ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, EIGHTH DAY, SUNDAY, 18TH JANUARY, 2026.
(PENETROMETER: 4.3 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORT
RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 4 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 6 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 S. Waheed, permission was granted to Trainer Vijay Kasbekar to saddle his charge BELIEVE in the 6th race, BEYOND STARS & WILLY WONKAA in the 7th race, at his own (Trainer S. Waheed’s) risk and responsibility.
RACE NO.1 (68) – THE MAHARAJA SIR PRATAPSINGH GAEKWAD TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
After being stalled, STORM CLOUD (App. Avinash Paswan, dr.4) was fractious thereby delaying the start of the race. As such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the horse to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
EASTERN MONARCH (Akshay Kumar, dr.7) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
RAMBLER (C. Umesh, dr.1) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer Shazaan Shah 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.
ASHWA BRAZIL (App. Bharat Singh, dr.5) lost about a length at the start.
At the start, CINDERELLA’S DREAM (Amyn Merchant, dr.2) jumped inwards onto RAMBLER (C. Umesh, dr.1).
Approaching the 700 metres, BEE MAGICAL (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and went across CINDERELLA’S DREAM (Amyn Merchant) racing along the rails. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.
After the Race, App. Bharat Singh (ASHWA BRAZIL) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts, the gelding was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be sound. As such, Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.2 (69) – THE MULRAJ GOCULDAS TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
After being stalled, IRISH GOLD (Akshay Kumar, dr.7) was fractious and reared up thereby delaying the start of the race. As such, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the horse to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, SON OF A GUN (A. Prakash, dr.3) jumped out awkwardly.
Approaching the 300 metres, MISS AMERICAN PIE (David Allan) shifted out under the use of whip thereby tightening and inconveniencing TURN AND BURN (N. S. Parmar) racing on its outside causing the latter to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey David Allan has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
In the final stages of the Race, DREAM SELLER (App. Ramswarup) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing DIVINE STAR (App. Mustakim Alam) racing along the rails causing the latter to check and drop back. After the race on questioning, App. Ramswarup stated that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the Race, Jockey Vivek G. (MARKET KING) reported loss of whip in the final stages of the race. This being his second instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2026/26, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, IRISH GOLD was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (70) – THE JAYARAMDAS PATEL GOLD TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 6
On arrival at the starting gates, the Tongue Strap used on BLACK THUNDER was observed to have come off, the same was checked and put back on. As such, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.
Soon after the start, BREAK POINT (Akshay Kumar, dr.3) jumped inwards and went across KIMIKO (App. Bharat Singh, dr.2) who was marginally slow to begin.
Approaching the 200 metres, KIMIKO (App. Bharat Singh) shifted out thereby carrying LOOKING LIKE A WOW (App. Ramswarup) outwards. App. Bharat Singh has been cautioned.
RACE NO.4 (71) – THE P. R. MEHTA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
G VALENTINO (Akshay Kumar, dr.9) lost about two lengths at the start.
At the start, SHADAI (C. Umesh, dr.2) jumped inwards onto SEQUENTIAL (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.1).
At the start, LATIOS (Vivek G., dr.6) jumped inwards and made contact with TURBULENT (A. S. Peter, dr.5).
Soon after the start, LATIOS (Vivek G.) shifted in and went across TURBULENT (A. S. Peter). Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.
Passing the 900 metres, BLUE JET (Yash Narredu) shifted out onto GUNFIRE (Neeraj Rawal) at the same time HIGHLAND SPIRIT (Antony Raj S.) shifted in due to which LATIOS (Vivek G.) racing between them had to be checked. After questioning all concerned, Jockey Antony Raj S. has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the Race, Jockey C. Umesh (SHADAI) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race, this being the first outing of the filly, no action has been initiated.
After the Race, Jockey Vivek G. (LATIOS) reported that his mount was shying away from the other runners and thereby finishing the race on the outer portion of the track. As such, Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the Race, Trainer Narendra Lagad lodged a complaint to the Stipendiary Stewards that he was not satisfied with App. Musakim Alam’s riding on his charge SEQUENTIAL, the Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
G VALENTINO was trotted and found to be sound.
LATIOS was observed to have a cut injury above its left hind hock and lost its left hind shoe.
RACE NO.5 (72) – THE Y. M. CHAUDHRY MEMORIAL TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
LORENZO (Yash Narredu, dr.10) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
After being stalled, SILVER DYNAMITE (Antony Raj S., dr.9) was fractious and reared up. As such, Trainer Shazaan Shah has bee asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
ANTINO (C. S. Jodha, dr.3) took a fly jump at the start.
ALPHA STRIKE (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.5) lost about a length at the start.
Approaching the 300 metres, MENORCA (App. Haridas Gore) leaned out onto ANGELISA (A. Prakash) who further shifted out thereby inconveniencing SOLANA (C. Umesh).
In the final stages of the race, SOLEVA (Vivek G.) drifted out and went across MENORCA (App. Haridas Gore) causing the latter to check and change course. After the race on questioning Jockey Vivek G. stated 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.
