ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2015, FIFTEENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 10TH OCTOBER, 2015.
(PENETROMETER: 3.6; GOING: GOOD TO FIRM)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM 2000 METRES TO 1000 METRES, AND THEREAFTER 5 METRES AWAY TILL THE WINNING POST.
RACE NO.1(179) – THE VINAYAK TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1600 Metres – 11 Runners
At the start MANNEQUIN (App. S. A. Amit, dr.5) shifted out and made contact with RESILIENT (Kishore Kadam, dr.6).
Passing the 700 metres, ALLEGIANCE (J. Chinoy) shifted in on to SANAM (App. Bhawani Singh) forcing the latter to drop back on to SOFIA (Dashrath Singh). Thereafter, passing 600 metres, ALLEGIANCE further shifted in on to SANAM (App. Bhawani Singh) causing the Jockey to check his mount. Jockey J. Chinoy has been cautioned.
Trainer C.D.Katrak and Jockey P. Kamlesh were questioned regarding the poor performance of MOVE IN TIME. Jockey P.Kamlesh stated that his instructions were to sit off the pace as he had done on the previous run and to do his best in the straight which was confirmed by the Trainer. Further, both the Trainer and Jockey attributed the poor performance of the gelding to it being a dry coated horse.
After the race, SANAM, SOFIA, ALLEGIANCE, MOVE IN TIME and SUPER BOLT were found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(180) – THE SIR BRUCE TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – 3 Runners
In the process of stalling, the bridle on HIGHLANDER (P.S.Chouhan) broke. Considering that the gelding was unruly and fractions, replacing the broken gear was not possible, As such, HIGHLANDER was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.
After the race, WAR HORSE 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, PHOENIX TIGER was found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(181) – THE F.A. & K.A. IRANI TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – 7 Runners
At the start, DEEP DIVER (App. R. Ajinkya, dr. 5) jumped out and shifted in and went across GANGNAM STYLE (App. Bhawani Singh, dr.4).
At the start, RAVELLO (App.Vishal, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly and went on to VALENTINO (Dashrath Singh, dr.7).
Passing the 400 metres, RAVELLO (App. Vishal) was observed to have brushed the rails unbalancing the Jockey.
Trainer M.Narredu and App.Yash Narredu were questioned regarding the running and riding of ANOTHER CONQUEST as the horse was a favourite and was slowly away. Trainer M.Narredu said that ANOTHER CONQUEST is normally not quick out of the gates and there were 2 - 3 fast horses in this race who may try to chase one another and hence had instructed the Jockey to follow them and pull the filly out in the straight and do his best. App.Yash Narredu confirmed the instructions. After viewing the race, these statements were noted for future reference.
After the race, RAVELLO and ICE ZONE were found to be sound.
RACE NO.4(182) – THE INDICTMENT DOUBLE STAKES: (About) 2000 Metres – 6 Runners
HELPING HAND (J.Chinoy) stumbled at the start.
WESTPHALIA (Neeraj Rawal) hung out in the last 100 metres thereby inconveniencing HELPING HAND (J. Chinoy). On questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that this mount was hanging out despite his efforts. Trainer Nosher Cama has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Jockey P.S.Chouhan (GRENADINE) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race, HELPING HAND and WESTPHALIA were found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(183) – THE N.K.PUDUMJEE TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – 9 Runners
At the request of Trainer Altaf Hussain, STAR HIGHNESS was examined on 09/10/2015 and was observed to be showing symptoms of colic. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.
CICITALIA (S.G.Prasad) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head and did not raise an effective gallop. Tr.Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant) jumped out awkwardly.
At the start, CICITALIA (S. G. Prasad, dr. 4) and WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) jumped awkwardly inwards and thereafter CICITALIA shifted in on to WIZARD OF ODDS.
Soon after the start, WINNING GIRL (P.Kamlesh, dr.9) shifted out and made contact with JABBLE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.10).
