ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2016/17, SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY, 8th DECEMBER, 2016.
(PENETROMETER: 4.1; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1000 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 9 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT AT 1200 METRES AND 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Vinay Lagad, permission was granted to Trainer Narendra Lagad to saddle his charge GENERAL’S SONG in the 3rd race and TAREEF in the 6th race respectively, at his (Trainer Vinay Lagad’s) risk and responsibility.
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On a request from Trainer Subhag Singh, permission was granted to Trainer Zadmal Singh to saddle his charge GREY ONE in the 5th race, at his (Trainer Subhag Singh’s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO.1(37) –THE MARIINSKY PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 5
Passing 300 metres, VULCAN (A. Sandesh) shifted out under pressure and carried FLYING DRAGON (T. S. Jodha) outwards. On questioning, Jockey A. Sandesh stated that his mount was inclined to run out in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.
Jockey Dashrath Singh (EIGER’S TIGER) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for having used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race, FROSTY and VULCAN were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(38) – THE HOMI MODY TROPHY : (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 6
AL SHAMSHEER (Bhawani Singh) and RODEO (C. S. Jodha) jumped out slow losing about a length each at the start.
After the race, PHENOMENAL MEMORY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, AL SHAMSHEER and COMMODORE were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(39) – THE SMART CHIEFTAN TROPHY (DIV.I) : (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 9
GENERAL’S SONG (B. Nikhil) and VINNY THE FEW (D. S. Daman) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths each at the start.
At the start, LADY IN RED (S. Zervan, dr.3) jumped inwards and went across VINNY THE FEW (D. S. Daman, dr.2) who was slow to begin.
At the start, DARK GOLD (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) jumped inwards and made contact with SPORTO (Suraj Narredu, dr.4).
At the start, ARC OF PASSION (Bhawani Singh, dr.8) jumped outwards on to GENERAL’S SONG (B. Nikhil, dr.9).
GENERAL’S SONG (B. Nikhil) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Vinay Lagad has to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time.
VINNY THE FEW (D. S. Daman) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time.
After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (WILD JACK) reported that his mount was inclined to run out throughout the race. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in the past. Trainer M. K. Jadhav 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 with him to race.
After the race, DARK GOLD, GENERAL’S SONG, WILD JACK and SHE’S ALL MINE were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.4(40) – THE SECRET STAR PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 8
At the start, SEACRETS (Bhawani Singh, dr.4) jumped inwards on to WINGS OF GLORY (S. S. Baria, dr. 3) who in turn shifted in thereby inconveniencing AN JOLIE (J. Chinoy, dr.2).
At the start, WIND CRAFT (App. S. A. Amit, dr.8) jumped outwards and thereafter shifted in thereby inconveniencing FREE SPEECH (Y. S. Srinath, dr. 6) who had to be steadied.
Approaching 800 metres, SEACRETS (Bhawani Singh) shifted out on to FREE SPEECH (Y. S. Srinath), who in turn shifted out and made contact with BULLION EXPRESS (S. J. Sunil). Jockey Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.
App. S. A. Amit (WIND CRAFT) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for having used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race, Jockey J. Chinoy (AN JOLIE) reported that he was hampered for a clear run in the straight.
Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait reported that his rider Jockey S. J. Sunil (BULLION EXPRESS) had failed to claim his allowance. On being pointed out that the saddle on BULLION EXPRESS had slipped during the race, he agreed to the same but at the same time stated that in his opinion the gelding was shown daylight early in the race and as such he was not satisfied with the Jockey’s riding. An enquiry has been initiated into the above and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, Jockey S. J. Sunil (BULLION EXPRESS) reported that the saddle on his mount had slipped back during the race. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.
