ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2013/14, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 16^TH MARCH, 2014.

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING : GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

(RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT)

RACE NO.1(265) – THE P.R.MEHTA TROPHY: (About) 2400 Metres – Runners - 4

SNOWING (A.Sandesh) was inclined to lug-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

RACE NO.2(266) –THE PRONTO PRONTO TROPHY: (About) 1800 Metres –Runners – 5

Trainer Nazak Chenoy and Jockey Dashrath Singh were questioned regarding the poor performance of COMMANDER. Trainer Nazak Chenoy stated that the Instructions to the Jockey were to sit in a forward position if the pace was slow, otherwise ride from a comfortable position. She added that the horse had a lot of weight to give around and that the horse had not sweated after the race as the gelding may have felt the heat. She also opined that the horse lacked the condition coming into this race. She added that the gelding has not liked the Mumbai Track and factually the horse has won only one race on this Track that too during the current Mumbai Meeting otherwise the gelding has done well on the Pune Track. She further added that she was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding. Jockey Dashrath Singh confirmed the instructions and added that he had done his best. Explanation was noted.

After the race, COMMANDER was found to be sound.

RACE NO.3(267)– THE COLOURS OF HOLI TROPHY:(About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 7

The Sr.V.O. reported that on the way to the starting gate, ICE COOL was observed to be trotting sore by the left fore. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s Order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Jockey S.Mosin (VIXEN) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift-in in the final 100 metres.

Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed was questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge INFALLIBLE. The Trainer stated that he himself was disappointed with the gelding’s poor run. He said that the instructions to the Jockey were to sit in 3^rd / 4^th position and to do his best in the straight. He added that the horse has soundness problems. He further said that the gelding ran poorly in Race No 90 also and hence he had changed the equipment i.e. he removed the Tongue Straps and put on the Blinkers. The explanation was noted.

After the race, VIXEN, MUMBAI KING, WORD OF HONOUR and INFALLIBLE were found to be sound.

RACE NO.4(268) – THE SWITCH MEDIA CUP: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 10

After being stalled, GUNS N ROSES (I.Pasha) played up in the stall, reared up and had an awkward fall on the back and hip. The gelding was examined by the Club’s V.O. and certified unfit to race, as such it was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (BELLA FIGURA) reported that his mount was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer Nosher Cama has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

Jockey Hanumant Singh (MOUNTAIN TREASURE) has been fined Rs 3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

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

After the race, DIAMONDZIP and STORM LIGHTNING were found to be sound.

RACE NO.5(269) – THE FORBES BREEDERS’ JUVENILE FILLIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP (GR.3):

(About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 9

Jockey A.Sandesh (CONNEMARA) reported that his mount fly-jumped.

In the early part of the race, WAR MACHINE (J.H.Christopher) kept an erratic course and inconvenienced ROYAL PASSION (Y.S.Srinath) on a few occasions. Jockey J.H.Christopher has been cautioned.

Near 300 metres, TATIANA (J.Fortune) shifted in and caused ATHENS (Dashrath Singh) to shift inwards. Jockey J.Fortune has been cautioned.

After the race, TIGER TOPS was observed to have lost its left hind plate.

ATHENS (Dashrath Singh) was placed fifth and ROYAL PASSION (Y.S.Srinath) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

RACE NO.6(270) – THE RACING WORLD TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 13

At the request of Trainer Zadmal Singh, PROVIDENCE was examined at 0915 hours on 16/03/2014 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg and had urticaria on left side of the neck. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

GRAND DUKE (A.Sandesh) lost about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been fined Rs 1,000/- for failing to produce the Registered Racing Colours in respect of his charge BRAZIL (B.Nikhil). The Jockey wore the Emergency Colours. i.e. All Black.

At the start, TAP DANCE (I.Pasha, dr.9) and PHELPS (Shrikant Kamble, dr.11) jumped out awkwardly. ARAVALI (J.H.Christopher, dr.13) & CHASING DREAMS (Dashrath Singh, dr.14) tried to veer outwards and lost ground.

ANTARTICA ZONE (Akshay, dr.12) shifted-in soon after the start and went across the entire field on his its inside. Jockey Akshay has been fined Rs 3,000/- and severely cautioned for the future.

After the race, THE MAGICIAN was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind tendon.

RACE NO.7(271) – THE SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS’ JUVENILE COLTS’ CHAMPIONSHIP (GR.3):

(About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 8

After the race, DISCOURSE 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, MERCHANTOFVENICE and DISCOURSE (examined on 17/03/2014) were found to be sound.

