ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2012/13, THIRTYSECOND DAY, THURSDAY, 21ST MARCH, 2013.

(PENETROMETER: 3.4; GOING: GOOD TO FIRM)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 8 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 10 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 12 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 13 METRES AWAY UPTO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 10 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

On a request from Trainer Mansoor Shah, permission was granted to Trainer Damodaran D.Pillai, to saddle his charges XENIA, GOLDEN MEMORY and SMALL TREASURE in the 1^st, 3^rd and 6^th race respectively, at his (Trainer Mansoor Shah’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer Janardhan, permission was granted to Trainer Vinesh, to saddle his charges WALKING TALL, ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE and PTOLEMY in the 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th race respectively, at his (Trainer Janardhan’s) risk and responsibility.

RACE NO.1(270) – THE D.W.REID PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 9

Approaching 600 metres, MINUTE TO WIN IT (Vikram Walkar) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of MOUNTAIN QUEEN (App.Prasad).

Jockey Vikram Walkar (MINUTE TO WIN IT) reported the loss of his whip near 150 metres.

After the race, MOUNTAIN QUEEN, ARABIAN GLORY, MINUTE TO WIN IT, CAPTAIN SMART & TO THE MOON were found to be sound. MINUTE TO WIN IT had a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel.

RACE NO.2(271) – THE SIMPLY GORGEOUS PLATE: (About) 2400 Metres – Runners - 6

NO REPORT

RACE NO.3(272) – THE OYSTER COVE TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 9

At the start, MON AMI (A.Sandesh) fly jumped.

In the final stages of the race, IN THE LIMELIGHT (Ishwar Pardeshi) shifted out under the use of the whip and carried SOLI DEO GLORIA (P.Trevor) outwards. Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of GOLDEN MEMORY and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, IN THE LIMELIGHT and TARA were observed to be sore by the left fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting them to race.

After the race, GOLDEN MEMORY was found to be sound, but having a gum injury.

RACE NO.4(273) –THE PRICELESS PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 7

At the start, SUMO (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to LAKE PARADISE (S.P.Ranjane, dr.4).

Soon after the start, BIZARRO (A.Sandesh) was tightened and lost position.

Near 600 metres, PAPAKURA (P.Trevor) lost his hind action and was unbalanced.

An Objection was lodged by Jockey D.K.Ashish, rider of CHEMIN DE FER (Placed Fourth) against SUMO (Ishwar Pardeshi, Placed Third). The reason being, approaching 200 metres, SUMO came in sharply and took his ground, due to which he had to check his mount and pull his horse out and the interference had cost him a certain third Place and the chance of running closer to the Winner.

The Stewards interviewed the Jockeys concerned and relying on their observation of the incident in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards, decided to over-rule the Objection.

The Stewards interviewed Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi for careless riding on his mount SUMO and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, resolved to suspend his Jockey’s License w.e.f. 6^th April 2013 to 13^th April 2013 (both days inclusive). (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race).

Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (SUMO) has been fined Rs.500/- for not wearing his racing goggles during the race.

After the race, CHEMIN DE FER was observed to have a cut injury at the right hock and left hind pastern. PAPAKURA had a cut injury at the left hind pastern and below the right hock and had lost both the fore plates. ANGEL CHILD was found to be sound.

RACE NO.5(274) – THE OYSTER COVE TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 9

ELECTRA (Akshay) and REINSTATE (Shrikant Kamble) were slow in their strides, losing about 3 lengths each at the start.

After the race, VICTOIRE, ELECTRA and PTOLEMY were found to be sound.

RACE NO.6(275) – THE D.W.REID PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 10

At the start, REIN IN SPAIN (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to DIAMONDZIP (T.S.Jodha, dr.3) and at the same time CELSIUS (A.Sandesh, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and as the mare was steadied, she shifted in which was aggravated by HILL RANGER (S.Zervan, dr. 5) shifting inwards. Due to the tightening, DIAMONDZIP and CELSIUS received interference.

Near 400 metres, CLESIUS (A.Sandesh) shifted out and went on to HILL RANGER (S.Zervan), who in turn carried MUMBAI KING (P.Trevor) outwards, who was tightened on to BE COOL (J.E.Pereira) and was checked. Jockey A.Sandesh has been fined Rs.2,000/- .

After the race, CROWNED PRINCESS and TROPICAL ZONE were found to be sound.

RACE NO.7(276) – THE R.J.KOLAH TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 10

Between 400 and 300 Metres, GITANO (A.Ashhad Asbar) did not get a clear run.

Near 350 metres, SULTAN OF SWING (Malcolm Kharadi) was hampered for a clear run.

Jockey A.Sandesh (TICKER TAPE PARADE) reported that his mount ran green during the race.

ONLY ONE (J.Chinoy) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, TICKER TAPE PARADE was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hock and a gum injury. VEENA’S STAR had a cut injury at the right hind fetlock and SULTAN OF SWING had a cut injury at the right nostril. MINISTER was found to be sound.

RACE NO.8(277) – THE ROYAL DEEDS PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12

At the start, GREAT SNIPE (Nirmal Jodha) tried to veer to the outside, losing about 2 lengths. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha 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.

