ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2023, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 21ST, OCTOBER, 2023.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.3 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

1(120)

SHE’S A TEASER

K. Nazil

S. Saqlain

Unfit

4(123)

BRAVE BEAUTY

K. Nazil

Haridas Gore

Unfit

5(124)

BABY BAZOOKA

K. Nazil

Kirtish Bhagat

Unfit

6(125)

FLOYD

K. Nazil

H. Zeeshan

Unfit

 

RACE NO.1 (120) – THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA TROPHY  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS -  9

 

At the request of Trainer S. K. Sunderji, WALTER was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 12.10 p.m. on 19th October 2023 and was found to be sore by right fore and had swelling on right fore pastern, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

TREASURE GOLD (S. Mosin, dr.9) jumped out slowly losing about 2 lengths at the start.

 

At the start, SPIRIT BAY (Neeraj Rawal, dr.4) jumped outwards and made contact with REMY RED (Shrikant Kamble, dr.5) thereafter COMMANDMENT (P. Trevor, 6) shifted in onto REMY RED forcing it inwards onto SPIRIT BAY due to which REMY RED had to be steadied. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

 

After the race, COMMANDMENT 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, SPIRIT BAY 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, SWEET EMOTION was trotted and found to be sound. Further, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on SWEET EMOTION at the Equine Hospital and no abnormality was detected.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that REMY RED was found to have sore left eye with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.2 (121) – THE DEMOCRATICUS PLATE: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS -  6

 

After the race, TRULY EPIC & MAGNETO were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3 (122) – THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA TROPHY  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS -  11

 

At the start, DALI SWIRL (App. Haridas Gore, dr.6) jumped inwards at the same time BAY OF BISCAY (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) jumped outwards and they made contact.

 

After the race, App. N. Bhosale (WHATSINANAME) reported that his mount was inclined outwards from the 800 metres, despite his efforts. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey R. Ajinkya (NELSON RIVER) reported that passing the 600 metres his mount was inclined outwards, despite his efforts. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, WHATSINANAME, NELSON RIVER & WARRIOR PRINCE were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that GINSBURG & MIGHTY THUNDER were found to have sore right eye with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.4 (123) – THE DAKSHIN MAHARASHTRA & GOA SUB-AREA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES –RUNNERS- 5

 

At the request of Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, VINCENT VAN GOGH was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 10.15 a.m. on 19th October 2023 and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

BRAVE BEAUTY (App. Haridas Gore, dr.3) jumped out slowly losing about a length at the start.

 

After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (GEOGRAPHIQUE) reported that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, ATAASH was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5 (124) – THE DELHI RACE CLUB TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS -  7

 

At the start, COUNT OF SAVOY (App. Haridas Gore, dr.4) stumbled and had to be steadied.

 

Passing the 1200 metres, SON OF A GUN (App. Mustakim Alam) stumbled.

 

After the race, FLYING VISIT was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SNOWFALL was trotted and found to be sound. Further, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on SNOWFALL at the Equine Hospital and no abnormality was detected.

 

RACE NO.6 (125) – THE BRONX PLATE: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9

 

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, WILD HAMMER was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 09.25 a.m. on 21st October 2023 and was found to be sore by left hind and had swelling on both hind below hock, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

JERUSALEM (S. Saqlain, dr.1) planted in the stall and lost considerable ground at the start. In view of the same and a similar behavior of the gelding in his previous start, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey P. Vinod (WILLY WONKAA) reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres. This being his second instance during the current Pune Meeting 2023, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-

 

After the race, CHAGALL & STOLE MY HEART were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CHAGALL was found to have sore both eyes with ulcer in left eye, AMBER KNIGHT was found to have sore left eye with ulcer and STOLE MY HEART was found to have sore right eye with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.7 (126) – THE A. J. WADIA PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9

 

On arrival at the starting gate, TOOFAN (Amyn Merchant) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was certified fit to race.

 

ANOUSHKA (S. Saqlain, dr.1) refused to stall despite substantial efforts. As Such, the mare was withdrawn before coming under the Starters order. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

FARAHNOUSH (S. Mosin, dr.2) planted in the stall taking no practical part in the race. In view of the same and a similar behavior of the mare in her previous starts, Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to show his charge in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

Jockey Shrikant Kamble (ZACAPA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 1st offence during the current Pune Meeting 2023, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, SILVER STEPS was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore, the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

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

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd & 6th race, viz. CORDELIA & DES MARQUIS, and the special samples of COMMANDMENT (1st race), SNOWFALL (5th race) & CHAGALL (6th race) were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 56

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.46,80,500/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.6(125)

Joc. P. Vinod (WILLY WONKAA) – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.7(126)

Joc. Shrikant Kamble (ZACAPA) – fined Rs.3,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(120)

WALTER, COMMANDMENT & SPIRIT BAY – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.3(122)

WHATSINANAME & NELSON RIVER – Remedial Measures

R.4(123)

VINCENT VAN GOGH - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

GEOGRAPHIQUE – Remedial Measures

R.5(124)

FLYING VISIT - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.6(125)

WILD HAMMER - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

JERUSALEM – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.7(126)

ANOUSHKA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

FARAHNOUSH – to be shown in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Starter

SILVER STEPS – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(120)

SKY HAWK

R.2(121)

MAGNETO

R.3(122)

DALI SWIRL

R.4(123)

CIPHER

R.5(124)

THE PROTECTOR

R.6(125)

WILLY WONKAA

R.7(126)

ANOUSHKA, TOOFAAN

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE: TRACK WORK HELD ON 19TH OCTOBER 2023:

 

GOODFELLOW was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. after morning track work and was found to be sore by left fore, the colt has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

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RE: SAMPLE OF FLYING HALO:

 

The Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that FLYING HALO ran on 24th September 2023 (Race No. 86) broke a blood vessel and stopped galloping near the 200 metres. Since the gelding was not stable, it was treated with Dexamethasone 40 ml and Tranexamic Acid 20 ml on the track. Subsequently, as per routine, the urine sample of the gelding was collected and sent for analysis.

 

M/s. Quantilab vide its report dated 20th October 2023 informed the presence of dexamethasone and tranexamic acid in the said urine sample.

 

Taking note of the treatment administered before the collection of the sample, the Stewards decided that no action was called for in the matter.

 

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

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

 

Compulsory:

 

12/09/2023        -           ARC DE TRIOMPHE

14/09/2023        -           REGENCY SMILE

 

The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day:

 

16/09/2023        -           MISS AMERICAN PIE, SKY FALL

17/09/2023        -           NAIROBI, SEA THE SUN, PURE FOR SURE, ENABLER, JULIUS

24/09/2023        -           SNOWFALL, DYF, DANGEROUS, SCARAMANGA, BUCKLEY,

                                      WINTER AGENDA

 

The urine and blood samples of the following runner have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day:

 

24/09/2023        -           KING’S RANSOM

Pune: 22nd October 2023.