ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB.
MUMBAI MEETING 2022/23, THIRD DAY, SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2022
(PENETROMETER: 4.0 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT.
On a request from Trainer S. K. Sunderji, permission was granted to Trainer Adil Dajee to saddle his charges LADY DI and WALTER in the 3rd and 7th race, at his own (Trainer S.K. Sunderji’s) risk and responsibility.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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5 (37) |
REMY RED |
J. Chinoy |
Dashrath Singh |
Unfit |
|
7 (39) |
VICTORY CHANT |
J. Chinoy |
Dashrath Singh |
Unfit |
|
8 (40) |
ZACAPA |
J. Chinoy |
Kirtish Bhagat |
Unfit |
RACE NO.1(33) – THE COLE GOLD TROPHY (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9
At the start, RECIPROCITY (S. A. Amit, dr.3) jumped outwards onto NUSRAT (N. K. Ashish, dr.4) who was marginally slow to begin.
At the start, POWER OF NEATH (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) jumped outwards and at the same time JET TYPHOON (Amyn Merchant, dr.7) jumped inwards due to which AME (N. S. Parmar, dr.6) drawn between them was tightened for room and had to be checked.
Approaching 300 metres, RECIPROCITY (S. A. Amit) leaned inwards thereby tightening C’EST L’AMOUR (App. Mustakim Alam). Jockey S. A. Amit has been cautioned.
NUSRAT (App. N. K. Ashish) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up a reasonable performance in the future.
After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (POWER OF NEATH) reported that his mount strode out awkwardly in the early part of the race. As such the gelding was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be sound.
After the race, VICTORIA PEAK 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, RISING BRAVE was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.
After the race, AME was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (34) – THE MULRAJ GOCULDAS TROPHY (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 5
TAIMUR (Bhawani Singh, dr.2) was slow to begin losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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, FLYING VISIT 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, the Sr. V.O. reported that COUNT OF SAVOY had lost its left fore shoe.
RACE NO.3 (35) – THE FAIZ JASDANWALLA TROPHY DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
On the arrival at the start, Jockey Amyn Merchant (MIGHTY WINGS) informed that his mount had lost his fore shoe on the way to the start. As per the norms the said filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s order.
At the start, BETTER HALF (Nirmal Jodha, dr.9) jumped inwards onto EVENING BREEZE (Bhawani Singh, dr.8) who was marginally slow to begin.
After the race, LADY DI was trotted and found to be sound further it was observed that the filly had lost its right hind shoe.
RACE NO.4 (36) THE NAWABZADA RASHIDUZZAFAR KHAN TROPHY (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS – 9
At the start, WORDSMITH (P. Trevor, dr.9) jumped and veered outwards.
At the start REGAL COMMAND (Bhawani Singh dr.7) jumped out slowly losing about 2 lengths.
At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards a Stewards enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, passing the 1500 metres WALL STREET (Suraj Narredu) had stumbled dislodging its rider due to which LETO (Vishal N. Bunde) racing on its haunches had to be checked.
On being questioned by the Stewards of the Club Jockey Suraj Narredu stated that the pace had slowed down at that juncture as a result the field was tightened thereby his mount was cramped for room and stumbled due to which he was dislodged. Hence, considering the submissions made by Jockey Suraj Narredu in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and having viewed the replay of the race the Stewards of the Club relying on their own judgment decided to maintain the order of placing as declared by the judge.
After the race, LETO was observed to have a cut injury on right fore pastern and WILD THING was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (37) THE GULAMHUSEIN ESSAJI TROPHY (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 16
It was observed that NATIONWIDE (S. Zervan) was brought into the paddock sporting a Tongue strap for which the permission was not obtained. The said equipment was removed before the gelding left the paddock. As such, Trainer Behram Cama has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.
Approaching the 200 metres, MAD LOVE (P. Trevor) shifted out under urgings thereby inconveniencing REMY RED (Dashrath Singh) who had to be steadied. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.
After the race, NATIONWIDE, PEREGRINE FALCON and ANGELS TRUMPET were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6 (38) BETWAY INDIAN 2000 GUINEAS (Grade 1): (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 8
Jockey N. S. Parmar (MOJITO) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race on questioning Jockey N. S. Parmar stated that his mount had tried to drift out in the straight and he had used the whip as a corrective measure as the same was borne out from the video of the race. As such no action has been initiated against Jockey, however, Trainer A. M. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe (FORTUNATE SON) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2022/23, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
RACE NO.7 (39) THE FAIZ JASDANWALLA TROPHY - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 11
After being stalled, OTELLO (S. A. Amit, dr.11) reared up and flipped over in the stall and casted himself in an awkward position and had injured his rider. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer H. J. Antia 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.
