ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2015/16,  THIRTYFIRST DAY, SUNDAY,  13TH MARCH, 2016.

(PENETROMETER: 3.6; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

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

 

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

1(245)

NEGARA

C.S.Jodha

P.S.Chouhan

Indisposed

2(246)

KINGS BARON

A.Sandesh

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

3(247)

ETERNAL ROYALTY

A.Sandesh

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

4(248)

JOLEENE

C.S.Jodha

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

4(248)

FEW DOLLARS MORE

A.Sandesh

Yash Narredu

Indisposed

5(249)

HIS HIGHNESS

C.S.Jodha

Neeraj Rawal

Indisposed

5(249)

SEVERUS

A.Sandesh

Suraj Narredu

Indisposed

6(250)

BOOKER JONES

A.Sandesh

J.Chinoy

Indisposed

7(251)

RULE DOWNUNDER

A.Sandesh

Dashrath Singh

Indisposed

7(251)

SIMPLY SWEET

C.S.Jodha

Neeraj Rawal

Indisposed

8(252)

ALIBOXER

A.Sandesh

Yash Narredu

Indisposed

8(252)

BLACKBEAN

C.S.Jodha

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

9(253)

MERABELLA

C.S.Jodha

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

 

RACE NO.1(245) – THE NADIA MARY HOMI WADIA TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 7 

 

GALTERO (R. Vaibhav) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. In view of the above, the Starting Stall Certificate of GALTERO has been revoked.

 

After the race, GALTERO and NEGARA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2(246) – THE R.J.KOLAH TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 7

 

At the start, MINSTREL HEIGHTS (App. Bhawani Singh dr. 4) shifted out on to KINGS BARON (T. S. Jodha dr. 5) who in turn went on to PUGNACIOUS (Dashrath Singh dr. 6)

 

Soon after the start, TEMERITY (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in due to which ARTIFICIAL (Suraj Narredu) shied inwards forcing IMPERIAL HERITAGE (P. Trevor) to be steadied.

 

After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (ARTIFICIAL) reported that his mount stumbled soon after the start and was also erratic in the straight.

 

After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (PUGNACIOUS) reported that his mount ran green in the straight.

 

RACE NO.3(247)  – THE INDIAN NAVY TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

At the start, MAGNUM OPUS (Dashrath Singh dr. 6) jumped outwards and made contact with FLYING SHOW (App. K. Nazil dr. 7).

 

Soon after the start, ABIGAIL (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in under urgings and made contact with VIA AMORIS (P. Trevor) thereafter cut across the field. Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting in before the red marker.

 

Passing the 900 metres, LOGANO (App. N. B. Kuldeep) shifted in on to FLYING SHOW (App. K. Nazil) who was tightened along the rails and dropped back.

 

App. Yash Narredu (ROCK THE TURF) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Since the horse was hanging in and whip was used as a corrective measure no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, ROCK THE TURF was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race

 

After the race, ETERNAL ROYALTY and EXCELONCE were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.4(248) – THE INDIAN NAVY TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners -  10

 

VASCO DA GAMA (P. S. Chouhan) was observed to have been brought into the paddock with a Cross Nose Band without taking prior permission. The same was removed before the gelding left the paddock. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

 

At the start, DRAMARAMA (App. Santosh G. dr. 3) jumped outwards and went across JIMBO (App. S. Joseph dr. 4) who was slowly off.

 

Passing the 500 metres, FINAL ENCOUNTER (P. Trevor) changed course, as a result bumping UMARKOT (R. S. Deora) who in turn went on to PHOENIX CAT (Dashrath Singh) forcing the latter to shift out, due to which VASCO DA GAMA (P. S. Chouhan) who was racing on his haunches was inconvenienced. Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

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

 

After the race, VASCO DA GAMA 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, VASCO DA GAMA, UMARKOT and STORMY PRINCESS were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5(249) – THE JAYARAMDAS PATEL GOLD TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 8 

 

At the start, UNCLE SCROOGE (P. S. Chouhan dr. 7) shifted out on to SANS PEUR (P. Trevor dr. 8).

