ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2013/14, FIFTEENTH DAY, SUNDAY,  5TH JANUARY, 2014

 (PENETROMETER: 3.7; GOING: GOOD TO FIRM)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 9 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES LEADING TO 7 METRES AWAY 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha, permission was granted to Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha to saddle his charge DAZZLE N DAZE in the 4th race,  at his (Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer S.Ganapathy, permission was granted to Trainer Karthik G. to saddle his charge MAJESTIC OPINION in the 4th race, at his (Trainer S.Ganapathy’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1(119) – THE ENORMOUS TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 6

 

STELLA (A.Sandesh) jumped out slow, losing about 3 lengths at the start.

 

POLAR ZONE (App Akshay) was tightened in the concluding stages of the race as PRINCE ARIUS (App.S.Mosin) shifted in. App.S.Mosin has been cautioned.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race BINZZ was pulled up by the Jockey near the winning post. On examination, the mare was found to be sore by the right fore leg. First Aid treatment was given and 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.

 

RACE NO.2(120) –THE KHEEM SINGH GOLD CUP: (About) 1000 Metres –Runners - 7  

 

At the start, STALWART (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on PALATIAL (Amyn Merchant, dr.6) who travelled wide.

 

WAR MACHINE (C.S.Jodha) lugged-in in the straight and the Jockey was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount as a corrective measure, as such, no action was initiated against the Jockey. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

HUDSON HAWK (Satish Nayak) was inclined to lug-in in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

RACE NO.3(121) – THE   VELVET ROPE TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 10

 

CAESARS STAR (Kavraj Singh) stumbled at the start.

 

An objection was lodged by Mr.Adhirajsingh Jodha, Trainer of  CAESARS STAR (Kavraj Singh, Placed Fourth) against STAR OF GIBRALTAR (App.S.Mosin, Placed Third). The reason being,  at the two furlong marker, STAR OF GIBRALTAR shifted out as such Jockey Kavraj Singh made his move from the inside, however, STAR OF GIBRALTAR came back on to his horse. Thereafter, again at 100 metres STAR OF GIBRALTAR shifted out and Jockey Kavraj Singh (CAESARS STAR) made a move, however, STAR OF GIBRALTAR again came back on his horse whereby the Jockey had to check the horse and stop riding and this cost him the third place.

 

After considering the submissions made by Trainers Adhiraj Singh and Dallas Todywalla and the Jockeys concerned in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards  and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to overrule the objection.

 

After the race, COMMANDER was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.4(122) – THE  N.M.IRANI CUP: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners -  7

 

FEISTY LASS (App.S.Mosin) took an awkward fly jump

 

At the start, DAZZLE N DAZE (Kavraj Singh, dr.3) jumped awkwardly and went on to KOALAA (C.S.Jodha, dr.4), who in turn went on to SIMPLY DIVINE (Vikram Jodha, dr.5), who in turn forced CELTIC PRINCE (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6) to travel wide.

Near 100 metres, SIMPLY DIVINE (Vikram Jodha) lugged-in and hampered the running of FEISTY LASS (App.S.Mosin). Trainer Karthik G. has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. 

 

Jockey Kavraj Singh (DAZZLE N DAZE) reported that his mount lugged-out in the straight. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, MAJESTIC OPINION and SIMPLY DIVINE were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5(123) – THE  KUSUMBEN DHIRUBHAI SHAH TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 14

 

At the start SATURDAY AFFAIR (A.Sandesh, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to ANCIENT WORLD (D.A.Naik, dr.4), who in turn went on to CHINOOK (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5).

 

At the start, AMAYA (S.S.Baria, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly and went on to CARTEL (C.S.Jodha, dr.10) who in turn went on to SHOCKALOT (J.Pradeep, dr.11) who itself had jumped awkwardly and had shifted in.

 

Soon after the start, PAMUSHANA (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted in and made contact with AMAYA (S.S.Baria), who in turn shifted on to CHINOOK (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Malcolm Kharadi has been cautioned.

