ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2013/14, TWENTY SECOND DAY, SUNDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY, 2014.

(PENETROMETER: 3.9; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED  FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 3 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 2 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer C.D.Katrak, permission was granted to Trainer Adil Dajee to saddle his charges SWIFT (2nd race), MONTREAL (3rd race), SHIVALIK NIGHTS (4th race) and ROSIE SUNSHINE (8thrace), at his (Trainer C.D.Katrak’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Mr. Marthand Singh Mahendra, part owner of PANAMERA, permission was granted to Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, to saddle the said horse in the 9th race, at Tr.J.S.Dhariwal’s risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

7 (192)

FLANKER

P.S.Chouhan

Neeraj Rawal

Had a fall (6thrace).

9 (194)

BLUE ACE

S.Sunil

N.S.Parmar

Reported sick.

9 (194)

PANAMERA

P.S.Chouhan

P.Trevor

Had a fall (6thrace).

10 (195)

ADVANCE TO CONTACT

P.S.Chouhan

B.Sreekanth

Had a fall (6thrace).

10 (195)

LA TRAVIATA

S.Sunil

I.Pasha

Reported sick.

  

RACE NO.1(186) – THE SPRUNGLI PLATE:(About)1600 Metres– Runners-11

 

UCHESHRAWA (P.S.Chouhan) jumped out slow, losing about 3 lengths at the start.

 

ALLEGIANCE (I.Pasha) was brought into the Parade Ring with an incorrect saddle cloth number which was subsequently replaced by the correct number. After enquiring, all concerned i.e. Clerk of the Scales, Trainer Narendra Lagad, Jockey I.Pasha and his Valet  have been cautioned.

 

CURIOSITY (J.Pradeep) lugged-in in the straight. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that CURIOSITY was found to be sound but having a wolf tooth on the left side.Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race FIRST AND ONLY ONE was pulled up by the Jockey near 2200 metres. On examination, the filly was found to be sore by the right fore leg. First Aid Treatment was given and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital for further management. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, KAIZER 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, ALLEGIANCE and WINNING DESTINY were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2(187) –THE Y.M.CHAUDHRY MEMORIAL TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres –Runners - 7  

 

At the start, SWIFT (Dashrath Singh, dr.6) ducked-in and then suddenly ducked-out and went on to GRENADINE (C.S.Jodha, dr.7) and in the process lost ground. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

ZURICH (Y.S.Srinath) lugged-out in the straight. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

 

RACE NO.3(188)– THE  SONNY BRAR TROPHY:(About) 2000 Metres– Runners – 5

 

MOUNTAIN FORCE (S.K.Jadhav) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds.

 

Jockey B.Nikhil (NEGOTIATOR) reported the loss of whip near 350 metres. His explanation that Jockey P.Trevor, the rider of HIDDEN GOODNESS who was racing on his outside, made contact with his whip and therefore he lost his whip was noted and no action was initiated in the matter.

 

RACE NO.4(189) – THE PINK FILLY PASSAGES TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 8

 

At the start, ROYAL SAPPHIRE (Shrikant Kamble,dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to DRACO (Dashrath Singh, dr.3).

 

DRACO (Dashrath Singh) lugged-in in the straight and in the process went across PEPPERCORN (C.S.Jodha) and then carried SIMPLY DIVINE (B.Sreekanth) inwards.  The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that DRACO was found to be sound, but having a wolf tooth on the right side. Trainer Bezan Chinoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, SIMPLY DIVINE was observed to have a gum injury.

 

RACE NO.5(190) – THE KIKA-KOKO TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 13

 

At the request of Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait, PORTO BANUS was examined at 1745 hours on 08/02/2014 and was found to be showing symptoms of colic, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer has to obtain a Fitness Certificate for the gelding before next accepting to race the gelding. 

 

RUN LIKE THE WIND (Kavraj Singh) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds.

 

PUNE WARRIORS (D.A.Naik) took an awkward fly jump.

 

JUST BY CHANCE (C.S.Jodha) was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, BALINGA was observed to have a  cut injury at the right nostril and ALWAYS THERE had a cut injury at the right hind pastern. DREAM YUGA, INDISPENSABLE, EXACTLY and TUSCANIA were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(191) – THE  HELLO! CLASSIC: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 8 

 

QUEST FOR LOVE (B.Nikhil) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds.

