ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2012/13, TWENTYFOURTH DAY, SUNDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY, 2013.

 (PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 7 METRES AWAY UPTO THE WINNING POST. 

 

On a request from Trainer Vijay Kasbekar, permission was granted to Trainer Suresh Chavan to saddle his charge ROGER BCOOL in the 7th race, at his (Trainer Vijay Kasbekar’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1(201)  – THE  ICE MAGIC PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

 

At the start, SUNTAN BEAUTY (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out awkwardly. 

 

Near 400 metres, JOCELYN (Kavraj Singh) shifted in as the filly was inclined to lug in and caused interference to MOUNTAIN LION (S.P.Ranjane). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

Near 200 metres, JOCELYN (Kavraj Singh) was ridden in check due to TOMORROWS DREAMS (Akshay) coming on to him.

 

Jockey Shrikant Kamble (SUNTAN BEAUTY) was reported to the Stewards for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount (third offence). The Stewards interviewed Jockey Shrikant Kamble and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 7th March, 2013 to 10th March, 2013 (both days inclusive) for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

After the race, JOCELYN, POLAR ZONE and MOUNTAIN LION were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2(202)  – THE  ADOLFITO PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 13

 

STRIKING GIRL (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out throwing its head and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, DOUBLE OR QUITS (App.Nikhil Bhujbal, dr.13) shifted in sharply and jostled with KERRISDALE (C.Rajendra, dr.12). App.Nikhil Bhujbal has been fined Rs.3,000/-

 

Jockey Vikram Walker (KRYPTON, dr.8) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

 

Soon after the start, POLYNESIA (Ishwar Pardeshi) and ICE BEAUTY (App.Prabhu Naidu) brushed each other.

 

Near 700 metres, AMORA (Vikram Jodha) was ridden in an insufficient gap and in the process clipped the heels of KRYPTON (Vikram Walker) and stumbled. Jockey Vikram Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-.     

 

Near 500 metres, KRYPTON stumbled on its own.

 

Near 250 metres, JENS SECRET (App.S.Mosin) shifted in and made contact with ICE BEAUTY (App.Prabhu Naidu) and then shifted out and caused a chain reaction in which SENOR HILL (Neeraj Rawal) was forced to shift out on to SONG OF PRAISE (A.Ashhad Asbar) who in turn went on to IBIS (S.Zervan). App.S.Mosin has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

Jockey Vikram Walker (KRYPTON) has been cautioned for inapt handling of his mount during the race.

 

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (SENOR HILL) was reported to the Stewards for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount, this being the third offence. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

 

After the race, SENOR HILL 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, KRYPTON, POLYNESIA, JENS SECRET and AMORA were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3(203) – THE WINNING PRETTY PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

 

Trainer S.S.Shah has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge DESTINED TO GLORY while the horse was on a Veterinary Ban. The horse was struck out at the Acceptance stage.

  

Jockey C.S.Jodha was declared to ride on two horses viz. VISIONIST and MONZA by Trainers S.K.Sunderji and Adhirajsingh Jodha respectively. After enquiring, Tr.Adhirajsingh Jodha was permitted to declare Jockey C.S.Jodha on MONZA and Tr.S.K.Sunderji declared Jockey Neeraj Rawal on VISIONIST. Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting two rides in the same race. 

 

MONZA (C.S.Jodha) hung out in the straight and passing 400 metres carried JUMBO (Daniel M.Grant) outwards, who in turn carried CENTRESTAGE (S.Zervan) out. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in Mock race, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SCORCH was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, WINGS OF GLORY was found to be sound, but having a cut injury on the tongue.

 

RACE NO.4(204) –THE  AMATEUR RIDERS’ CLUB TROPHY (DIV.II):(About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 11

 

After being stalled, MY DIVA (A.Ashhad Asbar) started lashing out. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have suffered cut injuries at both the stifle areas and a cut injury at the left hind tendon area and was sore from the left hind leg, as such, MY DIVA was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order.  The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Also, Trainer Anil Kumar has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, BLESSED (C.S.Jodha, dr.7) ducked in suddenly and went across CASINO JACK (J.Pradeep, dr.6) who was slowly away and then made contact with CRIMSON AND CLOVER (App.S.Mosin, dr.5). NOVAK (D.A.Naik, dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to LUCKY RED (V.Chandrakant, dr.3).

