ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, SEVENTEENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 15TH MARCH, 2026.
(EVENING RACE DAY)
(PENETROMETER: 4.1 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORT
RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT.
RACE NO.1 (150) – THE HAUNTING MEMORIES MILLION: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
At the start, NAMIRI (P. Trevor, dr.6) was observed to have lost its footing and stumble.
At the start, SON OF A GUN (K. Nazil, dr.4) jumped and carried OPUS DEI (Antonoy Raj S., dr.5) outwards and thereafter further shifted in and went onto NAMIRI (P. Trevor, dr.6) who made contact with ZACHARIAS (S. Zervan, dr.7) causing the latter to be steadied. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey K. Nazil has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching the 300 metres, FORTUNATE SON (Prashant P. Dhebe) leaned out and carried NAMIRI (P. Trevor) outwards. Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe has been cautioned.
After the race Jockey Antony Raj S. (OPUS DEI) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (BREAK POINT) reported that his mount was running erratic in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
SON OF A GUN was observed to have lost its right hind shoe.
OPUS DEI was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (151) – THE OPEN SPACES MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
RENAISSANCE (Yash Narredu, dr.3) lost about two lengths at the start.
At the start, ASHWA ANKARA (Vivek G., dr.5) jumped inwards thereby forcing WE STILL BELIEVE (K. Sai Kiran, dr.4) inwards at the same time SAMSON (App. Aditya Waydande, dr.1) jumped outwards onto JACKSON (A. Sandesh, dr.2) due to the incident WE STILL BELIEVE and JACKSON made contact and had to be steadied.
Soon after the start, AR FIRST STAR (S. G. Prasad) shifted in and made contact with PHANTASMIQUE (C. Umesh). Jockey S. G. Prasad has been cautioned.
Approaching the 1000 metres, AR FIRST STAR (S. G. Prasad) leaned in onto PHANTASMIQUE (C. Umesh) who further shifted in and jostled with ASHWA ANKARA (Vivek G.). Jockey S.G Prasad has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Approaching the 300 metres, RENAISSANCE (Yash Narredu) shifted in under the use of whip thereby tightening the field on its inside. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
WE STILL BELIEVE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.3 (152) – THE SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS' JUVENILE COLTS' CHAMPIONSHIP (Grade 3): (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
In the final stages of the race, ENRICH (Yash Narredu) shifted out and carried ALEXIOS (A. Sandesh) outwards. Jockey Yash Narredu has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. (BRAVION) reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres. After the race on questioning, he stated that he tapped his mount on the shoulder and in the process lost his whip, the same has been noted. This being the first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, no action has been initiated.
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
PUCCINI was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.4 (153) – THE FORBES BREEDERS' JUVENILE FILLIES' CHAMPIONSHIP (Grade 3): (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 4
Approaching the 300 metres, ANGELISA (Vivek G.) shifted out and carried PINNACLE (Yash Narredu) outwards. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.
In the final stages of the race, VORTEX (P. Trevor) shifted out at the same time ANGELISA (Vivek G.) shifted in thereby tightening MENORCA (A. Sandesh) racing between them causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey’s P. Trevor and Vivek G. have been cautioned
RACE NO.5 (154) – THE MAHARAJA SIR HARISINGHJI TROPHY (GRADE 3) POWERED BY MR. ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA (Grade 3): (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
Soon after the start, JADE (C. Umesh) leaned in onto PSYCHIC STAR (Vivek G.) who further shifted in and went across ZUCCARO (Yash Narredu) causing latter to be steadied. Jockey C.Umesh has been cautioned.
In the final stages of the race, PSYCHIC STAR (Vivek G.) leaned out and went onto ZUCCARO (Yash Narredu). Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned
RACE NO.6 (155) – THE C. N. WADIA GOLD CUP (GRADE 2) POWERED BY MR. ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA (Grade 2): (ABOUT) 2400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
It was observed during the race that the saddle pad and led bag used on SOVEREIGN KING (Antony Raj S.) fell passing the 1000 metres. After the race on questioning, Jockey Antony Raj S. stated that the saddle used on his mount slipped soon after the start due to which the saddle pad and led bag fell, his explanation was noted. Further, the Clerk of the Scale reported that Jockey Antony Raj S. had weighed in 1 kg. less than the weight at which he had weighed out, due to the discrepancy in the weight, as per the norms SOVEREIGN KING was disqualified.
