ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2024/25, NINTH DAY, THURSDAY, 16TH, JANUARY, 2025.

(PENETROMETER: 4.0 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 4 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 6 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 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 4 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 6 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

On a request from Trainer Sanjay Kolse, permission was granted to Trainer Adil Dajee to saddle his charges FAST APPROACH in the 2^nd race and CONNEXION in the 6^th race, at his own (Trainer Sanjay Kolse’s) risk and responsibility.

RACE NO.1 (73) – THE REGAL EQUITY PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

STARLIGHTER (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.2) planted and lost considerable ground at the start. Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain 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.

CHAMPAGNE SMILE (App. N. Bhosale, dr.4) threw her head up at the start and had to be steadied.

After the race, App. S. Siddharth (EKLA CHOLO) reported that passing the 250 metres he lost his left stirrup thereby getting unbalanced momentarily. After questioning and not being satisfied, App. S. Siddharth has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

After the race, DAGGER’S STRIKE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. The gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.2 (74) – THE MAHARAJA SIR PRATAPSINGH GAEKWAD TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 6

CREDENCE (App. S. Siddharth, dr.4) ducked under the front gate after being stalled, thereafter the filly was taken out and examined by the Sr. V.O. and was observed to have a mild abrasion on the left side of her neck, however, the filly was trotted and found to be sound, as such, was certified fit to race. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

GODDES OF DAWN (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.2) stumbled at the start.

Soon after the start, TURN AND BURN (N. S. Parmar) leaned outwards onto CREDENCE (App. S. Siddharth) who had to be steadied.

After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (TURN AND BURN) reported that approaching the 600 metres his mount hung-out, despite his efforts. Trainer S.S. Shah has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

After the race, CREDENCE was trotted and found to be sound thereafter the filly was once again examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 10.30 a.m. on 17^th January 2025 at the stables and was trotting sound but was observed to have a mild swelling with sluggish pain on the left side of her neck.

RACE NO.3 (75) – THE KARL UMRIGAR SALVER: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 5

After the race, Jockey S. Saqlain (RASPUTIN) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

After the race, IT’S MY TIME was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. The gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

After the race, RASPUTIN & COEUR DE LION were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.4 (76) – THE Y. M. CHAUDHRY MEMORIAL TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 7

FYNBOS (P. Trevor, dr. 4) was very fractious and kept rearing up after being stalled. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

At the start, MILLENIUM STAR (S. Zervan, dr.5) jumped inwards and made contact with FYNBOS (P. Trevor, dr.4) who had to be steadied.

After the race, PHANTASMIQUE was observed to have an injury on left hind fetlock.

RACE NO.5 (77) – THE F. K. VAKIL SALVER: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

After the race, Jockey C. Umesh (LOOKING LIKE A WOW) reported that his mount was running green in the straight. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

After the race, DESERT CLASSIC & KING KE were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.6 (78) – THE FERRARI PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

On arrival at the starting gate, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, CONNEXION (App. Haridas Gore) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s order and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT (App. S. Saba, dr.9) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

After the race, CONTINENTAL DRIFT was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock.

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The urine samples of the winner of the1^st, 4^th & 6^th race, viz. CHAMPAGNE SMILE, OLIVER & FLASHMAN, were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

The special samples of the urine and blood of CREDENCE (2^nd race), was collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 6	TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 42
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.44,48,500/-	AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 7

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)	R.1(73)	App. S. Siddharth (EKLA CHOLO) – fined Rs.3,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(73)	STARLIGHTER – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter DAGGER’S STRIKE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.
	R.2(74)	CREDENCE - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter TURN AND BURN – Remedial Measures
	R.3(75)	RASPUTIN – Remedial Measures IT’S MY TIME - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.
	R.4(76)	FYNBOS - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter
	R.5(77)	LOOKING LIKE A WOW – Remedial Measures
	R.6(78)	CONNEXION - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. CONTINENTAL DRIFT & BALENO - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

ERRATUM:

RE: RACE NO.8 (72) – THE MARCHETTA TROPHY: RUN ON 11^TH JANUARY 2025:

Jockey K. Nazil (GOODFELLOW) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his second offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, he has been fined a sum of Rs.5,000/- and NOT “Rs.3,000/- for the first offence” which is erroneously published in the race day report of 11^th January 2025.

