stipendiary
Stewards, MAGNETAR was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore
by left 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 the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
GOODFELLOW was observed to
have lost its left fore shoe.
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