After the race, FREE SPEECH, WINGS OF GLORY and SEACRETS (examined on 09/12/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(41) – THE SMART CHIEFTAN TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres –Runners- 8
GREY ONE (T. S. Jodha) jumped out slow losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Subhag Singh has to give the colt more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, LOAFER (S. Zervan, dr.3) jumped outwards taking the ground of SOVEREIGNSKY (Suraj Narredu, dr. 4), who in turn shifted out on to STAR COMRADE (Bhawani Singh, dr. 6). Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Passing 900 metres, SOVEREIGNSKY (Suraj Narredu) shifted in and went across BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (A. Sandesh) who had to be checked. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned.
Passing 300 metres, SOVEREIGNSKY (Suraj Narredu) shifted in thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied.
Jockey Bhawani Singh (STAR COMRADE) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for having used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(42) – THE SNOW PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 15
After being stalled, TAREEF (B. Nikhil) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. APPLE BETTY (S. Joseph) jumped out awkwardly and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop (and took no part in the race). Trainers Vinay Lagad and Karthik Ganapathy have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
Soon after the start, EPSILON ORIONIS (App. Raghuveer Singh, dr.3) shifted in on to SPEED MAGIC (Bhawani Singh, dr.2) who had to be checked.
Soon after the start, SHIVALIK PRINCESS (Amyn Merchant, dr.7) shifted outwards and went across SILVER RIVER (App. N. Nadeem, dr. 8) who had to be steadied.
Approaching 800 metres, RACHEL (J. Chinoy) shifted in on to RICH N RARE (App. H. Zeeshan) who had to be checked. Jockey J. Chinoy has been cautioned.
Approaching 400 metres, EPSILON ORIONIS (App. Raghuveer Singh) shifted out forcing RACHEL (J. Chinoy) to be checked. On questioning, App. Raghuveer Singh stated that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Approaching 200 metres, RICH N RARE (App. H. Zeeshan) shifted out on to SHIVALIK PRINCESS (Amyn Merchant) who had to be checked. App. H. Zeeshan has been cautioned.
After the race, SYNCHRONICITY, SILVER RIVER, KNIGHT AT ARMS, EPSILON ORIONIS and SPEED MAGIC were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(43) – THE SIACHEN PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 15
At the start, STAR WITNESS (S. K. Jadhav, dr.9) shifted out and at the same time VOULEZ VOUS (Dashrath Singh, dr.11) shifted in thereby tightening GREAT ARTIST (App. Vishal N. Bunde, dr.10).
Soon after the start, CAPTAIN (C. S. Jodha) shifted in due to which UNTITLED (T. S. Jodha) shied inwards and made contact with VOULEZ VOUS (Dashrath Singh) who in turn shifted in and bumped GREAT ARTIST (App. Vishal N. Bunde). Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned.
Approaching 800 metres, CAPTAIN (C. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby tightening STAR WITNESS (S. K. Jadhav) and PRINCESS ATHENA (Akshay Gaikwad), forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, CHARMING, UNTITLED, VOULEZ VOUS and HIGHLAND PRINCESS were trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 5th and 6th race, viz. VULCAN, STAR COMRADE and IMPERIAL PRINCESS, and the special sample of COMMODORE (2nd race),were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 66
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.,12,62,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.42
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.1(37) |
Joc. Dashrath Singh – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.4(40) |
Tr. Imtiaz A. Sait – fined Rs.2,000/-; App. S. A. Amit – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.5(41) |
Joc. Bhawani Singh – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.7(43) |
Joc. C. S. Jodha – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(37) |
VULCAN (inclined to run out) – remedial measures |
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R.2(38) |
PHENOMENAL MEMORY (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(39) |
GENERAL’S SONG & VINNY THE FEW (trailed the field) – remedial measures WILD JACK (inclined to run out) – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race |
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R.5(41) |
GREY ONE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials. LOAFER (jumped outwards) – remedial measures |
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R.6(42) |
TAREEF & APPLE BETTY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials EPSILON ORIONIS (Hung out) – remedial measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “DEVOTED EYES” (DRAWN 1) IN RACE NO.3 - THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY BAYVIEW CUP (1200 METRES) – RUN ON SUNDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 2016 :
Trainer C. D. Katrak was questioned in connection with the captioned matter. He stated that DEVOTED EYES was racing after a long layoff of Ten months and he would have preferred to run her in a Mock Race prior to this race. However, when he had planned to run her in a Mock Race at Pune, the filly picked up a stone and therefore he was unable to race her in the Mock Race. He was of the opinion that if the filly had run a Mock Race she may have been 2 to 3 lengths better coming into this race. He said that the filly previously raced thrice during the last Mumbai Meeting 2015/16 over 1200 and 14 metres and he had plans to run the filly in The Gitanjali Indian 1000 Gunieas (Gr.1) over a Mile and therefore he had instructed Jockey A. Sandesh to ride her the way he would ride in The Guineas. He added that since there was no 1400 metres lead up race for the Guineas, he ran her in this race. On being pointed out that the filly was an Odds On favorite, he said that the filly comes first and that there was no drift in Odds. Further, the filly had returned sore after the race. To another question, he said that the filly has had her share of problems and that was the reason she raced after a long gap and he was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding efforts.
