ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12, NINTH DAY, THURSDAY, 15TH DECEMBER, 2011.

(PENETROMETER: 2.1; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM 1400 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES,9 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. ALL RACES OF 1400 METRES AND 1600 METRES WERE STARTED FROM THE BACK STRETCH AND NOT FROM THE CHUTE.

On a request from Trainer Zadmal Singh, permission was granted to Trainer Subhag Singh to saddle his charges OCEAN EMPEROR (8^th race), RIVER TERN (9^th race) & OCEAN SONATA (10^th race), at his (Trainer Zadmal Singh‘s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1 (64) – THE VESUVIUS PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 7

KASKAZI (Y.S.Srinath) played up in the stall resulting in dislodging its Rider. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s VO who certified him fit to race. The gelding was re-stalled, at which time the Jockey observed that the saddle had shifted back and wanted the saddle to be re-applied. Considering the time lost already and the field was ready for dispatch, KASKAZI was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Orders. In view of the fractious behavior of the gelding, Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to give the gelding more Gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials, before next accepting to race.

After the race, KASKAZI was found to be sound. KALINGA STAR was found to have a cut injury on the tongue.

RACE NO.2 (65) – THE AZIZ H.AHMEDBHOY TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 4

SCHOLAR (Y.S.Srinath) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, LIVING THE DREAM was found to be sound.

RACE NO.3 (66) – THE AUTUMN BLUE PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 7

At the start, STARDOM BOUND (P.Trevor) veered to the outside. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Jockey Shrikant Kamble (EYE OF THE STORM) has been fined Rs.1000/- using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

Trainer Suresh Chavan and Jockey T.S.Jodha were questioned with regard to the poor performance of SADDLERS RULE Vis-a-Vis the common runner – EYE OF THE STORM. The Instructions were to be 4^th or 5^th. The Jockey stated that the horse did not respond to his urgings. The Trainer stated that the pace of the race was fast which may not have suited the horse. He added that on the basis of his previous form he had fancied the horse and he was surprised at the poor performance. He further added that the horse was much fitter this time as compared to its previous race and this run was disappointing. The explanation was noted.

Trainer Suresh Chavan subsequently submitted an Endoscopy Report from the Club’s Equine Hospital the next day morning which showed that the horse had bled internally (EIPH Grade III). As such, SADDLERS RULE has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

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

After the race, PHOSPHOR and SADDLERS RULE were found to be sound.

RACE NO.4 (67) – THE VESUVIUS PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 9

DESERT EAGLE (M.A.Roushan) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head. In view of this behavior and a similar behavior in its previous start, Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to give the gelding more Gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials, before next accepting to race.

At the start, HONEY BEE (C.S.Jodha, dr.5) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to SAVAGE GARDEN (Akash Agarwal, dr.6).

Jockey David Allan (EQUIANO) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

After the race, HERMANN was observed to have a cut injury on the right fore cannon. BY THE WAY was found to be sound, having an injury on the upper gum.

RACE NO.5 (68) – THE WILD EAGLE PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 11

Trainer Vinay Lagad had accepted with his charge FULL THROTTLE while the horse was on a veterinary ban. As such the horse was struck out at the Acceptance stage and Trainer Vinay Lagad has been fined Rs.1000/- for his lapse.

After the race, LAKE COMO, RAJDOOT and STUD OF GOLD were found to be sound.

RACE NO.6 (69) – THE EDGAR DeSYLVA TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 7

Soon after the start, DAFFODILS (Kavraj Singh) leaned inwards despite Jockey’s effort and made contact with MYSTIC TEMPLE (P.S.Chouhan). Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

After the race, MOMENT TO REMEMBER 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, DAFFODILS and CRÈME DE LA CRÈME were found to be sound.

RACE NO.7 (70) – THE RAPIDASH PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 13

At the start, MOUNTAIN WARRIOR (R.Hughes, dr.1) jumped awkwardly outwards on to CHIQUITA (P.Trevor, dr.2).

Near 1300 metres, SPOOK (A.Sandesh) shifted in and tightened SONG OF PRAISE (S.Sunil) who went on to GOSSIP (Stephane Pasquier), who in turn went on to DISTANT PROMISE (Vikram Jodha). Jockey A.Sandesh has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

Near 1200 metres, SONG OF PRAISE (S.Sunil) was tightened for room and was steadied.

Approaching 1000 metres, GOSSIP (Stephane Pasquier) shifted out to avoid clipping DISTANT PROMISE (Vikram Jodha) and in the process tightened SILENT KILLER (T.S.Jodha).

After the race, SONG OF PRAISE was found to be sore by the right left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.8 (71) – THE CONTINUAL PLATE:: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 9

At the start, VIVA LA DIVA (S.P.Ranjane) was inconvenienced for room as OCEAN EMPEROR (B.Prakash) shifted in. Jockey B.Prakash has been asked to be more careful.

