ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2025, THIRD DAY, FRIDAY, 15TH, AUGUST, 2025.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.5 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION FROM 2000 METRES TO 1200 METRES, 3 METRES WIDE AT 1000 METRES, 5 METRES WIDE AT 800 METRES, 6 METRES WIDE FROM 600 METRES TO 400 METRES. THEREAFTER 7 METRES WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

On a request from Trainer M. Narredu, permission was granted to Trainer Deepesh Narredu to saddle his charges BUBBLY BOY in the 2nd race, ILLUSIONIST in the 3rd race, HEAVEN’S RHYTHM in the 6th race, at his own (Trainer M. Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

6(43)

GOLDEN DEGREE

K. Nazil

K. Pranil

Erroneously declared

 

RACE NO.1 (38) – THE UNFORGETTABLE YOU PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

SPANISH EYES (A. Sandesh, dr.4) jumped out awkwardly at the start.

 

FLAMING LAMBORGINI (S. Mosin, dr.3) lost about a length at the start.

 

Soon after the start, GHIRARDELLI (Antony Raj S.) shifted in and went across SPANISH EYES (A. Sandesh) who was marginally slow to begin. 

 

After the race, Jockey T. S Jodha (LORD AND MASTER) reported that his mount hung-in in the final stages of the race, despite his efforts. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SPANISH EYES & CHARDIKALA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2 (39) – THE B. K. LAGAD SALVER: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 5

 

At the start, MR BRAINWASH (D. R. Shubham, dr.1) jumped outwards and made contact with BUBBLY BOY (S. J. Sunil).

 

Soon after the start, CELLINI (Vivek G.) leaned inwards and went across BUBBLY BOY (S. J. Sunil) and MR BRAINWASH (D. R. Shubham) who had to be steadied. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.

 

After the race, ESPERANZA 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, BUBBLY BOY was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on its right hind bulb of heel.

 

After the race, TURN AND BURN was observed to have an injury on its right hind pastern.

 

After the race, MR BRAINWASH was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have a cut injury on right fore.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CELLINI had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.3 (40) – THE MAYOR'S TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

BRASILIER (App. S. Siddharth, dr.7) took a fly jump at the start.

 

HEART (Antony Raj S., dr.6) jumped out awkwardly.

 

At the start, DEXTERITY (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing HARRISON (T. S. Jodha, dr.4) who was marginally slow to begin.

 

After the race, ILLUSIONIST was trotted and found to be sound.

 

After the race, HEART was observed to have a gum injury.

 

RACE NO.4 (41) – THE LUCKY LUCIANO TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

On arrival at the starting gates, at the request of Jockey Vivek G., OH KAY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O., who certified him fit to race.

 

At the start, CASCADE (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.5) jumped inwards and made contact with HIGHGROUND (A. S. Peter, dr.4) who had to be steadied. App. Aditya Waydande has been cautioned.

 

Approaching the 1200 metres, EXOTIC STAR (S. Mosin) racing on the haunches of OH KAY (Vivek G.) was observed to have clipped the latter and dropped back.

 

Approaching the 300 metres, EXOTIC STAR (S. Mosin) hung in despite the riders efforts thereby tightening HIGHGROUND (A. S. Peter) along the rails. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, DAIANNE (Bhawani Singh) leaned in onto MARLBORO MAN (App. Ramswarup) and they made contact. Jockey Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (SILVER BRAID) reported loss of whip passing the 100 metres. This being his first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2025, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, Jockey S. G. Prasad (MA CHERIE) reported that he was denied a clear passage in the straight and his mount hung-in the straight, despite his efforts. In view of the filly’s behavior, Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MA CHERIE was trotted and found to be sound.

 

After the race, OH KAY was observed to have lost its left hind shoe and had an injury on its right hind bulb of heel.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that MA CHERIE had left eye injury (sore).

 

The Equine Hospital reported that EXOTIC STAR had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.5 (42) – TEENA KATRAK MEMORIAL INDEPENDENCE MILLION: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 13

 

ESCONIDO (Mukesh Kumar, dr.1) planted and lost considerable ground at the start. Trainer S. Waheed 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.

 

BUGATTI (R. Ajinkya, dr.11) jumped, veered out and was hesitant to raise an effective gallop in the early part of the race. 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.