Approaching 800 metres, FOREVER YOURS (D. K. Ashish) shifted in and tightened ALLEE BLEUE (Akshay). Jockey D.K.Ashish has been severely cautioned.
After the race Jockey C.S.Jodha (PARAMOUR) reported that his mount was running green.
After the race, WINNING GIRL was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, JABBLE was observed to have a cut injury at the left nostril. CICITALIA was found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(184) – THE ROEDL & PARTNER TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – 8 Runners
Passing 200 metres, ALDERLEY EDGE (App. Yash Narredu) maintained an erratic course, as a result, the gelding shifted in on to IRIDESCENCE (A.Sandesh) and thereafter, ALDERLEY EDGE shifted out on to TOOFAN (P. Trevor). On questioning, App.Yash Narredu stated that his mount was hanging out. Trainer S. Waheed has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, CEZANNE, PAPPILLON, IRIDESCENCE and ALDERLEY EDGE were found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(185) – THE SAMSON CONTROLS TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – 12 Runners
At the start, MATRIOSHKA (C.S.Jodha, dr.9) jumped out throwing her head and went on to FAIRFARREN (N.S.Parmar, dr.8)
Soon after the start, JACKNIFE (App. Yash Narredu, dr.6) shifted in under urgings from the rider and went across the field on his inside and made contact with SAMURAI (Shrikant Kamble). App.Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of THEN AND NOW and a report will be submitted shortly
RACE NO.8(186) – THE VINAYAK TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1600 Metres – 12 Runners
HIGH AUTHORITY (J.Chinoy) and JESTER (J.E.Pereira) were restless in the stall and DREAM YUGA (App.D.S.Daman) lost about 4 lengths at the start. Trainers Adhirajsingh Jodha, Dallas Todywalla and Vinesh 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.
At the start, AZADEGAN (F.Irani, dr.5) shifted out and PURPLE ROSE(C.S.Jodha, dr.7) shifted in, as a result ARSENAL (A,J,Nilesh, dr.6) was tightened and lost position. Jockeys F.Irani and C.S.Jodha have been cautioned.
At the start, WIND OF THE HILLS (App.N.Nadeem, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly leaning inwards.
Soon after the start, HIGH AUTHORITY (J. Chinoy, dr.12) shifted in thereby bumping and boring THE OTHER SONG (Dashrath Singh, dr.11), who in turn went on to RUNNING CLOUD (App.Yash Narredu). Jockey J. Chinoy has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of AZADEGAN and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, HIGH AUTHORITY was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore coronet. ARSENAL had a gum injury.
RACE NO.9(187) – THE N.K.PUDUMJEE TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – 11 Runners
COAT OF ARMS (Shrikant Kamble) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. KREBBS (R.Shelar) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainers Narendra Lagad and Altaf Hussain 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.
At the start, SHADES OF GLORY (Suraj Narredu, dr.6) shifted in and made contact with SHIVALIK STORY (S.Zervan, dr.5).
After the race Jockey Suraj Narredu (SHADES OF GLORY) reported that his mount was hanging out.
Jockey Suraj Narredu (SHADES OF GLORY) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. However, since the same was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated.
After the race, SHADES OF GLORY was found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the Trainer, SHADES OF GLORY was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.III). The filly is not 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, COAT OF ARMS was found to be sound.
RACE NO.10(188) – THE SAMSON CONTROLS TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – 13 Runners
At the start, JUNE (App.Yash Narredu, dr.9) shifted out and INCANDESCENT (Neeraj Rawal, dr.11) shifted in and bumped each other due to which DAISHONIN (T.S.Jodha, dr.10) was inconvenienced. Thereafter, JUNE shifted in on to STAYING ALIVE (H.G.Rathod) causing the latter to be checked and drop back. App.Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Passing 1200 metres, due to a tightly packed field, SPEED OF SOUND (Suraj Narredu) shifted in on to INDUS PRINCE (P.S.Chouhan) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back.
