ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2010/11, SIXTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 13TH JANUARY, 2011.
(PENETROMETER: 1.9; GOING: GOOD TO FIRM)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 8 METRES AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES TO 1200 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 12 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT AN AVERAGE WIDTH OF ABOUT 5 METRES FROM 1300 METRES UP TO 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Shyam S.Habbu, permission was granted to Trainer P.Shroff to saddle his charges MICHELE MARIECI and CAPE FERRAT in the 7th and 8th race respectively, at his (Trainer Shyam S.Habbu’s) risk and responsibility.
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On a request from Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, permission was granted to Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha to saddle his charges ADAM’S PLEASURE, TOWERING HIGH and FEONA in the 4th, 6th and 8th race respectively, at his (Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.
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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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6 (128) |
SWEET NOTHINGS |
S.S.Baria |
D.K.Ashish |
Indisposed |
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10 (132) |
SILVER SOUL |
S.S.Baria |
C.S.Jodha |
Indisposed |
RACE NO.1 (123) – THE GOLDEN TREASURE PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres, Runners – 6
Jockey R.Shelar (OUR LITTLE ANGEL) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to take a big lead whereby the filly had nothing left on entering the straight.
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (MONK’S FERRARI) reported the loss of whip near 200 metres. He has been fined Rs.1000/- for losing his whip for the second time during the current Mumbai Meeting.
After the race, EQUALITY was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of 8 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, OUR LITTLE ANGEL was found to be sound, having a cut injury below the tongue.
RACE NO.2 (124) – THE H.R.SHANTIDAS TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres, Runners – 3
After the race, LIVING THE DREAM was found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (125) – THE PREMIER CLASSE PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metrrs, Runners - 12
At the start, DANCING MONEY (Zameer Sayyed) was tightened as LADY BLACK STAR (App.M.A.Roushan) shifted in. App.M.A.Roushan has been cautioned.
At the start, CHIEFTAIN (P.S.Chouhan) tried to veer to the outside thereby losing ground. Trainer Damodaran D.Pillai has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Approaching 800 metres, EMERALD QUEEN (Towfeeq R.Shaikh) suddenly ducked in and tightened DINSTINGUISHED (A.M.Tograllu), who lost position and in the process LADY BLACK STAR (App.M.A.Roushan), who was following, was checked. The incident was accidental as such no action was initiated against any Jockey.
DISTINGUISHD lugged-in in the final 200 metres and scrapped the rails. Trainer Nina M.Lalvani has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
EMERALD QUEEN lugged out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Jockeys P.S.Chouhan (CHIEFTAIN) and R.Shelar (SIOOUX CHIEF) have been cautioned for not riding out vigorously in the straight.
After the race, DISTINGUISHED and EMERALD QUEEN were found to be sound.
RACE NO.4 (126) – THE JAYANT M SHAH PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1600 Metres, Runners – 11
Near 1200 metres, GRANT PARK (Malcolm Kharadi) stumbled due to a tightly packed field, possibly may have clipped the horses in front and dislodged its Rider.
Near 700 metres, GLOWING STAR (R.Hughes) and then MONEY FLASH (F.Irani) were checked by their respective Riders as GRANT PARK, who was riderless, went across them.
Jockeys Zameer Sayyed (ADAM’S PLEASURE) and Stephane Pasquier (CLINTON) have been cautioned for travelling wide while negotiating the bend and straightening for home.
After the race, CLINTON was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, EYE OF THE STORM was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore knee. GRANT PARK and GERRAD were found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (127) – THE N M IRANI TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres, Runners- 6
At the request of Trainer Nirad Karanjawala, LAZOR RAZOR was examined at 2000 hours on 12/01/2011 and colic symptoms were noticed. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the horse from the Club’s Sr.V.O before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.6 (128) – THE PREMIER CLASSE PLATE (DIV.I) : (About) 1000 Metres, Runners - 12
On start, RIO DEL RAY (T.S.Jodha) fly jumped, losing about 3 lengths. Trainer Vijay Kasbekar 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.