 

BLESSED (C.S.Jodha) and STARSONBOARD (S.K.Jadhav) made contact with each other near 200 metres.

 

After the race, CRIMSON AND CLOVER and GOLDEN SPURS were found to be sore by the left fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, STARSONBOARD was found to be sound. 

 

RACE NO.5(205) – THE  YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANISATION TROPHY:(About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 7

 

CELTIC KING (Daniel M.Grant) was reluctant to reach the starting gate. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures and ensure that the colt reaches the start on time in the future.

 

SEDUCTRESS (Martin Dwyer) hung out in the straight and approaching 400 metres, carried CELTIC KING (Daneil M.Grant) outwards, who in turn forced SPLENDID LIGHT (B.Sreekanth) outwards. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

Jockey Daniel M.Grant (CELTIC KING) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift-in in the final 200 metres.   

 

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

 

After the race, MORALS and SEDUCTRESS were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(206) – THE  G2 GOLD CUP: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 17

 

Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been fined Rs.3,000/- for bringing his charge MYLA ROSE late into the Paddock when the horse was to be led to the start, thereby delaying the start of the race.

 

In the process of stalling, the racing gear on BELLE BRISE (Amyn Merchant) came off. Attempts were made to refit the gear but the filly did not co-operate, as such, BELLE BRISE was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.

 

DOUBLE DIAMOND (S.K.Jadhav) played up in the stall and in the process the rider got dislodged and was injured. As such, DOUBLE DIAMOND was also withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. TALK OF THE TOWN (Martin Dwyer) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head around thereby losing ground.  Trainers Narendra Lagad and C.D.Katrak have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice  and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

REINSTATE (Shrikant Kamble) lost about 2 lengths at the start.

 

Jockey S.Sunil (MYLA ROSE, dr.13) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker.

 

Soon after the start, MOUNTAIN WARRIOR (Akshay) shifted in and tightened TELL ME MORE (App.Nikhil Bhujbal), who shifted in on to LAURUS PRIDE (T.S.Jodha), who in turn made contact with ROCKING (Vikram Jodha). Jockey Akshay has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

Jockey A.Sandesh (MOUNTBATTEN) has been fined Rs.2,000/- for keeping an erratic course in the straight and near 100 meters, carried REINSTATE (Shrikant Kamble) inwards. 

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that TALK OF THE TOWN was pulled up by the Jockey after passing the winning post. On examination, the gelding was found to be sore from the right fore leg. First aid treatment was given and the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital for further management. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MOUNTBATTEN, TELL ME MORE, OXBRIDGE, IL MORAN (examined on 18/02/2013) and CORNELIAN (examined on 18/02/2013), were found to be sound.  REINSTATE had a cut injury at the right hock.

 

RACE NO.7(207) – THE ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANISATION TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 11

 

REIN IN SPAIN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.7) stumbled at jump out and then shifted in despite Jockey’s effort and went on to TWILIGHT (A. Sandesh, dr.6) who in turn went on to MOUNTAIN MYNAH (App.Prasad, dr.5). Thereafter, passing 200 metres, REIN IN SPAIN lugged in and hampered the running of APOCALYPSE (App.S.Mosin) and then tightened ALIYANA (Akshay) who was steadied. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

Jockey Akshay (ALIYANA, dr.8) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker.

 

Jockey C.Rajendra (MONSIEUR STRAUSS, dr.10) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

 

Jockey T.Bernard (ROGER BCOOL) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

App Prabhu Naidu (GRAND MARCH) was observed to have ridden his mount feebly in the 250 metres. The Jockey stated that he had wasted to ride STRATEGY in the 8th race, who was handicapped at 55 kg. Trainer Rehanullah Khan stated that the Instructions were to take a jump, do not charge but to be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th position and to do his best in the straight. He added that he had informed the Apprentice to be careful since the gelding has the tendency of swerving out. Further, he had told Apprentice Prabhu Naidu not to use the whip since he cannot use it properly and he had even informed him not to change the whip hand. He added that the gelding did not get a clear run in the final 200 metres, or else he could have finished better. Trainer Rehanullah Khan agreed with the Stipendiary Stewards that Apprentice Prabhu Naidu was feeble in his riding effort. To another question.  he stated that he wanted the Apprentice to claim his full allowance on this horse. He added that he had informed the Apprentice that he has taken a ride on STRATEGY who was handicapped at 55 kg on which he was to claim 3.5 kg and would have to waste to do so and that he should not become weak. It was pointed out to the Trainer and Jockey that STARTEGY was ridden out much more vigourously as compared to GRAND MARCH. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by App.Prabhu Naidu, the matter was reported to the Stewards. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

 

After the race, FANTASY ROYAL, APOCALYPSE and GRAND MARCH (examined on 18/02/2013) were found to be sound. AFROJACK had a cut injury at the right nostril.

