ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2025, SECOND DAY, SATURDAY, 2ND, AUGUST, 2025.
(PENETROMETER: 4.5 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED AT THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AT 1600 METRES. 2 METRES WIDE AT 1400 METRES, 3 METRES WIDE AT 1200 METRES. 4 METRES WIDE AT 1000 METRES. 6 METRES WIDE AT 800 METRES. 7 METRES WIDE AT 600 METRES. 8 METRES WIDE AT 400 METRES. THEREAFTER 9 METRES WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST.
On a request from Trainer Himmat Singh, permission was granted to Trainer P. Shroff to saddle his charge THE FLUTIST in the 7th race, at his own (Trainer Himmat Singh’s) risk and responsibility.
RACE NO.1 (17) – THE TRUEFITT & HILL TROPHY - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
At the start, ANANYA (App. Bharat Singh, dr. 7) jumped outwards and made contact with EKLA CHOLO (A. Sandesh, dr. 8) due to the impact App. Bharat Singh was observed to have lost his right stirrup momentarily. App. Bharat Singh has been asked to be more careful in the future.
Approaching the 800 metres, GOBBY (S. G. Prasad) leaned outwards thereby carrying ARIYANA STAR (Akshay Gaikwad) and SUPERLUMINAL outwards. Jockey S. G. Prasad has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (EKLA CHOLO) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, EKLA CHOLO & ANANYA were trotted and found to be sound.
The Equine Hospital reported that ANANYA had a right eye injury (sore).
The Equine Hospital reported that GOBBY had a right eye injury (sore).
RACE NO.2 (18) – THE JSK1 PLAY & WIN AUGUST TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
TIEPOLO (App. S. Siddharth, dr.2) lost its footing and stumbled at the start.
At the start, MANSA MUSA (P. Trevor, dr.6) jumped out slowly losing about three lengths. Trainer P. Shroff 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.
Approaching 100 metres, SUBSTANTIAL (A. Prakash) shifted in under the use of whip thereby tightening and inconveniencing KIMIKO (App. Bharat Singh) racing on its haunches. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey A. Prakash has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
In the final stages of the race, MANSA MUSA (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby inconveniencing BUGATTI (App. Kirtish Bhagat) who had to be steadied. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.
After the race, at the request of Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait an endoscopy was performed on TREAT at the saddling enclosure and was diagnosed to have a laryngeal abnormality.
After the race, MANSA MUSA & SUBSTANTIAL were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (19) – THE TRUEFITT & HILL TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
Soon after the start, BETSY (A. Sandesh) leaned inwards at the same time APPLAUSE (Bhawani Singh) leaned outwards due to which ETOILE (S. A. Amit) racing between them was tightened for room and had to be checked, thereafter LORD ERIC (P. Trevor) shifted in and went across BETSY who had to be steadied. Jockeys Bhawani Singh, A. Sandesh and P. Trevor have been cautioned.
After the race, ESCAPE VELOCITY was observed to have an injury on its left hind pastern.
RACE NO.4 (20) – THE AUGUST HANDICAP : (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
At the start, SOLIDARITY (Vivek G., dr. 4) was observed to have brushed the gates.
At the start, MERLET (P. Trevor, dr.7) jumped outwards onto TROPICAL PARADISE (N. S. Parmar, dr.8).
Approaching the 1200 metres, due to a tightly packed field MINISTRY OF TIME (D. R. Shubam) racing between TROPICAL PARADISE (N. S. Parmar) and ROYAL CHAMP (Antony Raj S.) was tightened for room and dropped back thereby inconveniencing SOLIDARITY (Vivek G.) racing on its haunches causing the latter to clip the former and had to be steadied.
Passing the 400 metres, ALLEZ L’ETOILE (C. Umesh) drifted out and carried MERLET (P. Trevor) outwards. After the race, Jockey C. Umesh reported that his mount hung-out, despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, App. Kirtish Bhagat (AZALEA) reported that his mount weakened and dropped back, despite his efforts. Trainer Himmat Singh has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up a reasonable performance in the future.
After the race, CARADOC was trotted at the stables and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury above the right eye.
After the race, MERLET was observed to have an injury on right hind bulb of heel.