At the start, Jockey P.S.Chouhan (ROYAL CONNECTION) allowed his mount to shift in and went on to VOICES OF ANGELS (Ishwar Pardeshi) and later went across the latter. Jockey P.S.Chouhan has been fined Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Travelling about 50 metres from the start, ROYAL STYLE (D.S.Rathore) shifted in and caused interference to ROYAL CONNECTION (P.S.Chohan) who in turn went on to DEVIL IN DISGUISE (Imran Chisty) who dropped back and in the process SWEET NOTHINGS (D.K.Ashish), who was following, was checked. Jockey D.S.Rathore has been fined Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
The Sr.V.O. reported that MARIGOLD stopped galloping after completion of the race. On examination, the filly was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly was administered first aid treatment and sent to the Equine Hospital for further management and treatment. X.Ray was taken and it was found that the filly had suffered fracture of lateral sessamoid bone of fetlock joint. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, ROYAL CONNECTION was found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (129) – THE BLUE HORIZON PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres - Runners - 10
STARFALL (F.Irani) planted. Trainer Mansoor Shah 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 600 metres, POLARISER (D.K.Ashish) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of ROSE BOWL (Ishwar Pardeshi) and travelling some distance further, POLARISER was again steadied when ROSE BOWL shifted in. Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Jockey R.Hughes (SEA SPARROW) has been cautioned for failing to continue making an effort till past the Post.
After the race, CAUSTIC FINALE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, SEA SPARROW was found to be sound.
RACE NO.8 (130) – THE D W REID PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres - Runners - 10
Jockey R.Hughes (STAR OF KILLARNEY) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race, ALIYANA and LAGO MEDIO were found to be sound.
RACE NO.9 (131) – THE JAYANT M.SHAH PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1600 Metres - Runners - 11
Trainer Uday Bhan Singh reported that on the way from the stables to the saddling enclosure, STUNNING THUNDER reared up and suffered bruises on the left hock. The gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. and found to be sound having minor bruises, hence the gelding was allowed to race.
After being stalled, TAANUSH (Ishwar Pardeshi) sat in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race.
Passing 200 metres, POUND FOOLISH (B.Prakash) shifted in due to which ROESTI (Neeraj Rawal) was steadied and in turn shifted in and tightened CROWNED PRINCESS (H.G.Rathod). Considering that ROESTI was also erratic in the final 200 metres, Jockey B.Prakash has been only cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
After the race, TAANUSH was found to be sound, having bruises on the right hind fetlock. POUND FOOLISH and ROESTI were found to be sound.
RACE NO.10 (132) – THE D W REID PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres - Runners - 10
SEA WARRIOR (R.Hughes) lost about 2 lengths at the start.
ZARACHA (S.A.De Sousa, dr.9) shifted in before the Red Marker and caused interference to EMERALD VALLEY(App.P.Trevor), SILVER SOUL (C.S.Jodha) and ARABIAN PRIDE (F.Irani). Jockey S.A.De Sousa has been fined Rs.5000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
App.P.Trevor (EMERALD VALLEY) reported that his mount did not get a clear room in the straight.
After the race, ARABIAN PRIDE was observed to have lost its right hind plate.
