ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2013/14, SEVENTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 16TH JANUARY, 2014

 (PENETROMETER: 3.7; 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, 9 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 13 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 9 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer Nazak Chenoy, permission was granted to Trainer Bezan Chenoy to saddle her charge NEATH in the 6th race, at his (Trainer Nazak Chenoy’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer S.S.Attaollahi, permission was granted to Trainer P.Shroff to saddle his charge LUCKY THIRTEEN in the 7th race, at his (Trainer S.S.Attaollahi’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

10 (146)

PUNE WARRIOR

D.S.Rathore

D.A.Naik

Indisposed

 

RACE NO.1(137) – THE BLUE RIBBON PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 9

 

ACE OF DIAMOND (N.S.Parmar) jumped out slow, losing about 3 lengths at the start. Tr.Hosidar Daji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (DOUBLE OR QUITS) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

App.S.Mosin (JEN’S GLORY) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out in the final 200 metres.

 

App.S.Mosin (JEN’S GLORY) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

Jockey Hanumant Singh (ARMEL) reported the loss of whip near 100 metres.

 

After the race,  EYE OF THE STORM was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, HOT AS ICE was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind pastern. JEN’S GLORY was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2(138) –THE PRADEEP VIJAYAKAR TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres –Runners - 8  

 

ACT OF VALOUR (Vikram Jodha) was restless in the stall. GOLDEN MILLENIUM (Fr’Co F.DaSilva) lost about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer S.K.Sunderji and Karthik G. have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them.

 

ACT OF VALOUR (Vikram Jodha) and SIMPLY SWEET (Neeraj Rawal) lugged-out in the straight. Trainers S.K.Sunderji and Imtiaz A.Sait have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.

 

JOLEENE (C.S.Jodha) ran green during the race.

 

After the race, ACT OF VALOUR and GOLDEN MILLENIUM were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3(139) – THE   MARCHETTA PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 7

 

An objection was lodged by Jockey Amyn Merchant, rider of  CELTIC KING (Placed Second) against NUSH (Imran Chisty, Placed First). The reason being, NUSH came on to him and bumped him badly at approximately 150 metres and knocked his horse completely out of stride whereby the horse lost momentum and he was making up ground before this incident.

 

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to overrule the objection.

 

Jockeys Imran Chisty (NUSH) and Amyn Merchant (CELTIC KING) have been cautioned for allowing their mounts to shift-out and shift in respectively under the use of whip in the straight.

 

After the race, HOME ADVANTAGE and KNIGHT OF KE were observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, HAIL THE KING and KNIGHT OF KE were found to be sound. HAIL THE KING had splayed its right hind plate.

 

RACE NO.4(140) – THE SMASHING PLATE (DIV.II):  (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 8

 

On arrival at the start, it was observed that MUFASA (A.Sandesh) had splayed its left fore plate. As per the norms the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.

 

After being stalled, SAM (S.K.Jadhav) leaned in the stall. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

DANSE DEBONAIRE (Dashrath Singh) hung-out in the straight and passing 200 metres went across DEMONIC (Fr’Co F.DaSilva). Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, GRAN TURISMO, DANSE DEBONAIRE, MORALS and MINSTREL SON were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5(141) – THE  ROMANTIC LIAISON PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 15

 

SALSA (Zameer Sayyed) jumped out slow, losing about a distance at the start. Since the filly had behaved in a similar manner in her previous run, Trainer D.J.Surti has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting with her to race.

 

STORM LIGHTNING (Amyn Merchant dr. 4) jumped awkwardly outwards.

 

At the start, ZARAR (Akshay, dr.2) shifted out despite the Jockey’s effort and went on to RAMBUTAN (Shrikant Kamble, dr.3).

 

At the start, STORM LIGHTNING (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to CAESARS WIFE (Kavraj Singh, dr.5) who had also jumped awkwardly.

 

At the start, SPEED UP (Satish Nayak, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and jostled with GIFT WRAPPED (Altaf Sayyed, dr. 6), who in turn went across CAESARS WIFE (Kavraj Singh, dr.5 ) who was steadied.

 

Near 900 metres, UNIVERSAL JOY (App.B.Nikhil) leaned inwards and caused SPEED UP (Satish Nayak) to shift in, who in turn tightened ZARAR (Akshay).

 

Passing 200 metres, STORM LIGHTNING (Amyn Merchant) shifted out and hampered the running of ROCK THE TURF (V.Chandrakant). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been cautioned.

 

After the race,  UNIVERSAL JOY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, ZARAR, NIRBHAYA and ROCK THE TURF were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(142) – THE  ESTONIA PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 8 

 

HALLE (Shrikant Kamble) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

After the race,  SONG DYNASTY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.7(143) –  THE SMASHING PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1800 Metres – Runners – 9

 

HIGHLANDER (A.Sandesh) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous run, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting with him to race.

