ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2019/20, FOURTH DAY, SATURDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 2019
(PENETROMETER: 3.7; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT
RACE NO.1(39) –THE NAWABZADA RASHIDUZZAFAR KHAN TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 5
Passing the 350 metres, in an attempt to change his whip hand, Jockey Nathan Evans’ (ZENON) rein was observed to have slipped which he regained soon thereafter.
Passing the 50 metres, SAGITTARIUS (App. A. Prakash) weakened and leaned outwards.
After the race, LORRAINE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon. SAGITTARIUS was found to be sound in the trot.
RACE NO.2(40) – THE M.N. NAZIR TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 7
At the start, RUN FORREST RUN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) jumped inwards on to EMOTIONLESS (S. J. Sunil, dr.4), who in turn shifted in and made contact with DAZZLING STAR (Bhawani Singh, dr.3).
After the race, LA TONNARELLA and EMOTIONLESS were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(41) – THE VENUS DE MILO TROPHY: (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 9
Jockey Leigh Roche (AKINA SPEED STAR) 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 2019/20, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Jockey Akshay Kumar (EX’S AND OH’S) 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 2019/20, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Jockey Nirmal Jodha (HIS MASTER’S VICE) 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 2019/20, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (BLACK CHERRY) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, BRILLIANT GOLD, KING SOLOMON and BLACK CHERRY were trotted and found to be sound.. HIS MATER’S VICE had a gum injury.
RACE NO.4(42) – THE KEJRIWAL TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres –Runners- 10
WILSHIRE (S. G. Prasad) planted and lost considerable ground at the start. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous start, Trainer Vijay Kasbekar has been asked to take remedial measures and show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting with him to race.
Approaching the 1000 metres, TRANSFORM (P. S. Chouhan) shifted out on to AME (App. K. Nazil) and had to be steadied.
Approaching the 600 metres, TRANSFORM (P. S. Chouhan) leaned outwards inconveniencing ETERNAL DANCER (N. S. Parmar).
In the final stages of the race, TENERIFE (Nicky Mackay) was observed to have shifted out under the use of the whip. Jockey Nicky Mackay has been cautioned.
After the race, ORION’S BELT was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, USTAD PEDRO was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(43) – THE SIR HOMI MEHTA SPRINT CHALLENGE (GR.3): (About) 1000 Metres –Runners- 5
Soon after the start, IRON AGE (David Egan) shifted outwards inconveniencing JOPLIN (P. S. Chouhan).
Passing the 100 metres, CLYMENE (Akshay Kumar) leaned inwards inconveniencing JOPLIN (P. S. Chouhan) along the rails.
In the final stages of the race, IRON AGE (David Egan) shifted out under pressure on to INTENSE STYLIST (Nicky Mackay). Jockey David Egan has been cautioned.
After the race, IRON AGE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern.
RACE NO.6(44) – THE STYLECRACKER INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS (GR.1): (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 11
After the race, KARIEGA was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind tendon.
RACE NO.7(45) – THE UTTAM SINGH TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12
At the request of Apprentice A. S. Peter, his mount DANCING JADE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified the filly fit to race.
ON VA DANSER (Dashrath Singh) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start.
Passing the 1200 metres, SHADOWS (App. D. R. Shubham) shifted in and went across LION KING (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be checked and change course, due to which CELLINI (Nathan Evans) was forced outwards. Apprentice D.R. Shubham has been suspended for 1 Race Day i.e. 16th January, 2020 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).
Passing the 1000, metres, RON (S. S. Baria) shifted out and went across SHADOWS (App. D. R. Shubham) due to which CELLINI (Nathan Evans) who was racing behind SHADOWS, was inconvenienced.
Passing the 600 metres, ON VA DANSER (Dashrath Singh) shifted in thereby tightening and forcing TENACIOUS (S. Zervan) inwards on to LION KING (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned.
