ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2010/11, SPECIAL RACE DAY, MONDAY, 4TH APRIL, 2011.
(PENETROMETER: 2.0; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES TO 1200 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 7 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT AN AVERAGE WIDTH OF ABOUT 2.5 METRES FROM 1300 METRES UP TO 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Adil Dajee, permission was granted to Trainer Sangramsinh N Joshi to saddle his charge CLASSIC RULER in the 6th race, at his (Trainer Adil Dajee’s) risk and responsibility.
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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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1 (310) |
SEEN IT ALL |
M.A.Roushan |
T.Atul |
Reported sick (03/04/11) |
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1 (310) |
REINSTATE |
Akash Agarwal |
D.K.Ashish |
Injured on 03/04/11 |
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2 (311) |
EQUALITY |
M.A.Roushan |
A.Sandesh |
Reported sick (03/04/11) |
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3 (312) |
CONZTANZA |
M.A.Roushan |
S.Zervan |
Reported sick ( 03/04/11) |
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4 (313) |
INVICTUS |
C.Rajendra |
Harish |
Indisposed |
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5 (314) |
MOMENTTO REMEMBER |
Akash Agarwal |
S.K.Jadhav |
Injured on 03/04/11 |
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6 (315) |
MACHO UNO |
Akash Agarwal |
A.Sandesh |
Injured on 03/04/11 |
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7 (316) |
ARCTIC MINSTREL |
Akash Agarwal |
D.K.Ashish |
Injured on 03/04/11 |
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8 (317) |
RISING GLORY |
M.A.Roushan |
A.Sandesh |
Reported sick (03/04/11) |
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8 (317) |
RED TABASCO |
Akash Agarwal |
N.S.Parmar |
Injured on 03/04/11 |
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RACE NO 1. (310) THE WINNING HEART PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 9
At the start, THE SAINT (Ishwar Pardeshi) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside.
Jockey Harish (EVANGILIST) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight and he found it difficult to ride out his mount. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
On questioning, Jockey P.S.Chouhan (OCEAN TREASURE) stated that he was instructed to be in 1st or 2nd position but his mount was uninterested in the race and was not responding to his urgings. The Club’s Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the the gelding and he reported that no abnormality was detected.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running of this race and a report will be submitted shortly.
ALCHEMIST stopped galloping near 800 metres and did not finish the race. The gelding was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from left fore leg, having suffered incurable injury at left fore fetlock and complete rupture of suspensory ligament. The horse was euthanized after consulting the Trainer who had no objection.
After the race, THE SAINT was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of 8 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, EVANGILIST was found to be sound.
RACE NO 2. (311) THE W.BUCKLEY PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres. Runners – 6
MEGA BUCKS (S.Sunil) planted and lost over a distance at the start. Since the gelding was slowly out in its previous run also, Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.
ARZAAN (N.S.Parmar) and URUJ (T.S.Jodha) lost about 3 lengths each at the start.
After the race, MEGA BUCKS was found to be sound.
RACE NO 3. (312) THE WINNING HEART PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 9
SHARP RUNNER (C.S.Jodha) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
The Nose Band on CONZTANZA (S.Zervan) flapped during the race, as such, Trainer Mansoor Shah has been advised to properly fit the equipment that he uses on his charge.
Trainer Mansoor Shah was questioned regarding the comparative performance of CONZTANZA in this race as compared to her previous runs during the Mumbai Meeting. The Trainer explained that this was the horse’s maiden win. In the previous race over a mile, the horse had run a forward race. He has been trying her in all distances. Today, the set was poor and the horse had won by a shortest of margin. He added that in his opinion there was only one horse to beat i.e. STAR VISION. Further enquiry would be held into the matter and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, CONSTANZA was found to be sound.
RACE NO 4. (313) THE J.ROBINSON PLATE: (About) 1800 Metres - Runners – 7
Jockey S Sunil (PERSIAN) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Approaching 1200 metres, INVICTUS (Harish) shifted in and hampered the running of JAVO (N.S.Parmar). Jockey Harish has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Jockey N.S.Parmar (JAVO) has been reprimanded for keeping an erratic course in the straight under the use of the whip.
RACE NO 5. (314) THE RUSTOMJI BYRAMJI TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 8
Jockey N.Rawal (CAPTAIN SMART) has been fined Rs.1000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker.
After the race, DIVINE & BLESSINGS were found to be sound.
RACE NO 6. (315) THE RUSTOMJI BYRAMJI TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres. Runners - 9
Approaching 1000 metres, CLASSIC RULER (Zameer Sayyed) was hampered for a run while racing behind ROYAL COMPANION (P.S.Chouhan) and on the outside of PTOLEMY (A.M.Tograllu).
While straightening for home, Jockey Zameer Sayed (CLASSIC RULER) tried to move out but was disappointed due to the presence of AZUL (Vikram Jodha) on the outside.
After the race, CLASSIC RULER & ABSOLUTE REALITY were found to be sound.
RACE NO 7. (316) THE NARAYANDAS J.DAVE PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres - Runners – 10
UNOPPOSE (Zameer Sayyed) was slow in the stride, losing about 6 lengths at the start. Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor 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.
At the start, WINGS TO FLY (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and made contact with ADAMS VISION (C.S.Jodha) on a few occasions, who in turn went on to SHERMAN FLAIL (Towfeeq R.Shaikh). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Jockey S.S.Baria (ORIENTAL DIANA) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.
