ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2016/17, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 1^st JANUARY, 2017.

(PENETROMETER: 4.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 6 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 11 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT AT 1200 METRES AND 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

RACE	HORSE	JOCKEY	REPLACED BY	REASON
1(88)	ROYAL MEWS	P. TREVOR	C. S. JODHA	FLIGHT DELAYED
2(89)	RELENTLESS PURSUIT	P. TREVOR	Y. S. SRINATH	FLIGHT DELAYED
6(93)	FLAMBOYANT FLAME	A. SANDESH	SHRIKANT KAMBLE	MEDICALLY UNFIT TO RIDE
7(94)	PURE SIN	A. SANDESH	P. TREVOR	MEDICALLY UNFIT TO RIDE

RACE NO.1(88) –THE GREAT GUNS PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 6

Jockey P. Trevor telephonically informed that the flight form Bangalore to Mumbai was delayed and he would be unable to fulfill his riding engagements for the first two races. As such a change of Jockey was permitted in the first two races. On his arrival, Jockey P. Trevor submitted his boarding pass which confirmed the flight delay.

CRISTO BOSS (Akshay Gaikwad) bolted on the way to the Starting Gates. After consulting Trainer Vijay Kasbekar, the horse was withdrawn from the race.

VINNY THE FEW (S. Sunil) and EAGLE SPIRIT (B. Nikhil) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths each, at the start.

After the race, EAGLE SPIRIT was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.2(89) – THE PRADEEP VIJAYAKAR TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 9

At the start, ASAHI (A. Sandesh, dr.7) jumped inwards and made contact with JEENA (S. Mosin, dr. 6).

Soon after the start, ANGEL OF LOVE (S. S. Baria, dr.4) shifted inwards and at the same time SIMONA (S. J. Sunil, dr.1) shifted out thereby tightening RELENTLESS PURSUIT (Y. S. Srinath, dr.3) and DIWALI LIGHTS (D. S. Daman, dr.2) causing the latter to be checked.

Passing 350 metres, HUNTING PLEASURE (C. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby tightening SIMONA (S. J. Sunil) along the rails, who had to be checked and dropped back on to RELENTLESS PURSUIT (Y. S. Srinath) forcing Jockey Y. S. Srinath to check his mount and change course. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-

After the race, Jockey Y. S. Srinath (RELENTLESS PURSUIT) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight.

After the race, RELENTLESS PURSUIT was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, AEOLUS MAXIMUS and RELENTLESS PURSUIT were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.3(90) – THE VELVET ROPE TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 4

The Sr. V.O. reported that after the race ARLENE showed signs of distress in the Sampling Yard. The mare was given First Aid treatment in the Sampling Yard after the collection of urine sample and she recovered.

RACE NO.4(91) – THE PRADEEP VIJAYAKAR TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 10

SENSEX (P. Trevor) reared up at the start, thus losing about a length.

At the start, VENTURA (D. A. Naik, dr.8) jumped inwards on to GODSENT (Y. S. Srinath, dr.7) who in turn shifted in and went across SENSEX (P. Trevor, dr.6).

Passing 900 metres, Jockey B. Nikhil (STORMY PRINCESS) was observed to have changed his whip hand in an exaggerated manner which could have interfered with the running /riding of another horse/rider in the race, as such he has been cautioned.

Passing 600 metres, GODSENT (Y. S. Srinath) shifted out on to VENTURA (D. A. Naik) forcing the latter to be checked. After questioning, Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

Passing 200 metres, SAWGRASS (Santosh G.) shifted out thereby inconveniencing FRINGE BENEFIT (S. Joseph).

After the race, Jockey Y.S.Srinath (GODSENT) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, CENTAURUS was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.5(92) – THE KHEEM SINGH GOLD CUP: (About) 1400 Metres –Runners- 8

On going through the race day reports submitted by Dr. P. T. Khambatta, the Sr. V. O. noticed that DHISHOOM had been treated with Irga (Bute). On questioning, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait clarified that he had requested Dr. Khambatta to treat his charge DHISHOOM with Neuro & Vit. C. In view of the above discrepancy, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait requested permission to withdraw his charge DHISHOOM from this race. The said permission was granted and in accordance with the Medication Rules, the gelding was sampled. Further, the Stipendiary Stewards have initiated an enquiry into the matter and a report will be submitted shortly.

