ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB,
LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, SIXTH DAY, SUNDAY, 4TH JANUARY, 2026.
(PENETROMETER: 4.5 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD TO YIELDING)
RACE DAY REPORT
RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY AT 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 9 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.
FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT AT 1400 METRES, 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer James E. Mckeown, permission was granted to Trainer Subhag Singh to saddle his charges DENSETSU in the 3rd race & AKITANIA in the 7th race at his own (Trainer Jamesh E. Mckeown’s) risk and responsibility.
RACE NO.1 (51) – THE WHITE METAL TROPHY - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed reported that his charge APPLAUSE had got an electric shock in the stable on 3rd January 2026, as such the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found in recumbent condition. After administering the necessary treatment, the gelding was withdrawn.
PRECIOSO (D. R. Shubham, dr.11) lost about two lengths at the start.
BETWEEN FRIENDS (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.8) took a fly jump at the start.
ANANYA (App. Sonu Chouhan, dr.5) jumped inwards and made contact with RED MERLOT (App. Avinash Paswan, dr.4).
Approaching the 800 metres, FLASHMAN (T. S. Jodha) leaned in onto GOOMAH (App. Ramswarup) who further shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing RED MERLOT (App. Avinash Paswan) racing along the rails causing the latter to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey T. S. Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
In the final stages of the race, MANOR HOUSE (S. G. Prasad) was observed to have drifted out under pressure, despite the rider’s effort. As such, Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
SPOTLIGHT (Vivek G.) was observed to be hanging-in in the straight, despite the rider’s efforts. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
ADONIS was observed to have lost its left hind shoe.
SPOTLIGHT was trotted and found to be sound,
PRECIOSO was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (52) – THE ASLAM KADER SALVER: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
DHAHABI (S. G. Prasad) was observed to have trailed the field, the filly was subjected to veterinary examination and was found to be sound. As such, Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up a reasonable performance in the future.
After the race, Jockeys reported the following:
App. Mustakim Alam (ALLEZ L’ETOILE) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the final stages of the race, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
Jockey Yash Narredu (CORNERSTONE) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to Race
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (EKATARINA) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the final stages of the race, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race
Jockey A. Sandesh (DIEGO GARCIA) 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 2025/26, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
DEDICATION, LITTLE JOHN & CORNERSTONE were trotted and found to be sound.
DHAHABI was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (53) – THE BEHRAM A. ENGINEER SALVER: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS -8
SIR BAFFERT (A. S. Peter, dr.5) jumped and veered out thereby losing two lengths at the start.
Approaching the 200 metres, TYRANNUS (P. Trevor) drifted out under pressure thereby carrying ALL FOR LOVE (Yash Narredu) outwards. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (TYRANNUS) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
Approaching the 100 metres, ALL FOR LOVE (Yash Narredu) shifted in at the same time AXLROD (T. S. Jodha) shifted out thereby tightening and inconveniencing TYRANNUS (P. Trevor) racing between them causing the latter to be checked. Jockeys Yash Narredu and T. S. Jodha have been cautioned.
It was observed that Jockey S. Mosin (LORD AND MASTER) had failed to remove the towel used to wipe his mount which subsequently fell passing the 1000 metres. As such, Jockey S. Mosin has been fined Rs.2,000/- for the lapse.
After the race Jockeys reported the following:
App. Aditya Waydande (MONEY FAIR) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, App. Aditya Waydande reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts and he had used the whip as a corrective measure. As the same was borne out from the video of the race, no action has been initiated against the App. Jockey, however Trainer B. Prithviraj has been asked to show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
After the race, SIR BAFFERT 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, STAR IMPACT 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 mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
TYRANNUS & MONEY FAIR were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.4 (54) – THE KHEEM SINGH SALVER: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
At the start, LOYAL LOVER (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.1) jumped outwards and made contact with STORM MAJESTY (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.2) causing the latter to be steadied.
Approaching the 900 metres, MARGARETTA (Vivek G.) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing STORM MAJESTY (Akshay Gaikwad) racing on its haunches causing the latter to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Vivek G. has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
RACE NO.5 (55) – THE MAHARASHTRA, GUJARAT & GOA-AREA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 3
No Report
RACE NO.6 (56) – THE WHITE METAL TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13
YOU (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.11) lost about two lengths at the start.
After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (BELIEVE) reported that passing the 150 metres his reins slipped momentarily. As such, he has been cautioned and asked to be more careful in the future.
Approaching the 150 metres, ARIYANA STAR (P. Trevor) shifted out under pressure and went across MARCUS (App. Mustakim Alam), causing the latter to check and change course. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching the 350 metres, App. Mustakim Alam (MARCUS) was observed to have used the whip in an improper manner. As such, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
BAKLAVA was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.
MARCUS was observed to have an injury on its right hind pastern and lost both its fore shoes.
