ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2018/19, TWENTYTHIRD DAY, THURSDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY, 2019.

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY 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 6 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.  FOR THE RACES RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 5 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer Nosher Cama, permission was granted to Trainer Nirad Karanjawala to saddle his charges WEEHAWKEN (1st race) and TRANSFORM (7th race), at his own (Trainer Nosher Cama’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

1(157)

HUZZAH’S GRACE

APP.RAGHUVEER SINGH

APP.H.ZEESHAN

INDISPOSED

3(159)

GOLDEN TOWER

APP.RAGHUVEER SINGH

APP.N.B.KULDEEP

INDISPOSED

5(161)

RARE SILVER

APP.RAGHUVEER SINGH

APP.VISHAL N.BUNDE

INDISPOSED

7(163)

MAKE IT SHINE

APP.RAGHUVEER SINGH

APP.N.B.KULDEEP

INDISPOSED

 

RACE NO.1(157) –THE NOBLE OPINION PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 9

 

At the start, MEDICI (A. Sandesh, dr.1) jumped outwards and went across GOLDEN ECLIPSE (S. Jaykumar, dr.2) and WEEHAWKEN (P. S. Chouhan, dr.3) and made contact with STRONG STORM (P.Trevor, dr.4) forcing it outwards on to ABERLOUR (App. S. A. Amit, dr.5)  and at the same time SULLIVAN (S. Zervan, dr.9) jumped inwards and bumped FLAMMEUS (App. K. Nazil, dr.8), who in turn shifted in forcing HUZZAH’S GRACE (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.7) inwards, due to which, ABERLOUR and HUZZAH’S GRACE had to be checked. After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh reported that his mount had veered outwards immediately after the start thus not giving him sufficient time to react. In view of the above behavior, Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Soon after the start, MEDICI (A. Sandesh) shifted in thereby inconveniencing WEEHAWKEN (P. S. Chouhan) who had to be steadied.

 

After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (MEDICI) reported that from the 300 metres he was denied a clear passage, as such he was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage.

 

In the final stages of the race, REGAL SHOT (App.Bhawani Singh) leaned inwards, due to which MEDICI (A. Sandesh) shifted in thereby tightening FLAMMEUS (App. K. Nazil) along the rails. App.Bhawani Singh has been cautioned.

 

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of STRONG STORM  and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that FLAMMEUS and WEEHAWKEN were examined at the stables in the morning on 22/02/2019 and were found to be sore by the right hind leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.2(158) – THE D.W.REID PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 7

 

At the start, JOHN CABOT (Nirmal Jodha, dr.7) jumped inwards and made contact with STAR COUNCILLOR (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.6). Thereafter, FLYING VISIT (Robbie Downey, dr.5) shifted out thereby forcing STAR COUNCILLOR and JOHN CABOT outwards. Jockey Robbie Downey has been cautioned.

 

RACE NO.3(159) – THE BLURR PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 14

 

There was a dual declaration of App.K.Nazil by Trainer S.Waheed on MACGYVER and by Trainer Subhag Singh on PARADISE. On questioning all concerned, App. K. Nazil confirmed that he had accepted both the rides assuming that the race was divided and hence had confirmed with both trainers, however, he stated that he wished to fulfill his engagement on MACGYVER. As such, Trainer Subhag Singh was permitted to declare App.P.S.Kaviraj on PARADISE.  App.K.Nazil has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting two rides in the same race.

 

Soon after the start, MACGYVER (App. K. Nazil, dr.3) shifted out under urgings thereby tightening NIGHTFALL (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.4), ANDALUCIA (App. R. Ajinkya, dr.5) and GOLDEN TOWER (App. N. B. Kuldeep, dr.6). Thereafter, WABI SABI (App. D. R. Shubham, dr.7) shifted in and went across GOLDEN TOWER thereby further tightening ANDALUCIA and NIGHTFALL. After questioning all concerned, App. K. Nazil has been fined Rs.3,000/- and App. D. R. Shubham has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

Soon after the start, AME (A. Sandesh, dr.11) shifted in, due to which FOREVER FREE (App.S. A. Amit, dr.10) shied inwards and had to be steadied. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.

 

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

 

RACE NO.4(160) – THE  BRAVE HUNTER PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres –Runners- 12

 

On arrival at the start, FANFARE (App.R.Ajinkya) was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified the filly fit to race.

 

At the start, GOLDEN ORCHID (P. S. Chouhan, dr.4) jumped outwards and bumped WESTERN STYLE (N. S. Parmar, dr.5).

 

At the start, SAVAGE KINGDOM (Leigh Roche, dr.6) jumped outwards and made contact with HIS MASTER’S VICE (App.S. A. Amit, dr.7) thereby forcing it outwards on to SWIFTNESS (S. Sunil, dr.8).

 

Soon after the start, BENEVOLENCE (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across SWIFTNESS (S. Sunil) and HIS MASTER’S VICE (App.S. A. Amit). Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.