UNOPPOSE (Zameer Sayyed) hung-in in the straight due to which the Jockey could not ride out his mount. Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, SHERMAN FLAIL 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, ARCTIC MINSTREL was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind bulb of heel. DANCING JENNY and UNOPPOSE were found to be sound.
RACE NO 8. (317) THE K.J.K.IRANI PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres - Runners – 10
Jockey T.S.Jodha (ARABIAN EMPIRE) has been cautioned for his feeble riding effort on his mount in the straight.
The left cowl of the Blinkers on WALKING TALL (App.Akshay) tore off from its stitches during the race. Trainer Janardhan has been cautioned.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running of this race and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, SWEPT AWAY and RED TABASCO were found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd, 5th & 8th race viz. COGITO ERGO SUM, MARUDHARA RATAN & RISING GLORY and the special sample of THE SAINT & EVANGILIST (1st race), BLESSINGS (5th race) and SHERMAN FLAIL (7th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 68
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.17,85,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.5
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.313 |
Joc.Harish – fined – Rs.2000/- |
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R.314 |
Joc.N.Rawal – fined Rs.1000/- |
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R.316 |
Joc.Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.3000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.310 |
EVANGILIST – remedial THE SAINT (Blood Vessel) – stopped for eitht weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.311 |
MEGA BUCKS – Mock Race (Starter) |
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R.312 |
SHARP RUNNER – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.313 |
PERSIAN – remedial measures |
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R.316 |
UNOPPOSE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials. Also – remedial measures SHERMAN FLAIL (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEYS LICENSE W.E.F. 23/03/2011 TO 08/04/2011 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE STEWARDS OF THE DELHI RACE CLUB FOR UNSATISFACTORY RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “LILLY” IN RACE NO.131 RUN AT D.R.C. – JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL WAS GRANTED A STAY ON THE PUNISHMENT UNTIL HIS APPEAL WAS HEARD :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Monday, 4th April, 2011 considered appeal 14th March, 2011 from Jockey Neeraj Rawal in the above connection. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Neeraj Rawal who was represented by his Spokesman Mr.Nosher Cama, Mr.Magan Singh, trainer of the horse LILLY and having considered all the submissions made including Jockey Neeraj Rawal’s grounds of appeal and having viewed the video recording of the race and having deliberated the matter, decided to allow the appeal.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “TOMORROWS DREAMS” IN RACE NO.256 – THE RONALDO PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 13/03/2011 WHICH HE WON AS COMPARED TO ITS EARLIER RUN IN RACE NO.175 RUN ON 5TH FEBRUARY, 2011 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer H.J.Antia in the above connection. Trainer Antia explained that in Race No.256 it was the fifth run of the horse. In the first run i.e. Race No.80 the horse ran unplaced. However, in the 2nd run i.e. Race No.91 over 1400 metres, the horse finished 3rd and was just ľ lengths from the winner. Thereafter the horse ran in Race No.151 over 1600 metres and finished 1 ˝ lengths from the winner despite not so good ride by the Jockey. Subsequently, the horse ran in Race No.175 on the Derby Weekend over 1600 metres and the company was tough and the horse finished 10th. He said that in the race in question i.e. Race No.256 which was over 1200 metres, the field was poor as compared to last time and he had selected this race for that reason even though he was aware that he would be shortening the trip by 400 metres. He said that there were two common horses BEMISAAL & EXCELLTASTIC who he beat in both the races and in his opinion the horse has not improved all that much. He further added that the work pattern of the horse was same.
The explanation tendered by Trainer H.J.Antia was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING OF HORSES UNDER THE CHARGE OF TRAINER H.J.ANTIA DURING THE CURRENT MUMBAI MEETING 2010/11 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Monday, 4th April, 2011 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry. Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned regarding the running pattern of his horses i.e. declaring ordinary Jockeys on his horses, using bandages and the horses being available at longer odds and running nowhere and the same horses winning next time out, well fancied with a better rider and without bandages. Trainer H.J.Antia explained that most of his horses have soundness problem and he has to gradually nurse them along into peak condition and normally good Jockeys do not always accept such rides and therefore he puts up his stable riders and the moment the horse peaks in condition and shows some spark in a race they accept the ride and since he does not hide anything and it is the racing public who open his horses as favourites and he obliges them by winning as public favourite and many of his favourites have obliged irrespective of the bandages. As regarding the use of bandages, he explained that he uses ordinary crepe bandages with sponge as a support to the horse and he removes them when he feels that the horse has come right and in his opinion the bandages do not have any effect on the performance of the horse. He cited a few cases where his horses had performed better with bandages than what they had performed subsequently without bandages.
The Stewards having considered all papers and proceedings before them and having heard the explanation given by Trainer H.J.Antia and having deliberated the matter at length, held the view that there was no clinching evidence to charge Trainer H.J.Antia of any malpractice, as such they decided to give him the benefit of the doubt in the present case. However, Trainer H.J.Antia was warned to be more careful with regard to the running pattern of his horses in the future and not to use the race track as a training facility.
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GENERAL - MORNING TRACK WORK – 4TH APRIL, 2011 :
The Sr.V.O. reported that after the morning track work on 4th April, 2011, PARIS HILTON was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
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Mumbai: 5th April, 2011.