ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2017/18, EXTRA DAY, SATURDAY, 16th DECEMBER, 2017.

(PENETROMETER: 3.9; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT

 

On a request from Trainer C. D. Katrak, permission was granted to Trainer S. Waheed to saddle his charge PUGNACIOUS in the 1st race, at his (Trainer C. D. Katrak’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer M. Narredu, permission was granted to his Assistant Trainer Deepesh Narredu to saddle his charges ODESSA (1st race), STAR INSPIRATION (4th race) and HUDSON (5th race), at his (Trainer M. Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

 

In view of Jockey S. Mosin being declared medically unfit to ride, the Stewards of the Club having considered a request from Trainer S. S. Shah, permitted the following change of rider

 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

9(60)

XOXO

S. Mosin

Bhawani Singh

Unfit

 

RACE NO.1(52) –THE SIR RAHIMTOOLA CHINOY TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 7 

 

On the arrival at the start, JEANNINE (A. Imran Khan) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified the mare fit to race.

 

At the start, PUGNACIOUS (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 3) jumped outwards and went across REMEMBER ME (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 4) who was marginally slow to begin.

 

App. S. A. Amit (REMEMBER ME) was observed to have lost his whip passing the 200 metres. On questioning, App. S. A. Amit stated that the whip had slipped due to excess sweat. This being his first offence, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, JEANNINE was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, PUGNACIOUS was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon.

 

RACE NO.2(53) – THE UTTAM SINGH TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 10

 

Trainer Vishal Gaikwad has been fined 2,000/- for declaring incorrect shoeing on his charge LESREL wherein the gelding was declared to have plain Aluminium shoes on all four legs but ran with Square Toe Aluminium shoes on both fore legs and plain Aluminium shoes on both hind legs.

 

Soon after the start, LESREL (A. Sandesh, dr.3) shifted in thereby inconveniencing ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh (SIRRACHA) reported that his mount was erratic throughout the straight. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (TILL END OF TIME) reported that his mount jumped out awkwardly due to which his helmet brushed the top bar of the Starting Gate.

 

After the race, LESREL, SIRRACHA and WABI SABI (examined on 17/12/2017) were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3(54) –THE RANJIT V.BHAT MEMORIAL GOLD TROPHY:(About) 1000 Metres – Runners- 6 

 

At the start, BRYNHILL (App. N. B. Kuldeep, dr. 4) jumped outwards and at the same time GOVERNOR GENERAL (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 6) jumped inwards thereby tightening ABBEY (P. Trevor, dr. 5).

 

After the race, NASCAR 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, DEEP DIVER was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.4(55) – THE FAIZ JASDANWALLA TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres –Runners- 7 

 

DANCING LANCES (P. Trevor) took a fly jump.

 

Passing 600 metres, MEDICI (T. S. Jodha) was observed to have veered out and went across DANCING LANCES (P. Trevor) who had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha reported that his mount hung out despite his efforts. The Sr. V.O. was requested to examine the colt and he reported that the colt was found to be sound in the trot but having wolf tooth on either side. Trainer Zadmal Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

 

At the 300 metres, DANCING LANCES (P. Trevor) was observed to have veered out thereby cutting across FALCONETTE (J. Chinoy) and MEDICI (T. S. Jodha).  After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that at first his mount had shied away from the whip and thereafter hung out despite his efforts. The Sr. V.O. was requested to examine the colt and he reported that the colt was found to be sound in the trot but having wolf tooth on the right side. However, considering the erratic behavior of the gelding and also the Jockey having mentioned that the horse has the tendency of hanging out in work also, Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race before next accepting with him to race. 

 

Passing the 100 metres, FALCONETTE (J. Chinoy) shifted in under pressure due to which DIVINE POWER (B. Nikhil) was inconvenienced. Jockey J. Chinoy has been cautioned.

 

RACE NO.5(56) – THE UTTAM SINGH TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres –Runners- 11 

 

Passing 900 metres, AURELIA (P. Trevor) was tightened for room between HUDSON (P. S. Chouhan) and GRAND ACCORD (A. Imran Khan) due to which AURELIA clipped the heels of GRAND ACCORD and stumbled and dropped back thereby inconveniencing LILIBETH (T. S. Jodha).

