ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 1ST APRIL, 2012.

 (PENETROMETER : 2.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS  WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT.

 

On a request from Trainer Vinay Lagad, permission was granted to Trainer Narendra Lagad to saddle his charge TUDOR REGENT in the 2nd race, at his (Trainer Vinay Lagad’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer Janardhan, permission was granted to Trainer Suresh Chavan to saddle his charges PLAN B & WALKING TALL in the 2nd & 7th races respectively, at his (Trainer Janardhan’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE NO

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

3 (313)

MARENGO

B Prakash

Imran Chisty

Indisposed

 

RACE NO.1 (311) – THE K.M.MUNSHI TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 5

 

At the start, DAFFODILS (Shrikant Kamble) lost ground when tightened between STOR OF VENUS (Akshay) which jumped outwards and GREATNESS (Dashrath Singh) which jumped inwards.

 

Jockey Imran Chisty (STAR GODDESS) reported that his mare was inclined to lug in around the bend and throughout the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

After the race, STAR GODDESS was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2 (312)  – THE  RAJCOOMAR GUJADHUR MEMORIAL TROPHY (DIV.II) : (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 8

 

Trainer Suresh Chavan who was deputizing for Trainer Janardhan, reported that while coming to the saddling enclosure, PLAN B bolted and ran around in the rolling area. The gelding was caught and brought to the saddling enclosure. On examination, the gelding was found to be sound but was observed to be exhausted and sweating profusely. As such, PLAN B was withdrawn from the race.

WINCHESTER (Dashrath Singh) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer H.J.Antia 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.

 

FOXTROT (App.Prabhu Naidu, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly and went onto STAR GLORY (Hanumant Singh, dr.4) who in turn went across CLOUD COVER (A.M.Tograllu, dr.3). As App.Prabhu Naidu had not made sufficient efforts to correct his mount, he has been fined Rs.1000/-.

 

At about 700mts, FOXTROT (App.Prabhu Naidu) had to be steadied by its rider due to a packed field.

 

While negotiating the bend, RAN BANKA (C.S.Jodha) shifted out bumping FALLEN ANGEL (App.Tushar Nemane).  Jockey C.S.Jodha has been severely cautioned.

 

Jockey J.E.Pereira (GLORIA) reported that had no initial speed but she came on well in the straight. The filly has run similarly in the past and hence he had recommended to the Trainer that the filly be given more distance.

 

Trainer Mansoor Shah (FOXTROT) was questioned regarding the Running of his charge, he said that the distance of 1000 mts must have been sharp and being a dry coat horse, she must have not liked the heat as this was the second race of the day. Trainer further stated that he just gave him a small chance as in the recent past the horse has not shown any form. The explanation was noted for future reference.  

After the race, GLORIA and FOXTROT were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3 (313) – THE DEEPAK RAUT GOLD TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres - Runners – 10 – NO REPORT

 

RACE NO.4 (314)  – THE  MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 4

 

Jockey Imran Chisty (MOUNTAIN QUEEN) reported that the filly was never on the bridle throughout the race.

 

Trainer C.D.Katrak was questioned regarding the poor run of his charge MOUNTAIN QUEEN. He said that he had expected the filly to be right there but was surprised by her poor run. He said that Jockey Imran Chisty had mentioned after the race that he was never on the bridle, even in the last start Jockey R.Hughes had told him that he was off the bridle from the start. Apart from that, he had nothing further to state and he would have the filly scoped to eliminate all doubts and put her off for the rest of the season due to the heat.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer C.D.Katrak, MOUNTAIN QUEEN was scoped after the race at the Club’s Equine Hospital and  was found to have suffered a Grade 3 EIPH. The filly is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks.  The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MOUNTAIN QUEEN was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5 (315) – THE R.M.GOCULDAS GOLD CUP: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 8

 

Neeraj Rawal (DANCING GLANCES) reported that his horse was inclined to run out in the straight. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

Near the 700 metres, BEAUTIFUL STRANGER (Y.S.Srinath) which was pulling, was steadied from the heels of DOVERS HILL (s.Zervan).

 

BULLET (Dashrath Singh) hung-in in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, SAINTS N SINNERS was observed to have a bruise at the left nostril. BEAUTIFUL STRANGER was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6 (316)  – THE MAURITIUS TOURISM CUP: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 13

 

GRAND DESIGN (S.Zervan) was inconvenienced at about 1400 metres whilst travelling in between ETESIAN (Dashrath Singh) on his inside and ATLANTIC STAR (A.Sandesh) on the outside, due to a tightly packed field. The incident was accidental.

 

At about 1200mts, CARLYLE HILLS (Imran Chisty) was inconvenienced whist travelling between ATLANTIC STAR (A.Sandesh) on the inside and  DAUGHTEROFDESTINY (C.S.Jodha) on the outside, due to a tightly packed field. The incident was accidental.

 

Jockey Kavraj Singh (APACHE INDIAN) reported the loss of whip at about 400mts due to being slightly inconvenienced by CARLYLE HILLS (Imran Chisty) who was on his outside causing the former to get slightly imbalanced. The incident was accidental.

 

Jockey Amyn Merchant (SADDLERS RULE) reported that he did not get a clear run in the straight.

