ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2024/25, NINETEENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 5TH, APRIL, 2025.
(EVENING RACE DAY)
(PENETROMETER: 4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 1 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 3 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 1 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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7(180) |
PRINCE IGOR |
B. Nikhil |
A. Prakash |
Indisposed |
RACE NO.1 (174) – THE ARKTOUROS MILLION: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been fined Rs.500/- for failing to put in a request to use a red hood on his charge CRYSTAL CLEAR before the race day.
While approaching the starting gate, CRYSTAL CLEAR was observed to have a gum injury and on being examined was certified fit to race.
On arrival at the starting gate, at the request of Jockey Vivek G., OPERATION FINALE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starters order and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (K. Nazil, dr.5) jumped out slowly and lost about two lengths at the start.
At the start, ZACAPA (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly outwards onto CONTINENTAL DRIFT.
Approaching the 900 metres, CONTINENTAL DRIFT (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across CRYSTAL CLEAR (Neeraj Rawal) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey A. Sandesh has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching 800 metres, ZACAPA (App. Aditya Waydande) was observed to have lost its footing, stumbled and fell along with the rider. The Club’s Sr. V.O. reported that the gelding had Fractured its left fore fetlock and its right fore shoulder joint. As such, with due consent of Trainer Shazaan Shah the gelding was euthanized on humanitarian grounds.
After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (CONTINENTAL DRIFT) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently. On being subjected to veterinary examination, the gelding was observed to have lost its right hind shoe.
RACE NO.2 (175) – THE OPEN SPACES MILLION: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 12
At the start, GIANT KING (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.1) jumped out slowly and lost about two lengths.
At the start, BLACK THUNDER (App. Bharat Singh, dr.3) jumped inwards and made contact with ALEXANDROS (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) who had to be steadied.
At the start, DOCTOR DOLLY (A. Sandesh, dr.10) jumped outwards at the same time UZI (T. S. Jodha, dr.12) jumped inwards thereby inconveniencing LUCA (David Allan, dr.11) who was marginally slow to begin.
Passing the 200 metres, ALEXANDROS (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and went across BEYOND STARS (K. Nazil) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, GIANT KING was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, ALPHA GENE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, LA DOLCE VITA 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 filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.3 (176) – THE MYSTICAL MILLION: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
On arrival at the starting gate at the request of Jockey P. Trevor, ANGELO was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. before the race and was certified fit to race.
Soon after the start, ANGELO (P. Trevor) shifted out thereby bumping and boring GOLDEN GLOW (Antony Raj S.) thereby inconveniencing the latter. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.
Approaching the 1200 metres, MIGHTY SPARROW (Vivek G.) shifted out thereby forcing CHAGALL (App. S. Siddharth) outwards due to which SUBSTANTIAL (A. Sandesh) had to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Vivek G. has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Passing the 1200 metres, CHAGALL (S. Siddharth) shifted in and went across GREY BEAUTY (David Allan) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, App. S. Siddharth has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching the 500 metres, GREY BEAUTY (David Allan) was held up for room and had to be steadied.
After the race, Jockey Vivek G. (MIGHTY SPARROW) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, Jockey P Trevor (ANGELO) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently. On being subjected to veterinary examination, the gelding was found to be sore by right fore. As such the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
App. S. Siddharth (CHAGALL) was observed to have worn his racing goggles in the straight, this being his second instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 24/25, he has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.
After the race, MIGHTY SPARROW was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.4 (177) – THE ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA JUVENILE MULTI - MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
EMBER TOWER was not declared to start after accepting with the colt. The matter has been reported to the Stewards of the Club for such action as they deemed fit.
MAGICAL MOMENTS (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) jumped out slowly and lost about a length at the start.
SOLIDARITY (Vivek G., dr.7) jumped out slowly and lost about two lengths at the start.
At the start, LEGACY (Yash Narredu, dr.9) jumped outwards at the same time VEGATHA (Antony Raj S., dr.10) jumped inwards and they made contact, due to the incident LEGACY lost about a length.
Soon after the start, FOXY (T. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing GIANT GOLD (N. Bhosale) inwards who went across MAGICAL MOMENTS (Neeraj Rawal) who was slow to begin.
Passing the 1000 metres, LIGHTNING MCQUEEN (S. J. Sunil) shifted in and went across EL MORAN (App. Mustakim Alam) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. J. Sunil has been cautioned.
Passing the 300 metres, MERLET (Suraj Narredu) shifted out under the whip and carried ROSARIO (Kirtish Bhagat) outwards. Jockeys Suraj Narredu has been cautioned.
SOLIDARITY (Vivek G.) was observed to have raced in the middle of the course for no apparent reason. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.
App. Kirtish Bhagat (ROSARIO) was observed to have lost his whip at the winning post. This being his 1st instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, no action has been initiated.
After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. (VEGATHA) reported that the saddle used on his mount had slipped soon after the start. This being the first instance of faulty saddling during the current Mumbai Meeting24/25, Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, LIGHTNING MCQUEEN was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (178) – THE AAKRITI ART GALLERY MILLION: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
While reaching the starting gate, BASHIR (A. Sandesh) was observed to have a gum injury and on being examined was certified fit to race.
