ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2024, SEVENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 15TH, SEPTEMBER, 2024.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES WIDE FROM 2400 METRES TO 2000 METRES, 3 METRES WIDE FROM 2000 METRES,TO 1200 METRES, 4 METRES WIDE AT 1000 METRES. THEREAFTER 6 METRES WIDE UPTO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

1(81)

PRINCE IGOR

Mustakim Alam

A. Sandesh

Indisposed

3(83)

MURWARA PRINCESS

Mustakim Alam

Antony Raj S.

Indisposed

5(85)

DOCTOR DOLLY

Mustakim Alam

K. Nazil

Indisposed

6(86)

BAKLAVA

Mustakim Alam

A. Sandesh

Indisposed

7(87)

BEYOND STARS

Mustakim Alam

R. Ajinkya

Indisposed

 

On a request from Trainer S. S. Attaollahi, permission was granted to Trainer P. Shroff to saddle his charge DON CARLOS in the 5th race, at his own (Trainer S. S. Attaollahi’s) risk and responsibility.

 

RACE NO.1 (81) – THE MYSTIC TOUCH PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS -  8

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that PRECIOSO did not complete the recommended withdrawal period for Phenylbutazone Injection. As such, the gelding was struck out at the acceptance stage and Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy has been fined Rs.5,000/- for the lapse.

 

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, MILLI (Vishal N. Bunde) was examined at the starting gate and was certified fit to race.

 

SIM SIM (K. Nazil, dr.5) took an awkward fly jump and veered out thereby losing considerable ground at the start.  Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MILLI & OTELLO were trotted and found to be sound and PRINCE IGOR was observed to have an injury on left fore coronet.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that SIM SIM had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.2 (82) –  THE EXCELLENT TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 4

 

At the start, BUBBLY BOY (App. N. Bhosale, dr.1) jumped outwards and made contact with IRISH GOLD (Akshay Kumar, dr.2).

 

Passing the 350 metres, IRISH GOLD (Akshay Kumar) leaned inwards onto CELLINI (Antony Raj S.) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing BUBBLY BOY (App. N. Bhosale) racing along the rails who had to check and change course. Jockey Akshay Kumar has been cautioned.

 

After the race, IRISH GOLD & BUBBLY BOY were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CELLINI had right eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.3 (83) – THE SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2400 METRES – RUNNERS -  8

 

MULTIVERSE (A. Sandesh, dr.1) threw its head up and had to be steadied at the start.

 

After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (MULTIVERSE) reported that he was held up for room until approaching the 300 metres.

 

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

 

After the race, MURWARA PRINCESS was observed to be in mild distress and was found to have an injury on left hind pastern.

 

RACE NO.4 (84) – THE VILLOO C. POONAWALLA MILLION: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES –RUNNERS- 9

 

WIND DANCER (Akshay Kumar, dr.4) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, ESCONIDO (S. Saqlain, dr.8) jumped out awkwardly threw its head up thereafter veered out and had to be steadied.

 

At the start, FABLE (A. Sandesh, dr.9) jumped outwards and had to be steadied.

 

Passing the 200 metres, FABLE (A. Sandesh) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening and inconveniencing KNIGHT CRUSADAR (Antony Raj S.) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey A. Sandesh has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

It was observed that CREDENCE (P. Vinod) drifted out under use of the whip in the straight. After questioning, Jockey P. Vinod has been cautioned.

 

After the race, ESCONIDO, FABLE & WIND DANCER were trotted and found to be sound and KNIGHT CRUSADER was observed to have an injury on left hind fetlock.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that AFFLUENCE had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer, ASHWA KANGTO had right eye injury with ulcer and ESCONIDO had right eye injury with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.5 (85) – THE S. A. POONAWALLA MILLION  (Grade 3): (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS – 10

 

Trainer Prasanna Kumar P.  had submitted an email on 11th September 2024, requesting to withdraw his charge, MASATO, from the race. He stated that he had forgotten to scratch the gelding. In a follow-up email dated 12th September 2024, he explained that the gelding arrived to Pune on 3rd September 2024, was not on regular work and hence was not fit to race. In the meantime, the gelding was subjected to Veterinary examination, which revealed no abnormalities. The Trainer was informed of this, and with his consent, the gelding was sampled.