The Sr. V.O. reported that ALLEGRIA was examined at the starting gate and was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

SWEET TEMPTATION (A. Sandesh) was reluctant to be stalled and in the process fell, dislodging the rider. The filly was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have bruise injury on the right knee, as such, she was certified unfit to race. Further, Jockey A. Sandesh was hurt and unable to ride. As such, SWEET TEMPTATION was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race. Further, the trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start, SPIRIDON (C. S. Jodha, dr.7) was observed to have lost his footing and stumbled.

Soon after the start, PACIFIC DUNES (Santosh G., dr.8.) shifted in and cut across the field before passing the Red Marker, due to which FIRENZE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) was tightened and had to be checked. Jockey Santosh G. has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

Passing 350 metres, SPIRIDON (C. S. Jodha) shifted in and made contact with BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath) who had to be steadied.

Approaching 300 metres, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath) was observed to have hung out. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Approaching 200 metres, WILD JACK (J. Chinoy) shifted out thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath). On questioning, Jockey J. Chinoy stated that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Passing 150 metres, SIGNOR (P. Trevor) shifted out thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath).

On a random check before the race, it was found that Jockey Y. S. Srinath (BROTHERSOFTHEWIND) was sporting a Body Protector of unapproved standard which he was asked to change and made to weigh out again thereby delaying the race

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held after the races, interviewed Jockey Y. S. Srinath in the above connection and having heard him directed the Stipendiary Stewards to make further enquiries into the matter.

After the race, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND, RIDGEWOOD STAR and SMOKY HAZE were trotted and found to be sound. SIGNOR had a gum injury.

RACE NO.6(93) – THE RACE OF HOPE TROPHY: About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 10

At the start, AN JOLIE (J. Chinoy, dr.2) jumped outwards taking the ground of MAGICAL DANCER (D. S. Daman, dr.3) who was fractionally slow.

At the start, ANCIENT GLORY (P. Trevor, dr.6) jumped inwards and made contact with FLAMBOYANT FLAME (Shrikant Kamble, dr. 5) who had to be steadied.

Passing 200 metres, ANCIENT GLORY (P. Trevor) shifted out carrying BEACH GAME (App. K. Nazil) along. After the race Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount was inclined to run out in the straight. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (FRANZ FERDINAND) reported that passing 300 metres he did not get a clear passage, as such, he had to check his mount and change course.

After the race, MOTHERLAND was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel.

RACE NO.7(94) – THE ALMA MATER PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 14

APPLE BETTY (Bhawani Singh) and ETTIHAAD (App. Shahrukh Khan) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths and 3 lengths respectively.

At the start, GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh, dr.8) jumped outwards and made contact with MULTISTAR (R. Ajinkya, dr.9) and at the same time COUNTRY’S EMPRESS (App. M. Ayyar, dr.10) shifted in thereby tightening MULTISTAR.

Soon after the start, FASHIONABLE GAIT (C. S. Jodha, dr.11) shifted in due to which COUNTRY’S EMPRESS (App. M. Ayyar, dr.10) shied inwards thereby tightening MULTISATR (R. Ajinkya, dr.9), who in turn shifted in and brushed the haunches of GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh, dr.8)

Approaching 800 metres, PADMAKOSA (Santosh G.) shifted in and went across FASHIONABLE GAIT (C. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, PADMAKOSA further shifted in thereby tightening the field on his inside, due to which PURE SIN (P. Trevor) had to be checked and dropped back on to GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh) who had to be steadied. After questioning, Jockey Santosh G. has been fined Rs. 5,000/-.

Passing 800 metres, BOHEMIAN (D. S. Daman) shifted in and went across PADMAKOSA (Santosh G.) who had to be steadied. Jockey D. S. Daman has been cautioned.

After the race, OLIVIA KASPEN was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore cannon. APPLE BETTY, ETTIHAAD, PURE SIN (examined on 02/01/2017) and GLORIOUS GIFT (examined on 02/01/2017), were found to be sound.

