ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12, EIGHTH DAY, SUNDAY, 11TH DECEMBER, 2011.
(PENETROMETER: 2.2; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES AND THEREAFTER AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT UP TO THE WINNING POST. ALL THE RACES OF 1400 METRES AND 1600 METRES, EXCEPT THE RADIO MIRCHI INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS (GRADE 1), WERE STARTED FROM THE BACK STRETCH AND NOT FROM THE CHUTE.
THE RADIO MIRCHI INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS (GRADE 1) WAS RUN FROM THE MILE CHUTE.
On a request from Trainer Zadmal Singh, permission was granted to Trainer Subhag Singh to saddle his charges LAKE GENEVA & IBIS in the 2nd and 4th race respectively, at his (Trainer Zadmal Singh‘s) risk and responsibility.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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3 (58) |
HALLE |
C.Rajendra |
C.S.Jodha |
Reported Sick |
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4 (59) |
VISIONAIRE |
C.Rajendra |
Ladjadj Stephane |
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5 (60) |
SCARFACE |
C.Rajendra |
Anthony Crastus |
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7 (62) |
ROMANTIQUE |
C.Rajendra |
Daniel M.Grant |
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8 (63) |
LAKE LEADER |
Suraj Narredu |
B.Prakash |
RACE NO.1 (56) – THE MAHARASHTRA AND GUJARAT AREA TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 11
ASHWA YODHAA (Nirmal Jodha) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out of the stall and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
Jockey Amyn Merchant (VINCERO) reported that his mount lugged out soon after the start and travelled wide. Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
While straightening for home, COGITO ERGO SUM (Neeraj Rawal) drifted out and inconvenienced RANCHO (Stephane Pasquier), who in turn went on to REINSTATE (Shrikant Kamble). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.
After the race, VINCERO, RANCHO and ASHWA YODHAA were found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (57) – THE M.N.NAZIR TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 6
After the race, OUT OF MY WAY and DEEP PURPLE were found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (58) – THE FAIZ JASDANWALLA TROPHY : (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 10
At the start, ANGELS QUEST (B.Sreekanth, dr.3) jumped out awkwardly inwards and went on to VICTORIOUS MARCH (A.Sandesh, dr.2). The Jockey explained that his mount had jumped awkwardly and his right leg brushed on the Gate as his mount jumped out.
HAWK OF THE WIND (P.Trevor) lugged in soon after the start. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.
Passing 600 metres, ISHWAT (Stephane Pasquier) was pulled up by its Rider and stopped racing. On examination by the Club’s V.O., the filly was found to be sore by the right hind leg. After first aid treatment, the filly was sent to the stables by Horse Ambulance, for further management. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
In the final stages of the race, ANGELS QUEST (B.Sreekanth) drifted out under the use of the whip and went across VICTORIOUS MARCH (A.Sandesh), HALLE (C.S.Jodha) and HAWK OF THE WIND (P.Trevor). Jockey B.Sreekanth has been fined Rs.3000/- for improper use of the whip.
RACE NO.4 (59) – THE ELEVEN BRANDWORKS CUP: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 14
ADAMS PRINCE (C.S.Jodha) was slow in the strides, losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Jockey V.Phadke (OCEAN SENSATION) reported that his left foot came off the stirrup in the last 50 metres.
After the race, AMORA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, ADAMS PRINCE was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind coronet. DIVINE, SIZZLING LOVE and BRAVE GYPSY were found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (60) – THE JOSS AMADEUS GOURMET CUP: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 7
After the race, SCARFACE was found to be sound.
RACE NO.6 (61) – THE JASPAL ENTERPRISES SPRINT MILLION : (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 10
Jockey B.Sreekanth (FOREST FLAIR, dr.6) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker and in the process inconvenienced BULLET (Dashrath Singh).
