ROYAL
WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2024/25, TWENTIETH DAY, SUNDAY, 6TH, APRIL, 2025.
(EVENING RACE DAY)
(PENETROMETER: 3.7 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING:
GOOD TO FIRM)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS ARE PLACED AT THERE ORIGINAL POINT.
RACE NO.1 (181) – THE
RAPIER MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
At the request of Trainer Shazaan Shah,
LION KING was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 08.50 a.m. on 3rd
April 2025 and was found to have EIPH (Gr.III). As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be
withdrawn on veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.,
before next accepting to race.
On arrival at the starting gate, at the request of Jockey Bhawani Singh., SENTINEL was examined by the Club’s Sr.
V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn
on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starters order and has to be
passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
At the start, LIGHTNING BLAZE (App. S. Siddharth,
dr.1) jumped outwards at the same time TAABIIR (S. J. Sunil, dr.3) leaned
inwards thereby bumping and inconveniencing SUSSING (Antony Raj S., dr. 2)
drawn between them.
At the start, PURPLE MARTINI (Neeraj Rawal, dr.7) jumped inwards and brushed the haunches of
SORRENTO SECRET (App. N. Bhosale, dr. 6) thereafter
RED MERLOT (A. Prakash, dr.5) shifted in thereby
bumping PURPLE MARTINI , in the process unbalancing
itself and had to be checked.
It was observed that Jockey S. J. Sunil (TAABIIR) had used
the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his
second offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been
fined Rs.5,000/-.
The Sr. V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, after the race MISS MAGIC was scoped at the sampling
yard and was observed to have EIPH (Gr.III), as such the filly is not permitted to race for
the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, TAABIIR & POPULAIRE were trotted and found to
be sound.
RACE NO.2 (182) – THE
BOMBAY CLUB MULTI
- MILLION: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 15
On arrival at the starting gate, DONATELLA (S. J. Sunil) was
examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and certified fit to race.
Jockey Yash Narredu
(HEART) reported that he was not ready as the start was affected. The Stipendiary
Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.
At the start, PRISTINE GLORY (Antony Raj S., dr.4) jumped outwards
at the same time ARABESKA (N. S. Parmar, dr. 6)
jumped inwards thereby tightening AQUILIUS (S. Zervan,
dr.5) drawn between them.
Approaching the 150 metres, MIRACLE OF
HANUKAH (App. Mustakim Alam)
shifted in and carried AQUILIUS (S. Zervan) inwards.
App. Mustakim Alam has been
severely cautioned.
In the final stages of the race, CARADOC (Suraj
Narredu) racing between DEDICATION (A. Sandesh) and SUPERSTAR (Vivek G.)
was observed to have been inconvenienced and had to be steadied. Jockeys A. Sandesh and Vivek G. have been
cautioned.
After the race, ABHYANKAR was trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, DONATELLA was trotted and found to be sound but
was observed to have an injury on its right hind pastern.
After the race, PRISTINE GLORY was observed to have a gum injury.
RACE NO.3 (183) – THE
MAHARAJA SIR HARISINGHJI TROPHY (GRADE 3):
(ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
On arrival at the starting gate, CHARLIE was
examined by the Clubs Sr. V.O and was found to be sore by left fore and was
permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starters
order and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to
race.
EL GRECO (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) jumped out slowly thereby losing about a
length at the start.
An objection was lodged by Jockey Yash Narredu rider of A STAR IS
BORN placed third by the judge against Jockey P. Trevor
rider of SEIGE COURAGEOUS placed first by the judge, reason being
“coming into the 400 metres the winner had leaned
onto him and tightened him, after that approaching the 300 metres
had bumped and pushed him behind the horse in front taking his ground
where he had to stop riding for at least 50 metres
which cost him a certain race”, the Stewards having heard both the
Jockeys and having watched the race on the CCTV cameras in conjunction
with the Stipendiary Stewards and acting on their own observations decided to
overrule the objection and termed it as an accidental interference, the placings remain
unaltered as declared by the Judge.
It was observed that Jockey P. Trevor (SIEGE COURAGEOUS) had used
the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hung-in the
straight, despite his efforts as the same was borne out from the video of the
race, as such
no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer Prasanna Kumar has been asked to take remedial measures
before next accepting to race
After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar
(MOJITO) reported that he was held up for room until passing the 400 metres. Further, he stated that his mount was inclined out
in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures, before
next accepting to race.
It was observed that Jockey David Allan (ONCE YOU GO BLACK) had
used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his
first offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined
Rs.3,000/-.
It was observed that Jockey A. Prakash
(CHAGALL) had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
This being his first offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he
has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
RACE NO.4 (184) – THE
C. N. WADIA GOLD CUP (GRADE 2) POWERED
BY MR. ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA: (ABOUT) 2400
METRES – RUNNERS - 12
DASH (App. Mustakim Alam,
dr.2) planted in the stall thereby taking no practical part in the race.
Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give his charge
more gate practice and show the colt in two mock races to the satisfaction of
the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
At the start, REGAL COMMAND (N. S. Parmar
dr.7) jumped outwards and went across EVALDO (David Allan, dr.8).
