ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2025, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 11TH, OCTOBER, 2025.

 

(PENETROMETER: 4.4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORT

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION FROM 2200 METRES TO 1000 METRES. 2 METRES WIDE AT 800 METRES, 3 METRES WIDE AT 600 METRES, 4 METRES WIDE AT 400 METRES, THEREAFTER 5 METRES WIDE UPTO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 6 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

On a request from Trainer Rajesh Narredu, permission was granted to Trainer M. Narredu to saddle his charge QUEEN OF KINGS in the 6th race, at his own (Trainer Rajesh Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.

 

RACE NO.1 (113) – THE SEVERUS PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9

 

EXOTIC STAR (K. Pranil, dr.1) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

BALENO (Bhawani Singh, dr.8) lost about a length at the start.

 

At the start, ZARKAN (D. R. Shubham, dr.5) jumped outwards onto MAGICAL STAR (A. Sandesh, dr.6) who had to be steadied.

 

Approaching the 150 metres, EXOTIC STAR (K. Pranil) leaned out thereby carrying LORD MURPHY (Antony Raj S.) outwards.

 

Jockey Bhawani Singh. (BALENO) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2025, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey Santosh G. (CONTINENTAL DRIFT) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race, despite his efforts. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, ZARKAN was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, COIN EMPRESS was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, the V. O. reported the following:

 

COIN EMPRESS was observed to have an injury on its right hind fetlock

 

LORD MURPHY, MAGICAL STAR & CONTINENTAL DRIFT were trotted and found to be sound

 

The Equine Hospital reported that EXOTIC STAR had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.2 (114) – THE N. K. PUDUMJEE SALVER: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

BUBBLY BOY (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.5) planted and lost considerable ground as the start was effected. As such, Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

KIMIKO (C. Umesh, dr.3) lost about a length at the start.

 

After the race, COEUR DE LION was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, the V. O. reported the following:

 

REGAL COMMAND & FORTUNATE SON were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that COEUR DE LION had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.3 (115) – THE PISSARRO PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

STORM CLOUD (A. Prakash, dr.8) took a fly jump and lost about a length at the start.

 

At the start, LORD ERIC (P. Trevor, dr.1) jumped outwards and bumped SOVEREIGN MASTER (T. S. Jodha, dr.2) causing the latter to check and drop back.  After the race on questioning Jockey P. Trevor stated that his mount jumped out awkwardly. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

 

At the start, ABHICANDRA (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.7) jumped inwards and made contact with MEDUSA (K. Nazil, dr.6).

 

In the final stages of the race, LORD ERIC (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing ELUSIVE ART (App. Ramswarup) racing along the rails causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

 

GODDES OF DAWN (Mukesh Kumar) was observed to be hanging-in in the straight, despites the rider’s effort. Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, App. Aditya Waydande (ABHICANDRA) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, the V. O. reported the following:

 

ABHICANDRA was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.

 

STORM CLOUD was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.

 

SOVEREIGN MASTER was trotted and found to be sound

 

The Equine Hospital reported that SOVEREIGN MASTER had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.4 (116) – THE PANCHSHIL MILLION: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 7

 

At the start, ALL FOR LOVE (Yash Narredu, dr.5) jumped outwards onto JAISALMER (P. Vikram, dr.6).

 

Passing the 300 metres, JAISALMER (P. Vikram) was observed to have drifted out under pressure thereby racing on the extreme outside of the track.

 

After the race, the bridle used on AEON FLUX (K. Nazil) was observed to have broken and came off. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the same and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

After the race, AEON FLUX was observed to have a cut injury on its left fore knee and multiple injuries on right fore cannon. 

 

The Equine Hospital reported that MAJESTICUS had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.5 (117) – THE SIR SULTAN CHINOY TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1800 METRES – RUNNERS - 11

 

At the start, ABHYANKAR (Yash Narredu, dr.8) jumped and veered out thereby bumping and tightening LITTLE JOHN (Antony Raj S., dr.9) inconveniencing LUCA (C. Umesh, dr.11) and ROYAL CHAMP (Nirmal Jodha, dr.10) causing latter to be steadied. As such, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

Jockey Mukesh Kumar (BEYOND STARS) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2025, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, the V. O. reported the following:

 

LITTLE JOHN was observed to have an injury on its right hind pastern.

 

AZALEA was observed to have an injury on its left hind bulb of heel.

 

The Equine Hospital reported the following:

 

DEXTERITY had left eye injury (sore).

 

BRASILIER had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.6 (118) – THE SURESH MAHINDRA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 3200 METRES – RUNNERS - 2

 

After being stalled, QUEEN OF KINGS (Yash Narredu, dr.1) was fractious, reared up and flipped over in the gates subsequently the filly was taken out for examination and bolted. As such, the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before come starter order and Trainer Rajesh Narredu has been asked to give his more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race 

 

After the race, QUEEN OF KINGS was observed to have an injury on its left hind below stifle and right fore cannon bruises on left hind hock.