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The urine sample of winner of 1st, 4th & 5th race viz. LIGHTNING CAVALRY, GLOWING STAR & SECRET SERVICE and the special sample of EQUALITY (1st race), MOON STAR (2nd race), CLINTON (4th race), JAVO & MADDOX (5th race), ARISTOCRATIC & CAUSTIC FINALE (7th race), WESTERN CHALLENGE & ROESTI (9th race) and MARIA TERESA (10th race) , were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NO. OF RACES - 10 TOTAL NO. OF RUNNERS - 91
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.22,58,500/- AVERAGE RUNNERS PER RACE - 9 .1
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.123 |
Joc.Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.1000/- |
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R.128 |
Jockeys P.S.Chouhan & D.S.Rathore – fined Rs.3000/- each |
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R.130 |
Joc.R.Hughes – fined Rs.1000/- (whip offence) |
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R.132 |
Joc.S.A.De Sousa – fined Rs.5000/-
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.123 |
EQUALITY (Blood Vessel) – stopped for 8 weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.125 |
CHIEFTAIN, DISTINGUISHED & EMERALD QUEEN – remedial measures |
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R.126 |
CLINTON (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.127 |
LAZOR RAZOR – Trainer to obtain Fitness Certificate from Club’s V.O. |
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R.128 |
RIO DEL RAY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials MARIGOLD (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.129 |
STARFALL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials CAUSTIC FINALE (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “GAMBA” IN RACE NO.103 – THE NEW YEAR TROPHY (DIV.II) RUN ON SUNDAY, 2ND JANUARY, 2011 WHERE THE MARE FINISHED SECOND, AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUNS I.E. RACE NOS.17, 43 & 61 WHERE THE MARE WAS UNPLACED :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Faisal A.Abbas in the above connection. He said that he had given similar instructions in all the races i.e. to sit well up and to do the best. He explained that in the very first outing in Race No.17 GAMBA had finished fourth and thereafter the mare ran off Board in the next two outings. He said that in his opinion the mare had not shown improvement in Race No.103 but she looked good as the set of horses in this race was mediocre, except for STERLING SILVER, the other horses had no form and RIVER GEM who was also fancied had finished about 15 lengths behind the winner in its earlier run whereas GAMBA had finished only 6 lengths behind in Race No.61.. Also, if STERLING SILVER had not hung out in the straight, GAMBA would have finished behind the actual verdict. He added that if this race had not been divided, than the winner STERLING SILVER and GAMBA may not have finished in the first six. Further, if GAMBA was in Div.I, she may not have figured on Board as the time clocked by STERLING SILVER was 1 Min 13.51 seconds and the winner of Div.I CAPE FERRAT clocked 1 Min 12.52 seconds and the horse who finished 6th in Div.I clocked 1 Min 13.42 seconds whilst GAMBA clocked 1 Min 13.54 seconds. He said that he has run GAMBA over different distances to get the best out of the mare but she has not shown any form and she was available at longer odds in this race.
The explanation tendered by Trainer Faisal A.Abbas was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “LADY GENEREUSE” IN RACE NO.115 – THE FRIDA KAHLO PLATE (1200 METRES) RUN ON FRIDAY, 7TH JANUARY, 2011 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Adil Dajee and Jockey Amyn Merchant in the above connection. Trainer Adil Dajee said that LADY GENEREUSE is a well bred filly, however, she has no past form, she ran six times in Pune, in most races finishing in the rear bunch and her best performance was in her last run in Pune over 1000 metres where she had finished fifth, about 10 lengths from the winner. However, after coming from Pune the filly had become much fitter and was working well and on the basis of her work outs and considering that the field was very poor with no horse having any past form, he as also the Jockeys who worked her, had fancied her to win this race and had informed the Owner and their friends and even the Time Keepers had tipped her to win this race and possibly that was the reason she ran an On Money favourite. However, the filly ran a very disappointing race, she did not produce her work outs in the race and even Jockey Amyn Merchant was shocked at her performance. Tr.Dajee said that looking at her breeding he now feels that probably she may need a longer trip. To a further question, he said that on the advice of his Jockeys, he had used a Tongue Strap on this filly since she has the habit of playing with the bit and had also used Blinkers since she had worked well with Blinkers. He said that the filly is absolutely sound, however, after the race in question he felt that the filly was slightly sore and had requested the Club’s Sr.V.O. to examine her, however, the Sr.V.O. has certified the filly sound.