Soon after the start, RASPUTIN (A. Prakash,
dr.1) leaned outwards and went across MESCALITO (Prashant.
P. Dhebe, dr.3)
Passing the 2000 meters DUKE OF TUSCANY (Vivek
G.) leaned in and went across TREVALIUS (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be steadied. Jockey Vivek
G. has been cautioned.
Jockey Vivek G. (DUKE OF TUSCANY) was
observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
This being his 2nd offence during the current Mumbai Meeting
2024/25, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
After the race, HIGH COMMAND was observed to have an injury on its
right hind fetlock.
After the race, PYRITE was observed to have an injury on its right
hind above the fetlock.
RACE NO.5 (185) – THE
AHEAD OF MY TIME MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES –
RUNNERS - 6
At the start, WIN WIN (David Allan, dr.6) jumped outwards and had to be
steadied.
Passing the 1000 metres, due to a tightly packed field THE ATHABASCA (N. B. Kuldeep) racing between QUICKER (App. Bharat Singh) and
VINCERO (A. Sandesh) had to be steadied.
Passing the 200 metres, VINCERO (A. Sandesh)
leaned outwards onto WIN WIN (David Allan) who in
turn shifted out and went across THE ATHABASCA (N. B. Kuldeep)
causing the latter to check and change course. Jockey A. Sandesh
has been cautioned.
It was observed that App. Mustakim Alam (GODDES OF DAWN)
did not wear his racing goggles throughout the race As such, he is being fined
Rs.500/- for his lapse.
After the race, Jockey P.
Trevor (AMADEO) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently throughout
the race. On being subjected to veterinary examination the gelding was found to be sound.
After the race, VINCERO was observed to have
broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban
period of four weeks. As such, the colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s
V.O., before next accepting to race
After the race, WIN WIN was observed to have an injury on its left hind cannon.
RACE NO.6 (186) – POONAWALLA
STUD FARMS AUCTION SALE STAKES: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES –
RUNNERS - 9
CONJURE was scratched at the acceptance stage as
he did not hold a valid starting stall certified. As such, Trainer B. Prithviraj has been fined Rs.1,000/-
for his lapse
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY (David Allan, dr.9) was
reluctant to be stalled, in view of a similar behavior of the filly in her
previous outing. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been
asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter
before next accepting to race.
Soon after the start, ALLEZ L’ETOILE (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted out at the
same time VICTORIOUS OMEN (S. Zervan) shifted in
under urgings thereby inconveniencing OURENSE (A. Sandesh)
who had to be steadied. Jockey S. Zervan and App. Mustakim Alam have been
cautioned.
After the race, CHARISMATIC was trotted and found to be sound.
After the race, ALL FOR LOVE was observed to have an injury on its
right hind pastern.
RACE NO.7 (187) – THE
HERITAGE OF MUMBAI MILLION: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES –
RUNNERS - 8
At
the start, MEDUSA (App. Bharat Singh, dr.5) jumped inwards at the same time
FLASHING FAMOUS (Antony Raj S., dr.3) jumped outwards and inconvenienced
ALEXANDRIA (A. Prakash) who was marginally slow to
begin.
ALEXANDRIA
(A. Prakash) was observed to be inclined outwards in
the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Altamaash
A. Ahmed has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to
race.
After the race, MEDUSA was observed to have an injury on above
right hock.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner
of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,
6th & 7th race, viz. SUSSING,DEDICATION, SIEGE
COURAGEOUS, ONCE YOU GO BLACK, DYF, PYRITE,QUICKER, SOCIAL BUTTRFLY & THE
MILENIUS FORCE and the special samples of MISS MAGIC (1st race),
VINCERO (5th race) & CHARISMATIC (6th race) were
collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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|
TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 67 |
|
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.2,20,00,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.57 |
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SUMMARY:
|
SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.1(181) |
Joc. S. J. Sunil (TAABIIR) – fined
Rs.5,000/- |
|
R.3(183) |
Joc. David Allan (ONCE YOU GO BLACK)
– fined Rs.3,000/- Joc. A. Prakash
(CHAGALL) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
|
|
R.4(184) |
Joc. Vivek
G. (DUKE OF TUSCANY) - fined Rs.5000/- |
|
|
R.5(185) |
App.
Mustakim Alam (GODDES OF
DAWN) – fined Rs.500/- |
|
|
R.6(186) |
Tr.
B. Prithviraj (CONJURE) – fined Rs.1,000/- |
|
|
ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(181) |
LION
KING, SENTINEL & MISS MAGIC – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
|
R.3(183) |
CHARLIE
– to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. SIEGE
COURAGEOUS & MOJITO – remedial measures |
|
|
R.4(184) |
DASH
– to be shown in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary
Stewards |
|
|
R.6(186) |
SOCIAL
BUTTERFLY – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter |
|
|
R.7(187) |
ALEXANDRIA
– remedial measures |
Mumbai: 8th April 2025.