 

After being stalled, CYPRESS POINT (Akshay) started lashing out. The mare was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have suffered cut injuries on the left stifle and on left hind cannon and was sore from the left hind leg. As such, CYPRESS POINT was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s Order.  The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, ALLEGIANCE (I.Pasha, dr.1) jumped awkwardly outwards due to which SUMMER ECLIPSE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) shied and shifted out and at the same time LUCKY THIRTEEN (P.Trevor, dr.3) jumped awkwardly inwards and jostled with SUMMER ECLIPSE and then ricocheted on to GHANGHORR (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) and then made contact with CYCLOPS (Kavraj Singh, dr.5).

 

ALLEGIANCE (I.Pasha) was inclined to lug-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Trainer Rehanullah Khan and Jockey A.Sandesh were questioned regarding the running and riding of HIGHLANDER and the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

 

The Stewards after the last race questioned Trainer Rehanullah and Jockey A.Sandesh in the above connection. Trainer Rehanullah Khan said that HIGHLANDER is a stayer and does not have initial speed and also he was carrying top weight, therefore, he had instructed the Jockey to ride a waiting race, judge the pace and ride accordingly. Also, he had asked the Jockey to keep niggling at the horse since he needs constant riding. He opined that the Jockey’s decision to come from the outside was beneficial to the horse as the horse got a clear run and he took no exception to the Jockey’s riding. He added that this was the first run of the horse on the Mumbai course and he had won one race at Pune while being ridden off the pace.

 

Jockey A.Sandesh stated that he was instructed to sit in 6th / 7th position and ride a waiting race and to do his best. When asked as to why he had not made sufficient effort to improve his position in the early part and why he had travelled so wide round the bend, Jockey A.Sandesh said that he was told to ride a waiting race and he was niggling the horse all the way. He said that negotiating the bend he was just behind ZLATO (J.Fortune) and  he decided to make his move from the outside of ZLATO so as to give the horse a clear run and when ZLATO started shifting out he did not want to break the horse’s stride, so he kept the horse on the outside so as to give him a clear run and did his best. When asked as to why he changed his whip hand when the horse was responding well when he had the whip in his right hand, Jockey A.Sandesh said that the horse was trying to go out so he collected the horse and changed the whip hand to bring him in.

 

After viewing the video recording of the race, Jockey was given the benefit of the doubt and he was cautioned to be more careful in the future.

 

After the race, GHANGHORR and ALLEGIANCE (examined on 17/01/2014) were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8(144) – THE  PRADEEP VIJAYAKAR TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 9

 

LIGHT OF ARABIA (A.Sandesh) and ARTISTE (Dashrath Singh) were restless in the stall. Trainers Narendra Lagad and Dallas Todywalla have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them.

 

Approaching 400 metres, ZENOFIC (R.Woodworth) was steadied when tightened for room and ridden in check for a few strides while racing behind TINOGONA (Satish Nayak).

 

APACHE (S.Zervan) hung-out in the straight and finished the race along the outer rails. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

ZENOFIC (R.Woodword) lugged-out during the race and near 200 metres shifted out and forced ADMIRAL GRAY (I.Pasha) to travel wide. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, LIGHT OF ARABIA, ADMIRAL GRAY, APACHE and TINOGONA were found to be sound. LIGHT OF ARABIA had broken two lower incisors.

 

RACE NO.9(145) – THE  GREATER MUMBAI POLICE TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 12

 

At the request of Trainer S.S.Shah, DESTINED TO GLORY was examined at 1040 hours on 15/01/2014  and was found to be sore from the left fore leg, as such, the horse was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. 

 

Near 1000 metres, RELIC HUNTER (App.B.Nikhil) shifted in due to which DREAMLINER (J.Pradeep) shied and shifted-in and caused ICE SKATER (S.P.Ranjane) to shift in, who in turn went on to WINGS OF GLORY (Dashrath Singh) who was steadied. Apprentice B.Nikhil has been cautioned.

 

Near 800 metres, WINGS OF GLORY (Dashrath Singh) was tightened while racing on the inside of QUE SERA SERA (Kavraj Singh).

 

SHERLOCK HOLMES (App.S.Mosin) and ZOOM ZOOM (A.Sandesh) were inclined to lug-in in the straight. Trainers Dallas Todywalla and M.K.Jadhav have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge, before next accepting to race them.

 

After the race, ICE SKATER was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, WINGS OF GLORY, JEWELS OF THE HILL and NATIONAL PRIDE were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.10(146) – THE  ROMANTIC LIAISON PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 16

 

HIGHWAY EXPRESS (Zameer Sayyed) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Suresh Chavan has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting tor race.

 

At the start, PEZZONOVANTE (App.B.Nikhil, dr.9) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to PUNE WARRIORS (D.A.Naik, dr.8), who in turn went on to MACHO UNO (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.7) due to which MOUNTAIN TREASURE (Akash Agarwal, dr.6) shied and went on to MAHIMA (R Shelar) who went on to SHOCKALOT (J.Pradeep, dr.4).

 

In the concluding stages of the race, BALINGA (Satish Nayak) was held up for a run due to lack of room, while racing between POLAR ZONE (Dashrath Singh) and SULTAN OF SWING (Malcolm Kharadi).

