ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2014/15, FOURTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 1ST JANUARY, 2015.

 (PENETROMETER: 4.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 6 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 10 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES, 12 METRES AWAY AT 600 METRES AND THEREAFTER 13 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.

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On a request from Trainer Janardhan, permission was granted to Trainer Vinesh to saddle his charges BELGIAN BLUE & LA FEMME FLEUR in the 3rd & 6th race respectively, at his (Trainer Janardhan’s) risk and responsibility.

 

On a request from Trainer P Shroff, permission was granted to his Assistant Trainer Vishal Gaikwad to saddle his charges SOLOMON & GOLDILOCKS in the 2nd & 8th race respectively, at his (Trainer P Shroff’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO: 1. (96) THE THUNDER BIRD PLATE (About) 1200 Metres.  Runners - 10

 

HOME FACTOR (R Shelar) lost about 3 lengths at the start.

 

At the start, ADMIRAL GRAY (I Pasha) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to SNOW KING (SG Prasad).

ACKERBILK (Ishwar Pardeshi) jumped awkwardly inwards.

 

Jockey DK Ashish (MAHIMA) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

 

Soon after the start, GOLD STREAK (App KN Bhati) shifted in and tightened MAHIMA (DK Ashish) who in turn tightened MIGHTY SPLENDOR (Kavraj Singh). GOLD STREAK continued to shift in and tightened MIGHTY SPLENDOR again who caused severe interference to THEORY (App Bhawani Singh) who lost position. App KN Bhati has been fined Rs.3,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.   

 

Soon after the start, GOOD MEMORY (S Mosin) shifted in and tightened DIAMOND IN THE SKY (Anil Baandal) who in turn tightened MAHIMA (DK ashish). GOOD MEMORY continued to shifted in and later took the running of MAHIMA who clipped the heels of the former and stumbled and whilst being steadied, dropped back due to which SNOW KING (SG Prasad) was held up. Jockey S Mosin has been fined Rs.3,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.   

 

Trainer HJ Antia and Jockey SG Prasad were questioned regarding the performance of SNOW KING coupled with the drift in the odds. Trainer Antia stated that the Instructions were to be in 5th or 6th position. Trainer stated that the gelding met with interference after the start and then the Jockey had ridden out in the straight. The Trainer was informed that there was drift in odds. Whilst noting the explanation, the Trainer has been informed that a watch will be kept on the running of SNOW KING in future.

 

After the race, DIAMOND IN THE SKY was scoped at the request of the Trainer and the filly was found to have suffered EIPH Grade 3 and therefore is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. 

 

After the race, HOME FACTOR was found to sound. ADMIRAL GRAY had a gum injury.

 

RACE NO: 2. (97) THE T M GOCULDAS PLATE  (About) 1000 Metres. Runners - 8

 

App Bhawani Singh (DEEP DIVER) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.  

 

Jockey Kishore Kadam (SAINTS N SINNERS) reported that his mount did not get a clear run once near 300 metes and then in the final 100 metres while racing behind IN THE LIMELIGHT (App SJ Sunil). After viewing the race, Jockey Kishore Kadam has been cautioned for failing to take the gap available in front of him which was on the inside of IN THE LIMELIGHT. Considering that IN THE LIME LIGHT has also shifted ground inwards, App S J Sunil has also been cautioned. Further, a watch will be kept on the running of SAINTS N SINNERS in future.

 

After the race, WINGS OF GLORY was found to be sound but having a gum injury.

 

 

RACE NO: 3. (98) THE LITTLE CAESAR PLATE  - DIVISION I  (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 11

 

On arrival at the Gates, SOUL SPEAK was observed not to have a Tongue Strap which was a declared equipment and the permission for the use of which was obtained. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse. The gelding ran with a Tongue Strap. 

 

At the start, DIA (App Santosh G) jumped awkwardly due to which the Apprentice brushed his right leg against the Gate of its stall whereby he lost his right stirrup which he regained shortly.

 

The saddle on GOLD BAG (Kavraj Singh) was observed to have slipped back during the race. As such Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been fined Rs.1,000/- for running her charge DIA without Bandages, after having sought permission to use them. 