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ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

RE: DE-NOVO ENQUIRY INTO APP. S. SABA PASSING RACING INFORMATION TO OTHERS AND ALLEGED BETTING ACTIVITIES IN CONTRAVENTION TO RULE 101 (iii) OF THE RULES OF RACING:

RE: ON GOING ENQUIRY INTO ALLEGED MISCONDUCT OF APP. S. SABA:

In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 11^th January 2025, having considered all papers, transcripts, proceedings and the documents submitted by App. S. Saba as also the oral submissions made by him, his spokesperson Mr. P.S. Chouhan and the submissions made by Trainer Narendra Lagad, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. S. Saba and found him guilty of contravention of Rule 101 (i)(iii) and Rule 202 (i) (vi) (xiv) & (xvi) of the Rules of Racing, for the following reasons:-

i) The WhatsApp conversation between App. S. Saba and Mr. Hanumant Singh, where he tipped Prince Igor in the first race during the Pune Meeting 2024, clearly demonstrates his involvement in tipping. Additionally, the fact that Mr. Hanumant Singh specifically instructed him to relay the tip to Mr. Srikanth for his own benefit which he confirmed further implicates him in facilitating betting activities. This communication provides irrefutable evidence of his breach of Rule 101 (iii) of the Rules of Racing.

ii) There were significant, unexplained transactions in his bank account, far surpassing his known income, originating from various individuals. When questioned about the source of these transactions, his explanation that they were related to a money lending business run by his aunt was unsubstantiated and misleading. Furthermore, his statement that these transactions were intended to evade taxes was deemed not only dishonest but also unethical and reflected poorly on his conduct as a licensed professional.

iii) The Stewards were appalled by his audacity in asking the Assistant Stipendiary Steward to mislead the Chief Stipendiary Steward about the presence of the mobile phone in his motorcycle. Additionally, they noted his lack of cooperation during the enquiry, including causing unnecessary delays in submitting his bank statements and other requested documents essential for the conduct of the investigation.

iv) In light of the above, the Stewards, after thoroughly reviewing the matter, have decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey's License for a period of 18 months. Considering that he had already served a 20 days suspension pending enquiry, this period will be deducted from the total punishment. Consequently, his suspension will come into effect from 26^th January 2025 upto 6^th April 2025 (both dates inclusive). Thereafter, should he apply for a license for the Racing Season 2025/26 and 2026/27, the same shall not be granted to him until 5^th July 2026. He is not permitted to ride work/mock race.

During the period of his suspension the under mentioned disabilities shall be applicable and he shall not be admitted at the following places:-

i) At the Race Courses at Mumbai and Pune and the Enclosures and other places under the control of the Stewards for the purpose of race meeting which would include the days on which betting is conducted at Mumbai and Pune in respect of races held at any other center/s in India; and

ii) At the Off-course betting Centres of the Royal Western India Turf Club, Ltd.; and

iii) At the Turf Club House, Pune; and The Hooves, Mumbai.

iv) Any of the premises of the Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd., where the powers of the Stewards are in force.

If he apply for admission to such places on race days or any other days, he will be refused admission thereto; AND FURTHER, that in the event of his surreptitiously obtaining admission to any of the said places on any such days, he will be summarily ejected there from when found out.

Further, all the disabilities under the Rules of Racing for suspended/Disqualified Person, shall be applicable to him.

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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:

Random:

10/12/2024 - FINCH, MAI TAI, FAST PACE, SUSSING, ELOQUENT,

LIGHTNING BLAZE, ROSABELLE, MOJITO, MOONSHOT,

SENTIMENTAL BABY, AEON FLUX, MATISSE

Compulsory:

10/12/2024 - EMPHATIC

15/12/2024 - AFRICAN GOLD

16/12/2024 - DORON, MIGHTY SPARROW

17/12/2024 - WONDERLAND, GOLDEN SPARSH

The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

Race Day:

15/12/2024 - TURN AND BURN, ARDAKAN, MAGILETO, PSYCHIC STAR,

FIELD OF DREAMS, STAR OF NIGHT, CALIPH

22/12/2024 - ELUSIVE ART, ODYSSEUS, SUBSTANTIAL, SANTISSIMO, SHAMBALA,

AFRICAN GOLD, MILA, RED MIST

The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

Race Day:

15/12/2024 - MAGILETO, PSYCHIC STAR, FIELD OF DREAMS, STAR OF NIGHT

22/12/2024 - SANTISSIMO, SHAMBALA, AFRICAN GOLD

Mumbai: 17th January 2025.