ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2018/19, TWENTIETH DAY, SUNDAY, 10^TH FEBRUARY, 2019.

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 4 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

On a request from Trainer Nosher Cama, permission was granted to Trainer Nirad Karanjawala to saddle his charges BRONX (1^st race) and DREAM TRAIL (7^th race), at his own (Trainer Nosher Cama’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1(137) –THE SONNY BRAR TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 5

Passing 400 metres, TEXAS GOLD (App. K. Nazil) shifted out thereby tightening and inconveniencing GOLD BOND (Neeraj Rawal). App. K. Nazil has been cautioned.

Approaching 300 metres, SAGITTARIUS (App. A. S. Peter) shifted out and at the same time BRONX (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in thereby inconveniencing GLORIOSUS (Robbie Downey) and TEXAS GOLD (App. K. Nazil). Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been cautioned.

RACE NO.2(138) – THE TAPPED CUP: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 9

At the start, IMPERIAL HERITAGE (App.S.A.Amit) leaned outwards and had to be steadied.

Soon after the start, STRONG STORM (P.Trevor, dr.6) shifted in and went across STAR ALIGNED (Leigh Roche, dr.5) causing the latter to be steadied, due to which IT’S A DEAL (G.Amit) who was racing on its haunches, had to be checked. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned.

After the race, Jockey G. Amit (ITS A DEAL) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, Jockey Amyn Merchant (AURORA AUSTRALIS) reported the loss of whip passing the 300 metres. On being questioned, he stated that in an effort to change his grip from the forehand to backhand, his whip had slipped. This being his first instance, no action has been initiated.

After the race, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait made a verbal complaint that he was not satisfied with the riding efforts of Jockey S. Zervan on his charge HONOURABLE EYES. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into the above and submit a report.

RACE NO.3(139) – THE N.M.IRANI TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 8

An objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, the rider of VICTORIOUS SERMON (Placed Second) against JULIETTE (Bhawani Singh, Placed First). The reason being, passing 200 metres his horse had just started moving when JULIETTE (Bhawani Singh) started coming in under whip from the left and took him in and cut across his mount due to which he had to stop riding and lost a certain race.

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgement, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held after the last race interviewed Jockey Bhawani Singh for careless riding on his mount JULIETTE in the above race and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 3 Race Days i.e. from 7^th March, 2019 to 14^th March, 2019 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work). Further, he was cautioned for the future.

Approaching 400 metres, JULIETTE (Bhawani Singh) shifted out thereby forcing PRINCESS SCARLET (Akshay) outwards. Jockey Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.

Passing 200 metres, ÉCLAIR (Neeraj Rawal) was observed to have shied outwards on to DEARM (A.Sandesh).

Jockey Bhawani Singh (JULIETTE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his second offence during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

After the race, PRINCESS SCARLET was trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.4(140) – THE DR.JAGJIT SINGH TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres –Runners- 14

Trainer Altaf Hussain had declared Foreign Jockey David Allan on his charge FRIEZE in this race which is restricted for Indian Jockeys. Subsequently, Trainer Altaf Hussain was permitted to declare Jockey A. Sandesh on his charge and he has been fined Rs.5,000/- for the lapse on his part.

At the start, ADONIJAH (D.A.Naik, dr.8) jumped inwards on to SKYSURFER (App.N.B.Kuldeep, dr.7).

Passing 400 metres, KING KHALIL (Yash Narredu) shifted out and went across ARABIAN STORM (S. A. Amit) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, passing 300 metres, KING KHALIL further drifted out and went across WALK ON BY (S. Jaykumar) and FRIEZE (A. Sandesh). After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu reported that his mount was running erratic despite his efforts to maintain a straight course. Trainer Deepesh Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, App. Vishal N. Bunde (AQUARIUS) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, WALK ON BY was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, KING KHALIL, AQUARIUS and ROYAL CLASSIC were trotted and found to be sound. RUFFO was trotted and found to be stiff.

RACE NO.5(141)– THE DR.S.C.JAIN SPRINTERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP (GR.2): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners- 7

At the request of Trainer Dallas Todywalla, RUFFINA was examined at 0800 hours on 10/02/2019 and found to have right fore sole shoe nail injury and was sore by the right fore leg, as such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Passing 350 metres, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (CAPTAIN COURAGE) shifted out thereby bumping HOLY SMOKE (S.Zervan) forcing the latter to be checked. Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

RACE NO.6(142) – THE SPRUNGLI PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 16

SMART VISION (S.Jaykumar) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

At the start, NIGHT WATCH (P.Trevor, dr.10) jumped outwards going across SIXTH EMPEROR (App.N.B.Kuldeep, dr.11) who was marginally slow to begin and made contact with GANDALF (App.A.Prakash, dr12).

Passing 100 metres, BAKHTAWAR (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to SUPER MARIO (App. A. S. Peter).

After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (NIGHT WATCH) reported that approaching 400 metres he was denied a clear passage, as such he had to check his mount and change course.

After the race, ARTISTA was trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.7(143) – THE SPRUNGLI PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 15

STRONG VALUES (S.A.Amit) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths at the start.