After the race, ALLEZ L’ETOILE was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (21) – THE ALTAF HUSSAIN MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
At the start, ZENDAYA (A. Sandesh, dr.7) jumped outwards onto NEUTRALIST (P. Trevor, dr.8) thereafter CHARLIE BROWN (Antony Raj S., dr.9) shifted in and made contact with NEUTRALIST causing the latter to be checked. After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. reported that he had lost his left stirrup and was unbalanced and therefore was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage.
Approaching the 1000 metres, RED MIST (App. Ramswarup) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing CHARLIE BROWN (Antony Raj S.) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, App. Ramswarup has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Passing the 600 metres, Jockey Antony Raj S. (CHARLIE BROWN) was observed to have lost his stirrup. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, NEUTRALIST was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such the colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, ZENDAYA was observed to have an injury on its left hind fetlock.
After the race, SILVER STRIKE was observed to have an injury on left hind pastern.
RACE NO.6 (22) – THE SPRUNGLI PLATE : (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
On arrival at the starting gates at the request of Jockey N. S. Parmar (SOUTH BEACH), the Tongue Strap of his mount was inspected and was found to be okay.
ADEYA (Bhawani Singh, dr.11) lost about two lengths at the start
At the start, DANCING CLOUD (K. Pranil, dr.1) jumped, shifted outwards and went across SHE’S MY GAL (A. S. Peter, dr.2) who was marginally slow to begin.
At the start, WRANGLER (Antony Raj S., dr.9) leaned outwards and in the process brushed the gates.
Approaching the 900 metres, WRANGLER (Antony Raj S.) leaned outwards thereby carrying MAGICAL MOMENTS (C. Umesh) and CHARISSE (Vivek G.) outwards. After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race
Jockey K. Pranil (DANCING CLOUD) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2025, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, ADEYA & MAGICAL MOMENTS were trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, FOXY was observed to have an injury on its left nostril.
The Equine Hospital reported that LEGACY had a right eye injury (sore).
RACE NO.7 (23) – THE ZEPHYR BAY PLATE: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
At the start, OH KAY (A. Sandesh, dr.6) lost its footing and jumped outwards thereafter CONTINENTAL DRIFT (Santosh G., dr.5) leaned out onto OH KAY causing the latter to be steadied.
Passing the 500 metres, LOOKING LIKE A WOW (Bhawani Singh) was observed to have veered out under urgings and had to be steadied. Jockey Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (TAABIIR) reported that his mount was keen in the early part of the race.
Jockey S. G. Prasad (MA CHERIE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2025, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
The Equine Hospital reported that MADISON had both eye injuries (sore) with ulcer.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 2nd, 4th, 5th & 7th race, viz. THE MILENIUM FORCE, ZAFFERANO, NEUTRALIST & THE FLUTIST and the special samples of EKLA CHOLO (1st race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 66 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.56,60,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.42 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.2(18) |
Joc. A. Prakash (SUBSTANTIAL) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.5(21) |
App. Ramswarup (RED MIST) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.6(22) |
Joc. K. Pranil (DANCING CLOUD) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.7(23) |
Joc. S. G. Prasad (MA CHERIE) - fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(17) |
EKLA CHOLO – remedial measures |
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R.2(18) |
MANSA MUSA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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R.4(20) |
ALLEZ L’ETOILE – remedial measures |
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R.5(21) |
NEUTRALIST – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(22) |
WRANGLER – remedial measures |
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PACIFIERS USED |
R.1(17) |
EKLA CHOLO, FLASHMAN, MARATHA ADMIRAL, ARBITRAGE |
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R.2(18) |
KIMIKO, MANSA MUSA, TIEPOLO, TREAT, BUGATTI |
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R.3(19) |
BETSY, YOU, APPLAUSE, ETOILE, MOMENT OF MADNESS |
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R.4(20) |
SOLIDARITY, AZALEA, TROPICAL PARADISE |
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R.5(21) |
SURREALIST, CHARLIE BROWN, SILVER STRIKE |
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R.6(22) |
WRANGLER, ADEYA, CHARISSE, SOUTH BEACH |
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R.7(23) |
LOOKING LIKE A WOW, OH KAY |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE : POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF CH C 3YO “SAPPHIRE MARTINI” – IN THE CHARGE OF TRAINER DALLAS TODYWALLA :
ch c 3yo SAPPHIRE MARTINI was subjected to compulsory sampling on arrival i.e. 24th June 2025 in accordance with the OOCT norms. Further, at the request of M/s. Poonawalla Stud Farm, the said sample was analyzed for all substances including therapeutics.
