ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF
CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2024/25, SPECIAL RACE, SUNDAY, 30TH, MARCH, 2025.
(PENETROMETER: 4.2 (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 UP TO THE WINNING POST.
FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED FROM THEIR 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 S. Padmanabhan, permission was granted to Trainer Subhag Singh to saddle his charge SPLENDIDO in the 2nd race, at his own (Trainer S. Padmanabhan’s) risk and responsibility.
On a request from Trainer B. Prithviraj, permission was granted to Trainer Vinesh to saddle his charge REGAL GALLERIA in the 3rd race, at his own (Trainer B. Prithviraj’s) risk and responsibility.
On a request from Trainer S. Waheed, permission was granted to Trainer Vijay Kasbekar to saddle his charge WE STILL BELIEVE in the 9th race, at his own (Trainer S. Waheed’s) risk and responsibility.
RACE NO.1 (165) – THE RACING JOURNALISTS TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
Soon after the start, SORRENTO SECRET (App. N. Bhosale) shifted in at the same time LIGHTNING BLAZE (A. Prakash) shifted out due to which UNTITLED (Antony Raj S.) drawn between them had to be checked. After the race on questioning all concerned and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. N. Bhosale, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Soon after the start, HILMA KLINT (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted in onto HIGH SPIRIT (B. Nikhil) who in turn shifted in onto SORRENTO SECRET (App. N. Bhosale) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, App. Mustakim Alam has been fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in before the red marker.
It was observed that Jockey K. Nazil (ADONIS) had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 3rd offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, his Jockeys licence has been suspended for two race days i.e. on first two race days of Pune Meeting 2025 date of which will be intimated in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race).
It was observed that Jockey Antony Raj S. (UNTITLED) had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 1st offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. (UNTITLED) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently. Hence, the gelding was subjected to veterinary examination.
Subsequently, the Sr. V.O. reported that UNTITLED was scoped at the sampling yard and observed to have EIPH (Gr.III), as such, the gelding is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, HIGH SPIRIT was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. The mare has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, LIGHTNING BLAZE and UNTITLED were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (166) – THE WESTERN INDIA RACE HORSE OWNERS' ASSOCIATION TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 5
At the start, THALASSA (A. Sandesh, dr.4) took a fly jump.
It was observed that Jockey Antony Raj S. (SPLENDIDO) had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 2nd offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
After the race, FLAMING LAMBORGINI was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (167) – THE DADY ADENWALLA TROPHY - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait informed the Club’s Sr. V.O. that his charge AZURE has been coughing persistently on 29th & 30th March 2025. The filly was subjected to veterinary examination and since no abnormality was found the matter was placed before the Stewards of the Club and the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.
MERKAVAH (T. S. Jodha, dr.2) jumped out slowly thereby losing about a length at the start.
At the start, SENECA (A. Sandesh, dr.6) jumped outwards and made contact with MINISTRY OF TIME (P. Trevor, dr.7).
After the race, Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe (REGAL GALLERIA) reported that his mount was running green in the straight.
After the race, App. Haridas Gore (DON JULIO) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the final stages of the race. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, DON JULIO and MINISTRY OF TIME were trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, ZEPHYR was observed to have an injury on left hock and left hind pasterns.
RACE NO.4 (168) – THE JOCKEYS TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
STORM (T. S. Jodha, dr. 1) whipped around after the start and thereafter did not take practical part in the race. In the view of the behavior of the filly, Trainer Behram Cama has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
GOODFELLOW (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) jumped out tardily losing considerable ground at the start and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop thereby trailing the field, considering the similar behavior of the gelding in the previous outing. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
At the start, EAGLE DAY (A. Prakash, dr.4) jumped outwards and made contact with SANDS OF DUBAI (A. Sandesh, dr.5).
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (MYSTERIOUSSTRANGER) reported that his mount hung-in throughout the race. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, MYSTERIOUSSTRANGER was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (169) – THE DADY ADENWALLA TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
BISHOP was not declared to start after accepting with the filly due to late realization of medication that had been logged. Trainer P. Shroff has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse and the filly was subjected to sampling.
ENCHANTING (Neeraj Rawal, dr.1) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha 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.
LUNA (N. S. Parmar, dr.4) and MARCELLE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.5) jumped out slowly thereby losing about a length at the start.
At the start, LUNA (N. S. Parmar, dr.4) jumped outwards at the same time MARCELLE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.5) jumped inwards and they made contact.
At the start, WHISPER (P. Vinod, dr.2) jumped outwards and made contact with DILIGENCE (P. Trevor, dr.3)
Soon After the start, BEAT THE HEAT (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted in and went across LUNA (N. S. Parmar) and MARCELLE (Akshay Gaikwad) who were marginally slow to begin.