Passing 300 metres, JUNE (App.Yash Narredu) shifted in and bumped SPEED OF SOUND (Suraj Narredu). App.Yash Narredu has been cautioned.
Jockey P.S.Chouhan (INDUS PRINCE) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of JUNE. It was felt that App.Yash Narredu had not ridden out the horse to the post. App.Yash Narredu explained that after the interference at the 300 metres, his horse was trying to hang in. After viewing the replay, no action was initiated beyond cautioning App.Yash Narredu to make more efforts to ride out the horse past the post in the future.
After the race, JEANNINE was observed to have a cut injury at the right nostril. JUNE was found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winners of all races viz. AWESOME KNIGHT (1st race), PHOENIX TIGER (2nd race), GANGNAM STYLE (3rd race), SNOWING (4th race), FOREVER YOURS (5th race), AIRCO (6th race), THEN AND NOW (7th race), JEENA (8th race), UNDISPUTED (9th race) & JEANNINE 10th race), and the special sample of WAR HORSE (2nd race) and WINNING GIRL (5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 10 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 93
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.39,73,050/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.3
SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)
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R.4(182) |
Joc.P.S.Chouhan – fined Rs.1,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.7(185) |
App.Yash Narredu – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.8(186) |
Joc.J.Chinoy – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.10(188) |
Joc.P.S.Chouhan – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) App.Yash Narredu – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.2(180) |
WAR HORSE (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.4(182) |
WESTPHALIA (hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.5(183) |
WINNING GIRL (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. CICITALIA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.6(184) |
ALDERLEY EDGE (maintained an erratic course) – remedial measures |
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R.8(186) |
HIGH AUTHORITY, JESTER and DREAM YUGA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.9(187) |
SHADES OF GLORY (EIPH GR.III) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. COAT OF ARMS and KREBBS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
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PACIFIERS USED |
R.1(179) |
LOVEABLE LOCKS, SUPER BOLT |
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R.2(180) |
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R.3(181) |
ICE ZONE |
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R.4(182) |
WESTPHALIA |
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R.5(183) |
CICITALIA |
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R.6(184) |
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R.7(185) |
THEN AND NOW |
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R.8(186) |
WIND OF THE HILLS, ARSENAL |
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R.9(187) |
SPEED MAGIC, SHAPE THE SCAPE |
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R.10(188) |
CENTAURUS, JEANNINE, ICE AFFAIR, DAISHONIN, MILITARY GIRL |
ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:
RE : RACE NO.173 - THE GOBELIN PLATE (DIV. I) RUN ON 3RD OCTOBER, 2015 :
CRITICS CHOICE (Malcolm Kharadi) whipped around as soon as the start was effected. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been advised to take remedial measures and show his charge to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.
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RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY KISHORE KADAM AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 11TH OCTOBER 2015 TO 26TH OCTOBER 2015 AND 15TH NOVEMBER 2015 FOR UNSATISFACTORY RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “SHE IS SPECIAL” – IN RACE NO 132 -THE JUVENTUS TROPHY (DIV-I) RUN ON 13TH SEPTEMBER 2015 :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 8th October 2015 considered Appeal dated 2nd October 2015 from Jockey Kishore Kadam. The Board of Appeal having studied all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Jockey Kishore Kadam and his Spokesman, Mr. S Kapoor, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the entire facts of the case, the Board noted that the filly had taken a level jump and then was restrained. The filly was keen to gallop which can be borne out from the high action of her fore legs. In these circumstances, he may have lost the right stirrup and due to all this, the filly lost considerable ground after the start which was detrimental to the chances of the filly in the race. It was further noticed that Jockey Kishore Kadam has not made sufficient efforts to ride out his mount during the race and therefore the Board felt that his riding was Unsatisfactory.Therefore, the Board of Appeal decided to reject the Appeal and as such, the decision of the Stewards stand. His Deposit for the Appeal was forfeited.