 

Approaching the 1800 metres, SANS PEUR (P. Trevor) shifted in forcing UNCLE SCROOGE (P. S. Chouhan) to be checked.

 

Jockey P. S. Chouhan (UNCLE SCROOGE) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

After the race, on questioning Jockey P. S. Chouhan (UNCLE SCROOGE), he stated that on turning for home SANS PEUR (P. Trevor) shifted out in front of him due to which he elected to make his run from the inside. Thereafter HIS HIGHNESS (Neeraj Rawal) also shifted out in front of him and he was hampered for a clear run. Subsequently on approaching the 200 metres, as his mount was not raising an effective gallop from the inside, he switched him on the outside and that’s when the gelding responded.

 

After the race, HIS HIGHNESS, UNCLE SCROOGE and DANSE DEBONAIRE were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(250 )– THE C.N.WADIA GOLD CUP (GR.2): (About) 2400 Metres –Runners – 5

 

At the start, THE UNICORN (P. S. Chouhan dr. 1) jumped out outwards thereby inconvenienced the field on his outside.

 

After the race, Jockey J. Chinoy (Booker Jones) reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race. Trainer S. S. Attaollahi has been asked to take remedial measures.

 

After the race, AN ACQUIRED TASTE and AZZURRO were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7(251) – THE MULRAJ GOCULDAS TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres– Runners – 8

 

At the start, AGELESS (P. Trevor dr. 1) shifted out and at the same time MOUNTBATTEN (T. S. Jodha dr. 2) shifted in, thereby jostled.

 

At the start, THE BIG BULL (J. Chinoy dr. 6) shifted out and at the same time VISIONIST (R. Vaibhav dr. 8) shifted in, thereby tightening MALEFICENT (P. S. Chouhan dr. 7).

 

Passing the 700 metres, MALEFICENT (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in thereby tightening MOUNTBATTEN (T. S. Jodha) who had to be checked. Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs. 3,000/-.

 

Passing the 200 metres, MALEFICENT (P. S. Chouhan) shifted out, thereby MOUNTBATTEN (T. S. Jodha) who was racing on its haunches shifted out on to RULE DOWNUNDER (Dashrath Singh). Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been cautioned.

 

After the race, App. Yash Narredu (ZANDER) reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race. Trainer Nosher Cama has been asked to take remedial measures.

 

After the race, ZANDER and MALEFICENT were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8(252) – THE PRITHVI FEST TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 13 

 

At the start, PHOENIX KNIGHT (P. Trevor dr. 13) shifted in despite the jockey’s efforts and tightened the entire field on his inside. As the gelding has behaved in a similar manner in its previous race, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, ALIBOXER (App. Yash Narredu) shifted in and went across PORTO BANUS (App. Raghuveer Singh), who was slowly off.

 

Passing the 300 metres, ALIBOXER (App. Yash Narredu) shifted in and made contact with BLITZKRIEG (App. S. A. Amit). App. Yash Narredu has been cautioned.

 

Passing the 100 metres, HIDDEN SOUL (App. H. Zeeshan) shifted in onto BLITZKRIEG (App. S. A. Amit) forcing the latter to be checked.

 

After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (BLACKBEAN) reported that in the last 100 metres he had a wall of horses in front of him due to which he did not get a clear run.

 

After the race, PHOENIX KNIGHT, CUT DIAMOND and PORTO BANUS were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.9(253) – THE PRITHVI FEST TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 12 

 

ORIENTAL RULE (App. Parbat Singh) and FAST FUTURE (App. Yash Narredu) lost about 3 lengths each at the start.

 

Soon after the start, WAY AHEAD (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and bumped PRICELESS GIRL (Hanumant Singh) forcing her to be checked and drop back. Thereafter WAY AHEAD further shifted in on to KHALEEFA (Kishore Kadam), who in turn shifted in on to THE GIVER (Sandeep Jadhav), tightening her along the rails. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been severely cautioned.