ZURICH (Neeraj Rawal) was placed fifth and MERCHANTOFVENICE (Imran Chisty) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

RACE NO.8(272) – THE J.RUSTOMJI SOPARIVALA TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 11

At the start, HONEYMOON (Malcolm Kharadi, dr.2) and ROUBLESHA (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and inwards respectively. FLYING ANGEL (D.K.Ashish, dr.5) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to DAZZLING DANCER (N.S.Parmar, dr.6).

The saddle on SWEET AS HONEY (Dashrath Singh) was observed to have slipped back during the race. Since the saddle was adjusted at the Starting Gates, no action has been initiated in the matter.

After the race, PALATIAL was found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1^st, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th & 8^th race, viz. SNOWING, SUNTAN BEAUTY, TIGER TOPS, QUASAR and HONEYMOON, as also that of ZENOFIC & TATIANA (5^th race) and VISION OF ROMANCE & LAST CHANCE (7^th race), and the special sample of COMMANDER (2^nd race), INFALLIBLE (3^rd race) and DISCOURSE (7^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 67

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.74,68,825/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.37

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.4(268)	Jockey Hanumant Singh - fined Rs 3,000/-.
SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.6(270)	Trainer Rehanuulah Khan - fined Rs.1000/- Jockey Akshay fined - Rs.3000/-.
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(265)	SNOWING inclined to lug-in / remedial measures
	R.3(267)	ICE COOL (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.4(268)	GUNS N ROSES – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials BELLA FIGURA inclined to lug-out. Remedial measures SNOW KING (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.6(270)	PROVIDENCE (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) GRAND DUKE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.7(271)	DISCOURSE (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY S.ZERVAN ON “APACHE” IN RACE NO.261 – THE SAHACHARI FOUNDATION CUP RUN ON 13^TH MARCH, 2014 – AFTER A STEWARDS ENQUIRY, APACHE WAS DECLARED A NON STARTER :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 16^th March, 2014 interviewed Jockey S.Zervan in the above connection. They considered all papers and documents and having heard all the submissions made by Jockey S.Zervan, including his letter dated 15^th March, 2014 in reply to the Show Cause and after viewing the video recording of Race No.261 as also the incident of the whip fall, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.Zervan. The Stewards noted he waited far too long to make his move in the straight, which he himself admitted. Even when JACK FROST came alongside up to his quarters, he still kept waiting and thereafter lost his whip at a crucial part of the race and the fall of the whip looked suspicious. The Stewards noted that Trainer P.Shroff also concurred with the Stewards view that Jockey S.Zervan had made his move late which may have cost him the race. The Stewards noted Jockey S.Zervan’s past record wherein action was taken against him for similar offences.

However, taking an overall view and keeping in mind that there was no drift in the odds of APACHE, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of grave doubt for the charge of “unsatisfactory riding” although the horse was declared a Non-starter and held him guilty of injudicious and over confident riding which may have cost him the race. Therefore, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 5^th April, 2014 to 27^th April, 2014 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE: RACE NO 258 – THE PALAZZIO PLATE – RUN ON 13^TH MARCH 2014

Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the bandages on his charge SO TRUE on both fore legs whereas he had applied for the usage of the Bandages on all four legs.

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RE: POSITIVE FINDING IN RESPECT OF “HIDDEN ASSET” (WINNER) IN RACE NO 177 – THE ROYAL CHALLENGE ‘GAME FOR LOVE’ CUP (DIV –II) RUN ON 2^ND FEBRUARY 2014 – REPORTED POSITIVE FOR “PENTAZOCINE”:

As per the Medication Rules, Trainer Mansoor Shah was required to inform to the Sr.Veterinary Officer of the Club, in writing, within five days of opening the envelope that identifies the sample i.e. latest by 11^th March, 2014 whether he wished the split sample of your charge HIDDEN ASSET to go to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Lab or L.C.H., France,, for Confirmatory Analysis and also the name of the Witnessing Analyst, if any, failing which the Stewards shall treat the report of the Primary Laboratory as conclusive. However, Trainer Mansoor Shah failed to do so as stated above.

In view of the above, as per the Medication Rules, the Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 16^th March, 2014 decided to treat the report dated 28^th February, 2014 from the Primary Laboratory i.e. HFL Sport Science, England, in respect of the sample of urine taken from HIDDEN ASSET (Winner) in Race No.177 – The Royal Challenge ‘Game For Life’ Cup (Div.II) run on 2^nd February, 2014, as conclusive.

Further, as per the Medication Rules, the Stewards of the Club decided to disqualify HIDDEN ASSET (Winner) in Race No.177– The Royal Challenge ‘Game For Life’ Cup run on 2^nd February, 2014 and to revise the order of placing of the above race as under :-

DOUBLE DIAMOND- FIRST; SUN HOT - THIRD

MAGIC VISION - SECOND; ROCK THE TURF - FOURTH

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Mumbai : 17^th March, 2014