 

RACE NO.8(208) – THE AMATEUR RIDERS’ CLUB TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 12

 

At the start, ASTROMIA (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) shifted in and tightened FOLLOW ME (C.S.Jodha, dr.4). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been reprimanded.

 

At the start, SONG OF SPARROW (Imran Chisty, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and inconvenienced BLIND DATE (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.8).

 

Soon after the start, BASIC LIFE (Akshay) shifted in and inconvenienced ASTROMIA (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned.

Passing 200 metres, EXPELLIARMUS (S.Sunil) weakened and was pulled up by its Rider.  On examination, the mare was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

While negotiating the bend, HABIBIAN (A.Sandesh) leanded inwards on to CROWNED PRINCESS (J.Chinoy) and soon on entering the straight the gelding shifted in and tightened CROWNED PRINCESS, who went on to ASTROMIA (Neeraj Rawal) and thereafter HABIBIAN continued to lug in past the post. On questioning, Jockey A.Sandesh said that his mount ran green and was lugging in during the race. Trainer Rehanullah has been asked to show the gelding in Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

App.Prabhu Naidu (STRATEGY) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (BLIND DATE) was reported to the Stewards for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount, this being the third offence. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards.

 

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

 

After the race, HABIBIAN was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right fore cannon. SONG OF SPARROW, STERLING SILVER and EDGE OF GLORY were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.9(209) – THE AGP MULTI-MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 10

 

Jockey Martin Dwyer (LITTLE LOVE) reported loss of his whip near 300 metres.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that VERBOTEN stopped galloping near 600 metres marker and the Jockey dismounted. On examination, the filly was found to have suffered a cut injury at the left hock and right hind cannon and was sore from the left hind leg. First aid treatment was given and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

VALERIAN (P.S.Chouhan) was placed fifth and SILSILA (C.S.Jodha) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.10(210) – THE ICE MAGIC PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

 

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, prima facie, it appeared that Jockey Martin Dwyer (ICE AGE, placed third) had not allowed his mount to run on its merits.  The Stewards having viewed the video recording of the race and having deliberated at length, decided, under the applicable Rules of Racing, to treat ICE AGE as a non-starter and to refund all bets on the said horse. As a consequence, the order of placing of the race was revised as under   :-

 

PRIZE FIGHTER                        -           First;                SHERLOCK HOLMES    -           Third;

ALWAYS SMILE            -           Second;            SOURCE CODE                        -           Fourth             

 

An objection was also lodged by Jockey J.Pradeep, rider of SHERLOCK HOLMES (placed Fourth) against ICE AGE (Martin Dwyer, placed Third). The reason being, in the last 50 metres, ICE AGE came next to him and bumped his horse badly due to which he lost certain place position. However, since ICE AGE had already been declared a Non Starter and the order of placing had been revised as a result of the Stewards Enquiry, the objection was deemed to have been dealt with. 

 

The Stewards interviewed Jockey Martin Dwyer (ICE AGE) and having recorded his preliminary statement, directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct a detailed enquiry into the matter and to submit a report.

 

After the race, ICE AGE 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, ALWAYS SMILE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind bulb of heel.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th and 9th race, viz. QUEEN, MONZA, MYLA ROSE, HABIBIAN and DANCING PHOENIX, as also that of INDIAN TOUCH & JANIS JAY (9th race), and the special sample of WINGS OF GLORY (3rd race), EXPELLIARMUS (8th race) and ICE AGE (10th race),were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES -  10;     TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS         -    112 

TOTAL STAKES -  Rs.49,26,000/-    AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE       -  11.2                         

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.1(201)

Joc.Kavraj Singh – fined Rs.2,000/-

Joc.Shrikant Kamble – sus. w.e.f. 7/3/2013 to 10/3/2013 (whip offence)

R.2(202)

App.Nikhil Bhujbal & App.S.Mosin – fined Rs.3,000/- each;