This being the second instance of faulty saddling during the current Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
At the start, GOLDEN THUNDER (Neeraj Rawal, dr.8) jumped inwards at the same time KING KE (Vivek G., dr.6) jumped outwards thereby tightening EVALDO (Akshay Kumar, dr.7) who had to check and change course.
At the start, SOVEREIGN KING (Antony Raj S., dr.2) jumped inwards and made contact with THALASSA (A. Sandesh, dr.1).
Approaching the 200 metres, THALASSA (A. Sandesh) shifted out and went across DREAM ALLIANCE (Yash Narredu) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey Vivek G. (KING KE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
EVALDO was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7 (156) – THE LAHINCH MILLION: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
At the start, NEUTRON (N. S. Parmar, dr.3) jumped outwards and bumped CHARISSE (Vivek G., dr.4) thereafter STARSEED (App. A. Omkar, dr.2) jumped outwards and made contact with NEUTRON who further shifted out and made contact with CHARISSE causing Jockey Vivek G. to lose his stirrup momentarily.
Passing the 600 metres, STARSEED (App. A. Omkar) shifted out and carried CHARISSE (Vivek G.) outwards, thereafter passing the 400 metres STARSEED shifted out thereby tightening and inconveniencing CHARISSE causing the latter to check and change course thereby carrying ALGONQUIN (A. Sandesh) outwards. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, App. A. Omkar has been suspended for two race days, i.e. on first two race days of the Pune Meeting 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race), date of which will be intimated in due course, for careless riding.
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
NEUTRALIST was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As Such, the colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
CHARISSE and NEUTRON were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8 (157) – POONAWALLA STUD FARMS AUCTION SALE STAKES: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
At the start, SEQUENTIAL (J. Chinoy, dr.4) jumped inwards at the same time INVICTOR (P. Trevor, dr.2) jumped outwards thereby tightening and inconveniencing BAILLEE (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.3) causing the latter to be checked.
Soon after the start, SEQUENTIAL (J. Chinoy) shifted in and went across INVICTOR (P. Trevor) causing it to check and change course at the same time GUNFIRE (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby tightening RAMBO (Antony Raj S.) who in turn shifted in and made contact with INVICTOR. Jockey’s J. Chinoy and Yash Narredu have been cautioned.
After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported the following:
INVICTOR was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.9 (158) – THE ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA SPRINTERS' CHALLENGE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 7
MISS AMERICAN PIE (N. S. Parmar, dr.4) lost about a length at the start.
At the start, DREAM SELLER (P. Trevor, dr.1) jumped outwards and went across WESTERN STAR (Akshay Kumar, dr.2) who was marginally slow to begin.
Passing the 400 metres, CREDENCE (Yash Narredu) leaned out and carried SHAMBALA (Antony Raj S.) outwards. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, the Sr. V. O. reported the following:
CHRISTOPHANY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As Such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to Race.
RACE NO.10 (159) – THE AHEAD OF MY TIME MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
At the start, SKANDHA (T. S. Jodha, dr.) jumped inwards onto CHALLENGE ACCEPTED (Mukesh Kumar, dr.6) who further shifted in and went across SHIRSA (S. G. Prasad, dr.5).
Soon after the start, MANOR HOUSE (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby starting a chain reaction due to which GODDES OF DAWN (D. R. Shubham), EL MORAN (P. Trevor), SKANDHA (T. S. Jodha) and CHALLENGE ACCEPTED (Mukesh Kumar) were inconvenienced and had to be steadied. After questioning not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Yash Narreu has been fined Rs.10,000/-.
After the race, Jockey K. Nazil (MOONLIGHT KISS) reported the loss of whip at about 300 metres. This being the first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, no action has been initiated.