 

After the race, BELGIAN BLUE was found to be sound. INDUS PRINCE was sound, having a cut injury on the tongue.

 

RACE NO: 4. (99) THE NEW YEAR'S CUP (About) 1400 Metres.  Runners -8

 

Soon after the start, THE MESSIAH (S Shinde) shifted in gradually and went across SHE’S AN ACE (App.Yash Narredu). Jockey S Shinde has been cautioned.

 

Near 200 metres, IRELAND (DK Ashish) leaned inwards  due to which ALIBOXER (Dashrath Singh) shied away, shifted in and tightened AEOLUS MAXIMUS (Akshay). Trainer B Prakash has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

RACE NO: 5. (100)  THE WARSAW PACT PLATE  (About) 1200 Metres.  Runners -9

At the start, STAR IS BORN (R Shelar) lost considerable ground. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to give the gelding more Gate Practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. 

 

MAGIC VISION (A Ashhad Asbar, dr.7) shifted in before the Red Marker and went on to COLD PLAY (Amyn Merchant) who in turn went in on to ADAMS SPIRIT (Kavraj Singh), who in turn made contact with GRAND MARCH (Kishore Kadam) and short while later ADAMS SPIRIT was placed awkwardly behind the heels of GRAND MARCH and steadied. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

Passing 800 metres, COLD PLAY (Amyn Merchant) shifted in and took the running of NATIONAL PRIDE (S Zervan). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been cautioned.

 

Passing 400 metres, GRAND MARCH (Kishore Kadam) was inconvenienced while racing between RASHUN (TS Jodha) and MILLENIUM FALCON (Dashrath Singh).

 

Jockey Dashrath Singh (MILLENIUM FALCON) reported that his mount did not respond to his urgings. The Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.

 

After the race, ADAMS SPIRIT was found to be sound. GRAND MARCH was observed to have lost its right hind plate.

 

RACE NO: 6. (101) THE KUSUMBEN DHIRUBHAI SHAH TROPHY  (About) 1600 Metres.  Runners -8

Approaching 800 metres, LORELEI (App R Ajinkya) was tightened as HELPING HAND (Dashrath Singh) leaned inwards. HELPING HAND hung inwards in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out his mount and also had to ease up in the final few strides due to the close proximity of the heels of LA FEMME FLEUR (S Zervan) who was racing ahead. Trainer Imtiaz A Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Approaching 200 metres, VIXEN (I Pasha) was tightened and steadied whilst racing between LEGEND OF THE SEAS (App Yash Narredu) and QUEST FOR LOVE (SP Ranjane) who was leaning out and then shifted in as the gelding was being corrected and QUEST FOR LOVE was further carried in by HELPING HAND (Dashrath Singh) who lugged in. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.

 

App Yash Narredu (LEGEND OF THE SEAS) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, LA FEMME FLEUR & WOVEN DREAMS were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO: 7. (102) THE RAO SAHEB D K PARKAR TROPHY  - DIVISION II (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 14

 

VICTOIRE (Vikash Tamang) lost about 2 lengths at the start.

 

Soon after the start, LA TRAVIATA (App Yash Narredu) shifted in due to which MINISTER (App Santosh G) shied away and later LA TRAVIATA went across MINISTER. App Yash Narredu has been asked to be more careful.

 

Trainer Faisal A Abbas was questioned regarding the comparative performance of LA TRAVIATA in this race which the mare won as compared to her previous races during the current Mumbai Meeting. Trainer stated that in the previous run i.e. Race No 59 the mare had run suggestively and had shown form and was about 5 lengths behind the winner and gaining on whereas in the previous races she had raced in patches. This time the mare ran 400 metres more, with a gap of three weeks and it was a race for 5 years old and over horses. The previous races were viewed. Whilst noting the explanation of the Trainer, he has been reminded that he should be careful in future and not fall in a pattern which could be of concern to the Stipendiary Stewards.

 

After the race, VICTOIRE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, MINISTER was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, ALECTAR was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO: 8. (103) THE LITTLE CAESAR PLATE  - DIVISION II (About) 1200 Metres.  Runners -11

Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.3,000/- for putting in late Declaration in respect of his charge SPANISH SAGA wherein the Declaration was placed after 0830 hours. 