After the race, App. Mustakim Alam (BEAT THE HEAT) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer H. J. Antia has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, Jockey P. Vinod (WHISPER) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts.
RACE NO.6 (170) – THE RACING OFFICIALS TROPHY - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha had declared Apprentice Ramswarup on his charge OCEAN. Since Ramswarup was not eligible to ride as per the norms laid down for Apprentice Jockeys. As such, Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha was permitted to change the rider to Apprentice Aditya Waydande on his charge. He has been fined Rs.1,000/- for the lapse.
On arrival at the starting gate, DIVINE INTUITION was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified him fit to race.
LORD MURPHY (P. Vinod, dr.10) took a fly jump and lost about two lengths at the start.
DANCING STAR (S. Mosin, dr.11) jumped out slowly and lost about two lengths at the start.
At the start, GOBBY (S. G. Prasad, dr.7) jumped outwards at the same time CINDERELLA’S DREAM (A. Sandesh, dr.9) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening FLASHMAN (T. S. Jodha, dr.8) drawn between them. After questioning all concerned, Jockeys S. G. Prasad and A. Sandesh have been cautioned.
At the start, OCEAN (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.4) jumped outwards onto WIND DANCER (P. Trevor, dr.5) thereafter PRINCE IGOR (B. Nikhil, dr.6) was marginally slow to begin, leaned in and brushed the haunches of WIND DANCER.
At the start, MAJORELLA BLUE (S. J. Sunil, dr.2) jumped outwards onto MARATHA ADMIRAL (N. S. Parmar, dr.3) who was marginally slow to begin.
Soon after the start, Jockey D. R. Shubham (DIVINE INTUITION) shifted in before the red marker. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey D. R. Shubham has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
In the straight, Jockey B. Nikhil (PRINCE IGOR) persisted with the whip in the right despite his mount hanging out thereby inconveniencing DANCING STAR (S. Mosin). After questioning and not be satisfied, Jockey B. Nikhil has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the running and riding of “MOONLIGHT KISS” and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, GOBBY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, DIVINE INTUITION was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have a gum injury.
After the race, LORD MURPHY and PRINCE IGOR were trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, WIND DANCER was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on left hind cannon.
The Equine Hospital reported that GOBBY had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.
RACE NO.7 (171) – THE TRAINERS TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 6
After the race, App. Bharat Singh (EARTH) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (FONTANA) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, EARTH was observed to have lost its left hind shoe.
After the race, FORTUNATE SON was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8 (172) – THE RACING OFFICIALS TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
On arrival at the starting gate, at the request of Jockey Antony Raj S., GOOMAH was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified her fit to race.
At the start, MANOR HOUSE (P. Trevor, dr.6) jumped inwards and made contact with BETSY (App. Bharat Singh, dr.5).
At the start, SCARAMOUCHE (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.10) took an awkward jump.
Soon after the start, BAKLAVA (App. S. Siddharth) shifted in thereby starting a chain reaction thereby inconveniencing BETSY (App. Bharat Singh), APPLAUSE (S. Zervan) and JETFIRE (Prashant P. Dhebe). After questioning and not being satisfied, App. S. Siddharth has been fined Rs.1,000/-.
After the race, Jockey S. G. Prasad (STAR ROMANCE) reported loss of whip approaching the 300 metres. This being his 2nd instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, BAKLAVA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, GOOMAH and DULARI were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.9 (173) – THE SION F. NESSIM PLATE : (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
THE FLUTIST (T. S. Jodha, dr.8) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Himmat 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 start, THE SENGOL QUEEN (App. S. Siddharth, dr.5) jumped outwards and made contact with OH KAY (App. Haridas Gore, dr.6).
At the start, MAJOR SAAB (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) jumped inwards onto CHARMING STAR (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.2).
Soon after the start, MARLBORO MAN (P. Trevor) shifted in under urgings before the red marker and went across MAJOR SAAB (Amyn Merchant). After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching the 1200 metres, MARLBORO MAN (P. Trevor) shifted in and went across WE STILL BELIEVE (K. Nazil) who had to check and change course thereby inconveniencing MAJOR SAAB (Amyn Merchant).
It was observed that THE SENGOL QUEEN (App. S. Siddharth) drifted out in the straight and finished the race on the extreme outside. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
Passing the 100 metres, Jockey T. S. Jodha (THE FLUTIST) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount further it was also observed that he was persisted with the whip from the left despite his mount shifting in. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey T. S. Jodha, this being his 3rd offence of using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, his Jockeys licence has been suspended for two race days i.e. on first two race days of Pune Meeting 2025 date of which will be intimated in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race).