The urine samples of the winner of the 3^rd, 4^th and 7^th race, viz. COMMODORE, DANCING LORD and FASHIONABLE GAIT, and the special sample of ARLENE (3^rd race), CENTAURUS (4^th race) and DHISHOOM (Withdrawn – 5^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 61

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.17,77,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.71

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.2(89)	Joc. C. S. Jodha – fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.4(91)	Joc. Y. S. Srinath – fined Rs.5,000/-
	R.5(92)	Joc. Santosh G. – fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.7(94)	Joc. Santosh G. – fined Rs.5,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(88)	EAGLE SPIRIT (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.2(89)	RELENTLESS PURSUIT (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.4(91)	CENTAURUS (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. GODSENT (Hung-in) – remedial measures
	R.5(92)	SWEET TEMPTATION – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials. Also, Fitness Certificate from Club’s V.O. required. ALLEGRIA (Sore) to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. WILD JACK (Hung out) – remedial measures BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Hung out) – remedial measures
	R.6(93)	ANCIENT GLORY (inclined to run out) – remedial measures

ERRATUM:

RE : RACES HELD ON THURSDAY, 8^th DECEMBER, 2016:

The Sr. V.O. reported that at the meeting of the Stewards of the Club held on 8^th December, 2016 the following four horses were selected for testing of post race urine samples :

1. VULCAN

2. BEACH GAME

3. STAR COMRADE

4. COMMODORE

The Sr. V.O. said that the urine samples of the above horses were sent for testing to QuantiLAB, Mauritius. However, whilst submitting the race day sampling report to the Racing Department and Account Department, he erroneously mentioned the name of IMPERIAL PRINCESS instead of BEACH GAME, which was published in the Race Day Report accordingly.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 1^st January, 2017 considered the above report and having heard the Sr. V.O., directed the office to amend the records.

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ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

RE : ENQUIRY RE-OPENED INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “DIWALI LIGHTS (VIKRAM JODHA) IN RACE NO.27 - THE FREE RADICAL PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 1^st DECEMBER, 2016 AFTER THE HORSE WON IN RACE NO.52 – THE SNOW DEW PLATE , RUN ON 15^TH DECEMBER, 2016 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 25^th December, 2016 having interviewed Trainer H. J. Antia in the above connection, had adjourned the hearing since Jockey Vikram Jodha was unable for questioning on that day.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 1^st January, 2017 interviewed Trainer H. J. Antia and Jockey Vikram Jodha in the above connection and having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video of Race No.27, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Vikram Jodha and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount DIWALI LIGHTS in the above race. However, keeping in mind his recent clean record, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 19^th January, 2017 to 5^th February, 2017 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding. Further, he was cautioned that on a repetition of a similar offence, severe action may be initiated against him (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Further, the Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer H. J. Antia and held the view that Jockey Vikram Jodha would not have ridden in this manner unless he had the Trainer’s tacit approval. Therefore, the Stewards decided to fine Trainer H. J. Antia a sum of Rs.30,000/- for unsatisfactory running of his charge DIWALI LIGHTS in Race No.27. Further, he was severely cautioned for the future.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “ROYAL SAPPHIRE” (DRAWN 6) IN RACE NO 74 THE CONRAD PEREIRA TROPHY RUN ON 25^th DECEMBER 2016 AS COMPARED TO RACE NO.58 - THE DHUN P KOTHAVALA TROPHY (1000 METRES) – RUN ON THURSDAY, 15^th DECEMBER, 2016 :

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Narendra Lagad in the above connection. He said that in Race No.58. ROYAL SAPPHIRE was ridden by Jockey Bhawani Singh who had reported after the race in the presence of the Owners that the mare was loaded early and since the loading took time, the mare became very relaxed and when the start was given she was slow to begin. Thereafter, the mare covered ground very fast to finish 9 ¾ lengths behind the winner in a 1000 metres race. He further added that in her first start at Mumbai in Race No.12, the mare had finished a good 3^rd and attributed the mare’s poor performance in Race No.58 to her getting left at the start after which he had given the mare sufficient Gate Practice as a result of which she took a flying jump in Race No.74.