 

An Objection was lodged by Jockey Kavraj Singh, the rider of ORIENTAL ROCKY (Placed 3rd) against VICTORIA FALLS (P.Trevor, Placed 2nd). The reason being, at the 200 metres marker, VICTORIA FALLS came in sharply and bumped him two or three times, whereby he had to stop riding completely which cost him the second 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 decided to overrule the objection.

 

Approaching 200 metres, MARS (B.Sreekanth) shifted out under the use of the whip and took the running of ORIENTAL DAWN (P.S.Chouhan) who clipped the heels of MARS, stumbled and fell. Jockey B.Sreekanth was reported to the Stewards. The matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

Jockey P.Trevor (VICTORIA FALLS) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, MARS was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hind cannon. VICTORIA FALLS was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7(192) – THE PINK FILLY PASSAGES TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 9

 

After the race, FLANKER, HIMALAYAN DANCER, OCEANA and SWEEPING MOVE were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8(193) – THE  DR.S.C.JAIN SPRINTERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP (GR.2):(About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

 

MARIINSKY (P.Trevor) lost about 3 lengths at the start.

 

Jockey Dashrath Singh (ISHPINGO) reported the loss of whip near 150 metres.

 

In the concluding stages of the race, DANCING PHOENIX (Y.S.Srinath) shied away and shifted-in and tightened ROSIE SUNSHINE (A.Sandesh).

 

RACE NO.9(194)–THE  BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY ECLIPSE STAKES OF INDIA (GR.2):                                                                                                                             (About) 2000 Metres– Runners – 10

 

TOROLOCO (A.Sandesh) kicked the gates in the process of being stalled. The gelding was examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race.

 

Trainer J.S.Dhariwal has been fined Rs.5,000/- for failing to deputize a Trainer to saddle his charge PANAMERA in his absence. Subsequently, the part-Owner, Mr. Marthand Singh Mahendra, requested for permission for Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha to saddle the mare.

 

Jockey C.S.Jodha (STAR OF GIBRALTAR) has been fined Rs 1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

RACE NO.10(195) – THE  DR.JAGJIT SINGH OWNERS’ TRIBUTE MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners–19 

 

ICE GATE (Hanumant Singh) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds.

 

Trainer Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs.1,000/- for bringing his charge FOUR STAR GENERAL into the parade ring with a Tongue Strap, an equipment for the use of which no prior permission was sought. The gelding raced without a Tongue Strap.

 

Near 300 metres, WIKI WIKI (A.Sandesh) shifted out and in the process carried ADAMS SPIRIT (Kavraj Singh) who in turn went on to ADVANCE TO CONTACT (B.Sreekanth). Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned.

 

After the race, ST BARTS and IZARRA were found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th race viz. MONTREAL, LOCARNO, JUST BY CHANCE, TRISARA, AMELIA, TOROLOCO and SHYGIRL, as also that of MARIINSKY & DANCING PHOENIX (8th race), TO THE MANOR BORN & STAR OF GIBRALTOR (9th race)  and PHELPS & ANGEL IN THE SKY (10th race), and the special sample of KAIZER (1st race), SHIVALIK NIGHTS (4thrace) and MONTEZUMA (9th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 10          TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS  -        99 

TOTAL STAKES -    Rs.84,93,875/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.9                             

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.9(194)

Trainer J.S.Dhariwal - fined Rs.5,000/-

Jockey C.S.Jodha – fined Rs,1000/-

R.10(195)

Trainer Altaf Hussain - fined Rs.1,000/-

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(186)

CURIOSITY (lugged-in – Wolf Tooth on left side) - remedial measures

FIRST AND ONLY ONE (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

KAIZER (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.2(187)

SWIFT (ducked-in and ducked-out) - remedial measures

ZURICH (lugged-out) - remedial measures

R.4(189)

DRACO (lugged-in – Wolf Tooth on Right side) -remedial measures

R.5(190)

PORTO BANUS – Fitness Certificate from Club’s V.O. required

JUST BY CHANCE (inclined to lug-out) - remedial measures

R.6(191)

VICTORIA FALLS (lugged-in) - remedial measures

 

 

1)  RE : POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF ch g “PLAYER” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.196 – THE TOBLER PLATE RUN ON SUNDAY, 6TH OCTOBER, 2013 :

