ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12, SPECIAL RACE DAY, THURSDAY, 8^TH MARCH, 2012.

(PENETROMETER : 2.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES AND THEREAFTER 7 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 AT 1000 METRES.

RACE NO.1 (248) – THE COUNT THE STEPS PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 13

In the final 100 metres, MUMBAI KING (B.Prakash) commenced to shift in under the use of the whip and took the running of RIO DEL RAY (S.Zervan). On questioning, Jockey B.Prakash stated that his mount shied away from PRINCE (Akshay) and shifted inwards. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered, Jockey B.Prakash was reported to the Stewards for Careless Riding. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

PRINCE (Akshay) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, QUICK RETURNS was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of eight weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, PRINCE, MUMBAI KING, RIO DEL RAY and ALEUTIAN ZONE were found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 (249) – THE MOSAIC PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

HEAVENLY PRIZE (Vikram Jodha, dr.7) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to STAR BLESSINGS (D.K.Ashish, dr.8).

An objection was lodged by Jockey D.K.Ashish, rider of STAR BLESSINGS (placed fourth), against UNKNOWN REBEL (C.S.Jodha, placed third). The reason being, passing 200 metres, UNKNOWN REBEL cut across due to which he had to stop riding, which cost him the third place.

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards upheld the objection and revised the order of placing as under:-

MOUNTAIN REGIMENT - FIRST; STAR BLESSINGS - THIRD;

AFSOON - SECOND; UNKNOWN REBEL - FOURTH

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey C.S.Jodha for careless riding and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 25^th March, 2012 for careless riding on his mount UNKNOWN REBEL. In that, his mount shifted out under use of the whip passing 200 metres thereby causing interference to STAR BLESSINGS (D.K.Ashish) and he had made no effort to correct the horse. (permitted to ride work/mock race).

After the race, PRINCESS KHATOUM was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.3 (250) – THE RADHA SIGTIA TROPHY: (About) 2400 Metres - Runners – 5

Jockey P.Trevor (SERGEANT PEPPER) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being the third offence with regard to Use of Whip, the matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards interviewed Jockey P.Trevor in the above connection and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 25^th March, 2012 to 29^th March, 2012 (permitted to ride work/mock race).

RACE NO.4 (251) – THE R.J.KOLAH TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 7

Passing 800 metres, SCARLET REGENT (D.S.Rathore) commenced to hang out and then drifted outwards and raced along the outer rails while negotiating the bend and throughout the straight. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner earlier and considering the dangerous behavior of the gelding, Trainer Karthik G has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock race, before next accepting to race.

After the race, SCARLET REGENT was found to be sound.

RACE NO.5 (252) – THE SPANIARDS INN PLATE: (About) 1800 Metres – Runners – 9

At the request of Trainer Suresh Chavan, BLUE KNIGHT was examined at 0745 hours on 07/03/2012 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, MAUSAMBAHAR was examined at 1030 hours on 08/03/2012 (Race Day) and was found to be sore by the right 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.

On arrival at the starting gates, ATHOS (Dashrath Singh) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the right fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Trainer Subhag Singh was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of his charge PERFECT STRENGTH in this race where it finished second as compared to its previous run. It was informed to the Trainer that there was a common horse CAVALRYMAN, who had beaten his horse last time out. Trainer Subhag Singh stated that he had asked the Jockey to ride from the rear position and to judge the pace and ride, if the pace was slow then to take the running and ride out from the outside in the straight. He added that the horse had a bad eye sore after the previous start. The Trainer stated that the winner has beaten his horse by 7 lengths and there was nothing much that he has beaten and that CAVALRYMAN was a maiden till now. The explanation was noted.

The Club’s Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Nosher Cama, GUERNICA was scoped after the race at the Club’s Equine Hospital and found to have suffered EIPH Grade III. As such, the mare has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

RACE NO.6 (253) – THE ACT IN TIME PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 13

OCEAN STAR (Amyn Merchant) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer S.Mangalorkar has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the Starting Gates in time, before next accepting to race.

STAR GODDESS (B.Prakash) jumped out awkwardly.

Passing 800 metres, PRINCE OF TROY (Shrikant Kamble) was inconvenienced when ROSE BOWL (App.Prasad) shifted inwards. App.Prasad has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

Jockeys Amyn Merchant (OCEAN STAR) and R.Rupesh (BEYOND STARS) have been reprimanded and cautioned respectively for failing to ride out their respective mount to complete advantage in the straight.

After the race, BEYOND STARS, CRÈME DE LA CRÈME and OCEAN STAR (examined at the stables), were found to be sound.

RACE NO.7 (254) – THE CENTENARY PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres–Runners– 11

FLOODS OF FORTUNE (Amyn Merchant) was reluctant to be stalled. Also, the gelding fly jumped at start. Trainer Suresh Chavan has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trails, before next accepting to race.

Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (MAJOR WAGER, dr.10) has been cautioned for shifting in soon after the start.

The Club’s Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Suresh Chavan, FLOODS OF FORTUNE was scoped after the race at the Club’s Equine Hospital and found to have suffered EIPH Grade III. As such, the gelding has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

RACE NO.8 (255) – THE COUNT THE STEPS PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 14

SILVER LINING (T.S.Jodha) stood awkwardly in the stall. The filly was taken out and re-stalled.