 

Soon on entering the straight, ALECTO (App.S.Mosin) shifted in and hampered the running of RASHUN (Altaf Sayyed). App.S.Mosin has been reprimanded.

 

Jockey S.S.Baria (AMAYA) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift in under the use for the whip in the final 100 metres.

 

After the race, WINDSOR was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(124) – THE  DARK MATTER SILVER SALVER: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 9 

 

At the request of Trainer Karthik G, FOREST VISION was examined at 1800 hours on 04/01/2014 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. 

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that on arrival at the starting gate, it was noticed that CURIOSITY had lost its right hind plate on the way to the start. The left hind plate was removed and the gelding was trotted with and without the Jockey and was found to be sound. As such, CURIOSITY was allowed to race as hind bare.

 

SUPERTRAMP (R.Woodworth) left for the start without being paraded in the Parade Ring. Trainer M.Narredu has been cautioned for the future.

 

At the start, ACE FANTASY (C.S.Jodha, dr.7) was tightened and steadied while racing between CURIOSITY (Shrikant Kamble, 8) and ALLEGIANCE (App.B.Nikhil, dr.5). 

 

Approaching 1400 metres, ALLEGIANCE (App.B.Nikhil) shifted in and went to SUPERTRAMP (R.Woodworth), who in turn went on to SHINING PATH (N.S.Parmar), who was steadied. App.B.Nikhil has been cautioned.

 

SUPERTRAMP (R.Woodworth) lugged-out in the straight. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

DREAMS OF YOU (S.Zervan) was tightened in the concluding stages of the race as JEN’S GLORY (V.Chandrakant) leaned inwards.

 

After the race, DREAMS OF YOU, SUPERTRAMP and JEN’S GLORY were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7(125) –  THE WESTERN INDIA RACE HORSE OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION MILLION:  (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

 

ROSIE SUNSHINE (A.Sandesh) lugged-out in the straight. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

RACE NO.8(126) – THE  SINGAPORE TURF CLUB TROPHY:(About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 14

 

HABIBIAN (I.Pasha) jumped out awkwardly and shifted in and made contact with HOME ADVANTAGE (N.S.Parmar).

 

HABIBIAN (I.Pasha) lugged-in in the straight, IL MORAN (R.Woodworth) lugged-out for a brief period in the straight and  MARENGO (C.S.Jodha) lugged-out in the straight. Trainers Rehanullah Khan, M.Narredu and Narendra Lagad have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them.

 

After the race, MARENGO and HABIBIAN (examined on 06/01/2014) were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.9(127) – THE  KUSUMBEN DHIRUBHAI SHAH TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 14

 

After being stalled, NATALIAN EXPRESS (App.S.Mosin) started kicking the rear gates. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have suffered abrasion at both the hocks and cut injuries on the left hind fetlock. As such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Sanjay Kolse 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.

 

Trainer Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs.3,000/- for declaring a Foreign Jockey to ride FOUR STAR GENERAL in this race where he was ineligible to ride.

 

Jockey Amyn Merchant (CALYPSO QUEEN) reported that his mount stumbled at the start.

 

Soon after the start, CEASARINA (App.B.Nikhil) shifted in sharply due to which AMINISTRATE (N.S.Parmar) shied away and then took the running of STARSONBOARD (J.Pradeep) who clipped the heels of CEASARINA and stumbled, due to which STARRY OCEAN (S.P.Ranjane) who was following, clipped the heels of STARSONBOARD and stumbled.   After having heard App.B.Nikhil in the matter, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s license for 23rd January, 2014 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

An objection was lodged by Jockey C.S.Jodha, rider of  SHYGIRL (Placed Second) against the colours of  FEODOR (Malcolm Kharadi, Placed First). The reason being, ZABARWAN (Akshay) drifted out at the top of the straight and caused a severe check to SHYGIRL and took the filly wide whereby  he could not ride out and lost by a short-head to the common owner’s horse FEODOR or else he would have easily won the race.