Jockey Ladjadj Stephane (ATTILA) has been fined Rs. 1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
Jockey Sunny Chinoy (STAR TRAINER) reported that his mount lugged out while negotiating the bend. FOREST FLAIR (B.Sreekanth) lugged out while straightening for home. Trainers H.J.Antia and Karthik G. have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.
After the race, STAR FUTURE, STAR TRAINER and PEPE JUNIOR were found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (62) – THE RADIO MIRCHI INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS (GR.1): (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 15 - THIS RACE WAS RUN FROM THE 1600 METRES CHUTE
ALMA MATER (B.Prakash) took a fly jump.
REBECCA (C.Alford) luged in while negotiating the bend and jostled with BOTSWANA (Stephane Pasquier). Near 300 metres, REBECCA again lugged in and jostled with BOTSWANA. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Passing 600 metres, QUEENS KISS (Dashrath Singh) was tightened as VITTORIA (Ladjadj Stephane) put in an awkward stride and shifted out.
Jockey Anthony Crastus (SMASHING) reported loss of whip near 400 metres.
In the final stages of the race, ALMA MATER (B.Prakash) hung inwards and carried HILLS AND STARS (Suraj Narredu) inwards, who was later steadied as ALMA MATER went across. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
SMASHING (Anthony Crastus) hung-in in the final stages of the race. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, VITTORIA was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore tendon area. ALMA MATER was found to be sound.
SMASHING (Anthony Crastus) was placed fifth and LAKE PARADISE (Y.S.Srinath) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
RACE NO.8 (63) – THE UTTAM SINGH CUP:: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 8
PRINCE OF TROY (Ladjadj Stephane) was restless in the stall. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
Near 400 metres, STAR ZONE (R.Shelar) was held up for a clear run while racing between HEIRESS Daniel M.Grant) and EMERALD VALLEY (Dashrath Singh).
Jockey Anthony Crastus (SCARLET PIMPERNEL) has been cautioned for easing up his mount before passing the Post.
After the race, LAKE LEADER, HEIRESS and STAR ZONE were found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th race, viz. STROMBOLI, BLACKJACK, ANCIENT WONDER and ALMA MATER, as also that of ATTILA & BULLET (6th race) and BOTSWANA, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN and HILLS AND STARS (7th race) and the special sample of RANCHO (1st race) and AMORA (4th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 81
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.85,69,750/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.12
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.3(58) |
Jockey B Sreekanth fined Rs.3000/-. |
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R.6(61) |
Jockey Ladjadj Stephane fined Rs. 1000/-.
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(56) |
ASHWA YODHAA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials VINCERO – remedial measures |
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R.3(58) |
HAWK OF THE WIND – remedial measures ISHWAT (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.4(59) |
ADAMS PRINCE – remedial measures (Starter) AMORA (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(61) |
STAR TRAINER & FOREST FLAIR – remedial measures |
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R.7(62) |
REBECCA, ALMA MATER & SMASHING – remedial measures |
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R.8(63) |
PRINCE OF TROY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “SHABDEEZ” IN RACE NO.47 – THE SECRET STAR PLATE RUN ON 1ST DECEMBER, 2011 AS COMPARED TO HER FOUR RUNS DURING THE PUNE MEETING 2011 ;
Trainer Asad Siddiqui to explain the improvement shown by SHABDEEZ in Race No.47 as compared to her four races in Pune all over 1000 metres in Class IV, wherein she had finished unplaced in three out of the four races.
Trainer Asad Siddiqui explained that SHABDEEZ was not a very sound mare, she has tendon problem and also has hoof problem which he had explained in an earlier enquiry pertaining to the same mare. Therefore, he raced the mare sparingly in Pune, her first run being on 11th September, 2011 and he had given her many workouts before racing her. He said that he always preferred to race her in her own age group. He added that in one race the mare had finished fourth and in her last run at Pune she had met with interference. He said that he was one of the Trainer’s who shifted horses early to Mumbai and having spurted her once he came across this 1200 metres race for her own age group and decided to run her here, however, he did not fancy her and she was at longer odds. He added that SHABDEEZ was lucky to win this race since the favourite (MARINE ZONE) returned sore after the race and the other fancied runner (SEEN IT ALL) was withdrawn at the Gates.