 

Approaching 600 metres, WESTER STYLE (N. S. Parmar) leaned inwards thereby tightening ARRECIFE (App. A. S. Peter) along the rails.

 

Passing 500 metres, SIXTH EMPEROR (App. N. B. Kuldeep) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing SAVAGE KINGDOM (Leigh Roche) and WESTERN STYLE (N. S. Parmar).  On being questioned after the race, App. N. B. Kuldeep stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Passing 400 metres, SAVAGE KINGDOM (Leigh Roche) shifted out thereby inconveniencing SIXTH EMPEROR (App. N. B. Kuldeep). Jockey Leigh Roche has been cautioned.

 

Passing 400 metres, DAZZLE N DAZE (App. D. R. Shubham) leaned inwards, due to which FANFARE (App. R. Ajinkya) shifted in thereby tightening GOLDEN ORCHID (P. S. Chouhan) along the rails. App. D. R. Shubham has been cautioned.

 

After the race, WESTERN STYLE 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, SIXTH EMPEROR and GOLDEN ORCHID were trotted and found to be sound.  ARRECIFE had hematoma at the right thigh.

 

RACE NO.5(161) – THE  RED BUTTONS PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners-  14

 

SKYSURFER (App.N.B.Kuldeep) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start.

 

Soon after the start, GLORIANA (App. Santosh G.) shifted in and went on to CEZANNE (Akshay) forcing it inwards, due to which ADELE (P. Trevor) was tightened for room and had to be steadied.

 

In the final stages of the race, ORION’S BELT (App. Aniket Karande) shifted out thereby inconveniencing GLORIANA (App. Santosh G.). App. Aniket Karande has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (PHILADELPHIA) reported that he was denied a clear passage in the straight as such he could not ride out his mount to its complete advantage.

 

After the race, App. M. Ayyar (MALAVIKA) reported that he was denied a clear passage in the straight as such he could not ride out his mount to its complete advantage. He further stated that passing the 150 metres, in his effort to change his whip hand he had lost his whip. This being his first instance, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (SLAM DUNK) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer H. J. Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, MONEYWISE 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, ORION’S BELT was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6(162) – THE A.F.S.TALYARKHAN TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 10

 

At the request of Trainer Sanjay Kolse, MONK was examined at 1030 hours on 19/02/2019 for fever and was found to have congested mucous membranes with dull appearance. Subsequently, the gelding was treated for fever. The gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, BELENUS (Robbie Downey, dr.2) jumped outwards and made contact BELGRAVIA (P. Trevor, dr.3) forcing it outwards on to C’EST L’AMOUR (N. S. Parmar, dr.4), who in turn shifted out and made contact with DANCE SMARTLY (Amyn Merchant, dr.5).

 

After the race, DANCE SMARTLY was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7(163) – THE BLURR PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 14

 

After being stalled, STORM STAR (S.S.Baria) rushed the front gates due to which the gates opened. The mare was taken out and was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race.

 

EBONY (App.A.S.Peter) took a fly jump.

 

Soon after the start, ETERNAL DANCER (App.Shahrukh Khan) shifted in and made contact with FIREWINGS (App. K. Nazil), who in turn shifted in and bumped BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (App. M. Ayyar).

 

Soon after the start, TRANSFORM (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and at the same time SILVER CAP (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted out, due to which CRAY CRAY (Akshay) who was racing on their haunches, was observed to have clipped and stumbled. After questioning all concerned, Jockey P. S. Chouhan and App. P. S. Kaviraj have been severely reprimanded.

 

Approaching 1000 metres, BISHOP OF DERRY (App. Vishal N. Bunde) shifted out thereby forcing ETERNAL DANCER (Aoo.Shahrukh Khan) outwards on to SILVER CAP (App. P. S. Kaviraj), who in turn shifted out and bumped TRANSFORM (P. S. Chouhan).

 

Passing 900 metres, due to a tightly packed field, ETERNAL DANCER (App.Shahrukh Khan) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing BISHOP OF DERRY (App. Vishal N. Bunde).

 

Approaching 800 metres, ETERNAL DANCER (App.Shahrukh Khan) and FABERGE (S. Zervan) were observed to have jostled.

 

After the race, SILVER CAP was trotted and found to be sound. BROTHERSOFTHEWIND and TRANSFORM had a gum injury.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd race  viz. ABERLOUR, SPITFIRE and AME, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES    -              7       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                                    -               80

 

TOTAL STAKES               -    Rs.20,36,500/-      AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE                   -          11.42          

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.3(159)

App.K.Nazil – fined Rs.1,000/-  and Rs.3,000/-;

App.D.R.Shubham – fined Rs.2,000/-

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(157)

MEDICI (veered out at the start) – remedial measures

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

R.4(160)

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

SIXTH EMPEROR (Hung in) – remedial measures

R.5(161)

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

SLAM DUNK (Hung out) – remedial measures

R.6(162)

MONK – Fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. required 

 

Mumbai : 22nd February, 2019