 

The Stewards heard the Jockeys concerned as also the Stipendiary Stewards  who were of the opinion that the riding of Jockey Akshay did not merit disqualification of ZABARWAN since the horse hung out badly, as such the provision in Rule 160 (ii) (b) was not applicable in this case. The Stewards having considered all the submissions made and having viewed the race and deliberating the matter, decided to overrule the objection.

 

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey Akshay for careless riding on his mount ZABARWAN and having heard him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him. However, since the Sr.V.O. reported that the horse had returned sore after the race, they decided to give Jockey Akshay the benefit of the doubt.  Jockey Akshay was warned that if a horse is hanging during the race, he must make every effort to correct the horse in the future.

 

After the race, ZABARWAN and STARRY OCEAN were found to be sore by the right fore leg and left fore leg respectively. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th race viz., EL WONDER, JEREMIAH, MAJESTIC OPINION, ASAHI and ROSIE SUNSHINE, as also that of DANCING PHOENIX and NEFYN (7th race) and the special sample of BELLA TRAVIATA (2nd race) and ROSWALD (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES     -                             9     TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                          -            90

 

TOTAL STAKES                            -     Rs.40,07,375/-    AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE           -           10                        

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.9(127)

Tr.Altaf Hussain - fined Rs.3,000/-

App.B.Nikhil – sus. for 23rd January, 2014

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(119)

BINZZ (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.2(120)

WAR MACHINE and HUNSON PARK (lugged in/inclined to lug in) – Remedial measures

R.4(122)

SIMPLY DIVINE & DAZZLE N DAZE (lugged-in/out) - Remedial measures

R.6(124)

SUPERTRAMP (lugged-out) - Remedial measures

FOREST VISION (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.7(125)

ROSIE SUNSHINE (lugged-out) - Remedial measures

R.8(126)

HABIBIAN (lugged-in) - Remedial measures

IL MORAN and MARENGO (lugged-out) - Remedial measures

R.9(127)

NATALIAN EXPRESS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

STARRY OCEAN & ZABARWAN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF dk b f “PADMAKOSA”  IN RACE NO.239 – THE CLASSIC ROCK PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 19TH OCTOBER, 2013 – TRAINER BY MR.ROBERT D’MELLOW AND RIDDEN BY JOCKEY N.S.PARMAR :

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 5th January, 2014 interviewed Trainer Robert D’Mellow in the above connection.

 

The Stewards of the Club that  having considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards/Sr.V.O./Chief Veterinary Officer, the Stewards came to the conclusion that the filly PADMAKOSA had been “got at” before she raced in Race No.239. The Stewards also noted that vide his letter dated 12th December, 2013 Trainer Robert D’Mellow had relinquished his Trainer’s license with effect from 23rd December, 2013 and vide his two letters dated 23rd December, 2013 and 5th January, 2014 he had voluntarily pleaded guilty in this case and gave an undertaking that he would not re-apply for a Trainer’s license under the Rules of this Club for a period of five years.

 

Taking an overall view and keeping in mind that Trainer Robert D’Mellow had voluntarily pleaded guilty and had given an undertaking that he would not re-apply for a Trainer’s license for a period of five years, the Stewards of the Club, without further going into the merits of the case, took a very lenient view in the matter and decided to exclude him from 6th January, 2014 to 5th January, 2015 from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force.

 

Further, all the disabilities under the Rules of Racing for Warned Off /Excluded/Disqualified Person, shall be applicable to him.

 

Also, since he was an Excluded person, the permission granted to him to own and race horses under the Rules of this Club stands revoked. 

 

Further, the Stewards of the Club decided to exclude Jamadar Sunil Ghogre (R/o Uple Makdehe, Shau Nagar, Osmanabad) from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force, with immediate effect until he appears before the Stewards :-

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Mumbai : 6th January, 2014