ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12, SEVENTEENTH  DAY, SUNDAY, 15TH JANUARY, 2012.

 (PENETROMETER: 1.9; GOING: GOOD TO FIRM)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 7 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 10 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 12 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES  AND THEREAFTER 14 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 7 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 10  METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer Vinayak, permission was granted to his Trainer Suresh Chavan to saddle his charge STAR PRINCE in the 9th race, at his (Trainer Vinayak‘s) risk and responsibility.

 

On a request from Trainer S.Padmanabhan, permission was granted to his Assistant Trainer, Mr. James McKeown to saddle his charges FIELD MARSHAL & DOMINATOR in the 7th & 8th race respectively, at his (Trainer S.Padmanabhan‘s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

1 (132)

KATARINA

C.S.Jodha

D.K. Ashish

Indisposed

2 (133)

RAJDOOT

C.S.Jodha

Nirmal Jodha

Indisposed

3 (134)

NANINA

C.S.Jodha

D.K. Ashish

Indisposed

5 (136)

RANTHAMBHORE

C.S.Jodha

Dashrath Singh

Indisposed

6 (137)

CREAM OF THE CROP

C.S.Jodha

A.Sandesh

Indisposed

9 (140)

TAMARAI

C.S.Jodha

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

10 (141)

TARA

C.S.Jodha

T.S.Jodha

Indisposed

 

RACE NO.1 (132) – THE  ATMOSPHERE PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 11

 

ALEUTIAN ZONE (Dashrath Singh) lost about a length at the start.

 

At the start, ARABIAN STAR (Kavraj Singh) jumped out awkwardly.

 

At the start, FANTASTIC KINGDOM (Malcolm Kharadi, dr.4)went out on to ARABIAN STAR (Kavraj Singh, dr.5) who in turn  went out on to ALEUTIAN ZONE (Dashrath Singh, dr.6).

 

At the start, ONLY WHITE (T.S.Jodha) shied away and shifted in.

 

In the final stages of the race, ONLY WHITE (T.S. Jodha) was steadied off the heels of ALEUTIAN ZONE (Dashrath Singh) who had weakened at that stage and was forced to shift out.

 

After the race, ARABIAN STAR was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind coronet. LADY BLACK STAR, ALEUTIAN ZONE and RISING ASSET were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2 (133)  – THE  ACADEMIC PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 12

 

ATHOS (C.Rajendra) brushed the Gates at jump out and was unbalanced, then shortly after steadied from the heels of YOUNG OFFENDER (Dashrath Singh).

 

BOUNTY (D.S.Rathore) kept an erratic course in the straight thereby placing the Rider at a disadvantage..

 

In the final 200 metres, SPRAUNCY (Vikram Jodha) lugged in and hampered the running of BLADES OF GLORY (T.S.Jodha) and also scrapped the rails approaching 100 metres. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

SPLASH (Akash Agarwal) did not get a clear run in the concluding stages of the race and had to shift outwards continuously to make a run.

 

Trainer Mansoor Shah was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of his charge YOUNG OFFENDER. He said that in the previous race, in Race no 88, over 1000 metres the horse had met with interference at the start and he was left with too much to do in the straight. He said that this race was over 1200 metres, which suited the gelding. The explanation was noted.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that BOUNTY was examined on 16/1/2012 and, was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, ATHOS, HERZELIYAH, SPRAUNCY (examined on 16/1/2012), YOUNG OFFENDER, WELLS FARGO and INNER HARMONY were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3 (134) – THE  ATMOSPHERE PLATE (DIV.I): 1000 Metres - Runners – 11

 

ARABIAN ROCK (D.Patel) refused to enter the stall despite all efforts. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.  ARABIAN EMPIRE (T.S.Jodha) was restless in the stall and was not allowing the rider to settle, resulting in losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainers Altaf Hussain and Vijay Kasbekar 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.

 

Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge NANINA. The Jockey wore the Emergency Colours i.e. All Black.

 

Trainer N.B.Chenoy has been fined Rs.1000/- for presenting her charge SYLVINIA with a Tongue Strap, in the Paddock prior permission for the use of which was not obtained. The Tongue Strap was removed.

 

At the start, SYLVANIA (Akshay, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across NANINA (D.K.Ashish, dr.7) and then made contact with PATEK PHILIPPE (Vikram Jodha, dr.8) and in the process NANINA was steadied.

