ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, NINTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, 21ST JANUARY, 2026.
(PENETROMETER: 4.3 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORT
RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY AT 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRTES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 600 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.
FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1400 METRES AND 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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7(81) |
SUBSTANTIAL |
C. S. Jodha |
Neeraj Rawal |
Unfit |
RACE NO.1 (75) – THE A. HOYT PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
PRINCE IGOR (A. Prakash, dr.3) jumped out awkwardly thereby losing two lengths at the start.
OH KAY (Amyn Merchant, dr.7) lost about three lengths at the start.
At the start, RISE ALL STARS (S. G. Prasad, dr.1) jumped outwards and brushed the haunches of VIENNOISE (App. A. Omkar, dr.2).
At the start, TROPICAL PARADISE (David Allan, dr.4) jumped outwards onto LARA (Vivek G., dr.5) who in turn shifted out and brushed the haunches of REGAL GALLERIA (Antony Raj S., dr.6), due to the incident LARA had to be steadied.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
RISE ALL STARS was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.2 (76) – THE RAVISHANKAR GUPTA SALVER - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
On a request from Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed, MAI TAI was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 09:10 a.m. on 21st January 2026 at the stables and was found to be sore by right hind. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race, was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
On a request from Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. before the race at the saddling enclosure and was found to be sore by right fore with a swelling on its right knee, the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race
Approaching the 1400 metres, HER CHARGE (Bhawani Singh) leaned in onto CARADOC (Akshay Kumar) who further shifted in and went across BRIGHT BUTTON (Neeraj Rawal) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.
In the final stages of the race, MARIUS (App. Kirtish Bhagat) leaned out at the same time RENOIR (A. Prakash) leaned in thereby tightening and inconveniencing ABHYANKAR (Yash Narredu) racing between them causing the latter to be steadied. App. Kirtish Bhagat and Jockey A. Prakash have been cautioned.
After the Race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (BRIGHT BUTTON) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh (HER CHARGE) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. In view of the filly’s behavior, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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, Jockey A. Prakash (RENOIR) reported loss of whip in the final stages of the race. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, no action has been initiated.
App. Kirtish Bhagat (MARIUS) 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, Jockey K. Nazil (LIFE IS LIFE) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently, the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the stables and was found to be sore by left hind. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, CARADOC 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, the V.O. reported the following:
HER CHARGE & BRIGHT BUTTON were trotted and found to be sound.
RENOIR was observed to have a cut injury on its right hind cannon.
RACE NO.3 (77) – THE NADIA MARY HOMI WADIA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
On arrival at the starting gates, SHAANDAAR (Vivek G.) was fractious, dislodged its rider and ran loose on the track, the colt was apprehended at the 1800 metres, after taking consent from Trainer P. Shroff, Jockey Vivek G. was asked to remount, on subsequent veterinary examination at the starting gates, it was found that the colt lost its right fore shoe, therefore the colt was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
MINARI (A. Prakash, dr.1) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait 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.
YOUREMYEYESBABY (R. Ajinkya, dr.4) was reluctant to be stalled. 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.
Soon after the start, YOUREMYEYESBABY (R. Ajinkya) shifted out and carried YARRA YARRA (C. Umesh, dr.5) outwards.
Approaching the 400 metres, CAVIAR QUEEN (Antony Raj S.) shifted in at the same time AVANTE (Yash Narredu) leaned out thereby tightening and inconveniencing MINARI (A. Prakash) racing between them causing the latter to check and change course. Jockey’s Antony Raj S. and Yash Narredu have been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey C. Umesh (YARRA YARRA) reported that his mount was running green in the straight. This being the first outing of the filly, no action has been initiated.
RACE NO.4 (78) – THE HERITAGE OF GROOMING TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
On a request from Trainer Narendra Lagad, DANCING STAR was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 06:40 p.m. on 21st January 2026 at the stables and was found to have a painful right fore fetlock. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.
On a request from Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, MOJO was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 11:30 a.m. on 20th January 2026 at the stables and was found to be sore by left fore with a painful swelling on its left fore fetlock. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race, was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
WONDERLAND (Amyn Merchant, dr.9) was fractious in the gates. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas 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, MAJESTIC WARRIOR (B. Nikhil, dr.2) jumped outwards and went across UNDERCOVER (C. Umesh, dr.3).
At the start, CHELSEA (Nirmal Jodha, dr.5) jumped inwards and went across NELSON RIVER (S. Mosin, dr.4) who was marginally slow to begin.
After the Race, Jockey C. Umesh (UNDERCOVER) 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, the V.O. reported the following:
EL MORAN was trotted and found to be sound.
CHELSEA was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.
RACE NO.5 (79) – THE RAVISHANKAR GUPTA SALVER - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
BRASILIER (Vivek G., dr.10) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. 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.
Soon after the start, ANGE RAPHAEL (David Allan) veered out and had to be steadied. Trainer James E. Mckeown has been asked to show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
Passing the 1400 metres, LAND OF PLENTY (App. Ramswarup) shifted in and went across ALLEZ L’ETOILE (A. Prakash) causing the latter to be checked. App. Ramswarup has been cautioned.
Approaching the 400 metres, ALLEZ L’ETOILE (A. Prakash) leaned out thereby brushing the haunches of LAND OF PLENTY (App. Ramswarup). Jockey A. Prakash has been cautioned.
After the Race, Jockey Shrikant Kamble (YOUREFORFAME) 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, the V.O. reported the following:
After the race, NOSTALGIA was observed to have broken a blood vessel (2nd time) and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
SEMURG was trotted and found to be sound.
DEXTERITY was observed to have an injury on its right fore cannon, left fore knee and left hind bulb of heel.