App Nikhil Bjujbal (NEPTUNE) has been cautioned for shifting in passing 200 metres and hampering the running of LEGENDS ORDER (S.Shinde).

After the race, WATCH OUT was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind cannon.

The post race urine sample of the winner of 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th race viz. MOUNTAIN REGIMENT, STRATEGIC CHANGE and BRIGADIER and the special sample of QUICK RETURNS (1^st race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF - 81

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.19,27,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE -10.12

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.2(249)	Joc.C.S.Jodha – sus. for 25/03/2012 (careless riding)
SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(250)	Joc.P.Trevor – sus. w.e.f. 25/03/2012 to 29/03/2012 (whip offence)
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(248)	QUICK RETURNS (Blood Vessel) stopped for eight weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. PRINCE – remedial measures
	R.2(249)	PRINCESS KHATOUM (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.4(251)	SCARLET REGENT – Mock Race (Stipendiary Stewards)
	R.5(252)	BLUE KNIGHT, MAUSAMBAHAR & ATHOS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) GUERNICA (EIPH Gr.III)–stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.6(253)	OCEAN STAR – to be schooled to proceed to the start.
	R.7(254)	FLOODS OF FORTUNE (EIPH – Gr.III)–stopped for 4 weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. Also, to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SYLVINIA” IN RACE NO.237– THE FEDORA TROPHY (DIV.I) (1200 METRES) RUN ON SUNDAY, 26^TH FEBRUARY, 2012 – TRAINER NAZAK B.CHENOY & JOCKEY S.N. CHAVAN :

Trainer Nazak B.Chenoy and Jockey S.N.Chavan were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Nazak B.Chenoy said that she had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit well up, come into the straight, balance the filly and ride out in the last 2 furlongs. She said that the Jockey had followed her instructions and coming into the straight the Jockey used the whip a couple of times but the moment he asked her to quicken, she was shortening her strides and the winner passed her easily. She said that she was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding. The Jockey has ridden her out and only supported her in the last 100 metres.

Jockey S.N.Chavan confirmed the instructions. He said that coming into the straight the filly was travelling well and he used the whip on a couple of occasions but last part when he put pressure she was unbalanced and gave him the feeling that something was amiss with her and therefore he stopped riding in the last 100 metres. He added that the filly has a history of unsoundness, she was operated on the left leg in October, 2010 and in the very first run of her life which was during the Pune Meeting 2011 as a four year old, she was withdrawn as she trotted sore whilst going to the start. Thereafter she raced once in Pune and then travelled to Mumbai. After her first run during the current Mumbai Meeting, the filly was treated for soreness and had to be laid off for over a month. After her second run she was again treated for soreness and knowing this history of unsoundness and the feeling the filly gave him in the race in question, he felt that something was wrong with her and it would not be right to put more pressure on her and hence he eased her up in the last 100 metres so as to save her.

Trainer Nazak B.Chenoy confirmed the above statement of the Jockey and showed her log books to confirm that the filly was treated for soreness after her earlier two runs during the current Mumbai Meeting, however, she had no answer as to why she had not brought the above to the notice of the Stipendiary Stewards the next day.

The video recording of the race was viewed and Jockey S.N.Chavan was informed that his statement that he felt something was wrong with the filly in the last part was not evident on the video recording. Jockey S.N.Chavan said that the moment he put pressure on the mare, she changed her leg and was unbalanced and he immediately felt that something may be wrong with the filly and hence he stopped riding the filly and supported her only to save her.

Trainer Nazak B.Chenoy said that the filly was travelling well when she was on her right leg but she started tiring in the straight and when she came on to her left leg, she was a little unbalanced and she was shortening her strides and she had done the same thing in Race No.134 when Jockey Akshay rode her. She said that even in work she travels well when she is allowed to gallop supported but the moment pressure is applied she gets unbalanced and is hesitant to gallop continuously on the left leg. She said that in the race in question, Jockey Chavan has used the whip a couple of times but the moment he put pressure, the filly has come on her left leg and was unbalanced and Jockey S.N.Chavan has picked her up to support her in the last 100 metres. She reiterated that she was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding.

The Stipendiary Stewards further reported that SYLVINIA underwent a veterinary examination on the morning of 27^th February, 2012 which discovered swelling to the left fore tendon and when pressure was applied the mare exhibited pain. A subsequent scan of the area confirmed Tendinitis. Treatment was prescribed and the mare to be re-examined in a month with only hand walking for the next 14 days.

SAMPLE: RESULTS

The urine sample of the under mentioned runners has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance:

19/02/2012 - MAPLE STAR, BLUE ICE, CHICHARITO, TAG ALONG TOMMY, MARINE ZONE, GOLDEN MEMORY

23/02/2012 - FAIRY QUEEN, ALBUURZ, EDWINA, HOME FACTOR

26/02/2012 - SAIFEENA, NATIONAL GLORY, FANTASTIC KINGDOM, CENT PER CENT, SAINTS N SINNERS,

HACHIKO, DAYS BEST, SIKANDAR, MACHIAVELLIANISM

Mumbai : 9^th March, 2012