ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2024, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 3RD, NOVEMBER, 2024.

 (PENETROMETER: 4.3 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

On a request from Trainer M. K. Jadhav, permission was granted to Trainer S. S. Shah to saddle his charge JETFIRE in the 3rd race, MOJITO in the 6th race and PURE in the 7th race, at his own (Trainer M. K. Jadhav’s) risk and responsibility.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

1(141)

SORRENTO SECRET

Akshay Kumar

A. Sandesh

Unfit

2(142)

MUTANT

Akshay Kumar

S. Saqlain

Unfit

4(144)

IRISH GOLD

Akshay Kumar

A. Sandesh

Unfit

5(145)

APPLAUSE

Akshay Kumar

A. Sandesh

Unfit

7(147)

CHAMPAGNE SMILE

Akshay Kumar

P. Trevor

Unfit

8(148)

STORM CLOUD

S. Zervan

C. S. Jodha

Unable to draw the weight

8(148)

MALAKHI

K. Nazil

H. M. Akshay

Indisposed

 

RACE NO.1 (141) – THE PROLETARIAN PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, LIGHTNING BLAZE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 09:00 a.m. on 3rd November 2024, at the stables and was found to be sore by right fore with injury on right fore knee, as such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, BETWEEN FRIENDS (Vishal N. Bunde, dr.12) jumped inwards and made contact with ADONIS (Santosh G., dr.11). Jockey Vishal N. Bunde has been cautioned.

 

At the start, Jockey S. A. Amit (RECIPROCITY) shifted in and cut across the field before passing the red marker. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey S. A. Amit has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, RECIPROCITY (S. A. Amit) shifted out thereby inconveniencing OPERATION FINALE (H. M. Akshay) who had to be steadied. On questioning, Jockey S. A. Amit stated that his mount was hanging out despite his efforts, his statement was kept on record.

 

After the race, Jockey P. Vinod (CASCADE) reported that his mount was hanging out despite his efforts from the 600 metres. Trainer Nosher Cama has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, App. Bharat Singh (SHE’S A TEASER) reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race despite his efforts. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, TALKING POINT was observed to have an injury on right fore fetlock and right hind bulb of heel. RECIPROCITY was observed to have lost its right hind shoe.

 

RACE NO.2 (142) – THE B. PRAKASH TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

ATTAINED (Vishal N Bunde, dr.10) planted in the stall, taking no practical part in the race. Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy has been asked to give her charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

RICOCHET (T. S. Jodha dr.1) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Behram Cama 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.

 

At the start, CACHE (Vivek G., dr.2) stumbled thereafter made contact with RICOCHET (T. S. Jodha, dr.1) and leaned outwards thereby inconveniencing ART COLLECTOR (K. Nazil, dr.3) who had to be steadied.

 

An objection was lodged by Jockey P. Trevor, the rider of SINGER SARGENT (Placed 2nd) by the Judge against Antony Raj S., the rider of OPUS DEI (Placed 1st) by the Judge. The reason stated was, coming into the straight SINGER SARGENT was moving very comfortably and between the 300 & 250 metres, OPUS DEI started shifting out and took SINGER SARGENT out all through and specially in the last 100/150 metres, OPUS DEI nearly clipped him as he cut across him badly. Due to which P. Trevor had to break his strides completely and stop riding, which cost him a certain race.

 

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race from various angles and relying on their judgment, the Stewards upheld the objection and revised the order of placing as under:-

 

SINGER SARGENT              -           FIRST;            TREASURE GOLD    -           THIRD

OPUS DEI                              -           SECOND;       BELIEVE                    -           FOURTH

 

In view of above, Jockey Antony Raj S. was reported to the Stewards of the Club for careless riding after the last race. The Stewards of the Club at their meeting, held Jockey Antony Raj S. guilty of careless riding and keeping in mind his past record, decided to suspend his Jockeys licence for two race days i.e. on the first two race days of the Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, dates of which will be intimated in due course.

 

After the race, GHIRARDELLI was observed to have lost its right fore shoe.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CACHE had a left eye injury (sore) with ulcer. ART COLLECTOR had both eye injuries (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.3 (143) – THE RAO SAHEB KEDARI GOLD TROPHY  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

STREET SENSE (K. Nazil, dr.4) was fractious after being stalled, resulting in the bridle coming off along with the equipment. Hence, the filly was taken out, the bridle and equipment was readjusted. Further, in an attempt to reload her she was reluctant to be stalled. As such, 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.

 

At the start, PRINCE IGOR (Nirmal Jodha, dr.7) jumped outwards onto WINDBORNE (C. S. Jodha, dr.8).

 

Passing the 900 metres, MAYSARA (A. Prakash) shied and veered out thereby carrying QUICKER (Suraj Narredu) outwards. After the race, Jockey A. Prakash stated that in an effort to correct his mount the bit used on the filly shifted to the right and also stated that his mount had drifted out in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer H. J. Antia has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, the mouth of MYSARA was examined and no abnormality was found.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that UNTITLED had a left eye injury (sore). ASHWA DENALI had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.4 (144) – THE DELHI RACE CLUB TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, COEUR DE LION and DEXA were examined at the starting gates and was certified fit to race.

 

At the start, SON OF A GUN (P. S. Kaviraj, dr.7) jumped outwards and made contact with DEXA (A. Prakash, dr.8) causing both horses to be steadied.

 

After the race, Jockey P. S. Kaviraj (SON OF A GUN) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race, despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, COEUR DE LION & DEXA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that BABY BAZOOKA had a left eye injury (sore) with ulcer. CELLINI had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer. COEUR DE LION had both eye injuries (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.5 (145) – THE DR. P. K. SARDESHMUKH MAHARAJ TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 13

 

At the request of Trainer Bezan Chenoy, FLASHMAN was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 08:00 a.m. on 1st November 2024, at the stables and was found to have phlebitis on his left side, as such, icing was advised. Thereafter, the gelding was once again examined at 4 p.m. but had not shown any improvement and was observed to have pain at that site, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.