Joc.Vikram Jodha – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.3(203)

Tr.S.S.Shah – fined Rs.1,000/-; Joc.C.S.Jodha – fined Rs.1,000/-

R.6(206)

Tr.Faisal A.Abbas – fined Rs.3,000/-; Joc.S.Sunil – fined Rs.3,000/-;

Joc.Akshay & Joc.A.Sandesh – fined Rs.2,000/- each

R.7(207)

Joc.Akshay – fined Rs.1,000/- & Joc.T.Bernard – fined Rs.1,000/- (whip offence)

R.8(208)

App.Prabhu Naidu – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence)

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.2(202)

STRIKING GIRL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

SENOR HILL (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.3(203)

SCORCH (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

MONZA (hung out) – Mock Race  -Stipendiary Stewards

R.4(204)

MY DIVA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

MY DIVA, CRIMSON AND CLOVER & GOLDEN SPURS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.5(205)

CELTIC KING (reluctant to reach the start) – remedial measures suggested

HAUNTING MOMENTS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

SEDUCTRESS (hung out) – remedial measures suggested

R.6(206)

DOUBLE DIAMOND & TALK OF THE TOWN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

TALK OF THE TOWN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.7(207)

REIN IN SPAIN (lugged in) – remedial measures suggested

R.8(208)

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

ASTROMIA (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

HABIBIAN (lugged in) – Mock Race – Stipendiary Stewards

R.9(209)

VERBOTEN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.10(210)

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

 

RE : RACE NO.197 – THE EMPERADO PLATE RUN 14TH FEBRUARY, 2013  – JOCKEY SHRIKANT KAMBLE (BLUE KNIGHT) – REPORTED TO THE STEWARDS FOR USING THE WHIP IN EXCESS OF THE PRESCRIBED LIMIT ON HIS MOUNT (THIRD OFFENCE) :

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 17th February, 2013 interviewed Jockey Shrikant Kamble in the above connection.  Jockey Shrikant Kamble said that the horse was hanging in and he had used the whip as a corrective measure. The Stewards having heard him and viewing the video recording of the race, decided to give him the benefit of the doubt in this case.

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ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “SMASHING” IN RACE NO.106 – THE MAHARAJA JIWAJIRAO SCINDIA TROPHY (GR.3) RUN ON 30TH DECEMBER, 2012:

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey P.Trevor in the above connection. Tr.P.Shroff said that his instructions for this filly have always been similar i.e. to give the filly a chance in the early part. He said that apart from what Jockey P.Trevor had done in the previous race where he got stuck along the rails, he had told the Jockey to try and come one or two horses off the fence because when one is riding from the back there is a possibility of getting blocked. He added that Jockey P.Trevor has been regularly working the filly and has ridden her in the past, therefore he cannot tell the Jockey exactly what position to sit and  it all depends the way the race is run. Jockey P.Trevor confirmed the instructions.

 

On being asked, Jockey P.Trevor said that Jockey D.K.Ashish (STAR MARQUESS) who was drawn on the outside had shifted in after the start to take over the running and he almost clipped STAR MARQUESS and had slowed down his filly a little bit at that stage.

 

Trainer P.Shroff opined that as long as the Jockey held the filly, she was travelling well on the bridle and showed the zest but the moment the Jockey let her go, the zest was not there in this race.  He said that he does not take exception to the Jockey’s riding in this race, but at the same time he would have been happy if the Jockey had waited a little longer and tried to come through the field instead of making his move from the extreme outside whereby he lost considerable ground, however, it is a tough decision for any Jockey to make in a race. He conceded that SMASHING had run poorly by a couple of lengths, however, he opined that ONASSIS was also a good horse who enjoys the Mumbai Track and he had every reason to win on that particular day and even if Jockey P.Trevor had made his move from the inside, at best he may have finished second. 

 

Jockey P.Trevor, when questioned regarding his decision to make his move from the outside in the straight instead of following ONASSIS, he said that the previous time when he rode this filly, he had got stuck along the rails and he did not want the same thing to happen in this race. Also, NATIVE KNIGHT who was racing ahead of him was not making any head way and he feared that if he had waited for a gap on the inside and got blocked, it would be too late to come out therefore he pulled the filly out at the top of the straight and made his move. 

 

The explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted.

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Mumbai : 18th February, 2013