Trainer Narendra Lagad further added that Race No.58 was an open Class IV race as compared to Race No.74 which was confined to horses 5-years old and over and the horses that finished behind ROYAL SAPPHIRE had no great form to go by except MT TIANMEN who was the only common horse in the race and had run below form compared to his last run.

The Video recording of Race No.58 as also Race No.74 (all angles), was viewed and Trainer Narendra Lagad pointed out that in Race No.74 ROYAL SAPPHIRE was given a handler in the stall which may have helped in keeping her alert.

Having heard the submissions and viewing the video of both the races and keeping in mind that the mare had won in a short span of 9 days, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 1^st January, 2017 interviewed Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey Bhawani Singh in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of both the races, decided that no action was called for in the matter.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “DUSK N DAWN” (DRAWN 6) IN RACE NO.190 - THE RED DRAGON PLATE DIV.II (1000 METRES) – RUN ON FRIDAY, 21^st OCTOBER, 2016 :

The Stipendiary Stewards had initiated the above enquiry in Pune and Trainer Mansoor Shah was sent call letters twice to appear before them for the enquiry. However, the first time Trainer Mansoor Shah informed that he would be out of station and will not be able to attend the enquiry. On the second occasion he cited medical reasons for not appearing before the Stipendiary Stewards for the enquiry and hence the delay in completing the enquiry.

Trainer Mansoor Shah and Apprentice S. A. Amit were questioned on 23^rd December, 2016 in the above connection. App. S. A. Amit stated that he was instructed to sit in a forward position and to do his best. He said that soon after the start the mare did not show initial speed as such he had to brush her up to get into a forward position, however, she still did not respond. Thereafter, passing the 400 metres, he gave her a couple of reminders and rode her all out. To another question, he said that he had given similar instructions on both occasions i.e. in Race No.190 run at Pune and in Race No.69 at Mumbai where the mare won.

When asked to explain the poor performance of DUSK N DAWN in race No 190, Trainer Mansoor Shah said that she was a 5 year old mare who will soon turn 6 years old and she was a maiden until her win in Race No.69 on 22^nd December, 2016. He said that the first time she ran 2^nd in her career was at Pune during the just concluded Pune Meeting 2016 and that run had given them some hope but in her very next outing she ran a poor race and followed this pattern in her next three runs, which lead them to believe that she was not genuine. He said that her performance indicates that she is very inconsistent and they had decided to get rid of her along with a few other horses, however, since she was in the lowest class, they were unable to find buyers for her. He added that the only reason he had accepted with her in Race No 69 was to avoid the race going void. Further, after the Acceptances Jockey Neeraj Rawal had called him up enquiring for a ride and since he had two runners in this race, he gave him the option to choose and Jockey Neeraj Rawal opted to ride SUPER BOLT, hence he had declared Jockey S. A. Amit on DUSK N DAWN. To another question, Trainer Mansoor Shah said that he had expected SUPER BOLT to run ahead of DUSK N DAWN as he was ridden by a superior Jockey and the win of DUSK N DAWN surprised him.

When confronted with regards to the drift in odds in Race No.190, Trainer Mansoor Shah said that the odds had also drifted when the mare won in Race No.69 in Mumbai.

Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video of Race No.190 and keeping in mind that the performance of the mare in relation to the common horse AMAZON CAT during the Pune Meeting was the same, the explanation tendered by Trainer Mansoor Shah and Jockey S. A. Amit was noted.

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

11/12/2016 - WISE CHILD, MASTEROFBALANTRAE, MATHAIYUS, MRS PATMORE,

HALL OF FAMER, MEKONG DELTA, SERENITA

115/12/2016 - PALATIAL, NAME OF THE GAME, DENNY CRANE, TCHIBOUELA,

LADY COACHMAN

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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

07/12/2016 - GERMANICUS, STAR COUNCILLOR, CARBONARA, LONDON, LA DONA

13/12/2016 - ADAM, BRABOURNE, SUN DIVINE

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Mumbai: 3^rd January, 2017