 

Near 900 metres, SYLVINIA (Akshay) shifted out and made contact with OCEAN OF FAITH (R.Shelar). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned.

 

Trainer Imtiaz A Sait was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge AL HUZZAH. The Trainer stated that the previous run in Race no 107 was over 1200 metres and the horse was in contention till the final 200 metres and then petered out. This time the distance was shorter by 200 metres and he had changed the tactics, in that, he had instructed the Jockey to hold the horse and then ride out. He added that he was as surprised as any other person, with the performance of his horse. To another question he stated that he had run the horse in this race since the next age group race was about 6 weeks away. He further stated that he had not fancied the gelding and was at longer odds. The explanation has been noted.

 

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

 

After the race, SOLID ROCK was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SYLVINIA was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.4 (135)  – THE  ACADEMIC PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres - Runners – 13

 

MY LUCKY STAR (Akash Agarwal) jumped out slowly, losing about 2 lengths at the start.

 

Trainer Anil Kumar has been fined Rs.3000/- for racing his charge DIAMONDZIP without the bandages, for the removal of which no prior permission was obtained.

 

At the start, ABERDARES (D.Patel) drifted inwards despite Jockey’s effort. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Soon after the start, RADICAL MACKIE (D.K.Ashish, dr.8) shifted in and went in on to WINGS TO FLY (Dashrath Singh, dr.7) who in turn went in on to LAURUS PRIDE (T.S.Jodha, dr.6) who in turn hampered the running of ELCETRA (B.Prakash). Due to the interference, LAURUS PRIDE, while dropping back, forced BELLE BRISE (Khalander), who was following to shift outwards and cause ADERBADES (D.Patel) to shift out. Jockey D.K.Ashish was reported to the Stewards for careless riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey D.K.Ashish and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s License for 4th February 2012 for Careless Riding. (Permitted to ride work/Mock race).

 

Approaching 800 metres, WINGS TO FLY (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and hampered the running the DIAMONDZIP (R.Rupesh).

 

Soon on straightening for home, DIAMONDZIP (R.Rupesh) was tightened and steadied while racing between ELECTRA (B.Prakash) and LOLA (Malcolm Kharadi).

 

Jockey Khalander (BELLE BRISE) was observed to have ridden feebly in the straight. On questioning, Jockey Khalandar stated that he found his saddle shifting and therefore he had not ridden out the horse. On examination the buckle of the girth was found to have turned the other side which may have resulted in the saddle being loose. Trainer Altamash A.Ahmed, when questioned, stated that the horse had received interference at the start and due to pressure the hook of the buckle on the girth may be turned to the other side. The explanation was noted.

 

After the race, BELLE BRISE and RADICAL MACKIE were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5 (136) – THE  WARSAW PACT PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 8

 

After the race, SUGAR LOAF was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6 (137)  – THE  N.M.IRANI CUP: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 9

 

At the request of the Trainer, STORMY WIND was  examined by the Club’s V.O. at 1830 hours on 13/01/2012 and was found to be sore by the right hind 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. 

 

Jockey A.Sandesh (CREAM OF THE CROP) has been cautioned for continuously shifting-in in the concluding stages of the race and in the process inconveniencing SKY HIGH (Y.S.Srinath).

 

POLAR ZONE (Nirmal Jodha) hung-in in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out his mount to complete advantage. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Jockey S.Sunil (SERGEANT MAJOR) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

 

After the race, SKY HIGH was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7 (138) – THE  RAMNIWAS RAMNARAIN RUIA GOLD CUP (GR.2):  (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 6

 

KNIGHTON (R.Hughes) 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.

 

SERGEANT PEPPER (Anthony Crastus) hung-in in the straight thereby placing his Rider at a disadvantage. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Jockey David Allan (FIELD MARSHAL) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

After the race, KNIGHTON was observed to have a bruise at both stifle and right fore fetlock. SERGEANT PEPPER had an abrasion at the right hind bulb of heel.

 

RACE NO.8 (139) – THE  FORBES INDIA MILLION:  (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 10

 

DOMINATOR (R.Hughes) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer S.Padmanabhan has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, SHIVALIK HERO (Suraj Narredu, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with LAVENDER BROWN (C.Rajendra, dr.7).