Passing the 400 metres, RON (S. S. Baria) shifted out thereby bumping and forcing CELLINI (Nathan Evans) outwards. In view of the Jockey S. S. Baria has been fined Rs. 3,000/-
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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd, 4th and 7th race viz. TANJO, TENERIFE and NOBLE HEIR, and the Urine and Blood Samples of IRON AGE & INTENSE STYLISH ((Winner & Second Placed – 5th race) and GIFT OF GRACE, COSMIC RAY and JULIETTE ((Winner , Second Placed & Third Placed – 6th race), and the special sample of KING SOLOMON (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 59
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.77,99,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.42
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.3(41) |
Jockey Leigh Roche – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) Jockey Akshay Kumar – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) Jockey Nirmal Jodha – fined Rs. 3,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.7(45) |
App. D. R. Shubham – suspended for 16th January, 2020 (careless riding) Joc. S. S. Baria – fined Rs. 3,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.3(41) |
BLACK CHERRY (Hung Out) – remedial measures |
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R.4(42) |
WILSHIRE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race ORION’S BELT (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
RE : RACE NO.34 – THE KANTHARA PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 15TH DECEMBER, 2019:
The Equine Hospital reported that DIVIJA had left eye injury (sore).
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “RETAINED ASSET” IN RACE NO. 4 – THE ASTRAL FLASH PLATE RUN ON 17th NOVEMBER, 2019:
Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha and App. Malam Singh were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha stated that he had instructed the Apprentice to take a jump and try to sit mid bunch as he tends to get keen if urged. App. Malam Singh stated he was instructed to sit 1st, 2nd or 3rd but to do so without urging too much as the gelding tends to get keen. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha stated that he did not ask the Apprentice to go to the front but rather asked him to ride under cover. He added that the gelding was returning from a set back. To a specific question, Trainer Jodha stated that he did not complain against the Apprentice for failing to ride as per instructions as the Apprentice was recently back in the saddle after recovering from a fall.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Apprentice Malam Singh and decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s licence for two race days i.e. from 16th January, 2020 to 18th January, 2020/- (both days inclusive) for indifferent riding. In that, he had ridden contrary to the Trainer’s instructions and his riding effort in the straight was found wanting. Further, the Stipendiary Stewards were also not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, however they decided to give him the benefit of the doubt for the charge of tacit approval.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “RON” IN RACE NO. 6 – THE RAZA ALI PLATE RUN ON 17th NOVEMBER, 2019:
Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha and Jockey S. S. Baria were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Jodha stated that this horse was slowly off in its last outing and though he had given him enough gate practice, however, considering that this was a large field and he was drawn-1 and there were 15 other horses to be loaded after the gelding, he expected him to behave in a similar manner this time also, hence, he had instructed the Jockey to take a jump and position himself wherever possible since he wanted the Jockey to give the gelding a chance and to pull him out in the straight because he gallops well from the outside. Jockey S. S. Baria confirmed the instructions. On being asked about his observations, Trainer Jodha stated that the gelding was slowly off and trailing the field and after the race the Jockey informed him that the gelding was switching off on the railing and the moment he switched him on the outside passing the 4 furlongs, he started moving well and in the straight he had ridden out the horse and he was finishing on. He added that the Jockey felt that 7 furlongs race would suit the gelding.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.S.Baria and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for two race days i.e. from 16th January, 2020 to 18th January, 2020/- (both days inclusive) for indifferent riding wherein his riding effort in the straight was found wanting. Further, the Stipendiary Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha and held the view that the Apprentice would not have ridden in this manner unless he had the Trainer’s tacit approval, therefore, they decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/-.