When questioned, Jockey Amyn Merchant said that the filly had shown no form in Pune, however, after coming to Mumbai she had worked well with Tongue Strap and Blinkers and considering that the field in this race was very poor, he had expected her to win this race. He said that the filly ran a disappointing race, she did not reproduce her work outs in this race and he has no explanation as to why she ran poorly.
The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards at their meeting held on 13th January, 2011 considered the above report and decided to keep the enquiry open.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ENDLESS HORIZON” IN RACE NO.116 – THE M.D.PETIT PLATE (DIV.II) (1000 METRES) RUN ON FRIDAY, 7TH JANUARY, 2011 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey Stephane Pasquier in the above connection and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Stephane Pasquier with regard to the handling of his mount in the straight, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards at their meeting held on Thursday, 13th January, 2011 considered the above report and interviewed Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey Stephane Pasquier.
The video recording of the race was viewed in the presence of Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey Stephane Pasquier.
When questioned, Jockey Stephane Pasquier said that the Trainer had told him that this filly has the habit of jumping out slow from the gates and he should try to take a good start and get a good position and to do his best. He said that the filly was slightly slow out of the gate and near 800 metres she suddenly became keen and he did not wish to travel wide at that stage as it was too early, therefore, he settled her behind the other runners and after entering the straight pulled her out at the 400 metres and did his best. When again asked to explain his riding effort in the straight and why he had not use the whip, Jockey Stephane Pasquier said that he had followed the good horses into the straight and pulled the filly out at the 400 metres and ridden her out. He said that he uses the whip very sparingly on horses as he believes that whipping is not the only medium to get the best out of the horse and he uses the whip mainly as a corrective measure on horses who tend to hang in a race.
When questioned, Trainer P.Shroff confirmed that Jockey Stephane Pasquier uses his whip sparingly and concentrates more in pushing. He said that the Jockey has ridden out the filly and also tapped her on the shoulder felt that the filly was possibly choking under pressure as she has soft pallet displacement problem and he had even had her scoped after the race. He added that she was a well bred filly but she has shown nothing and he was planning to retire her. He said that he was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding.
The explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was accepted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “MAGICAL MANTRA” IN RACE NO.117 – THE WARSAW PACT PLATE (1600 METRES) RUN ON FRIDAY, 7TH JANUARY, 2011 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha and Jockey C.S.Jodha in the above connection and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey C.S.Jodha with regard to the handling of his mount in the straight, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards at their meeting held on Thursday, 13th January, 2011 considered the above report and interviewed Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha and Jockey C.S.Jodha.
The video recording of the race was viewed in the presence of Trainer Magansinhg P.Jodha and Jockey C.S.Jodha. Tr.Magansingh P.Jodha stated that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the horse in 3rd/4th position and coming into the straight to make his move from the outside and do his best. He said that the Jockey has followed his instructions in the early part, however, entering the straight he has remained on the inside instead of pulling the horse out due to which he was pocketed and the horse was pulled out near 200 metres and thereafter the Jockey has ridden out the horse and also DISTANT PROMISE who was in front kept an erratic course. Tr.Magansingh Jodha felt that if the Jockey had made his move from the outside at the right time probably he would have run closer but may not have been able to beat the winner. He said that MAGICAL MANTRA was a 6-year-old horse and he was at longer odds
Jockey C.S.Jodha confirmed the instructions and added that after entering the straight there was a horse on his outside who he felt will drop back and he would get an opening, however, the outside horse kept going and therefore he had no option but to pull his horse out near 200 metres and thereafter he did his best.
When asked as to why he did not take the gap along the rails near 200 metres, Jockey C.S.Jodha said that he was aware that his horse was pocketed and he had already made up his mind to pull him out at that stage so as to give him a clear run. Also, when the gap appeared the outside horse was inclined to shift in and therefore he made his move from the outside. When asked as to why he did not make use of the whip in the last 50 metres, he said that he did change his whip hand but before he could use the whip the outside horse shifted in and he had no place to go.
The explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “HIGHLAND MUSIC” IN RACE NO.119 – THE T.M.GOCULDAS PLATE (1000 METRES) RUN ON FRIDAY, 7TH JANUARY, 2011 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey R.Hughes in the above connection and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey R.Hughes with regard to the handling of his mount in the final stages of the race, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards at their meeting held on Thursday, 13th January, 2011 considered the above report and interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey R.Hughes.
The video recording of the race was viewed in the presence of Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey R.Hughes.
When questioned, Jockey R.Hughes said that he rode the horse in the same way as he did in the previous run i.e. Race No.62 which he won. He pointed out that in Race No.62 HIGHLAND MUSIC carried 55.5 kgs. and clocked 59.70 seconds whereas in Race No.119 the horse carried 61.5 kgs. and yet bettered his own time having clocked 58.87 seconds thus showing improvement over his previous run. Further, he pointed out that the course record stands in the name of ARES who carried 50 kgs. and clocked 57.84 seconds but HIGHLAND MUSIC carried 11.5 kgs. extra which in theory mean almost 1.5 seconds off the Track record. Jockey R.Hughes said that he believes that a Jockey cannot make a horse go faster and has to concentrate more on balancing the horse. Also, if he feels that the horse is giving his 100%, there was no need to use the whip. He said that when he first rode the horse in Race No.62, Trainer Antia had told him before the race that this horse has the habit of drifting out and in that race he had to use his whip 2 or 3 times to prevent him from going out but in this race the horse was travelling straight and he was giving his 100%, therefore he did not use the whip and the horse got beat only in the last 50 metres. He further pointed out that his horse had done last 200 metres in 11.13 seconds and he felt that his horse could not have done better than that. He said that he had done his best in Race No.119.
When questioned, Trainer H.J.Antia said that his horse had bettered his own performance considerably from the last start and he felt that the horse had run such a good race only because of Jockey R.Hughes’ handling. He said that he took no exception to the Jockey’s riding.
The explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was accepted.
RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY SHRIKANT KAMBLE IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 7TH JANUARY, 2011 TO 6TH FEBRUARY, 2011 FOR DANGEROUS RIDING ON “ARES” IN RACE NO.54 – THE JACQUELINE TROPHY RUN ON 12TH DECEMBER, 2010, - JOCKEY SHRIKANT KAMBLE WAS GRANTED A STAY ON THE PUNISHMENT :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 12th January, 2011 considered letter dated 11th January, 2011 withdrawing his appeal dated 25th December, 2010 which he had preferred to the Board of Appeal against the decision of the Stewards of the Club.
Since Jockey Shrikant Kamble withdrew his appeal, as a special case and without setting any precedent for the future, the deposit of Rs.3,500/- which Jockey Shrikant Kamble had lodged with his aforesaid appeal, which he subsequently withdrew, was refunded. Since Jockey Shrikant Kamble was granted a stay on his punishment till Thursday, 13th January, 2011 and in view of the fact that he had withdrawn his appeal, his punishment would now come into effect from 16th January, 2011 to 17th February, 2011 (both days inclusive).
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY S.ZERVAN IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 7TH JANUARY, 2011 TO 27TH MARCH, 2011 FOR NOT ALLOWING HIS MOUNT “AMORE MIO” TO RUN ON ITS MERITS IN RACE NO.46 – THE SIR RAHIMTOOLA CHINOY TROPHY RUN ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2010 - JOCKEY S.ZERVAN WAS GRANTED A STAY ON THE PUNISHMENT :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 12th January, 2011 considered Appeal dated 25th December, 2010 from Jockey S.Zervan in the above connection and interviewed him along with his Spokesman, Mr.Vispi Patel.