 

Passing 100 metres, HUDSON (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in thereby tightening MANZANITA (App. S. A. Amit) along the rails. Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey A. Imran Khan (GRAND ACCORD) reported that his mount hung out from the top of the straight despite his efforts, as such he was unable to ride out. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, Jockey S. J. Sunil (ARC SHINE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, LILIBETH, GOSHAWK, GRAND ACCORD, ARC SHINE, MANZANITA and HUDSON were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(57) – THE KEJRIWAL TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 12

 

At the request of Trainer Nosher Cama, JETAWAY was examined at 1030 hours on 14/12/2017 and was found to be sore by the right hind leg. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

On arrival at the start, FRIBOURG (App. H. Zeeshan) was examined by the Club’s Sr. 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 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.

 

AIRLIFT (A. Imran Khan, dr.11) shifted in before the Red Marker and went across KODIAC QUEEN (App. D. S. Daman) who had to be checked and further shifted in on to VOULEZ VOUS (App. Raghuveer Singh) who in turn shifted in and carried BENEFICIAL (App. Parbat Singh) on to KNIGHT’S QUEST (J. Chinoy) thereby inconveniencing them. Having deliberated on the matter, the Stewards deferred the hearing to the meeting to be held after the races on Sunday, 17th December, 2017

 

After the race Jockey A. Imran Khan (AIRLIFT) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards’ Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, soon after the start, RISING BRAVE (P. S. Chouhan, Placed First) shifted in on to SYNCHRONICITY (Amyn Merchant) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, passing the Red Marker, RISING BRAVE (P. S. Chouhan) further shifted in thereby starting a chain reaction, due to which AIRLIFT (A. Imran Khan), VOULEZ VOUS (App. Raghuveer Singh) and BENEFICIAL (App. Parbat Singh) were tightened and shifted in on to KNIGHT’S QUEST (J. Chinoy) who was tightened for room, due to which the gelding stumbled thereby dislodging its rider. Due to the fall SUERTE (Bhawani Singh) was also inconvenienced.

 

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 maintain the Order of Placing as declared by the Judge. 

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held after the last race, interviewed Jockey P. S. Chouhan for dangerous riding on his mount RISING BRAVE. Having deliberated on the matter, the Stewards deferred the hearing to the meeting to be held after the races on Sunday, 17th December, 2017.   

 

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

 

RACE NO.7(58) – THE SPARTAN POKER INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS (GR.1): (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 9 

 

Passing 400 metres, ORION’S BELT (J. Chinoy) shifted out and carried BOTTEGA LOUIE (A. Imran Khan) outwards.

 

Passing 200 metres, MANIFOLD (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out and at the same time LADY IN LACE (Suraj Narredu) shifted in thereby inconveniencing WINDSOR FOREST (P. Trevor) who had to be steadied.

 

After the race, SASSY LASS was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon and outer bulb of heel and had a gum injury. Also, the filly had lost her left hind shoe.

 

THEMIS (A. Sandesh) was placed fifth and BOTTEGA LOUIE (A. Imran Khan) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.8(59) – THE M.N.NAZIR TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 14 

 

Soon after the start, MASTER OF TRINITY (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in thereby inconveniencing JEENA (S. J. Sunil) who had to be steadied. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.

 

Passing 1200 metres, RAIN DANCE (Nirmal Jodha) shifted out thereby inconveniencing MARVEL (C. S. Jodha). Jockey Nirmal Jodha has been cautioned.

 

Approaching 100 metres, JEENA (S. J. Sunil) shifted out thereby inconveniencing AEOLUS MAXIMUS (Bhawani Singh) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. J. Sunil has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe (RARE SILVER) reported that his mount hung out from the top of the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (MERABELLA) reported that his mount was flat footed in the straight and failed to improve.

 

After the race, DIVINE SOLITAIRE 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, MERABELLA and RARE SILVER were trotted and found to be sound. MERABELLA had a cut injury at the right hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.9(60) – THE MRS PATMORE TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 13 

 

MAGICAL SCRIPT was declared to run with bandages on both fore legs but ran without bandages, as such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.1,000/-  for this lapse

 

Passing 1200 metres, DUSKY SIREN (T. S. Jodha) shifted in and went across STAR ACE (S. J. Sunil) who had to be checked. Jockey T. S .Jodha has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (DUSKY SIREN) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, ALOHA and BAKER STREET 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.

