ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12  SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY, 1ST DECEMBER, 2011.

 (PENETROMETER: 2.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS  WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM 1400 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 12  METRES AWAY UP TO  THE WINNING POST.

ALL RACES STARTING FROM 1400 METRES AND 1600 METRES WERE STARTED FROM THE BACK STRETCH AND NOT FROM THE CHUTE.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

3 (41)

BLUE SWALLOW

Khalander

Zameer Sayyed

Did not inform over-weight

 

RACE NO.1 (39) – THE AU PANACHE PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 5

 

At the start, ENCHANTED (Vikram Jodha) travelled wide.

 

Jockey T.S.Jodha (ROSE HEAVEN) reported that his mount lugged out after the start and in trying to bring the filly on an even keel, shifted in and inconvenienced CARPE DIEM (Neeraj Rawal). Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, CARPE DIEM was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2 (40)  – THE DANGEROUS LIASON PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 7

 

At the start, STAR BURST (Akshay, dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards and caused LAURUS TIKATI (A.Sandesh, dr.3) to shift in on to DAUGHTEROFDESTINY (C.S.Jodha, dr.2), who in turn went on to TYSEA (C.Ruzaan, dr.1). Jockey Akashy has been cautioned.

 

THIS IS IT (Kavraj Singh) hesitated at jump out and tried to drift outwards thereby placing its Rider at a disadvantage. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Soon after the start, MONEY STRIKE (Zameer Sayyed) shifted in and made contact with LAURUS TIKATI (A.Sandesh) who in turn went in across TYSEA (C.Ruzaan). Jockey Zameer Sayyed has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

TYSEA (C Ruzaan) hung out while negotiating the bend and raced along he outer rails in the straight. Trainer D.J.Surti has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

STAR BURST (Akshay) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Vinayak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, TYSEA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and 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.

 

RACE NO.3 (41) – THE  FAIR ALWAYS PLATE (DIV.II) : (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 9

 

The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jockey Khalander, the declared Rider for BLUE SWALLOW, was weighing out 3 kg over the published weight. Since there was no permission sought by Trainer Asad Siddiqui to carry overweight for his Rider, an enquiry was held, and it was revealed that the Jockey had confirmed to the Trainer that he would carry an overweight of 1 to 1.5 kg. Further, the Trainer was not agreeable for the Jockey to carry 3 kg overweight, therefore a change of Jockey was permitted and Jockey Khalander was replaced by Jockey Zameer Sayyed and the matter was reported to the Stewards.

 

The Stewards interviewed Jockey Khalander in the above connection and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, resolved to suspend his Jockey’s license for 18th December, 2011 (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

After the race, MACHALA and OCEAN SENSATION were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.4 (42)  – THE  ASTONISH TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 4

 

Passing 400 metres, KILIFI (Daniel M Grant) fell down, dislodging its Rider. First Aid treatment was given and the horse was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have suffered severe haematoma at right shoulder with possibility of having fractured shoulder bone. After consent of the trainer, the horse was euthanized on humane grounds.

 

RACE NO.5 (43) – THE NAUVKHAL PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 5

 

Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey S.N.Chavan were questioned regarding the running and riding of ORIENTAL CHARM (IRE) and the matter was reported to the Stewards since the Jockey had waited far too long to make his move.

 

The Stewards interviewed Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey S.N.Chavan. Trainer Bezan Chenoy stated that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the filly and wait as long as possible and to get into the race from 400 metres. Also, he had told the Jockey not to use the whip since the filly is temperamental and does not like the whip. He said that the Jockey rode as per instructions, he has waited as long as possible since the filly was travelling well but the moment he put pressure, she started lugging out and the Jockey got panicked and went for the stick. He said that this was only the second run of the filly’s career and in her first run in Pune in The F.D.Wadia Trophy she had run a good race with Jockey T.S.Jodha and even in that race he had told Jockey T.S.Jodha not to use the whip but the boy had used the whip and the filly had lugged out in a similar manner.

 

The video recording of the race was viewed and it was put to Trainer Bezan Chenoy that the Jockey would have been better off by letting the horse stride out in the early part of the straight. Trainer Bezan Chenoy said that he had told the Jockey to wait as long as possible and it was up to the Jockey when to make his move. He said the filly was travelling well and the Jockey was confident of winning the race and he has waited as long as possible but the moment he put pressure the filly lugged out. He said that the Jockey had explained to him that he felt if he had made his move earlier, the filly would have gone ahead and stopped.

Jockey S.N.Chavan said that even at work, the filly passes other horses and then stops abruptly and therefore he waited on her as long as possible  but the moment he put pressure she started hanging out.

 

After viewing the video recording of the race, the explanation tendered by Trainer and Jockey was noted.

 

After the race, ORIENTAL CHARM (IRE) was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6 (44)  – THE A.CAMPBELL TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 8

 

At the start, AFLAME (P.Trevor, dr.7) jumped awkwardly inwards and then continued to shift in before the Red Marker. The filly was also inclined to lean inwards in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Nevertheless, Jockey P.Trevor has been advised to exhibit greater care at the start.