The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Jockey S.Zervan and his Spokesman and having viewed the video tape recording of the race in question as also the other races of the filly, and having deliberated on the matter at length, felt that the Jockey had ridden out as per the instructions of the Trainer and there was no mala-fide intention on the part of the Jockey. The Board of Appeal therefore decided to allow his appeal and return his deposit.
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RE : APPEAL FROM TRAINER P.SHROFF IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.25,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “AMORE MIO” IN RACE NO.46 – THE SIR RAHIMTOOLA CHINOY TROPHY RUN ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2010
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 12th January, 2011 considered Appeal dated 25th December, 2010 from Trainer P.Shroff in the above connection and interviewed him.
The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Trainer P.Shroff and having deliberated on the matter at length, felt that there was no misleading evidence given by the Trainer. The Board of Appeal therefore decided to allow his appeal and return his deposit.
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY S.SUNIL IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 16TH JANUARY, 2011 TO 27TH MARCH, 2011 FOR NOT ALLOWING HIS MOUNT “ARSHAVIN” TO RUN ON ITS MERITS IN RACE NO.90 – THE VICTORY MARCH PLATE RUN ON SUNDAY, 26TH DECEMBER, 2010 :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 12th January, 2011 considered Appeal dated 3rd January, 2011 from Jockey S.Sunil in the above connection and interviewed him along with his Spokesman, Mr.Y.S.Srinath.
The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Jockey S.Sunil and his Spokesman and having heard Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and having viewed the video tape recording of the race in question, and having deliberated on the matter at length felt that the Jockey had ridden out to the best of his ability and he had stopped whipping when the horse shifted wide out to correct the horse. The Board was convinced that in the endeavor to win the race that too when he was in the close proximity to the winning post, the jockey did not want to change the whip hand at this crucial juncture and jeopardize his move especially since his contention was that he was not very comfortable in using the whip with his left hand. The Board felt that there was no mala-fide intention on the part of the jockey. The Board felt that at no stage did the Jockey stop riding and that he had in fact ridden out throughout the race. The Board of Appeal therefore decided to allow his appeal and return his deposit.
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SUBJECT : POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF dk b f “ELOISE” (PLACED 3RD) IN RACE NO.59 – THE GIANTTI BY GITANJALI LIFESTYLE INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS (GR.1) RUN ON SUNDAY, 12TH DECEMBER, 2010 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Tuesday, 11th January, 2011 interviewed Tr.P.Shroff regarding the positive report dated 6th January, 2011 from HFL Sport Science, England, in respect of the sample of urine taken from his charge ELOISE (Placed 3rd) in Race No.59 – The Giantti by Gitanjali Lifestyle Indian 1000 Guineas (Gr.1) run on Sunday, 12th December, 2010, which read as under :-
“THE CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED USING DOCUMENTED HFL METHODS, WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PRESENCE OF BOLDENONE IN THE URINE SAMPLE, AS BOLDENONE SULPHATE”
At this meeting, Tr.P.Shroff handed over a copy of the above report. He was requested to inform to the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, in writing, within five days of opening the envelope that identifies the sample i.e. latest by 16th January, 2011, whether he wished the split sample of his charge ELOISE to go to The Hongkong Jockey Club Laboratory, C.V.R.L., Dubai or L.C.H., France,, for Confirmatory Analysis and also the name of the Witnessing Analyst, if any, failing which the Stewards shall treat the report of the Primary Laboratory as conclusive. Further, he was required to arrange the presence of the Witnessing Analyst at the Lab conducting the Confirmatory Analysis within 30 days of him nominating the name. In case he was unable to arrange within this period the Witnessing Analyst after having nominated the name, the Confirmatory Analysis will proceed without the Witnessing Analyst.
Tr.P.Shroff was also asked to conduct his own enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances, within 15 days and to also attend the enquiry to be held by the Stipendiary Stewards and the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, as and when he would be required to.