At the start, MONTGOMERY (App. Kirtish Bhagat, dr.3) leaned inwards thereby tightening ADONIS (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.2) causing the latter to be checked. On questioning, App. Kirtish Bhagat stated that his mount was inclined inwards despite his efforts. He further added that his mount hung-in in the straight. The gelding was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be sound but was observed to have lost his right hind shoe.
Soon after the start, BABA (Vikram Jodha) veered out and had to be steadied thereafter Jockey Vikram Jodha (BABA) shifted in sharply and went across RENAISSANCE ART (Akshay Gaikwad) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey Vikram Jodha has been cautioned.
Passing the 800 metres, BABA (Vikram Jodha) was observed to have leaned inwards thereby tightening SCARAMANGA (S. Zervan) causing the latter to be stumbled. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Vikram Jodha, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
After the race, Jockey N. B. Kuldeep (BLUE’S PRIDE) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
After the race, BLUE’S PRIDE was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8 (40) THE WILD EAGLE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 12
Jockey S. A. Amit was declared by Trainer Narendra Lagad on his charge ZACAPA. Since Jockey S. A. Amit was declared medically unfit to ride the Stewards of the Club had subsequently permitted Trainer Narendra Lagad to declare App. Kirtish Bhagat on his charge.
Passing the 800 metres, REGAL PRINCE (App. P. Shinde) dropped back and ran detached from the field. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up a reasonable performance in the future.
After the race, POWER OF THOR was trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd & 7th race viz. SUCCESSOR & MILLI, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
The urine and blood samples of AHEAD OF MY TIME (Winner – 6th race), SUPERNATURAL (2nd place – 6th race) & MOJITO (3rd place – 6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 81 |
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TOTAL STAKES - Rs. 93,55,000/- |
AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 10.12 |
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.5(37) |
Tr. Behram Cama (NATIONWIDE) - Rs.1,000/- |
|
R.6 (38) |
Joc. Prashant P. Dhebe (FORTUNATE SON) – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R. 7 (39) |
Joc. Vikram Jodha (BABA) – fined Rs 2,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(33) |
VICTORIA PEAK - to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. RISING BRAVE - to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.2(34) |
FLYING VISIT- to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. TAIMUR - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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R.6(38) |
MOJITO – Remedial Measures |
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R.7(39) |
OTELLO – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter |
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BLUE’S PRIDE – remedial measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
Eye Injuries:
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Race Date |
Race No. |
Horse Name |
Eye Injuries |
|
11/12/2022 |
23 |
CHARMING STAR |
Left eye |
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY K. NAZIL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FOR FOUR RACE DAYS I.E. ON 18TH & 25TH DECEMBER 2022 AND 6TH & 15TH JANUARY 2023 FOR DANGEROUS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “ARABIAN PHOENIX” (DRAWN 3) IN RACE NO.134 – THE FOURTH ESTATE CUP (1600 METRES): RUN ON 6TH NOVEMBER 2022:
The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 15th December 2022, considered Appeal dated 30th November 2022, from Jockey K. Nazil in the captioned matter.
The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted including Jockey K. Nazil’s Grounds of Appeal, and having heard the submissions made by Jockey K. Nazil and his spokesperson, Mr. P. S. Chouhan.
The Board of Appeal deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same decided to modify the charge as also the punishment as under;
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
Race Day:
22/10/2022 - NORTHERN SINGER, BALENCIAGA, KINGS BEST
28/10/2022 - SUCCESSOR, CIPHER, FOREST FLAME, JULIETTE
06/11/2022 - MAJESTIC WARRIOR, COUNT OF SAVOY, MOJITO, LUMINOSITY,
SMART CHOICE
The urine samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
Random:
31/10/2022 - AUGUSTUS CAESER, AMARE, WILLY WONKAA, LORD MURPHY,
DIVINE INTUTION, ZBOROWSKI, POWER OF THOR,
SILVER SPRING, ROYAL CASTLE, AWAY SHE GOES, KIRKINES,
MOJO, GALLOPING GLORY, MYSTERIOUS GIRL, COEUR DE LION,
MARLBORO MAN, COMANECI, MYSTICISM, HIGHLAND LASS,
RASTAFARIAN
Compulsory:
25/10/2022 - THEON
26/10/2022 - FAITH, WORDSMITH
Mumbai: 19th December 2022.