 

GOLDIVA (App. N. Bhosale, dr.9) was observed to have lost about three lengths at the start. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

Passing the 1600 metres, ENDURANCE (Yash Narredu) racing between ALEXANDROS (Neeraj Rawal) and BLACK THUNDER (A. Sandesh) was tightened for room and drooped back.

Approaching the 1200 metres, LA DOLCE VITA (A. Prakash) was observed to have forced a passage along the rails due to which ENDURANCE (Yash Narredu) shifted out onto LAND OF PLENTY (P. Trevor). After the race on questioning, Jockey A. Prakash stated that his mount was very keen in the early part of the race and was unable to settle, Jockey A Prakash has been cautioned.

Approaching the 500 metres, SANDS OF DUBAI (Nirmal Jodha) was observed to have weakened and dropped back due to which GOLDIVA (App. N. Bhosale) racing on its haunches had to check and change course

 

Approaching the 200 metres, LA DOLCE VITA (A. Prakash) shifted out and made contact with UZI (T. S. Jodha). Thereafter BEYOND STARS (App. Aditya Waydande) leaned out thereby inconveniencing LA DOLCE VITA. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

Jockey A. Sandesh (BLACK THUNDER) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his second offence during the current Pune Meeting 2025, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey Vivek G. (KING KE) 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 Jockey R. Ajinkya (BUGATTI) 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, LAND OF PLENTY was trotted at the stables and was found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported the following :

 

LA DOLCE VITA had right eye injury (sore).

 

GOLDIVA had left eye injury (sore).

 

BUGATTI had right eye injury (sore).

 

ALEXANDROS had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

NOSTALGIA had left eye injury (sore).

 

ENDURANCE had injuries in both eyes (sore).

 

LAND OF PLENTY had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.6 (43) – THE THANDA PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 11

 

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS was not declared to start after accepting due to late realization of medication that had been logged. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse and the filly was subjected to sampling.

 

MY HONEY was not declared to start after accepting due to late realization of medication that had been logged. Trainer H. J. Antia has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse and the filly was subjected to sampling.

 

After the Declarations, Trainer P. S. Chouhan informed the office that he intended to declare Jockey K. Pranil on his charge GOLDEN DEGREE but had had erroneously declared Jockey K. Nazil (who was unfit) on the portal and requested to make the necessary change, the Stewards having considered his request permitted him to declare Jockey K. Pranil, however, Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.2,000/- for his lapse.

 

LARA (Antony Raj S., dr.6) lost about a length at the start.

 

GOLDEN DEGREE (K. Pranil, dr.10) lost about a length at the start.

 

IT’S MY WAY (Bhawani Singh, dr.1)  tried to duck the front gate as the start was affected resulting in the filly to lose about three lengths at the start. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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.

 

SANTANA ROW (A. Prakash, dr.8) jumped out awkwardly.

 

Soon after the start, SKY FULL OF STARS (Akshay Gaikwad) veered out, thereafter approaching the 200 metres further veered out and raced on the outer portion of the track. As such, Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures and show the filly in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

 

FOUJITA (Vivek G.) was observed to have veered-in in the final stages of the race. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to Race.

 

GOLDEN DEGREE (K. Pranil) was observed to have raced in wrong racing colors. Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.1,000/- for the lapse.

 

After the race, A. Prakash (SANTANA ROW) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race 

 

After the race, GOLDEN DEGREE & DREAMER were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7 (44) – THE SENTOSA COVE PLATE: (ABOUT) 1100 METRES – RUNNERS - 12

 

ANANYA was not declared to start after accepting due to late realization of medication that had been logged. Trainer B. Prithviraj has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse and the filly was subjected to sampling.

 

On the way to the starting gates WESTERN STAR (Antony Raj S) dislodged its rider and bolted off,   the colt was apprehended at the 200 meters , since the jockey was injured and was unable to fulfill his riding engagements ,  the colt was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under  the starters orders

 

At the start, SCARAMOUCHE (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.5) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head thereby losing about a length at the start. Trainer Behram Cama has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show his charge to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, GOBBY (S. G. Prasad) shifted out under pressure thereby carrying SCARAMOUCHE (App. Aditya Waydande) outwards. Jockey S. G. Prasad has been cautioned.

 

After the race, App. Sonu Chouhan (MYRU) reported that his mount was running green and hung-out in the final stages of the race.

 

After the race, App. Aditya Waydande (SCARAMOUCHE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Behram Cama has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. 

 

After the race, ABHICANDRA was trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that GOBBY had left eye injury (sore).