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RE : APPEAL FROM TRAINER NIRAD KARANJAWALA IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.10,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS – ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “MYSTIC ROMANCE” IN RACE NO.96 – THE DR.P.K.SARDESHMUKH MAHARAJ TROPHY (DIV.I) RUN ON 30TH AUGUST, 2015 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 10th October, 2015 interviewed Tr.Nirad Karanjawala in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video of the race decided to reject the appeal.
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY S.ZERVAN IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.5,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “NIOBRARA” IN RACE NO.112– THE RAPIER PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 6TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 10th October, 2015 considered appeal from Jockey S.Zervan in the above connection. The Stewards of the Club having heard Jockey S.Zervan and his witness App.S.J.Sunil, as also Trainer Nirad Karanjawala and having viewed the video of the race decided to reject the appeal.
Further, the Stewards took grave exception to Jockey S.Zervan’s misbehavior during the course of the hearing wherein he made baseless accusation against the Sr.Stipendiary Steward and hence decided to fine him a sum of Rs.5,000/- and severely cautioned him for the future.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNING AND RIDING OF “REMEMBER ME” (DRAWN-4) IN RACE NO.135 – THE MYSORE RACE CLUB TROPHY RUN ON 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 – TRAINER IMTIAZ A.SAIT AND JOCKEY SURAJ NARREDU :
Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait was questioned alone as Jockey Suraj Narredu was not available. The Trainer stated that he was drawn-4 out of 4 horses and he told the Jockey that “there will be no pace in the race. The horse has a very soft mouth and he tends to throw his head up (fight for his head) if you have to dictate, you dictate” (clarified to go to the front). The Jockey asked him what if he ends up in the front and the Trainer had replied that he should use his discretion and do his best.
After viewing the race in question and its previous races, when asked for his opinion, the Trainer stated that the Jockey has not tried to follow his instructions despite giving him explicit instructions and explaining the horse’s behavior and that the boy has ridden a very incompetent race.
Jockey Suraj Narredu was questioned after the last race on 3rd October, 2015 and he confirmed that the Trainer had told him to ride the horse as he found him. He said that the horse did not take a good jump and he found himself at the rear, however, since the pace was slow, he soon caught up with the field. He added that the horse has a soft mouth and in all her runs she has been lethargic at the start. Also, the horse has a very short burst. He also mentioned that the winner lost his whip Jockey Suraj Narredu was told that the Trainer and the Owner have losdged a complaint against his riding since he fought with the horse for far too long.
After hearing the submissions of the Trainer and Jockey, viewing the video of the race as well as the previous races and keeping in mind that the horse was a favourite and the Trainer and Owner were both dissatisfied with the Jockey’s riding, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit for not trying to follow the Trainer’s instructions.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 10th October, 2015 interviewed Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait and Jockey Suraj Narredu in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Suraj Narredu and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 25th October, 2015 for not following the Trainer’s instructions and riding an illjudged race (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “VICTORY DANCER” (DRAWN.9) IN RACE NO.137-THE PROTEUS PLATE (DIV.II), RUN ON SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2015.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey P.Trevor in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer H.J.Antia stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit in a good position but if the filly goes to the front on her own, then ride from there and to do his best. He added that after the race the Jockey had reported to him that he felt the filly was unsound. To a specific question, Tr.Antia stated that he had fancied the filly and if she had held her position at the 600 metres, she may have won the race. He said that he is not complaining against the Jockey but opined that the Jockey could have ridden a better race.
Jockey P.Trevor stated that he was instructed to sit well up and to do his best, however he received interference at the bend from BIG BANG (J.Chinoy) who had shifted out on to him. He also felt that the filly was uncomfortable in the straight.
