ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, EIGHTEENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 21ST MARCH, 2026.
(EVENING RACE DAY)
(PENETROMETER: 4.2 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORT
RAILS WERE PLACED 1 METRE AWAY AT 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 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 THEIR ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 AND 4 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer J. E. Mckeown, permission was granted to Trainer Subhag Singh to saddle his charges JOONDALUP in the 5th race and MEADOW SPRINGS in the 4th race, at his own (Trainer J. E. Mckeown’s) risk and responsibility.
RACE NO.1 (160) – THE MID-DAY TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
After being stalled, MANWAR (P. Trevor, dr.8) was fractious. 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.
At the start, BRIGHT BUTTON (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) was observed to have lost its footing and stumble.
Passing the 1700 metres, MARIUS (S. G. Prasad) was observed to have veered out and went across ALLEZ L’ETOILE (Antony Raj S.) and HER CHARGE (Bhawani Singh). After the race on questioning, Jockey S. G. Prasad stated that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Aman Atlaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the Jockey’s reported the following:
A. Sandesh (SAVAGE PEACOCK) reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres. This being the first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, no action has been initiated.
Antony Raj S. (ALLEZ L’ETOILE) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
ALLEZ L’ETOILE, MARIUS, BRIGHT BUTTON, HER HARGE & RENOIR were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (161) – THE RACINGPULSE.IN TROPHY : (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
At the start, YOUREMYEYESBABY (P. Trevor, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly inwards and made contact with JUMANAH (A. Sandesh dr.5) thereafter RED ROSE (Yash Narredu, dr.4) leaned outwards due to which JUMANAH was further tightened and had to be checked
Soon after the start, PHANTOM STRIKE (Akshay Kumar, dr.8) leaned inwards onto REMARKABLE (Antony Raj S., dr.7) who had to be steadied
After the race, the Jockey’s reported the following:
Jockey Yash Narredu (RED ROSE) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently. The filly was subject to veterinary examination and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
Jockey Akshay Kumar (PHANTOM STRIKE) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently. The gelding was subject to veterinary examination and found to be sound.
After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
YOUREMYEYESBABY was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (162) – THE INDIARACE.COM TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
After being stalled, ASTERION (Antony Raj S., dr.8) was fractious and lashed out at the back gates. Subsequently, the gelding was taken out, got loose in the process and was apprehended at the 1400 metres chute. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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, PALOMA (Yash Narredu, dr.7) jumped inwards at the same time WYOMING (T. S. Jodha, dr.6) jumped outwards and they made contact.
Soon after the start, CHAKAR VIEW (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in under urgings and went across PALOMA (Yash Narredu) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Akshay Gaikwad has been fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in before the red marker.
Approaching the 300 metres, LUMINEER (A. S. Peter) drifted out and went across NINE SPEED (N. S. Parmar). After the race on questioning, Jockey A. S. Peter stated that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. This being the first run of the filly, no action has been initiated.
After the race, the Jockey’s reported the following:
Jockey A. Sandesh (ORGANISED CHAOS) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
Jockey P. Trevor (FUNNY BUNNY) reported that his saddle slipped passing the 100 metres. This being the first instance of faulty saddling during the current Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Further, Jockey P. Trevor reported also that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. In view of a similar behavior of the filly in her last start, Trainer P. S. Chouhan 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, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
FUNNY BUNNY was trotted and found to be sound.
ASTERION was observed to have a small injury on its right hind stifle.
RACE NO.4 (163) – THE RACE MIRROR TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
AEON FLUX (A. Sandesh, dr.5) lost about a length at the start.
At the start, HOLA AMIGO (J. Chinoy, dr.3) jumped outwards and made contact with MEADOW SPRINGS (C. Umesh, dr.4) who was inclined inwards thereafter HOLA AMIGO shifted in under urgings thereby bumping and boring CONTINENTAL DRIFT (R. Ajinkya, dr.1) racing on its inside due to which the latter had to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey J. Chinoy has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Passing the 1100 metres, DHAHABI (Akshay Gaikwad) leaned in thereby carrying MEADOW SPRINGS (C. Umesh, dr.4) inwards. Jockey Akshay Gaikwad has been cautioned.
Soon after the start, EXHALT (Amyn Merhant) shifted in under urgings onto KEY WEST (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to be checked due to which AEON FLUX (A. Sandesh) racing on the haunches of KEY WEST was also inconvenienced and had to check and change course. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Passing the 900 metres, KEY WEST (N. S. Parmar) leaned in thereby tightening MEADOW SPRINGS (C. Umesh). Jockey N. S. Parmar has been cautioned.
After the race, the Jockey’s reported the following:
Jockey R Ajinkya (CONTINENTAL DRIFT) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
JAGGER & CONTINENTAL DRIFT were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (164) – THE HINDU TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
On a request from Trainer B. Prithviraj, MONEY FAIR was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 06:15 p.m. on 20th March 2026 at the stables and was found to have fever. As such, the colt was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.
On arrival at the starting gates, on a request from Jockey Yash Narredu, TREAT was examined by the Club’s Chief V.O. and found to be sound. However, As Jockey Yash Narredu was not confident of her soundness, the Stipendiary Stewards permitted the mare to be withdrawn, before coming under the Starter’s order. Subsequently, the mare was examined by the Club’s Chief V.O. on 22nd March 2026 at the stables and 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.