 

Later, at the Trainer's request, the horse was treated with Xylaxin due to its fractious behavior while trying to enter the horse ambulance. The matter was reported to the Stewards, who permitted the withdrawal of the horse. However, Trainer Prasanna Kumar P. has been fined Rs.15,000/- for the lapse on his part.

 

There was a dual declaration in respect of Jockey Vivek G. by Trainer S. S. Attaollahi on DON CARLOS and by Trainer S. Waheed on PYRITE.  After questioning all concerned, Trainer S. S. Attaollahi was permitted to declare Jockey N. S. Parmar on his charge DON CARLOS and Trainer S. Waheed was permitted to declare Jockey Vivek G. on his charge PYRITE.  In this connection, Trainer S. S. Attaollahi has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring Jockey Vivek G. without his consent.

 

Passing the 400 metres, MIGHTY SPARROW (S. Saqlain) shifted out thereby carrying DASH (Yash Narredu) outwards. After the race on questioning, Jockey S. Saqlain stated that his mount was hanging out in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu (DASH) reported that his mount was hanging–in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, THUNDERING PHOENIX was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that DON CARLOS had left eye injury with ulcer and sore both eyes.

 

RACE NO.6 (86) –  THE SURAIYA & MASOOM MASTER TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 13

 

GOLDEN LEGEND (Shamaz Shareef, dr.4) threw its head up at the start and had to be steadied.

 

After the race, FAST APPROACH & MALET SPRING were trotted and found to be sound and TURN AND BURN was observed to have a cut injury on right knee and VILLANELLE was observed to have a gum injury.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that VILLANELLE had both eye injuries (sore) with ulcer, GOLDEN LEGEND had both eye injuries with ulcer in left eye and FAST APPROACH had both eye injuries with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.7 (87) –  THE MAUNA KEA PLATE: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

In the process of stalling, Jockey Vivek G. (MARCUS) injured his left foot. Since Jockey Vivek G. could not fulfill his riding engagement, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starters order.

 

Passing the 1500 metres, QUICKER (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby starting a chain reaction due to which CONINENTAL DRIFT (Santosh G.), THRILL OF BRAZIL (P. S. Kaviraj) and  AXLROD (P. Vinod) were tightened for room and AXLROD had to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.5000/-

 

After the race, KINGS LOVE was trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that BEYOND STARS had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd 6th & 7th race, viz. BABY BAZOOKA, VILLANELLE & PRIDE’S PRINCE, were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

 

The urine and blood samples of the CREDENCE (Winner – 4th race), REDEFINED (Winner – 5th race) & DASH (2nd place – 5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

 

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 62

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.63,31,750/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8.85

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.1(81)

Tr. Nazzak B. Chenoy (PRECIOSO) – fined Rs.5,000/-

R.4(84)

Joc. A. Sandesh (FABLE) – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.5(85)

Tr. Prasanna Kumar P. (MASATO) – fined Rs.15,000/-

Tr. S. S. Attaollahi (DON CARLOS) – fined Rs.1,000/-

R.7(87)

Joc. Yash Narredu (QUICKER) – fined Rs.5,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(81)

SIM SIM – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.4(84)

WIND DANCER - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.5(85)

MIGHTY SPARROW & DASH – Remedial Measures

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(81)

MOMENT OF MADNESS, OTELLO, RECIPROCITY

R.2(82)

BABY BAZOOKA

R.3(83)

MURWARA PRINCESS, REGAL COMMAND

R.4(84)

KNIGHT CRUSADER, EXPEDITE

R.5(85)

BASHIR, DOCTOR DOLLY

R.6(86)

MUTANT, ESPERANZA

R.7(87)

QUICKER, LUMINOSITY

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

RE: MOCK RACE HELD ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024:

 

JULIANA was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

 

Pune: 18th September 2024.