ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12 SEVENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 4^TH DECEMBER, 2011.

(PENETROMETER: 2.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM 1400 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 13 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.

On a request from Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait, permission was granted to Trainer Altaf Hussain, to saddle his charge PERFECT MOMENT in the 7^th race, at his (Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait‘s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer Nana Raghunath, permission was granted to Trainer Sanjay Kolse, to saddle his charge MUSICAL RHAPSODY the 8^th race, at his (Trainer Nana Raghunath‘s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1 (48) – THE BAYER TROPHY: (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 4

Near 400 metres, ICON (C.Ruzaan) shifted out and made contact with LIVING THE DREAM (Kavraj Singh). Jockey C.Ruzaan has been cautioned.

BLING (A.Sandesh) was inclined to lug out in the final stages of the race. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, LIVING THE DREAM and ICON were found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 (49) – THE JONTY RHODES TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 14

At the start, INNER HARMONY (Shrikant Kamble, dr.4) was slow to begin.

At the start, HEAVENLY PRIZE (C.Rajendra, dr.7) shifted in after an awkward jump and went in on to AURARIA (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.6) who went in on to HERZELIYAH (Kavraj Singh, dr.5) and at the same time MUMBAI KING (App.Prabhu Naidu, dr.3) shifted out on to HERZELIYAH.

Soon after the start, WORD OF HONOUR (R.Shelar, dr.14) shifted in and made contact with ILLUMINIQUE (S.N.Chavan, dr.13) and continued to shift in and made contact with LAKE ONTARIO (V.Phadke, dr.12). Jockey R.Shelar has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

ILLUMINIQUE (S.N.Chavan) hung out during the race. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

JUSTERINI (Shammi Khan) lugged out in the straight and carried ILLUMINIQUE (S.N.Chavan) outwards. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Jockey A.Sandesh (FALLEN ANGEL) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, HEANLY PRIZE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon. JUSTERINI was found to be sound.

RACE NO.3 (50) – THE INDO-GERMAN CHRISTMAS TROPHY : (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 14

BAT YAM (V.Phadke) was slow in the strides, losing about 2 lengths at the start.

BAT YAM (V Phadke) hung out in the straight. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. Nevertheless, Jockey V.Phadke has been cautioned for not making sufficient efforts to correct the horse.

Near 150 metres, FOLLOW THE DREAM (Kavraj Singh) shifted in and caused interference to ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE (D.K. Ashish). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

After the race, FOLLOW THE DREAM and MOUNTAIN N DALES were found to be sore by the right fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, BAT YAM and WINCHESTER were found to be sound.

RACE NO.4 (51) – THE POWERHOUSE EASTERN GERMANY TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 11

BEYOND COMPARISON (Nirmal Jodha) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out of the stall and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous outing, Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed 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.

At the start, VIBGYOR (Akshay) tried to veer to the outside and lost ground.

Passing 1000 metres, MARUDHARA RATAN (Ishwar Pardeshi) shifted in due to close proximity of VIBGYOR (Akshay) on its outside and made contact with DICTATOR (Daniel M.Grant) and at the same time FORWARD CHARGE (Shrikant Kamble) shifted out and made contact with DICTATOR. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated against any Jockey.

Jockey Suraj Narredu (ENLIGHTENMENT) reported loss of whip near 100 metres.

Near 100 metres, SNOW QUEEN (C.Rajendra) was pulled up by its Rider and stopped galloping.

The Sr.V.O. reported that SNOW QUEEN stopped galloping just before the winning post. On examination, the mare was found to be sore from the left fore leg. After first aid treatment, the mare was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, MARUDHARA RATAN was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore fetlock.

RACE NO.5 (52) – THE DSV TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 10

Jockey A.Sandesh (BAYBLUES) reported that he lost his left stirrup at the start which he regained shortly.

Passing 1000 metres, VOLTERRA (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted in as the filly shied away and went in on to MOUNTAIN FAIRY (Suraj Narredu).

Jockey A.Sandesh (BAYBLUES) reported loss of whip between 400 to 350 metres.

BALACLAVA (T.S.Jodha) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

After the race, MOUNTAIN FAIRY 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.6 (53) – THE HDFC-ERGO TROPHY : (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

DAYS BEST (Amyn Merchant) lost about 3 lengths at the start.

BELMONT (Y.S.Srinath) hung out in the straight. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

PHOENIX FORCE (D.S.Rathore) was steadied near 800 metres.

