ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2019/20, TWENTYTHIRD DAY, THURSDAY, 12^th MARCH, 2020

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

(EVENING RACING)

RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 11 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES LEADING TO 4 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

RACE NO.1(179) -THE SIX SPEED PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres - Runners - 9

SOLO MISSION (Bhawani Singh) planted and lost considerable ground at the start. Trainer Kathik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting with him to race.

OSPREY ARROW (App. A. S. Peter) took a fly jump.

At the start, WAR OF ATTRITION (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.2) jumped outwards on to SANDRA'S SECRET (R. Ajinkya, dr.3), who in turn shifted out and bumped AIRMAX (Akshay, dr.4) who was steadied.

After the race, App. A. S. Peter (OSPREY ARROW) reported that his mount hung-out from the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

After the race, Jockey R. Ajinkya (SANDRA'S SECRET) reported that his mount hung-in between the 1000 metres and 800 metres. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

The Sr. V.O. reported that SANDRA'S SECRET was examined at the stables in the morning on 13/03/2020 and found to be sound in the trot. The filly had a gum injury.

RACE NO.2(180) - THE GOLD STAR PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres - Runners - 5

FENCING (Dashrath Singh) was reluctant to be stalled. RHAPSODY (P. Trevor) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts, as such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter's order. Trainers Adhirajsingh Jodha and P. Shroff 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, SUNRISE RUBY (App. K. Nazil, dr.4) jumped inwards and went across FENCING (Dashrath Singh, dr.3). Thereafter, SUNRISE RUBY further shifted in and went across NEKHBET (Neeraj Rawal, dr.1) causing the latter to be checked. App. K. Nazil has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

Soon after the start, REVELATOR (Nicky Mackay) shifted in and at the same time NEKHBET (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out and both the horses were observed to have jostled.

Passing 1400 metres, GALLANTRY (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and went across SUNRISE RUBY (App. K. Nazil) causing the latter to be checked and change course thereby inconveniencing REVELATOR (Nicky Mackay). Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

RACE NO.3(181) - THE JIMMY BHARUCHA TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres - Runners - 9

At the start, SKY FALL (David Egan, dr.4) jumped outwards on to SOARING HIGH (Akshay, dr.5), who in turn shifted out and bumped EXOTIC QUEEN (Imran Chisty, dr.6) causing it to be steadied.

Approaching 1000 metres, JOAQUIN (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across SKY FALL (David Egan). After the race, on questioning, Jockey David Egan stated that in his effort to settle his mount and also due to the close proximity of JOAQUIN he had checked his mount and changed course thereby inconveniencing SOARING HIGH (Akshay) and EXOTIC QUEEN (Imran Chisty). After questioning all concerned, Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.

Passing 400 metres, FARAHNAAZ (App. A. S. Peter) was inclined outwards despite which App. A. S. Peter used the whip from the right thereby causing the filly to further shift out and in an attempt to correct the outward shift of his mount, App. A. S. Peter was observed to have lost his whip. This being his third offence of loss of whip during the current Mumbai Meeting 2019/20, he has been fined Rs.10,000/-.

After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (JOAQUIN) reported that his mount hung-out in the straight. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race colt.

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

RACE NO.4(182) - THE ASSERT THE RIGHT PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres -Runners- 10

At the request of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the saddle on his mount PAOLITA was adjusted at the starting gate.

At the start, SANDALPHON (C. S. Jodha, dr.3) jumped outwards on to VERDANDI (App. A. Prakash, dr.4), who in turn shifted out causing PAOLITA (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) to shy outwards.

Passing 1400 metres, BRIANNA (App. K. Nazil) leaned inwards due to which VERDANDI (App. A. Prakash) shied inwards thereby tightening GRACIDA (App. Santosh G.) along the rails.

App. P. S. Kaviraj (ARIZONA PIE) reported that his reins slipped passing the 400 metres which he regained soon after.