At the start, HI HO SILVER (Neeraj Rawal, dr.1) jumped outwards on to LOVELY FAIRY (App.K.Nazil, dr.2).

At the start, ACTIONABLE (App.Vishal N.Bunde, dr5) jumped outwards on to LILIBETH App.N.B.Kuldeep, dr.6).

At the start, SAFFRON FLOWER (App.D.R.Shubham, dr.11) was observed to have jumped out throwing its head up.

Soon after the start, ACTIONABLE (App.Vishal N.Bunde) shifted out thereby inconveniencing SAFFRON FLOWER (App.D.R.Shubham). After the race, App.Vishal N.Bunde reported that his mount veered out soon after the start despite his efforts.

Passing 700 metres onwards, HI HO SILVER (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to OLLY BOY (App.Malam Singh) who had to be steadied, due to which SADDLE THE WIND (Bhawani Singh) was tightened for room and had to be checked. Thereafter, passing 500 metres, HI HO SILVER again shifted out thereby taking the ground of OLLY BOY (App.Malam Singh) and once again passing 200 metres HI HO SILVER shifted out on to LOVELY FAIRY (App. K. Nazil) forcing the latter to be checked. After questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th and 7^th race, viz. JULIETTE, CAPTAIN COURAGE, BAKHTAWAR and SAFFRON FLOWER, as also that of ST.ANDREWS (5^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 74

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.35,10,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.57

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(139)	Joc. Bhawani Singh – suspended from 07/03/2019 to 14/03/2019 (careless riding) and also fined Rs.5,000/- (whip offence)
	R.4(140)	Tr.Altaf Hussain – fined Rs.5,000/-
	R.5(141)	Joc.P.S.Chouhan – fined Rs.3,000/-
	R.7(143)	Joc.Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.3,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.2(138)	IT’S A DEAL (Hung in) – remedial measures
	R.4(140)	WALK ON BY (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. KING KHALIL (ran erratic) and AQUARIUS (Hung in) – remedial measures
	R.5(141)	RUFFINA (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY S.A.AMIT ON “SAFDAR” IN RACE NO.54 – THE STYLECRACKER BOROUGH STAKES RUN ON 16^TH DECEMBER, 2018 :

Immediately after the race Trainer Rehanullah Khan had lodged a verbal complaint that he was not satisfied with the riding of Jockey S.A.Amit on SAFDAR.

Trainer Rehanullah Khan and Jockey S.A.Amit were questioned on 24^th December, 2018 in the above connection. Jockey S.A.Amit said that he was instructed to sit in 3^rd/4^th/5^th position, keep on urging him since he is a sluggish horse and to ride out in the straight.

Trainer Rehanullah Khan said that he had instructed the Jockey to jump out and try to sit in 3^rd/4^th/5^th position and keep urging the horse, don’t lose position. He added that at the time when he gave a leg up, he mentioned to the Jockey that he did not mind even if he sat 5^th but don’t sit 1^st/2^nd and to maintain his position. He said that SAFDAR was drawn-3 and he failed to understand how the Jockey found himself on the outside at the bend from an inner draw. Further, his main objection to the Jockey’s riding was that the horse took a good jump and wanted to go and the Jockey had all the chance and space to settle the horse as instructed, however, he held the horse for the first one and half furlongs and allowed horses to over take him from either side and dropped back to second last position. He said that if the Jockey had settled the horse as instructed, he would have finished much closer.

The video recording of Race No.54 was viewed and when asked to respond to the Trainer’s objection, Jockey S.A.Amit said that the horse took a quick jump and was very keen and tried to go to the front as such he had to hold him back a lot because his instructions were to sit in 4^th/5^th position. He said that in a similar incident in Pune he was instructed to sit behind but the horse was keen and he could not settle the horse and ultimately found himself in the front, so this time he tried his best to settle the horse.

Trainer Rehanullah Khan said that the Pune case is slightly different, there the Jockey went to the front because the Jockey behind kept shouting. However, in the race in question, the horse wanted to go and there was enough space and opportunity for the Jockey to follow the instructions, but he unnecessarily held the horse back for the first one and half furlongs and allowed the other horses to over take him and dropped back to the second last position. Jockey S.S.Amit reiterated that the horse was keen after the start and tried to go to the front hence he held him back because his instructions were not to sit in 1^st/2^nd position and thereafter HYANNIS shifted in whereby there was insufficient room and his horse was too keen and over reaching the horses in front, hence he continued holding him. Trainer Rehanullah Khan contended that the Jockey could have easily settled the horse in 3^rd/4^th/5^th position as instructed. He said that SAFDAR has always been a sluggish horse, he never bolts and in all his past races, he has always told the Jockeys to ensure that they do not lose position. However, this time the horse took a good jump and wants to move but the Jockey held him back and lost position.

The video recording of Race No.54 was viewed again and it was pointed out to Jockey S.A.Amit that he could have sat in 3^rd/4^th position as instructed and if he had done so, the horse would have finished closer.

The video recording of the horse’s previous run i.e. Race No.22 was viewed.