Trainer Asad Siddiqui’s attention was drawn to the Calendar Notification regarding the use of bandages and he was asked to explain why he had used bandages in all her four races in Pune and discontinued the same in this race without obtaining prior permission. Trainer Asad Siddiqui admitted his error and went on to explain that the mare has tendon problem and she always raced with bandages, however, after coming to Mumbai, his Jamadar had a reaction of some medication he took when he was unwell and his face was swollen and there was nobody to tie the bandages, therefore he raced the mare without the bandages this time since he was not used to tying bandages himself and he was afraid the bandages may come off during the race.
Trainer Asad Siddiqui further pointed out that SHABDEEZ has won four races in her career, all in her own age group and all in Mumbai and possibly the mare goes well for the Mumbai Track. When asked as to why he raced the mare in Pune over 1000 metres, Tr.Asad Siddiqui said that whenever the mare was ready to race, he chose the best race available for her during that week and even claimed allowance once and he gave similar instructions to all his Jockeys i.e. to set well up and to do the best. He added that for her unplaced runs, the Handicap has not come down much (from 31 points to 27 points).
The matter is reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 11th December, 2011 considered the above report and having deliberated on the matter, noted the explanation tendered by Trainer Asad Siddiqui with regard to the comparative performance of SHABDEEZ.
However, as directed by the Stewards, the Stipendiary Stewards fined Trainer Asad Siddqui a sum of Rs.3,000/- for contravention of the Calendar Notification regarding use of Bandages.
RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF FINE OF RS.50,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM FOR GIVING MISLEADING STATEMENTS ON THE RIDING OF “STARLIGHT MAGIC” IN RACE NO 235 RUN ON 22ND OCTOBER 2011 – TRAINER VINAYAK
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 9th December, 2011 considered the Appeal preferred by Trainer Vinayak. At the outset the Spokesman, Mr. Ivor Fernandez, requested the Board to view the back view of the video tape recording of the race in question wherein he pointed out that STARLIGHT MAGIC was bumped at the start and this was not clearly visible in the front view. During discussions, the Board was informed that the Stewards had not seen the back view of the race in question during the enquiry. Since the back view of the video tape recording of the race in question was requisitioned by the appellant and which was viewed by the Board at the abovementioned meeting and in view of the fact that the same was not seen by the Stewards, the Board considered it to be a fresh evidence. The Board of Appeal therefore decided to remand the case back to the Stewards of the Club in accordance with the Rules of Racing of the Club. In the meantime the punishments meted out to the Trainer Vinayak was Stayed.
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RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 4TH DECEMBER 2011 TILL THE END OF THE MUMBAI MEETING 2011/ 12 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR NOT PERMITTING HIS MOUNT “STARLIGHT MAGIC” TO RUN ON ITS MERITS IN RACE NO 235 RUN ON 22ND OCTOBER 2011 – JOCKEY R.SHELAR
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 9th December ,2011 considered the Appeal preferred by Jockey R.Shelar. At the outset the Jockey and his Spokesman, Mr. D.F.Pestonji, were informed that the Board has decided to remand the case of Trainer Vinayak back to the Stewards in view of the fresh evidence cited during the hearing of the Appeal of Trainer Vinayak. Trainer Vinayak had shown the back view of the video tape recording of the race in question wherein he pointed out that STARLIGHT MAGIC was bumped at the start and this was not clearly visible in the front view. During discussions, the Board was informed that the Stewards had not seen the back view of the race in question during the enquiry. Since the back view of the video tape recording of the race in question was requisitioned by the appellant and which was viewed by the Board at the abovementioned meeting and in view of the fact that the same was not seen by the Stewards, the Board considered it to be a fresh evidence. The Board of Appeal therefore decided to remand the case back to the Stewards of the Club in accordance with the Rules of Racing of the Club. In the meantime the punishments meted out to the Jockey R.Shelar was Stayed.