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SUBJECT : POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF b g “OCEAN AND BEYOND” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.71 – THE CASINO ROYALE INDIAN 2000 GUINEAS (GR.1) RUN ON SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2010 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Tuesday, 11th January, 2011 interviewed Tr.S.K.Sunderji regarding the positive report dated 6th January, 2011 from HFL Sport Science, England, in respect of the sample of urine taken from his charge OCEAN AND BEYOND (Winner) in Race No.71 – The Casino Royale Indian 2000 Guineas (Gr.1) run on Sunday, 19th December, 2010, which read as under :-
“THE CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED USING DOCUMENTED HFL METHODS, WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PRESENCE OF BOLDENONE IN THE URINE SAMPLE, AS BOLDENONE SULPHATE”
At this meeting, Tr.S.K.Sunderji handed over a copy of the above report. He was requested to inform to the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, in writing, within five days of opening the envelope that identifies the sample i.e. latest by 16th January, 2011, whether he wished the split sample of his charge OCEAN AND BEYOND to go to The Hongkong Jockey Club Laboratory, C.V.R.L., Dubai or L.C.H., France,, for Confirmatory Analysis and also the name of the Witnessing Analyst, if any, failing which the Stewards shall treat the report of the Primary Laboratory as conclusive. Further, he was required to arrange the presence of the Witnessing Analyst at the Lab conducting the Confirmatory Analysis within 30 days of him nominating the name. In case he was unable to arrange within this period the Witnessing Analyst after having nominated the name, the Confirmatory Analysis will proceed without the Witnessing Analyst.
Tr.S.K.Sunderji was also asked to conduct his own enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances, within 15 days and to also attend the enquiry to be held by the Stipendiary Stewards and the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, as and when he would be required to.
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SUBJECT : POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF b g “STAR FUTURE” (PLACED 2ND) IN RACE NO.71 – THE CASINO ROYALE INDIAN 2000 GUINEAS (GR.1) RUN ON SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2010 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Tuesday, 11th January, 2011 interviewed Tr.C.D.Katrak regarding the positive report dated 6th January, 2011 from HFL Sport Science, England, in respect of the sample of urine taken from his charge STAR FUTURE (Placed 2nd) in Race No.71 – The Casino Royale Indian 2000 Guineas (Gr.1) run on Sunday, 19th December, 2010, which read as under :-
“THE CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED USING DOCUMENTED HFL METHODS, WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PRESENCE OF BOLDENONE IN THE URINE SAMPLE, AS BOLDENONE SULPHATE”
At this meeting, Tr.C.D.Katrak handed over a copy of the above report. He was requested to inform to the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, in writing, within five days of opening the envelope that identifies the sample i.e. latest by 16th January, 2011, whether he wished the split sample of his charge STAR FUTURE to go to The Hongkong Jockey Club Laboratory, C.V.R.L., Dubai or L.C.H., France,, for Confirmatory Analysis and also the name of the Witnessing Analyst, if any, failing which the Stewards shall treat the report of the Primary Laboratory as conclusive. Further, he was required to arrange the presence of the Witnessing Analyst at the Lab conducting the Confirmatory Analysis within 30 days of him nominating the name. In case he was unable to arrange within this period the Witnessing Analyst after having nominated the name, the Confirmatory Analysis will proceed without the Witnessing Analyst.
Tr.C.D..Katrak was also asked to conduct his own enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances, within 15 days and to also attend the enquiry to be held by the Stipendiary Stewards and the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, as and when he would be required to.
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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:
30/12/2010 - STROMBOLI, RIVER DRAGON, STAR BUILDER
02/01/2011 - PORTRUSH, NATIVE KNIGHT, ELOISE, BORN DESTINY, LION WOODS,
OCEAN YARMAAN, CAPE FERRAT
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SAMPLE: RESULTS
The urine sample of the following horses has been found to be NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
30/12/2010 - VELOCITY
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Mumbai : 14th January, 2011