 

2) RE : POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF THE RANDOM SAMPLE OF URINE TAKEN FROM ch g “PLAYER” ON 19THOCTOBER, 2013 :

 

3) RE : ALLOWING AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON (MR.KEVIN J.MANUEL) WHOSE OWNERSHIP WAS REJECTED BY THE STEWARDS, FOR A PHOTO SHOOT WHILE LEADING IN HIS WINNER “PLAYER” IN RACE NO.196 – THE TOBLER PLATE RUN ON 6TH OCTOBER, 2013 – TR.JAYANTILAL K.GOR :

 

The Stewards  of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 9th February, 2014 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards / Sr.V.O. in the above enquiry and interviewed Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor. The Stewards after having thoroughly enquired into the matter and having applied their minds to the entire facts and circumstances of the case and to all papers, proceedings, reports, records and submissions made in the matter and also having permitted Mr.Jayantilal K.Gor to make submissions in the subject matter, found that he had no mitigating circumstances to offer in respect of positive report of PLAYER (Winner) in Race No.196 run on 6th October, 2013 as also the positive report of the random sample of urine taken from PLAYER on 19th October, 2013 and as such, held him guilty of breach of the Medication Rules, consequently he became vicariously liable.

 

The Stewards noted that the positive report of PLAYER (Winner) in Race No.196 was his second infringement of the Medication Rules, the earlier one being that of RODRIGO on 25/03/2010.

The Stewards noted that vide his letter dated 20th December, 2013 Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor had surrendered his Trainer’s license with effect from 1st January, 2014.

 

Taking an overall view and keeping in mind that 16B-HYDROXYSTANOZOLOL is an Anabolic Steroid, which is banned by the Government of India, the Stewards of the Club decided to exclude Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor for a period of four years, i.e. two years for each offence, for breach of the Medication Rules in respect of the positive report of PLAYER (Winner) in Race No.196 run on 6thOctober, 2013 and the positive report of the random sample of urine taken from PLAYER on 19thOctober, 2013 and to exclude him for a further period of one year for benami ownership of two horses in his charge and allowing unauthorized persons for a photo-shoot while leading in his winner PLAYER in Race No.196. Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor was therefore excluded for a total period of five years i.e. from 10th February, 2014 to 9th February, 2019  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 is an Excluded person, the permission granted to him to own and race horses under the Rules of this Club stands revoked. 

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF MR.KEVIN J.MANUEL ON THE RACE TRACK FOR A PHOTO SHOOT WHILE  LEADING IN “PLAYER” (WINNER) IN RAE NO.196 – THE TOBLER PLATE RUN ON 6TH OCTOBER, 2013 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 28th November, 2013 had interviewed Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor and Mr.Kevin J.Manuel (R/o F-4, Dev-Leela Apartment, Fatima Nagar, Pune) in the above connection and having heard them had decided to keep their decision pending.

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 9th February, 2014 after having thoroughly enquired into the matter and having applied their minds to the entire facts and circumstances of the case and to all papers, proceedings, reports and records and submissions made in the matter, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Mr.Kevin J.Manuel and held him guilty of fraudulent / improper practice and dishonorable action in connection with racing. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club, under the applicable Rules of Racing of the Club have decided not to admit Mr.Kevin J.Manuel from 10th February, 2014 to 9th February,  2019 to 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.

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF ch g “PLAYER” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.196 – THE TOBLER PLATE RUN ON SUNDAY, 6TH OCTOBER, 2013 :

 

The Stewards  of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 9th February, 2014 interviewed Mr.Manish Pashamallu (R/o 54/10, Shantinagar, Jagtap Chowk, Wanowrie, Pune) in the above connection.

 

The Stewards of the Club, after having thoroughly enquired into the matter and having applied their minds to the entire facts and circumstances of the case and to all papers, proceedings, reports and records and submissions made in the matter and also having permitted Mr.Manish Pashamallu to make submissions in the subject matter, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him. The Stewards held the view that Mr.Manish Pashamallu would not have taken active interest in the management and training of PLAYER unless he too had a benami share in the said horse and held him guilty of fraudulent/improper practice and dishonorable action in connection with racing. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club, under the applicable Rules of Racing of the Club have decided not to admit him from 10th February, 2014 to 9th February,  2019 to 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.

 

Mumbai : 10th February, 2014