 

The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th race, viz. ODESSA, GOLDIE’S PET, RIQUEWIHR, LADY IN LACE and GRANDE VITESSE, as also that of WINDSOR FOREST and RUFFINA (7th race), and the special sample of MERABELLA (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES        -                               9       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                        -        89

TOTAL STAKES                             -    Rs.76,75,000/-       AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE          -     9.88    

 

SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.2(53)

Tr. Vishal Gaikwad – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.9(60)

Tr. Narendra Lagad – fined Rs.1,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(52)

JEANNINE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.2(53)

SIRRACHA (ran erratic) – remedial measures

R.3(54)

NASCAR (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.4(55)

MEDICI (veered out – wolf tooth) – remedial measures

DANCING LANCES (hung out) – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race

R.5(56)

GRAND ACCORD (Hung out) and AR SHINE (Hung in) – remedial measures

R.6(57)

JETAWAY and FRIBOURG (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

AIRLIFT (Hung in) – remedial measures

R.8(59)

RARE SILVER (Hung out) – remedial measures

DIVINE SOLITAIRE (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.9(60)

ALOHA and BAKER STREET (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

DUSKY SIREN (Hung in) – remedial measures

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE : MERCY PETITION FROM MR. AKSHAY GAIKWAD IN RESPECT OF THE SUSPENSION IMPOSED ON HIM FOR FIFTEEN CALENDAR MONTHS W.E.F. 20/04/2017 TILL 19/072018 – ENQUIRY INTO THE ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT OF JOCKEY AKSHAY GAIKWAD AND JOCKEY G. AMIT IN BETTING AND PASSING ON STABLE INFORMATION TO PUNTERS FOR PERSONAL GAIN :

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 16th December, 2017 considered Mercy Petition dated 10th December, 2017 from Mr. Akshay Gaikwad on the abovementioned subject and having heard him and having deliberated on the matter, decided to reject his Mercy Petition.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “DIVINE SOLITAIRE” (R. SHELAR, DR.3) IN RACE NO.196 – THE SHAMU CHAVAN TROPHY (DIV.I) (1200 METRES) - RUN ON 29th OCTOBER 2017 WHERE HE WAS

UNPLACED :

Trainer Altaf Hussain was informed that this enquiry was initiated into the poor performance of his charge in Race No.196 vis-à-vis the horse’s earlier starts in Race No.23 and Race No.70 at Pune, as also his subsequent winning race at Mumbai in Race No.27.

Trainer Altaf Hussain stated that DIVINE SOLITAIRE last won a race in 2014 in the same class. He added that in his earlier start at Pune (Race No.196), the horses that ran ahead of him were mostly winners and it was an open race whereas in his earlier two starts at Pune i.e. Race No.23 and Race No.70 where he ran 4th and 3rd respectively, as also his winning race in Mumbai in Race No.27, they were restricted races for horses 5-years-old and over. He said that in the race in question i.e. Race No.196, the horse had finished about 6 ½ lengths from the winner which he felt was not a poor run. Also, in that race the horse was running after a gap of two months and he had instructed Jockey R. Shelar to ride out and to do his best. Trainer Altaf Hussain’s attention was drawn to the choice of rider in Race No.196 as compared to his earlier two starts where he was ridden by Jockey P. Trevor and ran on board and also his winning race where he was ridden by Jockey J. Chinoy. Trainer Altaf Hussain stated that since Jockey R. Shelar works for him, he had declared him in Race No.196.

Jockey R. Shelar confirmed the instructions and added that he felt that the horse was a bit lethargic at the start and thereafter he did not improve throughout the race despite him riding him out. He said that immediately after the race he had informed the same to the Trainer.

To another question, Trainer Altaf Hussain stated that the horse was perfectly sound and had no issues prior to Race No.196. He added that if one sees the previous runs, the horse has always been scrubbed in the early part to get into a forward position.

The video recordings of Race Nos 23, 70 and 196 as also his winning race i.e. Race No.27 were viewed.

It was pointed out to Trainer Altaf Hussain that in his previous starts where the horse ran forward races he was ridden by Jockey P. Trevor, however, in Race No.196 he was ridden by Jockey R. Shelar and despite the Jockey having ridden out, the horse ran a poor race and finished about 7 ½ lengths behind the winner. Further, it was brought to his attention that in Race No.70, the horse had finished 6 ½ lengths ahead of the common horse RICH N RARE whereas in Race No.196 he finished about 4 lengths behind RICH N RARE.

Keeping in mind all the facts including the variation in the betting pattern, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Altaf Hussain, more so with regard to his choice of rider in Race No.196 as compared to its previous starts and his subsequent run where the horse was ridden by top Jockeys, therefore, they decided to fine him a sum of Rs.20,000/-.

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Mumbai: 18th December, 2017