ARDAKAN (Suraj Narredu, dr.5) took a fly jump, veered out and lost about a length at the start.
Passing the red marker, JADE (N. Bhosale) leaned in and went across ATAASH (T. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied. App. N. Bhosale has been cautioned.
ARDAKAN (Suraj Narredu) was denied a clear passage in the straight.
Jockey Vivek G. (CELESTIAL) was observed to have 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, COEUR DE LION was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. The horse has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.6 (179) – THE THE
ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA SPRINTERS' CHALLENGE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS – 9
MISS AMERICAN PIE (N. S. Parmar, dr.8) was reluctant to be
backed in. Trainer M. K. Jadhav 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, KALAMITSI (Prashant. P. Dhebe, dr.3) jumped inwards at the same time
DREAM SELLER ( T. S. Jodha, dr.1) jumped outwards thereby bumping and
tightening JOAQUIN (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.2) drawn between them, due to the incident MARKET KING was (Neeraj
Rawal, dr.4) also inconvenienced.
After the
race, it was observed that during the race the saddle used on TIME AND TIDE (A.
Sandesh, dr.7) had slipped. This being the first
instance of faulty saddling during the current Mumbai Meeting 24/25, Trainer
Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
The Sr. V.O. reported that KALAMITSI was declared to run without bandages on both fore but ran with bandages. As such, Trainer S. S. Attaollahi has been fined Rs.1,000/-.
RACE NO.7 (180) – THE HORNBY VELLARD MILLION: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 14
At the start, PRINCE IGOR (A. Prakash, dr.14) threw its head up and lost considerable ground. 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.
Soon after the start, SHIRSA (S. G. Prasad, dr.7) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing EXHALT (Prashant. P. Dhebe, dr.6) inwards causing the latter to brush the haunches of ARBITRAGE (S. Siddharth). Jockey S. G. Prasad has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, Jockey Prashant. P. Dhebe (EXHALT) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Trainer H. J. Antia has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, NELSON RIVER was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th race, viz. NORTHBOUND, LAND OF PLENTY, CHAGALL, BISHOP, JADE, TIME AND TIDE & SHIRSA and the special samples of CONTINENTAL DRIFT (1st race), LA DOLCE VITA (2nd race) & EMBER TOWER (4th race) were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 72 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.1,39,55,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 10.28 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.1(174) |
Tr. Imtiaz A. Sait (CRYSTAL CLEAR) – fined Rs.500/- Joc. A. Sandesh (CONTINENTAL DRIFT) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
|
R.2(175) |
Joc. Neeraj Rawal (ALEXANDROS) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.3(176) |
Joc. Vivek G. (MIGHTY SPARROW) – fined Rs.3,000/- App. S. Siddharth (CHAGALL) – fined Rs.2,000/- & Rs.1,000/- |
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R.4(177) |
Tr. P. S. Chouhan (VEGATHA) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.5(178) |
Joc. Vivek G. (CELESTIAL) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.6(179) |
Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha (TIME AND TIDE) – fined Rs.2,000/- Tr. S. S. Attaollahi (KALAMITSI) – fined Rs.1,000/- |
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R.7(180) |
Joc. S. G. Prasad (SHIRSA) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(174) |
OPERATION FINALE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.2(175) |
GIANT KING, ALPHA GENE & LA DOLCE VITA – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(176) |
MIGHTY SPARROW – remedial measures ANGELO - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.5(178) |
COEUR DE LION - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(179) |
MISS AMERICAN PIE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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R.7(180) |
PRINCE IGOR - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter EXHALT – remedial measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “MOONLIGHT KISS” (DRAWN-12) IN RACE NO.170 - THE RACING OFFICIALS TROPHY DIV-II RUN ON 30TH MARCH 2025.
In connection with the captioned subject matter the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 5th April 2025, having heard the submissions made by App. Mustakim Alam and Trainer Narendra Lagad, as also the Stipendiary Stewards and reviewing the video footage of the race in question, the Stewards having deliberated extensively on the matter noted that upon entering the straight, he failed to get into his mount despite a clear passage, and in the final furlong, he did not ride out. As a result, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to secure the best possible placing in the race which could amount to not permitting his mount to run on its merits.
However, considering his past record, and that the mare was at longer odds, keeping in mind his admission of guilt, the Stewards gave him the benefit of doubt for not permitting his mount to run on its merits, instead held him guilty of riding an unsatisfactory race and decided to suspend his Jockeys licence for a period covering 15 race days i.e. Should he apply for grant of a Jockey's licence for the racing season 2025/26, and the same is granted to him, it shall stand suspended from the first day of the Pune Meeting 2025 upto and including a period covering 15 race days.
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RE: MOCK RACE HELD ON 5TH APRIL 2025:
STARSEED was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The blood samples of the following horse has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of substances according Article 6E of IFHA:
Compulsory:
15/03/2025 - GIANT KING
The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
16/03/2025 - SHIRSA, STORMY SEA, GUNSMOKE, FYNBOS, PRISTINE GLORY, YOU,
TOSCANA, MANOR HOUSE
The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
16/03/2025 - SHIRSA, STORMY SEA, GUNSMOKE, FYNBOS, PRISTINE GLORY, YOU,
TOSCANA, MANOR HOUSE
Mumbai: 8th April 2025.