 

At the request of Trainer P. Shroff, GORDON was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 06:00 p.m. on 1st November 2024, at the stables and was found to have colic, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.

 

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) lost two lengths at the start.

 

After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (HONEST DESIRE) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race.

 

After the race, EAGLE DAY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, APPLAUSE was trotted at the stables and found to be sound. HONEST DESIRE was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on right hind coronet & left hind pastern. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6 (146) – TEENA KATRAK MEMORIAL R.W.I.T.C. LTD TROPHY  (Grade 2): (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 5

 

At the request of Trainer P. Shroff, JAMARI was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 09:50 a.m. on 1st November 2024, at the stables and was found painful swelling on left fore tendon, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.7 (147) – THE RAO SAHEB KEDARI GOLD TROPHY  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

AXLROD (App. N. Bhosale, dr.1) was refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts. As such, the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order and Trainer Nosher Cama 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. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

WHATSINANAME (App. Bharat Singh, dr.7) threw its head up at the start.

 

CHAMPAGNE SMILE (P. Trevor, dr.3) threw its head up at the start. Thereafter, the mare kept throwing her head up throughout the race. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that the mare has a very soft mouth. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

Soon after the start, Jockey A. Sandesh (TIMELESS VISION) shifted in and cut across the field before passing the red marker. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey A. Sandesh has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, TRIGGER was observed to have a gum injury and injury on left hock. MOJO was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an abrasion on right hind fetlock. NELSON RIVER was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock.

 

 RACE NO.8 (148) – THE DANGEROUS PLATE: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 15

 

STORM CLOUD (C. S. Jodha, dr.8) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race..

 

PICASSO (Vivek G., dr.10) lost about four lengths at the start. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

Jockey S. Saqlain (MIGHTY SPARROW) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2024, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, MALAKHI was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, STORM CLOUD was trotted at the stables and found to be sound. GALLOPING GLORY was trotted and found to be sound. GIMME was observed to have an injury on both hind bulb of heel. MAGICAL STAR was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock. DESERT CLASSIC was trotted and found to be sound. PERFECT LIGHT was observed to have a gum injury thereafter was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ODYSSEUS had a right eye injury (sore) with ulcer. MIGHTY SPARROW had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer. MALAKHI had left eye injury (sore). MAGICAL STAR had left eye injury (sore).

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd & 4th race, viz. DEMETRIUS, SINGER SARGENT & DREAM SELLER, were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

 

The urine and blood samples of the GEOGRAPHIQUE (Winner – 6th race) & EVALDO (2nd place – 6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 75

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.71,03,500/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.37 

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.1(141)

Joc. S. A. Amit (RECIPROCITY) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.2(142)

Jockey Antony Raj S. (OPUS DEI) Suspended for two race days i.e. on the first two race days of the Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, dates of which will be intimated in due course.

R.7(147)

Joc. A. Sandesh (TIMELESS VISION) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.8(148)

Joc. S. Saqlain (MIGHTY SPARROW) – fined Rs.3,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(141)

LIGHTNING BLAZE - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

CASCADE & SHE’S A TEASER – Remedial Measures

R.2(142)

ATTAINED & RICOCHET – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.3(143)

STREET SENSE - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

MAYSARA – Remedial Measures

R.4(144)

SON OF A GUN – Remedial Measures

R.5(145)

EAGLE DAY - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.6(146)

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

R.7(147)

AXLROD - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

CHAMPAGNE SMILE – Remedial Measures

R.8(148)

STORM CLOUD & PICASSO - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

MALAKHI - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(141)

OPERATION FINALE, ANOUSHKA, RECIPROCITY

R.2(142)

ATTAINED

R.3(143)

JETFIRE, DULARI, MAYSARA, UNTITLED

R.4(144)

BABY BAZOOKA,

R.7(147)

PURE, TRIGGER, REMY RED, MOJO, MOMENT OF MADNESS, NELSON RIVER

R.8(148)

LITTLE MINISTER, HAGIBIS

 

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE: MOCK RACE HELD ON 3RD NOVEMBER 2024:

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ANGELO had a right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that NOSTALGIA had a left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

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RE: MORNING TRACKWORK HELD ON 3RD NOVEMBER 2024:

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ZACHARIAS (/WATCHMYSCRIPT) had a left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

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RE: APP. S. SABA REPORTED TO THE STEWARDS FOR PASSING RACING INFORMATION TO OTHERS :

 

In this connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, having considered all papers, proceedings before them and after deliberation, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. Jockey S. Saba and held him guilty of misconduct under Rule-101(iii) of the Rules of Racing, wherein he had exchanged information and facilitated tips on the whatsapp message to an Ex-Jockey Mr. Hanumant Singh and had also confirmed the message received from Mr. Hanumant Singh i.e. “you call up Mr. Srikanth n tell him this n ask him play for you  also” referring to his earlier message wherein he had tipped “PRINCE IGOR” in the first race. On being asked by the Stewards in this regard, he had no plausible explanation to offer and he made a feeble attempt to mislead the Stewards in this regard.

 

Therefore, the Stewards of the Club taking an overall view and keeping in mind all the circumstances of the enquiry, have decided to suspend his App. Jockey’s Licence  w.e.f. 17th November 2024 upto the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2024/25.

 

Please note that during the period of his punishment :-

 

a)         He is not permitted to ride work/mock race;

b)         He is not permitted to attend racing, on course or off course.

c)         All other disabilities applicable to a person suspended/disqualified shall apply to him.

 

 

Pune: 6th November 2024.