 

Passing the 500 metres, RARE SILVER (App. Raghuveer Singh) was observed to have stumbled, unbalancing itself and the rider.

 

An objection was lodged by Jockey Vikram Jodha, WINDS OF CHANGE (Placed Fourth) against SPEED OF SOUND (Dashrath Singh, Placed Third). The reason being, near 250 metres, SPEED OF SOUND came in sharply and bumped him, unbalancing his horse whereby he was squeezed out and this cost him the third place.

 

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned as also Mr. H. J. Antia, Trainer of WINDS OF CHANGE,  in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards  and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, WAY AHEAD (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out under the use of whip onto WINDS OF CHANGE (Vikram Jodha). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs. 3,000/- for failing to exercise proper control.

 

Passing the 100 metres, MERABELLA (T. S. Jodha) shifted in due to which SPEED OF SOUND, racing on its inside, shied inwards and went across WINDS OF CHANGE (Vikram Jodha) who was forced to check.

 

ORIENTAL RULE (App. Parbat Singh) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time out.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that KHALEEFA dropped the rider near the winning post and stopped about 100 metres after the winning post and collapsed. First Aid treatment was given and on observation, swelling on right shoulder was noticed. The gelding could not get up due to fracture of shoulder.  After obtaining consent of the trainer, KHALEEFA was euthanized on humane grounds.

 

After the race, WINDS OF CHANGE, RARE SILVER, WAY AHEAD and PRICELESS GIRL were trotted and found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winners of all races viz. KINGSTON HEATH (1st race),  TEMERITY (2nd race), VIA AMORIS (3rd race), FEW DOLLARS MORE (4th race), SEVERUS (5th race), AZZURRO (6th race), AGELESS (7th race), EVIDENCE (8th race) and MERABELLA (9th race), as also that of COLOMBIANA & BOOKER JONES (6th race), and the special sample of VASCO DA GAMA (4th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES  -                   9     TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                                   -               79 

TOTAL STAKES       -              Rs.58,09,500/-   AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE                    -            8.77 

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

 

R.3(247)

Joc. P. S. Chauhan – fined Rs. 3,000/-

R.4(248)

Tr. M. K. Jadhav – fined Rs. 1,000/-; Joc. P. Trevor – fined Rs. 3,000/-

R.5(249)

Joc. P. S. Chauhan – fined Rs. 1,000/- (whip offence)

R.7(251)

Joc. P. S. Chauhan – fined Rs. 3,000/-

R.9(253)

Joc. Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs. 3,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(245)

GALTERO – Starting Stall Certificate revoked

R.3(247)

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

R.4(248)

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

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

R.6(250)

BOOKER JONES (Hung out) – remedial measures

R.7(251)

ZANDER (Hung out) – remedial measures

R.8(252)

PHOENIX KNIGHT – MOCK RACE (Stipes)

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY SURAJ NARREDU ON “IN MY DREAM” IN RACE NO.226 – THE POONAWALLA BREEDERS’ MULTI-MILLION (GR.1) RUN ON SUNDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY, 2016 :

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that passing 300 metres, IN MY DREAM (Suraj Narredu) shifted out on to CARBONARA (S. Zervan). Soon thereafter, IN MY DREAM further shifted out and bumped CARBONARA and took its ground, who in turn shifted out and brushed the haunches of ALLORA (Dashrath Singh).

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 13th March, 2016 interviewed Jockey Suraj Narredu in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 2nd April, 2016 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND  RIDING OF “BATMAN” IN RACE NO.188-THE DESIGN ONE MILLION, RUN ON SUNDAY 14th FEBRUARY  2016.