 

Shortly after the start, Jockey R Hughes (DOMINATOR) readjusted his right stirrup iron.

 

Jockey Suraj Narredu (SHIVALIK HERO) has been cautioned for shifting ground inwards in the final 200 metres.

 

The saddle on LAVENDER BROWN was observed to have slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.

 

DOMINATOR (R.Hughes) was placed fifth and SUN SALUTATION (Y.S.Srinath) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.9 (140) – THE  GREATER MUMBAI POLICE TROPHY:  (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 14

 

At the start, SILVER SCREEN (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out awkwardly. After jump out, PRINCE OF TROY (M.A.Roushan, dr.2) shifted out and took the running of PHOSPHOR (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.3).

 

Approaching 800 metres, LAKHADEMA (Samuel Fargeat) was tightened and lost position while racing between REBECCA (Stephane Pasquier) and ISHPINGO (Dashrath Singh) and as LAKHADEMA lost position, BLUE SKY (C.Rajendra) who was following, had to be steadied.

 

BLUE SKY (C.Rajendra) was inclined to lug inwards in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Jockey A.Sandesh (OUT OF MY WAY) reported that his mount hung inwards in the straight. Since the gelding was reported to have returned sore by the left fore leg, no action has been initiated in the matter. However, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, PHOSPHOR, LAKHADEMA, TITLEIST and REBECCA were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.10 (141) – THE  PERCEIVED VALUE PLATE:  (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 11

 

EQUIANO (David Allan) was reluctant to be stalled. After being stalled, SO ROYAL (Nirmal Jodha) prematurely tried to rush the gates and in the process flipped over in the stall whereby the Jockey was hurt and unable to ride. Due to this, SHERIFF (Akash Agarwal), who was in the adjoining stall, got upset and kicked the gates. SHERIFF was  examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the left hind leg. Also, the gelding had suffered bleeding injuries on both the stifle; as such, he was certified unfit to race. SO ROYAL and SHERIFF were withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainers Adil Dajee and  Imtiaz A.Sait have been asked to give their respective charges EQUIANO and SO ROYAL, more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Further, SHERIFF has to be passed fit by the Club/s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

Near 1600 metres, EQUIANO (David Allan) was steadied as WESTERLIE (A.Sandesh) shifted in, due to which OCEAN SONATA (R.Hughes) who was travelling behind EQUAINO, was steadied and dropped out on to ARZAAN (M.A.Roushan). Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned.

  

Near 1200 metres, ARZAAN (M.A.Roushan) was steadied while racing on the inside of OCEAN SONATA (R.Hughes).

 

OCEAN SONATA (R.Hughes) lugged inwards in the straight and in the concluding stages of the race inconvenienced JEN’S GLORY (Kavraj Singh). Trainer Zadmal Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, LIGHT MY WAY, OCEAN SONATA, APACHE INDIAN, EQUIANO, TARA and WESTERLIE (examined on 16/1/2012), were found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 10th race, viz. AL HUZZAH, STAR BLESSINGS, CARDINAL, SHIVALIK HERO and RANCHO, as also that of STAR MARQUESS & FIELD MARSHAL (7th race) and PORTIA & RELIC HUNTER (8th race) and the special sample of SYLVINIA & SOLID ROCK (3rd race), SKY HIGH (6th race) and REBECCA (9th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES   -          10          TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS    -          105

TOTAL STAKES   -     Rs.52,60,000/-   AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE   -     10.5                              

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.3(134)

Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha - fined Rs.1000/-.

Trainer N.B.Chenoy - fined Rs.1000/-.

R.4(135)

Jockey D.K.Ashish suspended for 4th February 2012.

Trainer Anil Kumar – fined Rs.3000/-

R.7(138)

Jockey David Allan fined Rs.3000/-.(Whip Offence)

R.8(139)

Trainer Dallas Todywalla fined Rs.2000/-.

R.2(133)

SPRAUNCY – remedial measures

BOUNTY (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.3(134)

ARABIAN ROCK & ARABIAN EMPIRE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials.

NANINA (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO

SOLID ROCK (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.4(135)

ABERDARES – remedial measures

R.6(137)

STORMY WIND (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

POLAR ZONE & SERGEANT MAJOR – remedial measures

R.7(138)

SERGEANT PEPPER – remedial measures

R.8(139)

DOMINATOR – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials.