From the 300 metres, ARIZONA PIE (App. P. S. Kaviraj) was observed to have maintained an erratic course thereby inconveniencing and causing SANDALPHON (C. S. Jodha) to be checked. On questioning, App. P. S. Kaviraj stated that his mount had veered out and thereafter in his attempt to correct the same, he shifted in. App. P. S. Kaviraj has been cautioned.

After the race, SANDALPHON, PAOLITA and CHEZZA (examined on 13/03/2020) were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.5(183) - THE ROYAL DEEDS PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres - Runners - 9

At the start, HIGHLAND WOODS (App. K. Nazil, dr.3) jumped outwards and went across DIREWOLF (P. S. Chouhan, dr.4) who was marginally slow to begin.

At the start, GRAND ARCHITECT (App. Aniket Karande, dr.6) jumped inwards and made contact with ROMANTIC WARRIOR (App. A. S. Peter, dr.5).

After the race, ARTICULATE 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, SUPER MARIO and DIREWOLF were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.6(184) - THE BEHRAM A. ENGINEER CUP: (About) 1400 Metres - Runners - 10

At the start, LION KING (A. Sandesh, dr.4) jumped outwards and made contact with PRINCESS SCARLET (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5).

At the start, MIKAYLA'S PRIDE (App. K. Nazil) was observed to have stumbled and was steadied.

Negotiating the final bend, PRINCESS SCARLET (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to MIKAYLA'S PRIDE (App. K. Nazil) causing it to be steadied. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.

Passing 300 metres, LION KING (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across NORTH WINDS (Suraj Narredu) causing the latter to be checked and change course. In view of the same, Jockey A. Sandesh has been severely reprimanded.

After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu reported that his mount was distracted throughout the race and was not galloping freely. The Sr. V.O. was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that NORTH WINDS 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, MS BOSS was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore arm and MOUNT MORIAH had lost its left fore shoe. OUI SAUVAGE and POWER OF NEATH were found to be sound in the trot.

RACE NO.7(185) -THE SIX SPEED PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres - Runners - 7

At the request of Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, ABOUT THE CLOUD was examined at 1030 hours on 10/03/2020 and found to have a cut injury at the left elbow, as such the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club's V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the request of Trainer Bezan Chenoy, PEZULA was examined at 0800 hours on 12/03/2020 and found to be sore by the left fore leg, as such the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club's V.O. before next accepting to race.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th viz. ADAMS BEGINNING, GALLANTRY and FLYING DRAGON, and the special sample of SUPER MARIO (5^th race) and NORTH WINDS (6^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 59

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.26,79,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.42

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.2(180)	Joc. P. S. Chouhan - fined Rs.3,000/-; App. K. Nazil - fined Rs.3,000/-
SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(181)	App. A. S. Peter - fined Rs.10,000/- (loss of whip - third offence)
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(179)	SOLO MISSION - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race OSPREY ARROW (Hung-out) & SANDRA'S SECRET (Hung-in) - remedial measures
	R.2(180)	FENCING & RHAPSODY - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.3(181)	JOAQUIN (Hung-out) - remedial measures
	R.5(183)	ARTICULATE (Blood Vessel) - stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club's V.O.
	R.6(184)	NORTH WIND (Sore) - to be passed fit by the Club's V.O.
	R.7(185)	PEZULA (Sore) - to be passed fit by the Club's V.O. ABOUT THE CLOUD (Withdrawn on veterinary grounds) - Fitness from the Club's V.O. required

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

RE : APPEAL FROM APP.P.S.KAVIRAJ IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS APPRENTICE JOCKEY'S LICENCE FOR 2 RACE DAYS I.E. FROM 19^th MARCH, 2020 TO 22^nd MARCH, 2020 FOR CARELESS RIDING ON "LADY LORRAE" IN RACE NO.164 - THE BAHRAIN TROPHY RUN ON 26^th FEBRUARY, 2020 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 12^th March, 2020 considered appeal from App. P. S. Kaviraj in the above connection. The Stewards considered all papers, documents and proceedings and having heard App. P. S. Kaviraj and his Master, Tr. Narendra Lagad as also his Witness, Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi, having viewed the video recording of the race and having deliberated the matter at length, decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and to allow his appeal. However, App. P. S. Kaviraj was cautioned that on repetition of similar riding in the future, he will be liable for severe action.