 

Trainer Faisal A. Abbas was questioned in the above connection, however, since Jockey C. S. Jodha was not available due to previous engagements, the Trainer’s submissions were noted. The Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit in mid bunch, wherever he was comfortable, not to hassle the gelding in the early part and not to go wide before the bend. Thereafter, on entering the straight to give him a couple of cracks and make his run from the outside as the horse needs galloping ground and to do his best. He said that in the last 150 metres when the gelding was moving well, the Jockey has used the whip only twice, once on the quarters and once on the shoulder and kept changing his riding grip. He said that on questioning after the race, the Jockey informed him that the gelding had dropped the bit and was not connecting with the bit and had advised him to use a bit lifter or a Tongue Strap. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas said that he was not very happy with the Jockey’s reply, however, he did not report the same to the Stipendiary Stewards since he wanted to first change the bit and see how the gelding responds to it.

 

When asked to explain the poor run of the horse in its previous run in Race No.157, Trainer Fasial A.Abbas stated that in Race No.157 the horse carried 62 kg. and was ridden by Jockey Suraj Narredu and throughout the race he was knocked around by SENTIMENTAL (P.Trevor). He said that since the horse was carrying top weight he did not declare a light weight Jockey since he did not want the horse to carry dead weight. Also, the horse requires hard riding and therefore he did not consider putting up an apprentice  but had decided to give the ride to Jockey Y. S. Srinath, however, he could not come down to Mumbai. Therefore, when Jockey Suraj Narredu approached him for this ride, he being a middle weight Jockey and a hard rider, he declared him.  Trainer Faisal A. Abbas reiterated that in the race in question, in the last 150 metres the horse moved well but then he came up and stayed there. He said that after the race he was upset and not happy with the ride, however,  he decided to give Jockey C. S. Jodha the benefit of doubt especially since he reported that the gelding had dropped the bit and also this was the first time the gelding raced over 1400 metres,  and he decided to accept the Jockey’s recommendation to use the equipment as suggested by him in the work out to see how the horse responds to it. He said that being a big day and a Million Race he wanted to win the race and had fancied the horse.

 

The video of the race was viewed and the trainer reiterated that the Jockey had ridden as instructed throughout the race except in the last 175  to 150 metres, which he could not comprehend. He said that in addition to dropping the bit, the Jockey had also informed him that the horse was inclined to shift in under use of whip and as a corrective measure he had used the whip on the shoulder.

 

The previous two runs of the horse i.e. Race Nos.114 and 157 were viewed.

 

Jockey C. S. Jodha was questioned on the 26th February 2016. The Jockey stated that he was instructed to sit 4th / 5th and to ride a waiting race and to do his best in the straight.

 

The video of the race in question as well as the previous runs were viewed. Thereafter, on being questioned, Jockey C. S. Jodha stated that after the race he had informed the trainer that in the final stages of the race, the gelding had dropped the bit and he had suggested the use of a Tongue Strap. When asked to explain his ridding efforts in the straight, the Jockey said that the gelding was responding when he had gathered him but he dropped the bit in the straight.

      

After hearing the submissions made and the fact that Jockey C. S. Jodha was much more vigorous in his riding effort in Race No.114 (Winner) than his riding in Race No.188 and keeping in mind that Trainer Faisal A. Abbas was not happy with his riding efforts in this race, the was reported to the stewards for such action as deemed fit.

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 13th March, 2016 interviewed Trainer Faisal A. Abbas and Jockey C. S. Jodha in the above connection and having viewed the video of the race in question as also Race No.114 when the horse won with the same Jockey and the horse’s subsequent win in Race No.237, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey C. S. Jodha. However, they decided to give him the benefit of the doubt for the charge of “not permitting his mount to run on its merits” and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding and suspended his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 2nd April, 2016 to 17th April, 2016 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, the Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Faisal A. Abbas and held the view that the Jockey would not have ridden in this manner unless he had the Trainer’s tacit approval. Therefore, the Stewards decided to fine Tr. Faisal A. Abbas a sum of Rs.20,000/-.

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Mumbai: 16th March, 2016