Having heard the submissions made by Trainer C. D. Katrak and having viewed the video of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were of the opinion that the Trainer should have kept the distance of the current race in mind and accordingly instructed the Jockey to ride so as to obtain the best possible result and not to use this as a prep race for The Guineas, especially since the filly was an On Money favourite.
The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit for unsatisfactory running even though the horse returned sore.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 4th December, 2016 considered the above report and having viewed the video of the race in question as also the filly’s previous run in Mumbai and keeping in mind that the filly had returned sore after the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter and closed the enquiry.
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “RISING BRAVE” IN RACE NO.137 – THE MENORAH PLATE RUN ON 24th SEPTEMBER, 2016 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED – ARISING OUT OF ITS WIN IN RACE NO.201 ON 22nd OCTOBER, 2016:
Trainer Rehanullah Khan and Jockey Kishore Kadam were questioned in the above connection.
The video of Race No.137 was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Rehanullah Khan stated that RISING BRAVE was running for the first time on the Pune Track and competing with some good horses who were winners and had a benefit of a run. He stated that the horse had raced twice in Mumbai coming from behind and once had finished second to SKY MINE. He said that he had expected this to be a fast run race and did not want his horse to be under pressure from the word go, therefore, he had instructed Jockey Kishore Kadam to settle the horse in the last or second last position but to be with the field and to do his best in the straight and use the whip a couple of times. To a specific question, he said that the pace was slow in the initial part and thereafter passing the 600 metres the pace suddenly picked up due to this and also in his effort to shift out, the Jockey lost a couple of lengths and thereafter when he used the whip from the left, the horse hung in, which he had reported to the Stipes, and in the last 100 metres, even the last horse passed him. After the race the Jockey informed him that the horse was hanging in and as such he did Dentistry on the horse and also used a Tongue Strap in Race No.201. He said that he had expected the horse to run a good race, however, since it was a tough set and also being his first run during the Pune Meeting 2016, he did not take objection to the Jockey’s riding. He further pointed out that SILVER BEAUTY who finished 3 lengths ahead of RISING BRAVE went on to win the Calcutta 1000 Guineas.
On being pointed out that there was a change in the running of the horse in Race No.201, Trainer Rehanullah said that in this race the horse raced with Maiden, 3-year-old horses and had the benefit of a run and considering the horse’s Mumbai form where he had finished second to SKY MINE, he had fancied the horse to finish on Board and initially offered the ride to Jockey A. Sandesh but he was not free and therefore he declared Jockey S. Mosin who had ridden him in the Mock Race, however, he felt that Jockey S. Mosin may not be able to maneuver through the field if the horse hung in and also he wanted to avoid the kick back, as such, he instructed him to sit well up and not to worry even if he found himself in the front.
When questioned, Jockey Kishore Kadam said that he was instructed to sit with the field and to do his best. He said that the horse jumped out awkwardly due to which he found himself at the rear end of the field.