 

After the race, SULTAN OF SWING was observed to have broken a blood vessel and also had an abrasion on the nasal bridge. The gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SULTAN OF SWING, MEGA STAR, MOUNTAIN TREASURE and PUNE WARRIORS were found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th race viz. ARMEL, KAZURI, SILVER STREAK CYCLOPS and ZENOFIC, and the special sample of JEN’S GLORY (1st race), HOME ADVANTAGE & KNIGHT OF KE (3rd race), SONG DYNASTY (6th race), APACHE & PALATIAL (8th race), ICE SKATER (9th race) and SULTAN OF SWING (10th race),  were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES     -  10     TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS  -    101

TOTAL STAKES -     Rs.32,00,000/-    AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.1                           

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.1(137)

App.S.Mosin - fined Rs 1,000/-

 

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(137)

ACE OF DIAMOND (lost ground at the start) – remedial measures

EYE OF THE STORM (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

DOUBLE OR QUITS (Lugged-in) - Remedial measures.

R.2(138)

ACT OF VALOUR (restless in the stall) and GOLDEN MILLENIUM (lost ground at the start) – remedial measures

ACT OF VALOUR and SIMPLY SWEET (Lugged-out) -  Remedial measures.

R.3(139)

KNIGHT OF KE and HOME ADVANTAGE (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.4(140)

SAM (Leaned in the stall) – remedial measures

DANSE DEBONAIRE (Hung-out) - Remedial measures

R.5(141)

SALSA – MOCK RACE (Starter)

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

R.6(142)

HALLE (reluctant to reach the start) – remedial measures

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

R.7(143)

HIGHLANDER – MOCK RACE (Starter)

CYPRESS POINT (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

ALLEGIANCE (Inclined to lug-in) - Remedial measures

R.8(144)

LIGHT OF ARABIA and ARTISTE (restless in the stall) – remedial measures

APACHE (Hung out) & ZENOFIC (Lugged out) – remedial measures

R.9(145)

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

DESTINED TO GLORY (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

SHERLOCK HOLMES & ZOOM ZOOM (Inclined to lug in) – remedial measures

R.10(146)

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

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

 

RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF A FINE OF RS.20,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM FOR CARELESS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “WARRIOR PRINCE” IN RACE NO 32 RUN ON 1ST DECEMBER 2013 – JOCKEY A.SANDESH

 

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 10th January, 2014 considered the Appeal preferred by Jockey A.Sandesh and interviewed him and his Spokesman, Mr. S Kapoor, and having viewed the video recording of the race and having deliberated the matter at length and having applied their mind decided to partially allow his Appeal by modifying his punishment by way of reducing the fine from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.10,000/-. The Deposit was ordered to be refunded.

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RE: APPEAL PREFERRED BY MR. MAHESH R AGARWAL / BUBNA (EXCLUDED PERSON) AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF EXCLUDING HIM FROM 29TH NOVEMBER 2013 TO 28TH NOVEMBER 2023 FOR BEING GUILTY OF ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS AT THE MUMBAI RACECOURSE DURING THE OFF-COURSE BETTING ON HYDERABAD RACES ON 9TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AND ON CALCUTTA AND BANGALORE RACES HELD ON 23RD NOVEMBER 2013:

 

The Board of Appeal at its Meeting held on 6th January 2014 considered an Appeal from Mr. Mahesh R Agarwal/ Bubna (excluded person). The Board of Appeal having studied all the documents and papers that were submitted and having considered the submissions made by him and having deliberated the matter at length and having applied their minds, decided to reject his Appeal and forfeit the deposit.

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SAMPLE RESULTS:

 

The urine sample of following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Prohibited substance:

 

29/12/2013   -PATRIOTIC, HEATWAVE, ADAM, ELITE MODEL, MONTREAL, MASTER SHIFU, BE SAFE, PURPLE PATCH, NIGELLA, FIRST AND ONLY ONE, MOHEGUN SUN, SUPERLICIOUS, FOREST VISION, AFFIRMATION, ANGEL IN THE SKY, KNIGHT OF KE, PRESIDENTIAL, TO THE MANOR BORN, NEW WORLD,SUPREME STAR, AN ACQUIRED TASTE, MAISHA, SHIVALIK STORM, BRAVE FIGHTER, ZANTHOS, AVIATOR, CELTIC KING, BELVEDERE, THE BIG BULL, BLAVATSKY, MELINDA

02/01/2014   -BELMONT, PROTECTOR OF PARIS, GOLDEN SPURS, STRIKING SHADOW, DOMINGO, REYNOLDS

05/01/2014   -BELLA TRAVIATA, ROSWALD, JEREMIAH, MAJESTIC OPINION, DANCING PHOENIX,

                    NEFYN, EL WONDER, ROSIE SUNSHINE, ASAHI

 

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

 

02/01/2014   -        LUCKY THIRTEEN

 

 

Mumbai : 17th January, 2014