After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and the Jockey, considering that the filly was in the money and had returned sound after the race and that Jockey P.Trevor’s riding efforts in the straight were feeble, the matter was being reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “NAUMEE” (DRAWN. 2) IN RACE NO.162-THE AVVENTURA POWERED BY ABARTH TROPHY , RUN ON SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2015.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Faisal A. Abbas and Jockey S.Sunil in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas stated that he had instructed the Jockey to jump and sit 3rd /4th, be in a striking position, come into the straight and to do his best. The Jockey confirmed the instructions. To a specific question, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas stated that the Jockey was sitting within 3 to 4 lengths of the front running horses and thereafter he pulled the filly out at the top of the straight and got into her, however, he received interference because of the front horses shifting out, despite which the filly lost by a short head. On being further questioned, the Trainer stated that he had fancied the filly (this statement is not substantiated by the odds). He added that since he had two runners in the race, he had told both the Jockeys to do their best, however he had fancied MARCUS AURELIUS much more keeping in mind the geldings last run which was under the charge of a different Trainer and that he was happy with the riding effort of Jockey S.Sunil.
Jockey S.Sunil stated that after the jump he was in a striking position and thereafter coming into the straight he gave the filly a chance to get into her stride and then gave her a couple of cracks and rode out.
After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey and viewing the video of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards felt that the Jockey has not made sufficient efforts to ride out his mount in the straight and may have won this race. Considering that Trainer Faisal A.Abbas was happy with the Jockeys riding effort, both the Trainer and Jockey were reported to the Stewards for unsatisfactory running and riding of “NAUMEE” specially as the winner of the race is trained by the same Trainer.
a) to fine Tr.Faisal A.Abbas a sum of Rs.20,000/- for unsatisfactory running of his charge NAUMEE;
b) to suspend Mr.S.Sunil’s Jockey’s license for 25th October, 2015 and from 19th November, 2015 to 17th December, 2015 for unsatisfactory riding on his mount NAUMEE (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SHIVALIK SKIES” (DRAWN. 9) IN RACE NO.173-THE GOBELIN PLATE DIV.I, RUN ON SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2015.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Adil Dajee and Jockey Amyn Merchant in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Adil Dajee stated that SHIVALIK SKIES came to him from Mr.C.D.Katrak on the 1st or 2nd of September 2015 and she raced under his charge for the first time. He said that she is a temperamental filly and even during morning track work she is troublesome to work. He said that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and settle her, gradually improve his position and to do his best in the straight. He said that he was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding and on the contrary he felt that the Jockey had used the whip too much considering that she is a temperamental filly. On being questioned on his choice of the Jockey, Tr.Adil Dajee said that he first approached Jockey P.Kamlesh to ride this filly however he declined since he had prior engagements at Kolkata, therefore, he declared Jockey Amyn Merchant since he had ridden the filly in the past. He said that he is planning to run the filly next time over a longer trip and the fact that there are no Mock Races, he was unable to prepare the filly for the same.
Jockey Amyn Merchant confirmed the instructions and stated that he had done his best. The video of the race was viewed again and it was pointed out to Amyn Merchant that he had not made an effort to get into a good position after the start. Further, in the straight he should have got into the filly. Jockey Amyn Merchant stated that SHIVALIK SKIES is a temperamental filly and in her first run at Pune she was trying to stop soon after the start.
After hearing the submissions made, considering that the filly is still a maiden and also there being no mock races and the horse was at longer odds, the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted and the enquiry has been kept open for the next couple of runs.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SHANIA” (DRAWN. 9) IN RACE NO.176-THE ASHWAMEDHA TROPHY, RUN ON SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2015.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Nirad Karanjawala and Jockey Akash Agarwal in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala stated that he had informed the Jockey that the filly is running after 7 months and she may be rusty (out of form), hence to take a good jump and get into her and be with the field, ride her under cover and as the race progresses to gradually improve his position and coming into the straight, pull her out as she likes to gallop on the outside, give her a few cracks and ride out to the post. He said that he was not satisfied with the Jockey’s riding. On being questioned on the choice of Jockey, Tr.Nirad Karanjawala said that he wanted to claim allowance and had first approached App.S.A.Amit and App.G.Amit to ride the filly, however they had a ride in the race, therefore, he declared Akash Agarwal since he was working the filly from the start of the season
Jockey Akash Agarwal confirmed the instructions and added that soon after the start the filly kept throwing her head up and was inclined to drift out, therefore, he settled her and gradually brought her in and did his best.