 

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

 

After the race, BESAME MUCHO and HIGHWAY EXPRESS were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7 (45) – THE  FAIR ALWAYS PLATE (DIV.I):  (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 10

 

Soon after the start, SURPRISE GIFT (Zameer Sayyed) was tightened and lost position.

 

Near 700 metres, LAKE HURON (V.Phadke) lost position.

 

Passing 400 metres, MOUNTAIN LION (Mansoor Khan) was hampered for a run when SAIFEENA (D.K.Ashish) shifted in. Jockey D.K.Ashish has been cautioned.

 

Jockey Hanumant Singh (KNIGHT RIDER) reported loss of whip near 400 metres.

 

LAZOR RAZOR (Akash Agarwal) hung out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Jockey D.K.Ashish (SAIFEENA) was reported to the Stewards for unbalancing his mount in the final stages of the race.

 

The Stewards interviewed Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection and having viewed the video recording of the race, decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and he was cautioned to be more careful in the future.

 

After the race, SURPRISE GIFT and LAZOR RAZOR were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8 (46) – THE  A.CAMPBELL TROPHY (DIV.I):  (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 9

 

Soon after the start, COCCINELLA (Anthony Crastus) was steadied while racing on the inside of SCARAMOUCHE (D.K.Ashish) who had shifted ground inwards.

 

Near 800 metres, SCARAMOUCHE (D.K.Ashish) weakened, due to which COCCINELLA (Anthony Crastus) was steadied.

 

Near 400 metres, AFSANEH (Akash Agarwal) shifted in as the Jockey used the whip once and went on to XENIA (D.A.Naik). Jockey Akash Agarwal has been reprimanded.

 

FESTIVAL NIGHT (T.S.Jodha) was inclined to lug out in the final 200 metres. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

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

 

After the race, COCCINELLA was observed to have lost its left hind plate. SCARAMOUCHE had a cut injury at the left hind coronet. 

 

RACE NO.9 (47) – THE  SECRET STAR PLATE:  (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 11

 

On arrival at the start, SEEN IT ALL (Sunny Chinoy) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

Near 800 metres, SILVER SOUL (Nirmal Jodha) was steadied while racing behind CELTIC MANOR (A.Sandesh).

 

Near 800 metres, LAGO MEDIO (A.J.Nilesh) shifted in and caused interference to BLUE KNIGHT (Malcolm Kharadi) and then again while negotiating the bend, LAGO MEDIO shifted out and carried BLUE KNIGHT outwards. Jockey A.J.Nilesh has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

Near 200 metres, SILVER SOUL (Nirmal Jodha) was hampered for a run when CELTIC MANOR (A.Sandesh) shifted in. Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned.

 

Jockey A.J.Nilesh (LAGO MEDIO) reported loss of whip near 200 metres.

 

An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of SHABDEEZ and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

After the race, LAGO MEDIO and MARINE ZONE were found to be sore by the right fore leg and SILVER SOUL was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The above horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, KITE RUNNER was found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1st, 4th and 8th race, viz. SWIFT MEMORIES, DEAR HENRY and COCCINELLA race) and the special sample of CARPE DIEM (1st race), TYSEA (2nd race) and SLEUTH and BESAME MUCHO (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES -             9          TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                -            68

TOTAL STAKES   -     Rs.21,42,500/-              AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE -        7.55                         

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.2(40)

Joc.Zameer Sayyed – fined Rs.2000/-

R.3(41)

Joc.Khalander – suspended for 18/12/2011

R.9(47)

Joc.A.J.Nilesh – fined Rs.2000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(39)

ROSE HEAVEN – remedial measures

R.2(40)

TYSEA (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

THIS IS IT, STAR BURST & TYSEA – remedial measures

R.6(44)

SLEUTH  (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

AFLAME – remedial measures

R.7(45)

LAZOR RAZOR – remedial measures

R.8(46)

AFSANEH (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

FESTIVAL NIGHT – remedial measures

R.9(47)

SEEN IT ALL, LAGO MEDIO, MARINE ZONE & SILVER SOUL – to be passed fit (VO)

 

ERRATUM:

RACE NO.4 (19)  – THE  SETH RAMNATH DAGA TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – RUN ON 20TH NOVEMBER 2011

 

At the start, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN (Ladjadj Stephane, dr.3) was tightened when BULLET (Dashrath Singh, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and KILIFI (Daniel M.Grant, dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards. Shortly thereafter, FOREST FLAIR (Akshay) shifted in and inconvenienced KILIFI (Daniel M.Grant). Jockeys Dashrath Singh, Daniel M.Grant and Akshay have been cautioned to be more alert at the Gates.

