ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2020/21, THIRTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 11TH MARCH, 2021

 (PENETROMETER: 4.0;  GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 6 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 600 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.  FOR THE RACES RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1800 METRES TO 1400 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 6 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

RACE NO.1(156) –THE BLUE RIBBON PLATE (DIV.II) : (About) 1400 Metres – Runners -  10   

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Shazaan Shah, CUPIDO was examined at the stables as well as in the Saddling area prior to the start of the race. The gelding’s right eye was injured and swollen with lacrimation, as such, he was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

On the arrival at the start, FOREVER FREE (P.S.Chouhan) was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O.  and found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s order. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.  

 

At the start, CHEZZA (Amyn Merchant, dr.10) jumped outwards and went across VA BENE (N.Nadeem, dr.11) who was marginally slow to begin and also inconvenienced WHISPERING QUEEN (App.A.S.Peter, dr.12).

 

Passing the 400 metres, VA BENE (N.Nadeem) leaned inwards thereby tightening CHEZZA (Amyn Merchant) who had to be checked.  Jockey N.Nadeem has been cautioned.

 

After the race, CAESAR was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SHADOWS was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind bulb of heel. WHISPERING QUEEN and CHEZZA were found to be sound in the trot.

 

RACE NO.2(157) –THE FERRARI PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners -  5  

 

Apprentice A.S.Peter (SACHERTORTE) reported the loss of whip passing the 150 metres. This being the third instance during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs.10,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (FOREVER TOGETHER) reported that passing the 150 metres, his left reins had slipped which he regained shortly.

 

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of FOREVER TOGETHER and a report will be submitted shortly. 

 

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

 

RACE NO.3(158) –THE WORTHWHILE PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres –Runners- 5    

 

At the request of Trainer Hosidar Daji, SUNRISE RUBY was examined at 1000 hours on 10/03/2021 and found to be a case of fever and dehydration, as such the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a Fitness Certificate for the mare from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey N.S.Parmar (MOUNT MORIAH) reported that passing the 200 metres his right reins had slipped which he regained shortly.

 

After the race, ENID BLYTON and MOUNT MORIAH were trotted and found to be sound. ENID BLYTON had lost its  left fore shoe.

 

RACE NO.4(159) –THE BYRAM N.JEEJEEBHOY TROPHY : (About) 1200 Metres – Runners -  6     

 

Soon after the start, SILVER FLAMES ( P.Trevor) shifted in thereby tightening GAZINO (P.S.Chouhan) who went on to ST. ANDREWS (App. Aniket Karande) who had to be steadied. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned.

 

After the race, PERFECT STAR 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.

 

RACE NO.5(160) –THE AHMED I.RAHIMTOOLA TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners -  6     

 

EXECUTIVE DECISION (Vikram Jodha) took a fly jump.

 

RACE NO.6(161) –THE F.K.VAKIL TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners -  9

 

At the start, WIND WHISTLER (A.Imran Khan, dr.5) jumped outwards and at the same time CHANCELLOR (A.Sandesh, dr.8) jumped inwards thereby tightening RUBIK STAR (Bhawani Singh, dr.6). and BEEJAY (C.S.Jodha, dr.7).

 

Approaching the 100 metres, IN CONTENTION (P.Trevor) leaned inwards on to the already weakening CHANCELLOR (A.Sandesh).

 

WAYIN (P.S.Chouhan) was observed to maintain an erratic course under pressure from the 300 metres. Tr.Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

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

 

RACE NO.7(162) –THE D.W.REID PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners -  10

 

FIFTY GRAND (App.Kirtish Bhagat) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start.

 

Approaching the 400 metres, MARLBORO MAN (App.A.S.Peter) shifted out and went across CANDESCENT STAR (App.P.Vinod) causing the latter to be checked and change course. App.A.S.Peter has been severely cautioned.

 

Passing the 400 metres, ENDEAVOUR (Raghuveer Singh) hung out despite the rider’s effort. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, ALPINE EXPRESS was found to be sore by the right hind leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, WILD FIRE, BOLD ADVANCE and ENDEAVOUR were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8(163) –THE BLUE RIBBON PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners -  12

 

At the request of Trainer Faisal A.Abbas, NUSRAT was examined at 0930 hours on 11/03/2021 and found to be sore from the left hind 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.

 

After being stalled, Jockey P.S.Chouhan (ASPIRATION) informed that the Tongue Strap on his mount was broken and was left unserviceable. As such, the gelding was taken out and the Tongue Strap was replaced with the Club’s gear.

 

SIR RAMON (K.Nazil) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths at the start.

 

At the start, BLAZING BAY (App.A.Prakash, dr.10) jumped outwards on to VERDANDI (App.M.S.Deora, dr.11).

 

At the start, ARRECIFE (A.Imran Khan, dr.3) shifted out thereby starting a chain reaction due to which SHAPATH (C.S.Jodha), GRAND SINATRA (S.J.Sunil), FENCING (Santosh G.), ON VA DANSER (App.P.S.Kaviraj,) were inconvenienced and MASCARA (App.P.Vinod) and VERDANDI (App.M.S.Deora) had to be checked.  Jockey A.Imran Khan has been cautioned.

 

Approaching the 1300 metres,  It was observed that the left rein of Jockey P.Trevor (MICHELANGELO) broke, as such Jockey P.Trevor could not ride out his mount to complete advantage. On inspection of the reins after the race, the same was found to be relatively new, as such no action has been initiated against Jockey P.Trevor.

 

Passing the 1000 metres, it was observed that ARRECIFE (A.Imran Khan) shifted out and bumped GRAND SINATRA (S.J.Sunil).  Thereafter, GRAND SINATRA shifted in forcing ARRECIFE inwards, due to which ASPIRATION (P.S.Chouhan) who was racing along the rails, had to be steadied. On being questioned after the race, Jockey A.Imran Khan stated that he had shifted out in order to avoid clipping the front runner BLAZING BAY (App.A.Prakash) who had slowed the pace down. Jockeys A.Imran Khan and S.J.Sunil have been cautioned.

 

Approaching the 300 metres, SHAPATH (C.S.Jodha) shifted out due to which SIR RAMON (K.Nazil) who was racing on its haunches, was held up for room and had to be steadied.

 

BLAZING BAY (App.A.Prakash) was observed to have hung out from the 150 metres thereby carrying FENCING (Santosh G.) outwards. After the race, App.A.Prakash confirmed the same. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

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

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st and 3rd race, viz. SPECULATOR and SULTAN SULEIMAN, and the special sample of FOREVER TOGETHER (2nd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES             -     8       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                                    -               63  

TOTAL STAKES               -   Rs.17,82,375/-      AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE                    -            7.87                 

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

 

R.2(157)

 

App.A.S.Peter – fined Rs.10,000/- (loss of whip – third offence)

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(156)

CAESAR & FOREVER FREE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

CUPIDO – Fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. required

R.3(158)

SUNRISE RUBY –Fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. required

R.4(159)

PERFECT STAR (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.6(161)

WAYIN (erratic) – remedial measures

R.7(162)

ALPINE EXPRESS (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

ENDEAVOUR (Hung out) – remedial measures

R.8(163)

NUSRAT (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

BLAZING BAY (Hung out) – remedial measures

 

Mumbai :  14th March, 2021