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The urine and blood samples of the winner of the BREAK POINT (Winner – 1st race), RENAISSANCE (Winner – 2nd race), D’ARTAGNAN (Winner – 3rd race), ENRICH (2nd place – 3rd race), VORTEX (Winner – 4th race), ANGELISA (2nd place – 4th race), ZUCCARO (Winner – 5th race), PSYCHIC STAR (2nd place – 5th race), KINGS GAMBIT (Winner – 6th race), KING KE (2nd place – 6th race), NEUTRALIST (Winner – 7th race), RAMBO (Winner – 8th race), DREAM SELLER (Winner – 9th race), MANOR HOUSE (Winner – 10th race), and the special sample of INVICTOR (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 10 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 80 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs.3,10,00,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S) |
R.1(150) |
Joc. K. Nazil (SON OF A GUN) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.2(151) |
Joc. Yash Narredu (RENAISSANCE) – fined Rs.5,000/- Joc. S. G. Prasad (AR FIRST STAR) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.6(155) |
Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha (SOVEREIGN KING) – fined Rs.5,000/- |
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R.7(156) |
App. A. Omkar (STARSEED) - suspended for two race days, i.e. on first two race days of the Pune Meeting 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race), date of which will be intimated in due course, for careless riding. |
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R.9(158) |
Joc. Yash Narredu (CREDENCE) – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.10(159) |
Joc. Yash Narredu (MANOR HOUSE) – fined Rs.10,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(150) |
OPUS DEI & BREAK POINT – remedial measures |
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R.2(151) |
WE STILL BELIEVE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(155) |
KING KE – remedial measures |
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R.7(156) |
NEUTRALIST – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
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R.9(158) |
CHRISTOPHANY – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “NEBULA” (DRAWN 9) IN RACE NO.126 – THE POONAWALLA BREEDERS’ MULTI MILLION (GR.1) (DIST. 1400 MTRS.) RUN ON 22ND FEBRUARY 2026:
In this connection, the Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 15th March 2026, having heard Trainer Behram Cama and Jockey Neeraj Rawal, and having watched Race No.126 as also the filly’s earlier starts i.e. race nos. 25, 63, and 95 Mumbai 2025/26, wherein it was observed that the filly had clearly demonstrated that she can race comfortably with the pace. Hence, the Stewards were not satisfied with explanation tendered by Jockey Neeraj Rawal. In that it was held that he kept the filly at the back end of the field and allowed her to fall too far behind, thereby placing her at a disadvantage. Despite which, the filly covered a lot of ground in the final stretch.
Keeping in mind riding caliber of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, greater judgement and effort was expected from him. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club held Jockey Neeraj Rawal guilty of riding an injudicious race and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for two race days i.e. on 30th March 2026 and first race day of the Pune Meeting 2026, dates of which will be intimated in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SHIRSA” (DRAWN 6) IN RACE NO.136 – THE J. V. SHUKLA – ASHWAMITRA PLATE (DIST. 1400 MTRS.) RUN ON 26TH FEBRUARY 2026:
In this connection, the Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 15th March 2026, having heard Jockey S. G. Prasad and Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi, having viewed the video of race no.136 and the previous races of the mare i.e. race no.81 & the winning races of the mare i.e. race nos.143 & 180, run during the Mumbai Meeting 2024/25 the Stewards of the Club were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S. G. Prasad. In that, it was observed that he did not ride the mare in her usual winning pattern especially since he had ridden her on both occasions. Instead, Jockey S.G Prasad positioned her at the back of the field. Further, upon entering the straight, his efforts in the early part were found wanting and his statement that the mare was one-paced was also found to be incorrect, as she made up considerable ground in the final stages. As such his overall riding effort was found to be inconsistent throughout the race.
Therefore, keeping in mind the mare’s past performances and his previous rides on her, the Stewards found his riding in this race unacceptable, held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding and decided to suspend his Jockey’s Licence for eight race days, commencing from 30th March 2026. Thereafter, if he applies for a licence for the Racing Season 2026/27, the same may be granted to him; however, it shall remain suspended for the first seven days of the Pune Meeting 2026, the dates of which will be communicated in due course. (permitted to ride in track work and mock race).
Further, after hearing the contentions made by Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi and keeping in mind all the circumstances of the matter including his submissions. The concerned Trainer was cautioned for his tacit approval in this matter
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The blood samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of substances according Article 6E of IFHA:
Compulsory:
17/02/2026 - BAILLEE, ASHWA GYPSY, TALKING POINT, SCORCHER, STYX,
SILVER BRAID, FRENZY, LUNA, AR FIRST STAR, THUNDER HEART,
EL GRECO, MISS MAGIC
Mumbai: 17th March 2026.