 

At the start, TOMASZ (App Bhawani Singh) was converged upon as SOFIA (S Sunil) jumped awkwardly outwards and EARL GREY (CS Jodha) jumped awkwardly inwards.

 

ALDERLEY EDGE (App Yash Narredu) leaned inwards during the race and passing 1000 meters, made contact with EARL GREY (CS Jodha) who in turn made contact with SPANISH SAGA (Dashrath Singh) who took the running of SOFIA (S Sunil). ALDERLEY EDGE leaned inwards again near 300 meters, and went on to MISS SENORITA (Sandeep Jadhav) who in turn made contact with RAPID GIRL (DK Ashish). Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

 

Approaching 700 metres, ENSIGN (Satish Nayak) was tightened and lost position and in doing so SPANISH SAGA (Dashrath Singh) who was following, had to be steadied.

 

TOMASZ (App Bhawani Singh) drifted out abruptly in the straight and raced along the outer rails and then drifted-in in the same manner. Since the gelding had broken a blood vessel, no further action has been initiated in the matter.

 

After the race, TOMASZ was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO: 9. (104) THE RAO SAHEB D K PARKAR TROPHY  - DIVISION I  (About) 1400 Metres. Runners -15

At the start, CROWNED PRINCESS (App Akshay Gaikwad) jumped outwards and took the running of GATES OF HEAVEN (Ishwar Pardeshi) who was steadied.

At the start, GLORIOUS REWARD (S Zervan,dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to SAVANNAH SOUND (App Yash Narredu, dr.5) and at the same time DHANYAVAAD (Vikash Tamang, dr.6) also jumped awkwardly inwards and caused SAVANNAH SOUND to shift inwards on to GLORIOUS REWARD who went in on to WISH UPON A STAR (Dashrath Singh, dr. 3) who was tightened and in turn went in on to BEYOND HORIZONS (App SJ Sunil, dr. 2).

 

After the race, STRAIGHT SIX was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, WISH UPON A STAR was found to be sound.

The post race urine sample of the winner of  5th, 7th & 9th race viz. RASHUN, LA TRAVIATA & PENNY LANE and the special sample of TOMASZ, EARL GREY & GOLDILOCKS (8th race) & WISH UPON A STAR (9th race) were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 9    TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS   -      94      

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.30,90,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE -  10.44                    

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/

FINE (S)

Race 1 (96)

Jockey S Mosin & App KN Bhati fined Rs.3,000/- each.

Race 3 (98)

Trainer Dallas Todywalla fined Rs.1,000/-.

Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha fined Rs.5,000/-.

Trainer Nazak Chenoy fined Rs.1,000/-

Race 5 (100)

Jockey A Ashhad Asbar fined Rs.2,000/-.

Race 8 (103)

Trainer Narendra Lagad fined Rs.3,000/-.

ACTION ON

 HORSE/S

Race 1 (96)

DIAMOND IN THE SKY – Gr 3 EIPH – stopped for 4 weeks; to be passed fit (VO).

Race 4 (99)

IRELAND – leaned in – remedial measures.

Race 5 (100)

STAR IS BORN- more Gate Practice and show Starter.

Race 6 (101)

HELPING HAND – hung-in – remedial measures.

LEGEND OF THE SEAS – leaned in – remedial measures.

Race 7 (102)

VICTOIRE – sore – To be passed fit (VO)

MINISTER - broke blood vessel – not to race for 4 weeks – to be passed fit (VO).

Race 8 (103)

ALDERLEY EDGE – leaned-in – remedial measures

TOMASZ – broke blood vessel – not to race for 4 weeks- to be passed fit (VO).

Race 9 (104)

STRAIGHT SIX – broke blood vessel – remedial measures.

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:

 

RACE NO 8 (95) THE JEHANGIR P DUBASH TROPHY (DIV-II) RUN ON 28TH DECEMBER 2014:

 

Jockey SP Ranjane (EXTREME LOVE) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

 

Mumbai: January 2, 2015.