Soon after the start, ALPINE STAR (App. Bharat Singh) leaned out and made contact with VEGATHA (P. Trevor) causing the latter to be steadied. App. Bharat Singh has been cautioned.
Passing the 600 metres, ASHWA BRAZIL (Vivek G.) was observed to have lost its footing and stumble.
After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
ALPINE STAR, ASHWA BRAZIL & VINCERO were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6 (165) – THE FREE PRESS JOURNAL TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
On arrival at the starting gates, on a request from Jockey P. Trevor, ART COLLECTOR was examined by the Club’s Chief V.O., who certified him fit to race.
BIG BAY (Yash Narredu, dr.7) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer M. Narredu 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.
At the start, SON OF A GUN (J. Chinoy, dr.2) jumped outwards onto LIBAN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3) who further shifted out and carried CELLINI (App. A. Omkar, dr.4) outwards at the same time DESTROYER (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6) jumped inwards onto ART COLLECTOR (P. Trevor, dr.5) due to the incident ART COLLECTOR was inconvenienced and had to check and drop back.
After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
SON OF A GUN was observed to have lost its left hind shoe.
ART COLLECTOR was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (166) – THE TIMES OF INDIA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS –10
At the start, KOENIGSEGG (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.8) was observed to have lost its footing and stumble.
At the start, PURE (S. J. Sunil, dr.6) jumped inwards and made contact with ASHWA ALMATY (App. S. Siddharth, dr.5) thereafter CRYSTAL CLEAR (S. G. Prasad, dr.7) shifted in under urgings thereby bumping and forcing PURE inwards onto ASHWA ALMATY causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey S. G. Prasad has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Soon after the start, HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Bharat Singh) shifted in and went across ETOILE (T. S. Jodha) causing the latter to check and change course. App. Bharat Singh has been cautioned.
Passing the 700 metres, HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Bharath Singh) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing KOENIGSEGG (App. Aditya Waydande) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, App. Bharat Singh has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
In the last 150 metres, KOENIGSEGG (App. Aditya Waydande) was observed to have maintained an erratic course thereby inconveniencing ASHWA ALMATY (App. S. Siddharth) racing on its haunches. App. Aditya Waydande has been severely cautioned.
Passing the 100 metres, PURE (S. J. Sunil) shifted in under pressure thereby carrying KOENIGSEGG (App. Aditya Waydande) inwards, who further shifted in and went across ASHWA ALMATY (App. S. Siddharth) who had to be checked. Jockey S.J Sunil has been severely cautioned.
After the race, the Chief V.O. reported the following:
PURE was examined by the Club’s Chief V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. As such, the gelding 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 1st, 3rd, 6th& 7th race, viz. MANWAR, ORGANISED CHAOS, SCARAMOUCHE & DESERT CLASSIC, and the special samples of YOUREMYEYESBABY (2nd race) & FUNNY BUNNY (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 57 |
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TOTAL STAKES – Rs.54,00,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8.14 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION
(S) / FINE (S) |
R.3(162) |
Joc. Akshay Gaikwad
(CHAKAR VIEW) – fined Rs.2,000/- Tr. P. S. Chouhan (FUNNY
BUNNY) - fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.4(163) |
Joc. J. Chinoy (HOLA
AMIGO) – fined Rs.3,000/- Joc. Amyn Merchant
(EXHALT) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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|
R.7(166) |
Joc. S. G. Prasad
(CRYSTAL CLEAR) – fined Rs.2,000/- App. Bharat Singh (HOUSE
OF LORDS) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(160) |
MANWAR – to be given more
gate practice MARIUS & ALLEZ
L’ETOILE – remedial measures |
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R.2(161) |
RED ROSE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(162) |
ASTERION – to be given more gate practice ORGANISED CHAOS – remedial measures FUNNY BUNNY – to be shown in a mock race to
the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards |
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R.4(163) |
CONTINENTAL DRIFT – remedial measures |
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R.5(164) |
TREAT – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(165) |
BIG BAY – to be given more gate practice
and show in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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R.7(165) |
PURE
– to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:
RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SENECA (DRAWN 7) IN RACE NO.144 – THE J. P. VAZIFDAR TROPHY (DIST. 1600 MTRS.) RUN ON SUNDAY, 8TH MARCH 2026:
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 21st March 2026, having heard the submissions made by Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha , Jockey Vivek G., as also the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race in question and having deliberated in the matter at length, decided to give Jockey Vivek G. the benefit of doubt and severely caution him the future.
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RE: MERCY PETITION BY MR. S. SABA - REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF HIS APPRENTICE JOCKEY’S LICENCE UNTIL 31ST JULY 2026 UNDER THE RWITC RULES OF RACING – ENQUIRY INTO THE PASSING OF RACING INFORMATION TO OTHERS AND ALLEGED BETTING ACTIVITIES IN CONTRAVENTION TO RULE 101 (III) OF THE RULES OF RACING AND ON-GOING ENQUIRY INTO HIS ALLEGED MISCONDUCT.
In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Board of appeal at its meeting held on 15th March 2026, having considered mercy petition from Mr. S. Saba and decided to grant him permission to apply to the Stewards of the Club for an Apprentice Jockey’s licence for the Racing Season 2026/27. His licence to ride, if granted by the Stewards, will remain suspended till 31st July 2026 as communicated earlier but he will be permitted to ride work and mock races.
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Mumbai: 24rd March 2026.