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ABHICANDRA had injuries in both eyes (sore) with ulcer in left eye.

 

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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 1st, 5th, 6th & 7th race, viz. GHIRARDELLI, KING KE, FOUJITA, KAVYA and the special samples of ESPERANZA (2nd race), ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (6th race), MY HONEY (6th race), ANANYA (7th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

 

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 07

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 67

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.57,90,000/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.57 

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SUMMARY: 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.5(42)

Joc. A. Sandesh (BLACK THUNDER) – fined Rs.5,000/-

R.6(43)

Tr. Imtiaz A. Sait (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) – fined Rs.5,000/-

Tr. H. J. Antia (MY HONEY) – fined Rs.5,000/-

Tr. P. S. Chouhan (GOLDEN DEGREE) – fined Rs.2,000/- & Rs.1,000/-

R.7(44)

Tr. B. Prithviraj (ANANYA) – fined Rs.5,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(38)

LORD AND MASTER – remedial measures

R.2(39)

ESPERANZA – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.4(41)

EXOTIC STAR & MA CHERIE – remedial measures

R.5(42)

ESCONIDO, BUGATTI & GOLDIVA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

KING KE & BUGATTI – remedial measures

R.6(43)

IT’S MY WAY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

SKY FULL OF STARS – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards

FOUJITA & SANTANA ROW – remedial measures

R.7(44)

SCARAMOUCHE - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

SCARAMOUCHE – remedial measures

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(38)

LORD AND MASTER,

R.3(40)

LITTLE JOHN, HEART

R.4(41)

DAIANNE, OH KAY

R.5(42)

BLACK THUNDER

R.6(43)

AEON FLUX, BEAT THE HEAT, IT’S MY WAY

R.7(44)

APPLAUSE, FLASHMAN, ADONIS, EXHALT

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE: MORNING TRACKWORK HELD ON 14TH AUGUST 2025:

 

At the request of Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, CHANDRAYAAN was scoped at the Equine Hospital after morning track work and was observed to have EIPH (Gr.III) and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

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RE: REQUEST FROM MR. MAHENDRA SINGH FOR A “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE”:

 

In connection with the above subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 15th August 2025, considered all documents and proceedings placed before them, the Stewards noted that Mr. Mahendra Singh had failed to appear before them in connection with the enquiry pertaining to the Ownership Credentials of NAIROBI wherein the concerned professionals were punished and the Stewards had decided to declare Mr. Mahendra Singh a warned-off person until such time as he presented himself before them as all evidence in that enquiry indicated his involvement as well. Despite which he had sought an employment with a trainer at Bangalore Turf Club Ltd. instead of presenting himself before the Stewards to conclude his enquiry.

 

The Stewards also noted that, in the past, he had been found guilty of entertaining unrecognized persons who assaulted a security guard on duty in the stable area, a zone designated as high-security thereby compromising the security of the stables. This was considered a serious breach of protocol and further reflects a disregard for the rules and regulations of the Club.

 

Further, the Stewards noted that he had alleged without providing any supporting evidence that the enquiry transcripts had been tampered with. This was despite the fact that both Mr. T. S Jodha and Mr. R. Shelar, after reviewing the audio recordings and reading the transcripts at his request, had confirmed that the transcripts were in order. His unfounded allegations under these circumstances were deemed to be false and misleading.

 

In light of the above, the Stewards have decided to treat Mr. Mahendra Singh as a disqualified/warned-off person under the Rules of the Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd., for a period of three years, effective from 18th 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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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

The urine and blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

25/07/2025        -           BETWEEN FRIENDS, ULTIMO, DIVINE STAR, MAJESTIC WARRIOR.

 

The blood samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of substances according Article 6E of IFHA:

 

Compulsory:

 

19/07/2025        -           BIG BAY, EATON SQUARE, GUNSMOKE

 

21/07/2025        -           ANGE RAPHAEL, LUKE THE NUKE, WAITARA, LUCA, ASSIMILATE,

                                      MIGHTY HERO

 

24/07/2025        -           VAL D’ARAN, CAPE WIKHAM, MEADOW SPRINGS, ROMANTIC VIEW,

                                      SIMOLA, SEINA

 

25/07/2025        -           MAGILETO, ART COLLECTOR, REDEFINED, ROYAL MYSORE,

                                      ICE OF FIRE, MONEY BAGS

 

 

Pune: 18th August 2025.