PURE was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (57) – THE F. K. VAKIL SALVER: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 12
After being stalled, ZEPHYR (Akshay Kumar dr.11) was fractious, reared up and kicked the back gates, subsequently the filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to have a gum injury and fractured its jaw, was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming the Starter’s order. As such, Trainer P. S. Chouhan 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.
After being stalled, ILLUSIONIST (S. J. Sunil, dr.6) was fractious, reared up and got both its fore legs stuck in the front gates, subsequently the gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to have multiple injuries on its left fore cannon inside and outside, as such the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order and Trainer M. Narredu 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.
After being stalled, RAFAEL (A. Sandesh, dr.9) was fractious and reared up. As such, 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
DANCING STAR (App. Mustakim Alam) lost about two lengths at the start.
VIENNOISE (App. A. Omkar, dr.12) jumped out awkwardly at the start.
After the race, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards endoscopy was performed on RAFAEL and was diagnosed to have EIPH (Grade 1).
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
NELSON RIVER was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8 (58) – THE R. R. KOMANDUR PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
After the race, Jockey C. Umesh (EKLA CHOLO) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
OH KAY (Bhawani Singh) was observed to have reached the starting gate late thereby delaying the start. As such, Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to school his charge to reach the starting gate in a timely manner.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
EKLA CHOLO 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. MANOR HOUSE, EKATARINA, KING KE & ENFORCER and the special samples of SPOTLIGHT (1st race) & STAR IMPACT (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 75 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.53,42,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.37 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.1(51) |
Joc. T. S. Jodha (FLASHMAN) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.2(52) |
Joc. A. Sandesh (DIEGO GARCIA) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.3(53) |
Joc. S. Mosin (LORD AND MASTER) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.4(54) |
Joc. Vivek G. (MARGARETTA) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.6(56) |
Joc. P. Trevor (ARIYANA STAR) – fined Rs.2,000/- App. Mustakim Alam (MARCUS) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(51) |
MANOR HOUSE – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards SPOTLIGHT – remedial measures |
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R.2(52) |
ALLEZ L’ETOILE, CORNERSTONE & EKATARINA – remedial measures |
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R.3(53) |
TYRANNUS & MONEY FAIR – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards SIR BAFFERT & STAR IMPACT – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.7(57) |
ZEPHYR, ILLUSIONIST & RAFAEL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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R.8(58) |
EKLA CHOLO – remedial measures |
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ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: TRACKWORK HELD ON 30TH DECEMBER 2025:
Sr. VO reported, TAABIIR 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.
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RE: LOOKING INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “EASTERN MONARCH” (DRAWN 4) RUN IN RACE NO.35 THE P. D. AVASIA TROPHY DIV. II (DIST. 1200 MTRS.) ON 21ST DECEMBER 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 4th January 2026, having heard the submissions made by Trainer Sanjay Kolse and viewed the video recording of the race in question having deliberated in the matter in length, decided to give Trainer Sanjay Kolse the benefit of doubt and cautioned him to be more careful in the future.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “BEZALEL” (DRAWN 8) IN RACE NO.42 – THE SYNTHESIS TROPHY DIV.II (DIST. 1400 MTRS.) RUN ON 21ST DECEMBER 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 4th January 2026, having heard the submissions made by Jockey A. Sandesh, his spokesman Mr. Dallas Todywalla and Trainer P. S. Chouhan, as also the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race in question, the previous start of the gelding, as also its mock race during the current Mumbai Season. Further Stewards on a request from Jockey A. Sandesh his spokesperson also viewed his ride on BAYCHIMO in race no.40 (The Indian 2000 Guineas Gr.1) run on the same day and having deliberated the matter at length, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey A. Sandesh. In that, his assertion that the gelding was hanging out from the top of the straight had no bearing, particularly as the horse straightened out immediately once he took remedial action and this had no material impact on his ability to ride the gelding out to complete advantage. Consequently, found his overall riding efforts to be wanting, particularly in the final stages of the race. Given his experience and riding caliber, the Stewards were of the view that he ought to have ridden in a more vigorous manner.
However, the Stewards gave him benefit of doubt for the charge “failing to permit his mount to run on its merit” and held Jockey A. Sandesh guilty of “unsatisfactory riding” on his mount BEZALEL in the above race and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for twelve race days i.e. w.e.f. 21st January to 29th March 2026 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race) and fined him a sum of Rs.1,00,000/-.
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RE: LOOKING INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “MADISON” (DRAWN 8) RUN IN RACE NO.33 THE CASTLEBRIDGE TROPHY (DIST. 1400 MTRS.) ON 21ST DECEMBER 2025:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 4th January 2026, having heard Trainer Nirad Karanjawala, having viewed the video recording of the race in question and the previous races of the gelding, the Stewards of the Club were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Nirad Karanjawala and held him guilty of contravening the Calendar Notification regarding improved performance of a horse and decided to fine Trainer Nirad Karanjawala a sum of Rs.25,000/-.
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Mumbai: 5th January 2026.