Having heard the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey, the Stipendiary Stewards take objection to the change in the running pattern of the horse in Race No.201 vis-à-vis his earlier run in Race No.137. Also, the horse was at long odds in Race No.137 but was subsequently fancied in Race No.201 and received reasonable support. In view of the above, the matter is being reported to the Stewards for suitable action as deemed fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 4th December, 2016 interviewed Trainer Rehanullah Khan in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video of the race in question as also the horse’s previous run, were not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Tr. Rehanullah Khan. The Stewards noted that the pattern of running of the horse was totally different in both the races. However, taking an overall view and considering the circumstances of the case, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to only caution Tr. Rehanullah Khan.
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ASAHI” (DRAWN-5) IN RACE NO.12 – THE STAR ADMIRAL PLATE (1000 METRES) RUN ON 24th NOVEMBER, 2016:
Trainer Rehanullah Khan and Apprentice Raj Pawar were questioned in the above connection. Tr. Rehanullah Khan said that the more you sit against this horse the better he moves, therefore, he had instructed the Jockey to take a jump and sit in 3rd/4th/5th position in mid bunch, keep sitting till the top of the straight and then to ride him out. Further, he had also told the Jockey to come from the inside and not to go wide. App. Raj Pawar confirmed the instructions.
The video of the race was viewed and when asked for his observation, Trainer Rehanullah Khan said that he had fancied the horse in this race and was very upset with the riding of App. Pawar because in the first furlong he put his head down and just sat and made no effort to improve his position and sit close to the front horses. He said that he had vented his anger on the boy after the race and also spoke to the Riding Instructor, Mr. Aslam Kader to advise the boy on riding skills. He said that Apprentice Raj Pawar has not won a single race till date and lacks in confidence, possibly he is afraid to come through the field. He said that ASAHI was owned by him and he gave this chance mount to his own Apprentice Raj Pawar since the boy had ridden this horse twice before during the Pune Meeting 2016 and had run 2nd once and this was a good opportunity for him to win the race in a small field of six horses but he fumbled and lost the race and he was the sufferer. He said that twice before this boy has lost a race because of poor handling. He said that he has accepted with the horse again on 1st December, 2016 in a race for horses 5-year old and over in Class V over 1200 metres and will declare Jockey A. Sandesh.
When specifically asked as to why he did not make any efforts in the initial part of the race to sit in mid bunch as instructed, App. Raj Pawar said that soon after the start the horse on the outside had shifted in and he had to control his mount and thereafter he kept niggling at the horse. He admitted his mistake of not pushing the horse at that stage and apologized for the same.
When asked, Mr. Aslam Kader said that he discussed the race with Apprentice Raj Pawar and explained to him that if he had made efforts in the early part and sat closer, he would have won the race. He too felt that the boy was possibly scared to come through the field.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video of the race in question as also the horse’s previous runs during the Pune Meeting 2016, the matter is being reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit for unsatisfactory running and riding as the horse is running within a short span of time and the Stipes were not completely satisfied with the explanation..
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 4th December, 2016 interviewed Trainer Rehanullah Khan and App. Raj Pawar in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race in question as also the horse’s subsequent run in Race No.28, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Rehanullah Khan. The Stewards noted that running pattern of the horse was totally different in both the races, in that, the horse was lying last in Race No.12 when ridden by App. Raj Pawar and he was at longer odds and ran unplaced and in seven days time, he declared a good Jockey in Race No.28 and the horse was well fancied and despite being taken out by BAY OF LOVE in the straight, he finished second. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club decided to impose on him the statutory penalty of Rs.10,000/- for contravening of the Calendar Notification “Re : Penalty for Improved Performance within a short span of time”.
Further, the Stewards decided to refer App. Raj Pawar back to the Riding Instructor, Mr. Aslam Kader to improve his riding skills and he was told not to accept rides until he gets a clearance from him.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-
20/11/2016 - DOMINATION, WARLOCK, QUEEN CREDIBLE, MRS PATMORE, BE BOLD,
DEVOTED EYES
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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
22/11/2016 - GEIRANGERFJORD, PEUT ETRE
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Mumbai: 9th December, 2016