Approaching 800 metres, OCEAN EMPEROR (B.Prakash) was tightened and dropped back as SCINTILLO (S.Sunil) shifted in, due to which AL HUZZAH (Nirmal Jodha) received interference. Jockey S.Sunil has been cautioned.

After the race, CROWNED PRINCESS, VIVA LA DIVA and AL HUZZAH were found to be sound.

Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey S.P.Ranjane were questioned regarding the running and riding of VIVA LA DIVA. Trainer Antia said that he had instructed the Jockey to hit the front and if some other horse hits the front, not to fight for the lead but sit well up and to do his best. Jockey S.P.Ranjane confirmed the instructions. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey S.P.Ranjane that the horse was slightly inconvenienced on jump out and he had to steady his mount but thereafter he had made no effort to improve his position and sit well up as instructed. Further, on entering the straight twice he had the opportunity to take an opening but he made no attempt to take the gap and instead went behind horses thereby denying his horse a clear run and took the horse out when the race was nearly over. Further, he had not used the whip even once and he was feeble in his riding efforts. Trainer Antia said that he had not told the Jockey not to use the whip. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the Jockey’s riding. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.P.Ranjane, he was reported to the Stewards for not allowing his mount VIVA LA DIVA to run on its merits in the above race.

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey S.P.Ranjane in the above connection. Having heard the submissions made by Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey S.P.Ranjane and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.P.Ranjane and held him guilty of not permitting his mount VIVA LA DIVA to run on its merits. However, before taking a decision in the matter, the Stewards wished to give Jockey S.P.Ranjane one more opportunity to defend himself and hence adjourned the hearing to Thursday, 22^nd December, 2011. The Stipendiary Stewards were directed to issue a letter to Jockey S.P.Ranjane to show cause in writing as to why necessary/appropriate action should not be taken against him by the Stewards of the Club in connection with the captioned matter and also to appear before the Stewards of the Club after the last race on Thursday, 22^nd December, 2011

RACE NO.9 (72) – THE WILD EAGLE PLATE (DIV.I):: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 12

At the start, QUICK RETURNS (Akash Agarwal, dr.8) and RIVER TERN (Y.S.Srinath, dr.9) made contact with each other due to which RIVER TERN went out on to MCQUEEN (Kavraj Singh, dr.10) who in turn went out and caused ELECTRA (B.Prakash, dr.11) to shift out and at the same time FIREMISS (Akshay, dr.12) shifted inwards due to which ELECTRA was steadied.

Near 400 metres, FIREMISS (Akshay) drifted out. Jockey Akshay has been asked to exercise proper control over his mount.

HILLS AND DALES (R.Shelar) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, DANCING JENNY and RIVER TERN were found to be sound.

RACE NO.10 (73) – THE RAPIDASH PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12

At the request of Trainer Dallas Todywalla, HOME ALONE was examined at 1245 hours on 13/12/2011 and was found to be sore by left hind leg, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

On arrival at the Gates, PEAK PEAK PEAK (Nirmal Jodha) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and was found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start, STAR BUILDER (R.Hughes) tried to veer to the outside.

PABLO NERUDA (S.Zervan) was slowly away, losing about 5 lengths at the start and then veered to the outside losing further ground. Trainer Shyam S.Habbu has been asked to give the gelding more Gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials before next accepting to race. Also, he has been asked also to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of STAR BUILDER in this race and a report will be submitted shortly.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1^st, 2^nd, 9^th and 10^th race viz. KALINGA STAR, LYRICAL SYMPHONY, STAR OF ZOLTAN and SUGAR LOAF respectively and the special sample of STARDOM BOUND (3^rd race) were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 10 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 91

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.20,73,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.1

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(66)	Jockey Shrikant Kamble fined Rs.1000/-.
	R.4(67)	Jockey David Allan fined Rs.1000/-.
	R.5(68)	Trainer Vinay agad fined Rs.1000/-.
	R.7(70)	Jockey A Sandesh fined Rs.1000/-.
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(64)	KASKAZI – more Gate Practice, show Starter during morning trials
	R.2(65)	SCHOLAR – inclined to lug out – remedial measures.
	R.3(66)	STARDOM BOUND – veered outwards – remedial measures STARDOM BOUND (broke a Blood Vessel) & SADDLERS RRULE (bled internally EIPH Grade-III) –stopped for 4 weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.4(67)	DESERT EAGLE – more Gate Practice, show Starter during trials
	R.6(69)	DAFFODILS – remedial measures. MOMENT TO REMEMBER – sore – to be passed fit (VO).
	R.7(70)	SONG OF PRAISE – sore- to be passed fit (VO)
	R.9(72)	HILLS AND DALES – lugged out – remedial measures.
	R.10(73)	PEAK PEAK PEAK – sore – to be passed fit (VO). PABLO NERUDA – slow away & veered out – more Gate Practice, show Starter and remedial measures.