RACE NO.6 (80) – THE KAILASHPAT SINGHANIA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
ARDAKAN (Antony Raj S., dr.3) took a fly jump, veered out thereby losing about three lengths at the start. Trainer P. S. Chouhan 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 the Race, App. Ramswarup (DESTROYER) reported that his mount was inclined outwards from the 600 metres, despite his efforts. Trainer Vijay Kasbekar has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, Jockey A. Prakash (EAGLE DAY) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
After the race, EAGLE DAY 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 horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
ART COLLECTOR was trotted and found to be sound.
ARDAKAN was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (81) – THE EDGAR DESYLVA SALVER: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 12
At the start, AMAZING RULER (Amyn Merchant, dr.8) jumped outwards at the same time MATISSE (App. S. Siddharth, dr.10) jumped inwards thereby tightening and inconveniencing LIAM (T. S. Jodh, dr.9) drawn between them causing the latter to be checked.
At the start, MIRACLE OF HANUKAH (N. S. Parmar, dr.3) jumped inwards and made contact with SENECA (Antony Raj S., dr.1)
Soon after the start, ALL FOR LOVE (Yash Narredu) shifted in and went across MOONLIGHT KISS (K. Nazil) and BISHOP (Vivek G.). Jockey Yash Narredu has been cautioned.
Passing the 1200 metres, in an effort to settle his mount Jockey N. S. Parmar (MIRACLE OF HANUKAH) racing on the haunches of ALL FOR LOVE (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing TREASURE GOLD (App. A. Omkar) along the rails causing the latter to check and drop back. Jockey N. S. Parmar has been cautioned.
Passing the 1000 metres, AMAZING RULER (Amyn Merchant) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing BISHOP (Vivek G.) racing on its haunches causing the letter to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.3,000/- .
Passing the 400 metres, SHIRSA (S. G. Prasad) shifted out thereby carrying BISHOP (Vivek G.) outwards. Jockey S. G. Prasad has been cautioned.
Approaching the 200 metres, EMPEROR RODERIC (Akshay Kumar) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing MIRACLE OF HANUKAH (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to check and change course. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Akshay Kumar has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Jockey Vivek G. (BISHOP) 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:
BISHOP was observed to have an injury on its right hind tendon.
RACE NO.8 (82) – THE DR. A. H. SAYED PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 10
At the start, LORD MURPHY (App. Ramswarup, dr.4) jumped outwards thereby starting a chain reaction thereby bumping CHANDRAYAAN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) who further went onto SOUTH BEACH (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.6).
Approaching the 200 metres, BALENO (S. A. Amit) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing SOUTH BEACH (Prashant P. Dhebe) who had to check and change course. Jockey S. A. Amit has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh (IT’S MY WAY) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, App. Ramswarup (LORD MURPHY) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the V.O. reported the following:
LORD MURPHY was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 3rd, 6th, 7th & 8th race, viz. QUEEN OF BEAUTIES, OPUS DEI, MATISSE & LORD MURPHY and the special samples of EAGLE DAY (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 76 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.54,00,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.50 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.2(76) |
App. Kirtish Bhagat (MARIUS) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.7(81) |
Joc. Amyn Merchant (AMAZING RULER) – fined Rs.3,000/- Joc. Akshay Kumar (EMPEROR RODERIC) – fined Rs.2,000/- Joc. Vivek G. (BISHOP) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(75) |
RISE ALL STARS – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.2(76) |
MAI TAI & ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. BRIGHT BUTTON – remedial measures HER CHARGE – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards LIFE IS LIFE & CARADOC - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(77) |
SHAANDAAR – remedial measures MINARI & YOUREMYEYESBABY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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R.4(78) |
MOJO – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. WONDERLAND - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter UNDERCOVER – remedial measures |
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R.5(79) |
BRASILIER - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter ANGE RAPHAEL - to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards YOUREFORFAME – remedial measures NOSTALGIA - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(80) |
ARDAKAN - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter DESTROYER & EAGLE DAY – remedial measures EAGLE DAY - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.8(82) |
IT’S MY WAY & LORD MURPHY – remedial measures |
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ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:
RE: REQUEST TO RE-VIEW AND RECONSIDER THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB FOR SUSPENDING JOCKEY'S LICENCE OF MR. A. SANDESH FOR 12 RACE DAYS I.E. W.E.F. 215T JANUARY 2026 TO 29TH MARCH 2026 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) AND TO FINE HIM A SUM OF Rs. 1,00,000/- 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 21st January 2026, met Jockey A. Sandesh and his spokesperson, Mr. Dallas Todywalla, as also Trainer P.S. Chouhan. The Stewards of the Club considered all documents placed before them Including, the endoscopy report dated 18th January 2026 in respect of b.g. BEZALEL together with emails from Jockey A. Sandesh dated 20th and 21st January 2026, as also an email dated 21st January 2026 from Trainer P. S. Chouhan. The Stewards duly deliberated upon the submissions/material placed before them.
The Stewards were of the view that the gelding's performances in its subsequent race (i.e. Race No. 73 run on 18th January 2026) and any veterinary findings arising thereafter are not relevant to the enquiry conducted in connection with riding of Jockey A. Sandesh on BEZALEL in Race No. 42 held on 21st December 2025 ("said Race").
The enquiry and the findings recorded in connection with the riding of Jockey A. Sandesh in the said Race, were based exclusively on his riding in the final stages of the race. Further, the gelding was subjected to a veterinary examination immediately after the said Race and was reported to be sound at that time.
In light of the above, the Stewards decided that the material submitted by Jockey A. Sandesh by way of fresh evidence does not constitute fresh evidence in the matter. Accordingly, the request to reopen the case does not fall within the scope of the matter already adjudicated upon. His request is therefore declined and the decision of the Stewards of the Club dated 5th January 2026 stands.
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Mumbai: 23rd January 2026.