 

Near 400 the metres,  when making ground, PERSIAN (S.Sunil) was steadied for a short distance when racing behind ELECTRA (N.Rawal).

 

Near the 200 metres, ELECTRA (N.Rawal) was blocked for a clear passage behind the tiring BANANA BOY (J.Pradeep).

 

Trainer Hosidar Daji (BANANA BOY) was questioned regarding the poor run of his charge in this race as compared to his last race where he had finished second. He stated that even in the previous two starts, he had told the Jockey to be in front. He said that  in the last run the Jockey was instructed similarly but he got pocketed and had to drop back. In this race the horse went easily to the front without the Jockey making any efforts due to the pace being slow which may not have suited the gelding and hence he dropped back in the last 200 mts. The explanation has been noted and Trainer Hosidar Daji has been cautioned for the inconsistent running of his charge.

 

After the race, TELL ME MORE, ETESIAN and BANANA BOY were found to be sound. ETESIAN lost her left hind plate during the race.

 

RACE NO.7 (317) – THE RAJCOOMAR GUJADHUR MEMORIAL TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres–Runners –  9

 

RAIN FOREST (App.Tushar Nemane) refused to be stalled despite all efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.  BEYOND COMPARISON (App.Prasad) was restless in the stall and not allowing his rider to settle. Trainers Rehanullah Khan and S.Shaikh have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

MATILDA (R.K.Mahesh) laid out rounding the home turn. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

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

 

After the race, ENDLESS HORIZON and MATILDA were found to be sound.

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RACE NO.8 (318) – THE W.BUCKLEY PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 9

 

MARIACHI MAN (C.Rajendra) played up in the stall and hooked his fore leg on to the side partition. The gelding was taken out of the stall and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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.

 

MY LUCKY STAR (Shrikant Kamble) had to be checked by his rider at about 1600mts due to MADAGASCAR (N.S.Parmar) shifting out in order to make his move. Jockey N. . Parmar has been fined Rs.1000/-.

 

Jockey Amyn Merchant (BLUE KNIGHT) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit, on his mount.

 

MARIACHI MAN (C.Rajendra) hung out throughout the straight. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in the past, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding ti the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, FIFTH GEAR was observed to have lost his left fore plate. BLUE KNIGHT and MARIACHI MAN were found to be sound.

 

The post race urine sample of the winner of  1st, 6th and 7th race, viz.  STAR GODDESS, FORTUNE HUNTER and FORTUNER and the special sample of PLAN B (Withdrawn – 2nd race) and MOUNTAIN QUEEN (4th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES       -                             8                 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                               -            66

TOTAL STAKES                                -     Rs.24,88,125/-               AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE               -         8.25                             

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.2(312)

App.Prabhu Naidu – fined Rs.1000/-

R.8(318)

Joc.N.S.Parmar – fined Rs.1000/-

Joc.Amyn Merchant – fined Rs.3000/- (whip offence)

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(311)

STAR GODDESS – remedial measures

R.2(312)

WINCHESTER – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.4(314)

MOUNTAIN QUEEN (EIPH – Grade-III) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.5(315)

DANCING GLANCES & BULLET – remedial measures

R.7(317)

RAIN FOREST & BEYOND COMPARISON – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter. 

BEYOND COMPARISON (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

MATILDA – remedial measures

R.8(318)

MARIACHI MAN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter. Also, Mock Race (Stipendiary Stewards)

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

RACE NO.303 -  THE QUEST FOR CASH PLATE RUN ON THURSDAY, 29TH MARCH, 2012 :

 

Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been fined a sum of Rs.5000/- for running his charge SONG OF AFRICA with Blinkers in the above race, without taking prior permission for the same.

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RACE NO.310 – THE K.J.K.IRANI PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON THURSDAY, 29TH MARCH, 2012 :

 

Trainer Zadmal Singh submitted a letter on 30th March, 2012 stating that his charge LAKE VIEW who ran in the above race had got severely injured in the right eye. The colt was examined at the stables on 31st March, 2012 and was found to have small ulcerous mark on right cornea near medial upper border. Watery discharge from eye, mild pain on touching eye lids.

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RE : 1) APPEAL JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.25,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE STEWARDS, D.R.C. FOR IMPROPER RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “HOT AND CLASSIC” IN RACE NO.54 – THE TAURIAN PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 24TH OCTOBER, 2011;

2) RECOMMENDATION OF THE STEWARDS, D.R.C., TO IMPOSE ON JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL AN ADITIONAL FINE OF RS.25,000/- IN THE ABOVE MATTER

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 1st April, 2012 considered appeal from Jockey Neeraj Rawal in the above connection and having heard him along with his Spokesman, Mr.Nosher Cama, as also the Stipendiary Steward, D.R.C. and having viewed the video recording of the race including the blow up picture of the incident of the whip fall, decided to reject the appeal. They Stewards considered his riding as incompetent in the manner he lost the whip. The Stewards also noted that Jockey Neeraj Rawal was a repeated offender, having lost his whip four times during the current Mumbai Meeting. Therefore, they decided to confirm the fine of Rs.25,000/- imposed on him by the Stewards of D.R.C.

 

However, with regard to the recommendation of the Stewards, D.R.C., the Stewards of the Club decided not to enhance his punishment.

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Mumbai : 2nd April, 2012