After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey and viewing the video of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied as Jockey Akash Agarwal had no explanation to offer and he was lacking in his riding efforts. In that, he has not ridden the horse to instructions. Further, he has not ridden out the horse at all. Also, he accepted that if he had sat well up, he may have won the race. However, keeping in mind that Jockey Akash Agarwal had only three rides in the entire season, the Stipendiary Stewards took a lenient view and held him guilty of incompetent riding and not unsatisfactory riding and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 24th October, 2015 to 25th October, 2015 and from 15th November, 2015 to 22nd November, 2015 (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was advised to improve his riding skills before next accepting a ride.
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RE : COMPLAINT FROM TRAINER P.SHROFF THAT JOCKEY P.KAMLESH (SHIVALIK SHOWERS) HAD DELIBERATELY KNOCKED HIS CHARGE “TIGER TOPS” (N.S.PARMAR) IN RACE NO.123 THE IDAR GOLD TROPHY (GR.3), RUN ON SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2015
The Stewards of the Club considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry. They interviewed Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey N.S.Parmar (TIGER TOPS) as also Trainer C.D.Katrak and Jockey P.Kamlesh (SHIVALIK SHOWERS). Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video of the incident, the Stewards decided to close the enquiry keeping in mind the under-mentioned reasons :-
1) If Tr.P.Shroff believed that instructions were given by Trainer C.D.Katrak in the paddock to Jockey P.Kamlesh (SHIVALIK SHOWERS) to deliberately knock his filly TIGER TOPS, he should have immediately brought the same to the attention of the Stipendiary Stewards before the race, which he failed to do.
2) By Tr.P.Shroff’s own admission, the interference to TIGER TOPS at the start made no difference to the result of the race.
3) Jockey N.S.Parmar confirmed in his presence that he felt that the interference was accidental and not deliberate.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “AQUAMARINE” IN RACE NO.123-THE IDAR GOLD TROPHY (GR.3), RUN ON SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2015.
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection. The Trainer opined that the Jockey rode a poor race, especially the way he handled the filly in the straight where he had continued to whip the horse with the right hand even though the horse was drifting out thus losing valuable ground, to which the Jockey had no explanation to offer. To another question, the Trainer confirmed that the horse was running with bandages for the first time but from here on it will run in bandages as he wants to give support to the horse’s legs.
Not being satisfied with the Jockey’s riding and keeping in mind the drift in odds and the Trainer’s opinion, the Stipendiary Stewards are reporting Jockey D.K.Ashish for unsatisfactory riding on his mount AQUAMARINE.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 10th October, 2015 interviewed Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey D.K.Ashish, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 25th October, 2015 and from 19th November, 2015 to 22nd November, 2015 (both days inclusive) for riding an injudicious race on AQUAMARINE (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 :-
12/09/2015 - BACKSTREET BAY, SIMPLY SHINING, CONFIANCE, THE SOPRANO, TOOFAN,
DENNY CRANE, BOLD APPEAL, HOSHIYAAR.
13/09/2015 - SPEED BABY, AQUAMARINE, GRENADINE, GOLD BAG, SHE IS SPECIAL, VERBIER,
TIGER TOPS, RUNNING STORM, KNIGHT OF KE, EXODUS, BOOKER JONES,
GAABRRIO, GRAND MARCH, JACK FROST, YOU’RE THE BOSS,
SHIVALIK SHOWERS.
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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
15/09/2015 - QUASAR
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Pune : 14th October, 2015