RACE NO.6 (73) – THE S. M. SHAH SALVER: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 14
At the start, OTELLO (App. N. Bhosale, dr.8) jumped inwards onto SIMOLA (App. Ritesh Gochhi, dr.7) who further shifted in and carried BELIEVE (B. Nikhil, dr.6) inwards thereby brushing the haunches of RED MERLOT (App. Avinash Paswan, dr.5).
Approaching the 1200 metres, SIMOLA (App. Ritesh Gochhi) shifted out onto BEZALEL (Antony Raj S.) who further shifted out thereby carrying AGATHA (App. A. Omkar) outwards. After the race on questioning, App. Ritesh Gochhi stated that his mount was very keen in the early part of the race.
Approaching the 1000 metres, COMMANCHERO (App. Haridas Gore) shifted in and went across ASHWA ALMATY (A. S. Peter) causing the latter to be checked. App. Haridas Gore has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching the 800 metres, BEZALEL (Antony Raj S.) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing SIMOLA (App. Ritesh Gochhi) racing on its haunches causing the latter to stumble. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Antony Raj S. has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the Race, Jockey Vivek G. (LUCIO) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
OTELLO 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.
BEZALEL was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have a gum injury, Further, at the request of Trainer P. S. Chouhan the gelding was scoped at the saddling enclosure and was observed to have EIPH (Gr.III) and laryngeal abnormality. As such, the gelding is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
LUCIO & SIMOLA were trotted and found to be sound.
COMMANCHERO was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (74) – THE FERRARI PLATE: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
LEO THE LION (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.6) lost about two lengths at the start. 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.
At the start, WILLY WONKAA (B. Nikhil, dr.8) jumped inwards onto ROYAL CHAMP (Antony Raj S., dr.7) who further shifted in and went across LEO THE LION (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.6) thereby bumping BEYOND STARS (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5).
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
ROYAL CHAMP was scoped at the saddling area and was observed to have EIPH (Gr.III), the filly is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th race, viz. MISS AMERICAN PIE, ENDURANCE, BLUE JET & INVICTOR and the special samples of BEZALEL (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 64 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.58,25,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.14 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.2(69) |
Joc. David Allan (MISS AMERICAN PIE) – fined Rs.5,000/- Joc. Vivek G. (MARKET KING) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.3(70) |
Tr. Rehanullah Khan (BLACK THUNDER) – fined Rs.1,000/- |
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R.4(71) |
Joc. Antony Raj S. (HIGHLAND SPIRIT) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.6(73) |
App. Haridas Gore (COMMANCHERO) – fined Rs.2,000/- Joc. Antony Raj S. (BEZALEL) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(68) |
STORM CLOUD, EASTERN MONARCH & RAMBLER – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter ASHWA BRAZIL – remedial measures |
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R.2(69) |
IRISH GOLD - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter DREAM SELLER – remedial measures |
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R.4(71) |
LATIOS – remedial measures |
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R.5(72) |
LORENZO & SILVER DYNAMITE - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter SOLEVA – remedial measures |
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R.6(73) |
LUCIO – remedial measures OTELLO & BEZALEL – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.7(74) |
LEO THE LION – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter ROYAL CHAMP - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RACE NO.67 - THE MARCHETTA TROPHY: RUN ON 10TH JANUARY 2025:
MADISON (Neeraj Rawal dr.4) lost about three lengths at the start. As such, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala 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.
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RACE NO.51 – THE WHITE METAL TROPHY - DIVISION II: RUN ON 4TH JANUARY 2026:
Trainer Bezan Chenoy informed that his charge FLASHMAN would be racing with a Pacifier. Since, prior permission in this regard was not obtained, an announcement was made to this effect and the same was permitted to be used on the gelding. However, Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been fined Rs.3,000/- for his lapse.
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RE: REPORTED TO THE STEWARDS FOR CARELESS RIDING ON “ESPERANZA”– RACE NO.61 – THE PLEASURE HUNT TROPHY - RUN ON SATURDAY, 10TH JANUARY 2026:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 18th January 2026, having heard the submissions made by App. Ramswarup and his Master Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, as also the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race in question and having deliberated in the matter at length. The Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. Ramswarup. In that, in the last 50 metres he had shifted out on his mount ESPERANZA, because of which Jockey R. Ajinkya (FONTANA) had to check his horse and change course, this cost him a certain race. It was also noted that App. Ramswarup had made no visible efforts to correct his mount. Therefore, the Stewards held App. Ramswarup guilty of careless riding on his mount “ESPERANZA” in the above race and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for two race days i.e. on 8th & 12th February 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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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:
Random:
16/12/2025 - LA DOLCE VITA, DON JULIO, YARRA YARRA, ANANYA,
SOVEREIGN KING, SOLEVA, BRASILIER, EKLA CHOLO,
CHARLIE BROWN, LA DONA – 2023, PURE, SIR CHURCHILL
The urine and blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
21/12/2025 - MADISON, EASTERN MONARCH, EARTH, ADMIRABLE, TIEPOLO,
BAYCHIMO, SOVEREIGN KING, NAMIRI, AMERICAN EAGLE,
ENFORCER, ZACHARIAS, BEZALEL
Mumbai: 19th January 2026.