When questioned about the choice of the rider, Trainer Rehanullah Khan said that he wanted to declare Jockey T.S.Jodha but felt that he may not be able to do the weight and just when he was deciding who to declare, Jockey S.A.Amit called him up for some rides and hence declared him on this horse.

Thereafter the video recording of the horse’s winning race during the Pune Meeting 2018 i.e. Race No.177 as also the back view of Race No.54 was viewed.

Having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of the race in question as also the horse’s two previous races, the Stipendiary Stewards had felt that Jockey S.A.Amit probably got nervous and in trying to settle the horse as instructed, he lost position, hence they had only cautioned him for the future.

However, since the horse subsequently won in Race No.71 – The Jehangir P.Dubash Trophy (1400 metres) on 30^th December, 2018 the Stipendiary Stewards reopened the above enquiry and having questioned Jockey S.A.Amit, they decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/- for failing to follow the Trainer’s instructions in Race No.54.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF dk b c “AHEARN” UNDER THE CHARGE OF TRAINER NIRAD KARANJAWALA:

Trainer Nirad Karanjawala was questioned with regard to the unusually large number of ticks found in the ears of his charge AHEARN. He admitted that the ticks should not be in the horse’s ears. He also admitted that though his syce and Jamadar checked the horse, he should have also checked the horse himself and accepted his mistake.

Notwithstanding the Doctor’s report giving therein the reason that may have led to the horse’s death, keeping the welfare of the horses in mind, the Stipendiary Stewards held Trainer Nird Karanjawala guilty of negligence in discharging his duties as a trainer and decided to fine him a sum of Rs.5,000/-.

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RE : APPEAL FROM TRAINER REHANULLAH KHAN IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.1,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS FOR HAVING RACED HIS CHARGE “REDS REVENGE” IN AN INCORRECT PATTERN OF THE REGISTERED COLOURS IN RACE NO.103 – THE MAHARASHTRA, GUJARAT & GOA AREA TROPHY RUN ON 18^TH JANUARY, 2019 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 10^th February, 2019 considered appeal dated 22^nd January, 2019 from Trainer Rehanullah Khan in the above connection and having heard him/his Spokesperson, Ms Anita Khalakdina and having deliberated the matter, decided to allow the appeal.

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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY DASHRATH SINGH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FOR 4 RACE DAYS I.E. WITH EFFECT FROM 10^TH FEBRUARY, 2019 TO 21^ST FEBRUARY, 2019 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR INJUDICIOUS RIDING ON “PABLO” IN RACE NO.74 – THE DAMODARDAS C.SHAH TROPHY (DIV.I) RUN ON 30^TH DECEMBER, 2018

The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 7^th February, 2019, considered Appeal dated 23^rd January. 2019 from Jockey Dashrath Singh.

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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY DASHRATH SINGH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FOR 4 RACE DAYS I.E. WITH EFFECT FROM 24^TH FEBRUARY, 2019 TO 10^TH MARCH, 2019 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) AND A FINE OF RS.10,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM FOR FAILING TO PERSEVERE WITH HIS MOUNT (INJUDICIOUS RIDING) ON “SMOKY HAZE” IN RACE NO.85 – THE FIDDLE FADDLE PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 10^TH JANUARY, 2019:

The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 7^th February, 2019 considered Appeal dated 29^th January, 2019 from Jockey Dashrath Singh.

The Board of Appeal considered all documents and papers that were submitted including Jockey Dashrath Singh’s Grounds of Appeal and also heard the submissions made by Jockey Dashrath Singh and his spokesman, Mr.R.Manjunath and Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha and viewed the video tape recording of the race in question i.e. Race No.85 as also Race No.62. The Board of Appeal deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same, concurred with the findings of the Stewards of the Club i.e. being guilty of failing to persevere with his mount (injudicious riding). The Board of Appeal therefore decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the Board of Appeal decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for 4 Race Days and to impose a fine of Rs.10,000/-. However, in view of his appeal against the decision of the Stewards of the Club in respect of the suspension of his Jockey’s licence for injudicious riding on PABLO having been allowed by the Board of Appeal, the suspension of his Jockey’s licence for injudicious riding on SMOKY HAZE would now be w.e.f. 10^th February, 2019 to 21^st February, 2019 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-

18/01/2019 - EMOTIONLESS, COSTA BRAVA, OFFICER IN COMMAND

20/01/2019 - BAKHTAWAR, KINGSMAN, FREE GOLD, TOMMASO, ROBERTA, EYES FOR YOU,

MERLOT, MEDICI

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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

03/01/2019 - LA RONDINE

06/01/2019 - HAMMERSMITH

08/01/2019 - GOVERNOR GENERAL, BLUEBELL

10/01/2019 - MASTER OF UNIVERSE, JOHN CABOT, CELESTIAL LIGHT, GOLDEN ORCHID

11/01/2019 - BALTER, KRIEGER

13/01/2019 - NEW CREATION

17/01/2019 - OOMPH, CAMBRIDGE, YOUR ROYAL MAJESTY, SALAZAAR, MALWA,

SERJEANT AT ARMS

20/01/2019 - DESERT GOD, SIR CECIL, BIG SUR, SNOWDON, DESERT EMPIRE

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Mumbai : 12^th February, 2019.