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RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY'S LICENCE FOR 2 RACE DAYS I.E. FROM 27^th MARCH, 2020 TO 29^th MARCH, 2020 FOR FAILING TO PERSEVERE WITH HIS MOUNT TILL PAST THE POST - ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPLAINT LODGED BY TRAINER ASAD SIDDIQUI AGAINST HIM FOR NOT PERSISTING WITH HIS MOUNT "BAKU" IN THE STRAIGHT IN RACE NO. 140 - THE D. P. C. KAPADIA TROPHY RUN ON 13^th FEBRUARY, 2020:

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 12^th March, 2020 considered appeal from Jockey Neeraj Rawal in the above connection. The Stewards considered all papers, documents and proceedings and having heard Jockey Neeraj Rawal and Tr. Asad Siddiqui, having viewed the video recording of the race and having deliberated the matter at length, decided to partially allow the appeal and to reduce the period of his suspension to 1 Race Day i.e. his Jockey's licence now stands suspended for 27^th March, 2020 for failing to persevere with his mount, BAKU, till past the post in Race No.140 (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY A. SANDESH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB TO SUSPEND HIS JOCKEY'S LICENCE FOR 12 RACE DAYS I.E. FROM 5^th MARCH 2020 TO 12^th APRIL 2020 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) (PERMITTED TO RIDE WORK / MOCK RACE) FOR BEING GUILTY OF UNSATISFACTORY RIDING ON HIS MOUNT - ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF "NOBLE HEIR" IN RACE NO. 115 - THE GATEWAY OF INDIA MILLION (1600 METRES) RUN ON 1^st FEBRUARY 2020 AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE:

The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Wednesday, 11^th March 2020, considered Appeal dated 21^st February 2020 from Jockey A. Sandesh in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal considered all documents and papers that were submitted including Jockey A. Sandesh's grounds of appeal and also heard the submissions made by him and his spokesman, Mr. Narendra Lagad as also Trainer Vishal Gaikwad, and viewed the video tape recording of the race in question in all angles. The Board of Appeal deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same, decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the decision of the Stewards of the Club conveyed to him vide letter dated 17^th February 2020 stands. In view of the stay granted to Jockey A. Sandesh on his punishment till 12^th March 2020, his punishment would now come into force with effect from 15^th March 2020 up to the end of Mumbai Meeting 2019-20 i.e. 12^th April 2020 and further should he apply for a Jockey's licence for the Season 2020-21, the same will be granted to him, however, his licence shall stand suspended for the first three race days of Pune Meeting 2020 (permitted to ride work / mock race).

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RE: APPEAL FROM TRAINER VISHAL GAIKWAD AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB TO IMPOSE A FINE OF RS.1,00,000/-ON HIM FOR BEING GUILTY OF GIVING TACIT APPROVAL TO JOCKEY A. SANDESH, RIDER OF "NOBLE HEIR" IN RACE NO. 115 - THE GATEWAY OF INDIA MILLION (1600 METRES) RUN ON 1^st FEBRUARY 2020 AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE:

The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Wednesday, 11^th March 2020, considered Appeal dated 19^th February 2020 from Trainer Vishal Gaikwad in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal considered all documents and papers that were submitted including Trainer Vishal Gaikwad's grounds of appeal and also heard the submissions made by him and his spokesperson, Ms. Anita Khalakdina as also Jockey A. Sandesh. The Board of Appeal deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same, decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the decision of the Stewards of the Club conveyed to him vide letter dated 17^th February 2020 stands.

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Mumbai: 16^th March, 2020.