At the start, BLUE CASPER (Shrikant Kamble, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to SUZONIA (T.S.Jodha, dr.4) who had also shifted in at that stage. KYRPTON (A.Sandesh, dr.11) jumped out awkwardly and then ducked inwards.

Near 1000 metes, WIND OF THE HILLS (Akshay) shifted in and went across KRYPTON (A.Sandesh) who was checked and then shifted in and hampered HAYDAY (Ishwar Pardeshi). Jockey Akshay has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

HAYDAY (Ishwar Pardeshi) was tightened while racing on the inside of WIND OF THE HILLS (Akshay) passing 400 metres and then while being on the inside of KRYPTON (A.Sandesh) in the final stages of the race.

After the race, MOON RAKER, HAYDAY, KRYPTON and WIND OF THE HILLS were found to be sound. MOON RAKER had an abrasion on the right fore fetlock.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th & 6^th race viz. PUMBA, MON AMI, BIZARRO and BLESSED were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 72

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.21,95,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.3(272)	Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi - fined Rs.1,000/-
	R.4(273)	Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi - suspended - 6^th April to 13^th April 2013 Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi - fined Rs.500/-
	R.6(275)	Jockey A Sandesh - fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.8(277)	Jockey Akshay - fined Rs.1,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.3(272)	IN THE LIMELIGHT & TARA - sore - to be passed fit (VO).
	R.7(276)	ONLY ONE (lugged out) - Remedial measures suggested
	R.8(277)	GREAT SNIPE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY MARTIN DWYER ON “ICE AGE” IN RACE NO.210 – THE ICE MAGIC PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON SUNDAY, 17^TH FEBRUARY, 2013 – AFTER A STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY “ICE AGE” WAS DECLARED A NON-STARTER :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 21^st March, 2013 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry. They interviewed Jockey Martin Dwyer and his Spokesman, Mr.S.Padmanabhan as also Trainer C.D.Katrak and having considered all the submissions made by them and having viewed the video recording of Race No.210 as also the previous runs of the filly and having deliberated the matter, the stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Martin Dwyer and held him guilty of not allowing his mount ICE AGE to run on its merits in Race No.210.. The Stewards noted that :-

1) When Jockey Martin Dwyer rode the filly in Race No.183, the filly showed no signs of erratic behavior;

2) In the race in question, travelling about 50 metres from the start, he had a chance to improve his position but for no apparent reason he checked his filly. The Stewards did not accept his explanation that he held his filly for a stride or two since SHERLOCK HOLMES had come in his path. It is evident on the video recording that he checked his filly even before SHERLOCK HOLMES started to shift in.

3) Near 1000 metres an incident took place along the rails wherein BLUE CASPER over reached the horse in front i.e. ZOE and got unbalanced, however, ICE AGE was nearly 2 to 3 lengths behind and almost 3 horses away from the rails at that stage but for no apparent reason he again checked his filly and pulled her out thereby breaking her stride. The Stewards did not accept his explanation that his filly shied away on her own due to the incident to BLUE CASPER at that stage.

4) In the home straight, when he pulled the filly out at the 300 metres to make his move, he had a clear run and the filly was responding well but for no apparent reason he allowed the filly to shift in and kept her covered behind SHERLOCK HOLMES for an unreasonable period of time.

5) In the last 100 metres, the filly had a clear run and responded well when he used the whip a couple of times, but for no apparent reason he pulled her in after which she ducked and twice bumped the horse on the inside.

Even he is given the benefit of doubt for the incidents from 300 metres, his intention throughout the race were to have the filly unbalanced and not run her best.

6) The Club’s V.O. reported that after the race the filly was observed to have broken a blood vessel. However, the Stewards were not impressed that this could have affected her running through the race. The Stewards felt she would have stopped when the blood vessel broke, however, ICE AGE was the best moving horse at the finish. Further, the filly was reported to be sound for mouth and limbs.

Taking an overall view and keeping in mind Martin Dwyer’s previous clean record and the fact that he rides in U.K. where racing is conducted every day, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license from 6^th April, 2013 to 31^st May, 2013 (both days inclusive).

M/s Champaklal Zaveri, Geoffrey B.Nagpal and Tariq Vaidya dissented because they found that the suspension was somewhat lenient given that the Stewards had unanimously agreed that Martin Dwyer had not allowed his mount to run on its merits. Moreover, they felt that given the suspensions meted out in previous cases to both Indian and Foreign Jockeys, the suspension awarded in this case was inadequate.

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SAMPLE RESULTS:

The urine sample of following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Prohibited substance:

10/03/2013 - UNKNOWN REBEL, ISHPINGO, NEONA, AMISTAD, CHICHARITO, VALOROZKY,

AUGUSTUS, MONET, NADIA, CAESARS STAR

The urine sample of following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

09/03/2013 - AN ACQUIRED TASTE, ASTAPI, ANGEL CROWN, NEFYN

10/03/2013 - ONASSIS, BULLSEYE, HEMISPHERE, NATIVE KNIGHT, RAJASTHAN ROYALS,

RANTHAMBHORE, MASTER BULLET, STAR OF GIBRALTAR

Mumbai : 22^nd March, 2013