M/s. Quantilab, Mauritius vide their report dated 23rd July 2025 reported the sample positive for the under-mentioned substances :-
Xylazine (Class III)
4-hydroxyxylazine (Class III)
Butorphanol (Class III)
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, took note of the Positive findings and after having heard explanations of all concerned, decided that under Rule 37 (e) of the Medication Rules, no action was called for in the matter.
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RE: WITHDRAWAL OF DK B G “FIDATO” FROM RACE NO.10 – THE BEYOND EXPECTATION PLATE – RUN ON FRIDAY, 25TH JULY 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 2nd August 2025, having considered the submissions made by the Trainer Narendra Lagad and Club’s Sr. V.O., asked the Veterinary officers to examine the horse with and without the rider and be careful in the future.
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RE: REQUEST TO WAIVE THE FINE OF RS.5,000/- IMPOSED ON TRAINER P. SHROFF IN RESPECT OF WITHDRAWN OF HIS CHARGE “BISHOP” FROM RACE NO.169 RUN ON 20TH MARCH 2025 DUE TO LATE REALIZATION OF MEDICATION ADMINISTERED BY THE CLUB’S VETERINARIAN:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 2nd August 2025, having considered all papers, proceedings before them and having heard Tr. P. Shroff and Sr. Veterinary Officer, decided to rescind the fine of Rs.5,000/- imposed on him. Further, the treating Veterinary Officer was asked to ensure that all administrative protocols are duly followed.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RACE NO.9 – THE COLUMBIA PLATE RUN ON FRIDAY, 18TH JULY 2025 – DECLARED “NULL & VOID”:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 2nd August 2025, having considered the submissions made by Starter Mr. Bajrang Singh and Asst. Starter Mr. Jerome Pereira, decided to fine and cautioned them for the future.
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RE: APPEAL BY JOCKEY A. PRAKASH AGAINST THE FINE OF RS.2,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM FOR HIS RIDING ON “AR FIRST STAR” IN RACE NO.12 – THE JSK1 GAMING TROPHY – RUN ON 25TH JULY 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 2nd August 2025, having considered appeal dated 30th July 2025 from Jockey A. Prakash, having heard him and viewed the video of Race no.12, deliberated on the matter at length, decided to reject his appeal.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE FORGED DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY MR. PAPPURAM TO WORK AS A “PERMISSION BOY” AND INVOLVEMENT OF MR. RAVI SINGH SHEKHAWAT INTO THE SAME:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, having considered all papers, proceedings before them. They also considered that Mr. Ravi Singh Shekhawat’s spokesperson Trainer James E. Mckeown had accepted the fault and apologized for the mistake committed by Mr. Ravi Singh Shekhawat. However, considering the seriousness of the offence, the Stewards noted that despite having full knowledge of the fact that the Madras Race Club does not issue any letter of experience, Mr. Ravi Singh Shekhawat had facilitated in fabricating a spurious letter on the Madras Race Club’s letterhead for Mr. Pappuram and the same was submitted to the RWITC. As such, the Stewards held Mr. Ravi Singh Shekhawat guilty of fraudulent practice under Rule- 202 (i).
Further, with regard to Mr. Pappuram the Stewards noted that he had forwarded a copy of a specimen letter issued by RWITC to Mr. Ravi Shekhawat and his whatsapp conversation clearly established that he was well aware of the fact that the letter on the Madras Race Club letter head received by him was spurious. He submitted the forged letter to the RWITC in order to obtain the requisite permission to work horses, thus the Stewards held him guilty of fraudulent practices under Rule- 202 (i) of the Rules of Racing.
In light of the above the Stewards decided as follows :-
i) Application of Mr. Ravi Singh Shekhawat to be registered as an Assistant to Trainer James E. Mckeown has been denied.
ii) Application of Mr. Pappuram to work horses in the Bund School / Track has been denied.
iii) To treat Mr. Ravi Singh Shekhawat and Mr. Pappuram as a warned off / disqualified person for a period of 5 years commencing from 5th August 2025.
During the above period, all the disabilities applicable to a warned off/disqualified person under the Rules of RWITC will apply.
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Pune: 4th August 2025.