PATRIOTIC (Kavraj Singh) lugged out for a brief period in the straight. Trainer Karthik G. has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey D.S.Rathore (PHOENIX FORCE) has been reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift out in the straight and also for easing up his mount before passing the Post.

RACE NO.7 (54) – THE HAMBURG TROPHY: (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 10

Trainer S.Mangalorkar and Jockey C.Rajendra were questioned regarding the poor performance of PRINCE BRIJENDRA. The Instructions to the Jockey were to take a jump and be well up. The Jockey added that from a 10^th draw it was difficult for him to hit front. He further added that the horse did not respond to his urgings at all. The Jockey said that the horse had hung out in the previous race, therefore Tongue Strap was put this time.

Trainer S.Mangalorkar stated that the race did not suit the horse, the horse races best when being sat against, if the horse is got into, in the early part of the race, he does not respond. He said that in the previous outing, the pace was slow and the Jockey could hold him and ride. He is a one pace horse. He added that the horse does not run two races alike. The race has to go according to him, then he performs well. The explanation tendered was noted for future reference.

After the race, PRINCE BRIJENDRA was found to be sound.

RACE NO.8 (55) – THE MAGIC BUS KICK-FOR-CHANGE TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12

SUNLIGHT MAGIC (V.Chandrakant) lost about 2 lengths at the start. ROSE BOWL (R.K.Mahesh) tried to veer out momentarily after jump out.

Jockey V.Chandrakant (SUNLIGHT MAGIC) has been cautioned for travelling wide while negotiating the bend.

After the race, OCEAN ADMIRAL was found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2^nd, 3^rd and 5^th race, viz. HEAVENLY PRIZE, REBECCA and VOLTERRA and the special sample of MOUNTAIN FAIRY (5^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 86

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.29,27,625/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.75

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.2(49)	Joc.R.Shelar – fined Rs.2000/-
SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(50)	Joc.Kavraj Singh – fined Rs.2000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(48)	BLING – remedial measures
	R.2(49)	ILLUMINIQUE, JUSTERINI & FALLEN ANGEL – remedial measures
	R.3(50)	FOLLOW THE DREAM & MOUNTAIN N DALES (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) BAT YAM – remedial measures
	R.4(51)	BEYOND COMPARISON – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials SNOW QUEEN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.5(52)	MOUNTAIN FAIRY (Blood Vessels) – stopped from racing for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. BALACLAVA – remedial measures
	R.6(53)	BELMONT & PATRIOTIC – remedial measures

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF GOLDEN SPURS IN RACE NO.29 – THE FURIOSO PLATE RUN ON THURSDAY, 24^TH NOVEMBER, 2011 :

The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 4^th December, 2011 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry. Having interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey D.S.Rathore and having heard the submission made and having video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey D.S.Rathore, held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount GOLDEN SPURS in the above race. The Stewards noted that coming into the straight Jockey D.S.Rathore did not maintain a straight course and he was very feeble in his riding efforts.

Taking an overall view and keeping in mind that the horse had no previous form and was at longer odds, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 22^nd December, 2011 to 1^st January, 2012 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely warned for the future.

The Stewards were also not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer H.J.Antia. The Stewards noted his past record wherein action was initiated against him and he was severely warned with regard to the running and riding of his horses, However, taking an overall view, the Stewards had decided to give him the benefit of the doubt in the present case and he was warned for the future.

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SAMPLE RESULTS:

The post race urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance:

20/11/2011 - PERFECT MOMENT, FLASHFORWARD, LAKE PARADISE, BOLD DANCER,

SMALL TREASURE

24/11/2011 - ITSPIRITOFRACING, GOLDEN CREEK, SECRET SERVICE, FORTUNE HUNTER,

SUPER HERO

RANDOM SAMPLES:

The urine sample of the following horses has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

20/11/2011 - SIACHEN, AIR PLAY

25/11/2011 - ETIQUETTE, OASIS GOLD, BEYOND STARS, INCOGNITO, FANTASTIC KINGDOM,

HARLAMOFF, HILLS AND STARS, ROYAL HIGHNESS, THAT’S MY MASTER, LEGENDS

ORDER, FOREST FLAIR, HAUNTING FANTASY, STAR WARRIOR, MOUNTAIN PRINCE,

ANCIENT WONDER, STAR IS BORN

Mumbai : 5^th December, 2011