R.9(140)

BLUE SKY – remedial measures

OUT OF MY WAY (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.10(141)

EQUIANO & SO ROYAL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials.

OCEAN SONATA – remedial measures

SHERIFF (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “APOCALYPSE” IN RAE NO.76 – THE KEJRIWAL TROPHY (DIV.II) RUN ON 18TH DECEMBER, 2011 – TRAINER MANSOOR SHAH AND JOCKEY F.IRANI :

 

The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 15th January, 2012 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry. The Stewards interviewed Trainer Mansoor Shah and Jockey F.Irani and having heard the submission made and having viewed the video recording of the race, decided :-

 

a)       to severely warn Jockey F.Irani for feeble handling of APOCALYPSE in Race No.76. Jockey F.Irani was told to treat this as a final warning and a repetition of similar riding, he would be liable for severe action

b)       to fine Trainer Mansoor Shah a sum of Rs.10,000/- for giving misleading evidence in the enquiry.

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RE :ENQUIRY INTO THE APPARENT IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “EXUBERANCE” IN RACE NO.120 – THE THUNDER BIRD PLATE (1400 METRES) RUN ON 5TH JANUARY, 2012 AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS START IN RACE NO.79 – THE G.ESSAJI TROPHY RUN ON 18TH DECEMBER, 2011 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED:

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Mansoor Shah in the above connection. He said that in the previous race run over 1600 metres on 18th December, 2011 EXUBERANCE had jumped awkwardly bumping the horse on his outside, it was a strong field of 3-year olds including SERGEANT PEPPER and KING JULIEN. EXUBERANCE was the oldest horse in the field of 8 runners. That was his first attempt at a 1600 metres race. The horse had travelled in about 5th or 6th place after jumping awkwardly and lugged out in the straight and that he had been informed to take remedial measures to correct the gelding. This was confirmed in the race day report. In that race, the first two horses were 8 ¾ lengths ahead of the third horse.

 

Trainer Mansoor Shah said that he had put up a more experience and a stronger rider on EXUBERANCE  this time in Race No.120 run on 5th January, 2012 in an effort to stop the gelding from hanging out but the horse was still inclinded to shift outwards. He said that this time the horse was drawn better in Gate-1 and went straight from the barriers to obtain a better position in the race, possibly as he had a field of horses on his outside in this event. He said that the drop in class assisted the gelding; it was of a shorter distance and for 5 year olds and over. Mr.Shah thought the horse had a place chance in the race.

 

An examination of Mr.Shah’s Medication and Work Log Books confirmed that there was no change to the preparation given to EXUBERANCE leading up to both races.

 

The explanation was noted.

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “HIGHWAY EXPRESS” IN RACE NO.100 – THE FRIDA KAHLO PLATE RUN ON 29TH DECEMBER, 2011:

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Dallas Todywalla in the above connection. He said that this filly has performed consistently in the past, she was always on board, however, in Mumbai she was not looking well, she had lost her coat. Even in Race No.44 which was the first run of the filly, she was not looking well and yet she had run a decent fourth and after that race, he had kept the filly in light work and kept her fresh and she eats her feed well but her coat did not improve and he raced her again at the Owners’ wish and was hoping that she may squeeze it in this time also. To another question, Trainer Dallas Todywalla admitted that in all her past races the filly was ridden by Jockeys who had a whip but this time the filly was carrying top weight and he put up a 5 kg allowance claiming boy who did not have a whip which could be another reason for her poor performance. He said that after the race he had the filly scoped and the report was clean. He said that he had informed the Owners that he will not race the filly again until she improves her coat.

 

After scrutinizing the log books and viewing the video recording of the race, the explanation tendered by Trainer Dallas Todywalla was noted.

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SAMPLE RESULTS:

 

The urine sample of the following runners has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substances:

 

05/01/2012        ZAKYNTHOS, AWESOMENESS, SLEDGEHAMMER, EXUBERANCE, ELENA, VENUS

ROSEWATER

 

The urine sample of the following horses has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

 

04/01/2012        STAR MARQUESS, SOUTHERN OPINION, ROMANTIQUE

05/01/2012        SWIFT MEMORIES

 

Mumbai : 16th January, 2012