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RE: APPEAL FROM MR.RISHI DIDWANIA AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB TAKEN ON 13/11/2011 NOT TO ADMIT HIM AT THE RACE COURSES AT MUMBAI AND PUNE AND THE ENCLOSURES AND OTHER PLACES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB ALSO OFF-COURSE BETTING CENTRES OF THE RWITC LTD AND TURF CLUB HOUSE, PUNE AND THE HOOVES AT MUMBAI AS ALSO ANY OF THE PREMISES OF THE RWITC LTD WHERE THE POWERS OF THE STEWARDS APPLY WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT TILL THE END OF MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12 :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 9th December, 2011 having considered all the documents and papers that were submitted including his grounds of appeal and having heard him and his spokesman, Mr. Balam Mohla, decided to reject his appeal and forfeit his deposit. Further the Board of Appeal felt that the punishment meted out by the Stewards of the Club appeared to be lenient considering the gravity of the offence and also the fact that the appellant was caught three times earlier for unauthorized use of mobile phone. Further he was reported to have been extremely rude and abusive towards the Club’s Officials. The Board of Appeal felt that the punishment meted out to him should be enhanced.
The Board therefore decided to issue a show cause to Mr.Rishi Didwania asking him to show cause as to why the punishment meted out to him should not be enhanced.
The Chairman of the Board of Appeal explained to him the abovementioned decision of the Board of Appeal in detail including the reasons for issuing a show cause to him and gave him time to come before the Board of Appeal with his submissions / response to the show cause. He was requested to withdraw. Mr. Rishi Didwania was ready with his response and he was recalled along with his spokesman and their submissions were heard by the Board of Appeal. The Board of Appeal having deliberated on the matter and having applied their minds decided to enhance the punishment and accordingly decided not to admit Mr.Rishi Didwania at the abovementioned places till 31st December, 2012.
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RE : ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR.NILESH C.MEHTA AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE DURING BANGALORE RACES ON 17TH JULY, 2011 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 11th December, 2011 have decided to exclude the under-mentioned person from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force, with immediate effect until he appears before the Stewards :-
MR.NILESH C.MEHTA, V-1, 202, VINAY NAGAR, MIRA BHYANDER ROAD,
MIRA ROAD, DIST. THANE
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RE : ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR.HETAL SHANTILAL GHALA AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE DURING KOLKOTTA RACES ON 19th JULY, 2011 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 11th December, 2011 have decided to exclude the under-mentioned person from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force, with immediate effect until he appears before the Stewards :-
MR.HETAL CHANTILAL GHALA, F-5, YOGI NIWAS, ROOM NO.5, DAHANUKER WADI,
KANDIVALI (WEST),MUMBAI – 67
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SAMPLE RESULTS:
The post race urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance:
27/11/2011 - PRIDE OF THE HILLS, OCEAN TERN, CYPRESS POINT, RAN BANKA, SCARLET
PIMPERNEL, ONASSIS, CIEL INDIENNE, OCEAN AND BEYOND
RANDOM SAMPLES:
The urine sample of the following horses has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
26/11/2011 - RANCHO, BLITZING, ROMANTIQUE, PRONTO PRONTO, PERSIAN LILY, ASHWA
APOLLO, BALACLAVA, PABLO NERUDA, LAKE GENEVA, PICASSO, ST CATZ, VITTORIA, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN, AUTONOMY, ILLUSTRIOUS, CLINTON, ORIENTAL DAWN
27/11/2011 - RAJASTHAN ROYALS, STARDOM BOUND,
28/11/2011 - PEREGRINE FALCON, MASTEROFTHESKY, STAR OF GIBRALTOR, ASTAPI, SCORCH,
CAPRIOLE, ORITO, SCARFACE, EXPELLIARMUS, CAPITANO, MIGHTY CRUSADER
Mumbai : 12th December, 2011