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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th race, viz. MAGICAL STAR, GODDES OF DAWN, FOXY & DREAMER, were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 6

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 47

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.49,64,000/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 5.87

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.1(113)

Joc. Bhawani Singh (BALENO) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.5(117)

Joc. Mukesh Kumar (BEYOND STARS) – fined Rs.3,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(113)

EXOTIC STAR – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

CONTINENTAL DRIFT – remedial measures

ZARKAN & COIN EMPRESS – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.2(114)

BUBBLY BOY – to be shown in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Starter

COEUR DE LION – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.3(115)

GODDES OF DAWN & ABHICANDRA – remedial measures

R.5(117)

ABHYANKAR – remedial measures

R.6(118)

QUEEN OF KINGS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(113)

MAGICAL STAR

R.2(114)

FORTUNATE SON

R.3(115)

MEDUSA

R.4(116)

JAISALMER, AEON FLUX, ENSKY

R.5(117)

DREAMER

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “AXLROD” (DRAWN 6) IN RACE NO.69 – THE AMJAD KHAN TROPHY (DIST. 1400 MTRS.) RUN ON SUNDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER 2025:

 

In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 11th October 2025, having heard the submissions made by Jockey T. S. Jodha, Trainer Behram Cama, as also the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race in question, having deliberated in the matter at length, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey T. S. Jodha. In that, it was noted that passing the 150 metres, he had a clear opening between SPANISH EYES and CHARDIKALA, which he failed to capitalize on. Instead, he chose to maneuver his mount from the outside, resulting in a loss of valuable ground. Furthermore, his overall riding efforts were found wanting, particularly in the final stages of the race. Given his experience and riding caliber, the Stewards were of the view that he ought to have ridden in a more vigorous manner, especially considering that the final verdict was only a nose.

 

Therefore, the Stewards held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount AXLROD in the above race and decided by majority to suspend his Jockey’s licence for four race days i.e. on 2nd November 2025 and the first three race days of Mumbai Meeting 2025/26 (date of which will be intimated in due course) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE: JOCKEY YASH NARREDU REPORTED TO THE STEWARDS FOR CARELESS RIDING ON “TIMELESS FORTUNE” (OBJECTION RACE) – RACE NO.48 – THE SU CHALIYO PLATE RUN ON SATURDAY, 16TH AUGUST 2025:

 

In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 11th October 2025, having heard the submissions made by Jockey Yash Narredu, as also the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race in question and having deliberated in the matter at length, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Yash Narredu. In that it was observed that in the final 200 metres of the race, he shifted inwards sharply and bumped EL MORAN on two occasions, causing that horse to lose its stride and stumble. This interference was considered significant and avoidable as during the hearing, he admitted to being fully aware of his mount’s known racing habits. Therefore, the Stewards held him guilty of careless riding on his mount “TIMELESS FORTUNE” in the above race and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for one race day i.e. on 2nd November 2025 (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE: REQUEST FROM JOCKEY YASH NARREDU TO ADVANCE HIS PUNISHMENT I.E. SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FOR ONE RACE DAY I.E. ON 2ND NOVEMBER 2025 FOR CARELESS RIDING ON “TIMELESS FORTUNE” (OBJECTION RACE) – RACE NO.48 – THE SU CHALIYO PLATE RUN ON SATURDAY, 16TH AUGUST 2025:

 

In connection with the captioned subject matter, Jockey Yash Narredu vide his email dated 13th October 2025, informed this office that he does not wish to appeal against the above decision of the Stewards of the Club and requested to start his suspension earlier.

 

In view of the above, as per the norms, if a Professional does not wish to appeal against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards/Stewards of the Club, the punishment takes effect after 9 clear days of the punishment being orally communicated to the professional. Hence, his above request has been acceded to and now his Jockey’s licence stands suspended on 24th October 2025, (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “CHRISTOPHANY” (DRAWN 5) IN RACE NO.83 – THE EXCELLENT TROPHY (DIST. 1200 MTRS.) RUN ON SUNDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025:

 

In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 11th October 2025, having heard the submissions made by Jockey Neeraj Rawal, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, as also the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race in question and having deliberated in the matter at length, the Stewards decided to give Jockey Neeraj Rawal the benefit of doubt and cautioned him to be more careful in the future.

 

SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

The blood samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of substances according Article 6E of IFHA:

 

Compulsory:

 

10/09/2025        -           MATISSE, RED BISHOP, ZAFFERANO

16/09/2025        -           PYRITE, DYF

 

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

 

Private:

 

15/09/2025        -          NELSON RIVER, EXHALT, UNTITLED, EXPEDITE,

  TOO HO TO HANDLE-23

 

The urine and blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

13/09/2025        -           ARRIVED, SIEGE COURAGEOUS, GOLDEN DANCER, AZURE,

   ZEPHYR, JADE

14/09/2025        -           RED DUST, BUGATTI, MUTUAL TRUST, BAYCHIMO,

   ZACHARIAS, ARIYANA STAR, ALL FOR LOVE

 

Pune: 13th October 2025.