Approaching the 50 metres WE STILL BELIEVE (K. Nazil) leaned out at the same time THE FLUTIST (T. S. Jodha) leaned in and they made contact. Jockeys K. Nazil and T. S. Jodha have been cautioned.
It was observed that App. Haridas Gore (OH KAY) had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 1st offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
It was observed that Jockey Amyn Merchant (MAJOR SAAB) had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 2nd offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
After the race, WE STILL BELIEVE was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th & 9th race, viz. THALASSA, EAGLE DAY, DILIGENCE, RAMBLER & MARLBORO MAN and the special samples of BISHOP (5th race), CHARDIKALA (7th race) & DULARI (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES –9 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 77 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.64,81,500/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8.55 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.1(165) |
App. N. Bhosale (SORRENTO SECRET) – fined Rs.2,000/- App. Mustakim Alam (HILMA KLINT) – fined Rs.2,000/- Joc. K. Nazil (ADONIS) - suspended for two race days i.e. on 1st two race days of Pune Meeting 2025 date of which will be intimated in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race). Joc. Antony Raj S. (UNTITLED) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.2(166) |
Joc. Antony Raj S. (SPLENDIDO) – fined Rs.5,000/- |
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R.5(169) |
Tr. P. Shroff (BISHOP) – fined Rs.5,000/- |
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R.6(170) |
Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha (OCEAN) – fined Rs.1,000/- Joc. D. R. Shubham (DIVINE INTUITION) – fined Rs.2,000/- Joc. B. Nikhil (PRINCE IGOR) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.8(172) |
App. S. Siddharth (BAKLAVA) – fined Rs.1,000/- Joc. S. G. Prasad (STAR ROMANCE) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.9(173) |
Joc. P. Trevor (MARLBORO MAN) – fined Rs.2,000/- App. Haridas Gore (OH KAY) – fined Rs.3,000/- Joc. Amyn Merchant (MAJOR SAAB) – fined Rs.5,000/- Joc. T. S. Jodha (THE FLUTIST) - suspended for two race days i.e. on 1st two race days of Pune Meeting 2025 date of which will be intimated in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race). |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(165) |
UNTITLED & HIGH SPIRIT – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(167) |
DON JULIO – remedial measures |
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R.4(168) |
STORM – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards GOODFELLOW – to be shown in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards MYSTERIOUSSTRANGER – remedial measures |
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R.5(169) |
ENCHANTING – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter BEAT THE HEAT – remedial measures |
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R.6(170) |
GOBBY – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.7(171) |
EARTH & FONTANA – remedial measures |
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R.8(172) |
BAKLAVA – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.9(173) |
THE FLUTIST – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter THE SENGOL QUEEN – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: MOCK RACE HELD ON 30TH MARCH 2025:
After the race, RISING POWER was observed to have lost its right hind shoe.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF B.I.G. “UNTITLED” (DRAWN 7) RUN IN RACE NO.155 – THE INDIARACE.COM TROPHY (DIST.1000 MTRS.) ON 20TH MARCH 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stipendiary Stewards at their meeting held on 22nd March 2025, having heard Apprentice Bharat Singh, his Master Trainer Karthik Ganapathy and Trainer H. J. Antia, having viewed the video recording of Race No.155 and the gelding’s previous races, the Stipendiary Stewards were not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Apprentice Bharat Singh. In that, Trainer H. J. Antia instructed him to take a good jump, settle in second place behind COLLATERAL, and do his best in the straight, which he failed to do and allowed COLLATERAL to establish a six length lead which was difficult for him to cover in the final stages of the race. Therefore, it was decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s licence for one race day i.e. on 1st race day of Pune Meeting 2025 (permitted to ride work/mock race) for failing to follow his riding instructions.
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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:
01/03/2025 - MYSTICAL DAWN, HIGH COMMAND, ARABESKA
04/03/2025 - KING KE, CONSTABLE
05/03/2025 - SANTISSIMO, DUKE OF TUSCANY, MISS AMERICAN PIE
06/03/2025 - TOUCH OF GREY, MERLET, VICTORIOUS OMEN, BEYOND STARS ESCONIDO, PYRITE, EL GRECO, DREAM SELLER, TIME AND TIDE, DYF.
09/03/2025 - TRAVALIUS, ONCE YOU GO BLACK, MAGILETO, SNOWFALL, DIVINE STAR, EVALDO
The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
06/03/2025 - CREDENCE, ZACHARIAS, FOURTH WING, GOLDEN KINGDOM
The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
06/03/2025 - CREDENCE, ZACHARIAS, FOURTH WING, GOLDEN KINGDOM
Mumbai: 31st March 2025.