 

ENQUIRY IN TO THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN RACE NO 34 – THE PLASTINDIA RACE OF HOPE SALVER – RUN ON 27TH NOVEMBER 2011

 

Approaching 1000 metres, PERSIAN (S.Sunil) shifted out and tightened BANANA BOY (Malcolm Kharadi) on to SO ROYAL (Nirmal Jodha) due to which BANANA BOY was squeezed out. Travelling some distance further, SO ROYAL (Nirmal Jodha) shifted in and hampered the running of PERSIAN (S.Sunil). When questioned, Jockey S.Sunil submitted that LIGHT MY WAY (Ladjadj Stephane) shifted out as his mount became keen at that stage due to which his mount PERSIAN shifted out and tightened BANANA BOY (Malcolm Kharadi).

 

After questioning, Jockey Nirmal Jodha has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “OCEAN YARRMAN” IN RACE NO.20 – THE DIRTY PICTURE TROPHY RUN ON SUNDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER, 2011 :

 

Trainer Ivor Fernandes was questioned in the above connection. He said that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the horse in 4th/5th position and to do his best and the Jockey had ridden to the instructions and did his best. When asked as to why the horse had performed poorly, Trainer Ivor Fernandes said that this race was scheduled to be run at 4.00 p.m and the horse was saddled at approximately 3.38 p.m. but the race got delayed since some program was going on in the paddock and the horse was rolling in the Saddling Enclosure for a long time with a Tongue Strap. He said that loud music was being played in the paddock due to which the horse was upset and subsequently refused to come to the saddling enclosure and he came to a standstill at the Saddling Enclosure periphery and with the help of  the Starter, the horse was backed all the way to the paddock where again he stopped at the entrance and had to backed into the paddock and the horse was a spent force even before the race  and the horse was sweating in the paddock. In fact, he told the Jockey that the horse might get left therefore to make sure that he takes a good start as the horse  was not himself and acting mulish. He added that despite all this, the horse had still run a good race, having finished approximately 6 lengths from the winner. To a further question, Trainer Ivor Fernandes said that he had fancied the horse in Race No.22 or else he would not have declared Jockey Y.S.Srinath. He said that horses who he felt do not have more than average chance, he does not put up good riders because it tends to misleading the racing public. To a further question, he said that the horse had returned sound after the race.

 

The explanation tendered by Trainer Ivor Fernandes was noted.

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “SMALL TREASURE” IN RACE NO.22 – THE STARYNSKY PLATE RUN ON SUNDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER, 2011 :

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Mansoor Shah in the above connection. He stated that the horse was not looking well during the Pune Meeting 2011, so much so, that the Officials had remarked on the condition of the horse. He added that SMALL TREASURE was a small framed horse and had not shown much improvement. However, after coming to Mumbai, some 10 days before the Race no 22, the horse started looking nice after being clipped. Since the horse did not have any form coming from Pune, he just ran the horse and gave him no chance at all, at best he thought  the horse may be on Board and the horse was at longer odds and this win surprised him and everyone else. It was pointed out to the Trainer that there was a common horse, LAZOR RAZOR, in whose relation SMALL TREASURE had shown vast improvement. Tr.Mansoor Shah said that even he was at loss of words to explain as to how the horse had improved so much. He mentioned that he has been using a different feed of late and all his horses are looking well and that he has been working this horse in company and both these things may have helped his horse. He reiterated that the win of the horse has surprised him.

 

The explanation tendered by Trainer Mansoor Shah was noted.

 

RE: ENQUIRY IN TO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SECRET SERVICE” IN RACE NO 28 RUN ON 24TH NOVEMBER 2011 – TRAINER FAISAL A ABBAS AND JOCKEY C RAJENDRA

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and Jockey C.Rajendra in the above connection. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas stated that the Instructions to Jockey C.Rajendra were to be well up and to go to the front if no one else would go. He opined that the horse was very playful at the Gates and may have wasted himself. He observed that the pace of the race became slow and Jockey C.Rajendra had difficulty in settling the horse and the horse travelled well into the straight and then fizzled out.

 

When questioned Jockey C.Rajendra confirmed the instructions and stated he was with the pace in 3rd position and followed PHOSPHOR and was abreast with ASTAPI and his horse was the first one to get beat.

 

Trainer Faisal A.Abbas said that he was surprised with the horse’s poor performance and the Jockey had also suggested for the scope as he felt that the horse had dropped out  of the race too suddenly, therefore, he had the horse scoped at the Equine Hospital in the evening of the race and he was categorized as EIPH grade II. The Trainer further added that the horse had a set back in Pune and he wants to race the horse in the Guineas and for that reason he wanted to give the horse a race and this race was the one which was 3 weeks before the Guineas. To another question he stated that the horse had worked well in company of SU CHALIYO and he had fancied the horse. To another question, the Trainer stated that the horse had won a race going to the front but had also run well while being placed in 4th 5th position in the race.

 

The explanation tendered has been noted.

 

RE: MORNING TRACK WORK – 28th NOVEMBER, 2011:

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that AMAZING SMILE was observed to have broken a blood vessel after morning track work on 28th November, 2011. The horse has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

 

 

Mumbai : 2nd December, 2011