GENERAL:

RE: MORNING TRACK WORK – BREAKING OF A BLOOD VESSEL – “HELEN”

HELEN was observed to have broken a blood vessel after her work out during morning Track Work on 14^th December 2011 and has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of 4 weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

RE : DE-NOVO ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “STARLIGHT MAGIC” IN RACE NO.235 – THE K.RAGHUNATH PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 22^ND OCTOBER, 2011 - CASE REMANDED BACK TO THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB BY THE BOARD OF APPEAL – APPEAL PREFERRED BY TRAINER VINAYAK AND JOCKEY R.SHELAR –:

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 15^th December, 2011 considered the above matter. the Stewards considered all papers and proceedings before them. Having considered all the submissions made by Jockey R.Shelar/his Spokesman as also Trainer Vinayak/his Spokesman and having viewed the video recording of the race (all angles) including the back view of the start which was the fresh evidence produced before the Board of Appeal, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey R.Shelar in the subject case and held him guilty of not allowing his mount STARLIGHT MAGIC to run on its merits in Race No.235. The Stewards noted :-

1) This was the first time that STARLIGHT MAGIC was slow out and Trainer Vinayak has claimed that the horse had jumped out well during Gate practice with Blinkers. Thereafter he continuously gagged the horse as evident on the video recording that the horse’s mouth was open and he was fighting for his head. Further, he unnecessarily travelled wide all through the race thereby losing further ground and he was very feeble in his riding effort in the straight.

2) The back view of the start of this race confirmed that he continuously gagged the horse for nearly first 80 metres after start and thereafter the horse on the inside had shifted out and forced him out at that stage.

3) The Stewards noted that he had been fined/cautioned on three occasions during the Pune Meeting 2011 for failing to ride out his mounts to complete advantage.

4) The Stewards noted that there were two horses of the same connection running in this race viz. LAKE LEADER and STARLIGHT MAGIC. The morning odds on STARLIGHT MAGIC were 10/1 and LAKE LEADER was at 13/10. Subsequently, a lot of betting came on STARLIGHT MAGIC and the horse was backed down to 9/4 and the odds on LAKE LEADER drifted. Thereafter, LAKE LEADER was backed down and won the race and the odds on STARLIGHT MAGIC went up to 15/4 and his riding suggested that he was not interested in winning the race.

Taking an overall view, the Stewards decided to maintain the quantum of punishment as decided earlier. Accordingly, his Jockey’s license now stands suspended w.e.f. 1^st January, 2012 till the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2011/12. Thereafter, should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2012/13, the same shall be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 18^th July, 2012 to 14^th August, 2012 (both days inclusive) for not permitting his mount STARLIGHT MAGIC to run on its merits in Race No.235. (not permitted to ride work/mock race).

Further, the Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Vinayak and held the view that the Jockey would not have ridden in this manner unless he had the Trainer’s tacit approval.

The Stewards noted that he had been fined on two earlier occasions in the recent past for similar offences.

Taking an overall view, the Stewards decided to maintain the quantum of punishment a decided earlier. Accordingly, Trainer Vinayak was fined a sum of Rs.50,000/-.

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RE : FRADULENT USE OF MEMBERSHIP BADGE BY MR.TEJINDER SINGH KHANUJA – RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE CLUB:

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 15^th December, 2011 have decided to exclude the under-mentioned person from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force, with effect from 01/01/2012 to 31/01/2012 :-

MR.TEJINDER SINGH KHANUJA, 77/28, OPP.APANGH SCHOOL,, WANOWRIE, PUNE – 411 040

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RE : ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR.SHASHIKANT BABURAO GODKAR AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE DURING HYDERABAD RACES ON 14^TH NOVEMBER, 2011 :

Mr.Shashikant Baburao Godkar, Belasis Road, D.I.T. Chawl No.14.Room No.07,Mumbai – 400 008

RE : ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE AND LAYING OF OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR.VAZIR HASAN RIZVI AND MR.KISHAN GANDGADHAR JADHAV RESPECTIVELY, AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE DURING DELHI RACES ON 15^TH NOVEMBER, 2011 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 15^th December, 2011 have decided to exclude the under-mentioned persons from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force,

with immediate effect until he appears before the Stewards :-

1) Mr.Vazir Hasan Rizvi,

Room No.104, Dabba Chawl,

Near Four Season Hotel,

Jijamata, Worli,

MUMBAI – 400 018

Mr.Kishan Gangadhar Jadhav,

Second Enclosure – Race Course,,

K.K.Marg,

Mumbai – 400 034

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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:

01/12/2011 - CARPE DIEM, TYSEA, SLEUTH, BESAME MUCHO, SWIFT MEMORIES, DEAR

HENRY, COCCINELLA

04/12/2011 - MOUNTAIN FAIRY, HAVENLY PRIZE, REBECCA, VOLTERRA

RANDOM SAMPLES:

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

01/12/2011 - CARLA

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Mumbai : 16^th December, 2011