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RE: REQUEST FROM JOCKEY P. TREVOR FOR DEFERMENT OF HIS PUNISHMENT - ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SEVENTH MILE” (FAILED FAVOURITE) IN RACE N0.23 – THE TO THE MANOR BORN PLATE - RUN ON SATURDAY, 10th AUGUST, 2019 :
Vide his two e-mails dated 15th and 16th December, 2019 Jockey P. Trevor informed this office that he did not wish to appeal against the decision of the Stewards of the Club in respect of the suspension of his Jockey’s licence for four race days i.e. from 21st December, 2019 to 29th December, 2019 (both days inclusive) for riding an injudicious race on SEVENTH MILE and requested for deferment of the punishment since he had a confirmed ride on ALEXIE in The Villoo Poonawalla Indian 2000 Guineas (Gr.1) to be run on Sunday, 22nd December, 2019.
As per his request, Jockey P. Trevor was allowed to accept rides on 22nd December, 2019 and his Jockey’s licence stood suspended for 21st December, 2019 and thereafter from 23rd December, 2019 to 2nd January, 2020 (both days inclusive).
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE WHIP MARKS FOUND ON “SEVENTH MILE” (P. TREVOR) IN RACE NO.23 – THE TO THE MANOR BORN PLATE RUN ON SATURDAY, 10th AUGUST, 2019:
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 21st December, 2019 interviewed Trainer P. Shroff, Jockey P. Trevor as also the Club’s Veterinary Officer, Dr. Yogesh Bhosale, in the above connection and viewed the video recording of the race. It was noted hat the filly had returned from the race with welt marks and the Club’s Veterinary Officer who examined the filly after the races in the evening at the stables, confirmed that the filly had welt marks. Further, the filly raced subsequently in Race No. 76 and did not return with whip marks, hence the onus was on Jockey P. Trevor to prove why the filly had returned with whip marks in Race No.23, which he failed to do. Therefore, the Stewards decided to fine him a sum of Rs.20,000/-.
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RE : APPEAL FROM TRAINER FAISAL A. ABBAS AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.10,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM FOR BEING GUILTY OF TACIT APPROVAL TO JOCKEY S. ZERVAN, RIDER OF CORMORANT IN RACE NO.144 – THE STAR SHINE PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 25th OCTOBER, 2019 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on Thursday, 19th December, 2019 considered appeal dated 11th December, 2019 from Trainer Faisal A. Abbas in the above connection.
The Board of Appeal considered all documents, papers and proceedings, including Trainer Faisal A. Abbas’ “Grounds of Appeal” and also heard the submissions made by him. The Board of Appeal deliberated the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the decision of the Stewards of the Club conveyed to him vide letter dated 9th December 2019, stands
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY S. ZERVAN AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF THE FINE OF RS.10,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM FOR BEING GUILTY OF RIDING AN INDIFFERENT RACE ON HIS MOUNT – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “CORMORANT” IN RACE NO.144 – THE STAR SHINE PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 25th OCTOBER, 2019 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on Thursday, 19th December, 2019 considered appeal dated 12th December, 2019 from Jockey S. Zervan in the above connection.
The Board of Appeal considered all documents, papers and proceedings, including Jockey S. Zervan’s “Grounds of Appeal” and also heard the submissions made by him and viewed the video tape recording of the race in question. The Board of Appeal deliberated the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the decision of the Stewards of the Club conveyed to him vide letter dated 9th December 2019, stands.
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY S. ZERVAN AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FOR ONE RACE DAY I.E. 27th DECEMBER, 2019 FOR CARELESS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT – ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF BELGRAVIA IN RACE NO.136 – THE JIMMY UMRIGAR TROPHY (DIV.II) RUN ON SUNDAY, 13th OCTOBER, 2019 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on Thursday, 19th December, 2019 considered appeal dated 12th December, 2019 from Jockey S. Zervan in the above connection.
The Board of Appeal considered all documents, papers and proceedings, including Jockey S. Zervan’s “Grounds of Appeal” and also heard the submissions made by him and viewed the video tape recording of the race in question as also Race No.56. The Board of Appeal deliberated the matter at length and having applied their minds to the same decided to allow his appeal and refund the deposit.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
24/11/2019 - MAESTRO, NOTORIETY, SUNRISE RUBY, RECALL OF YOU, GOLD MAGIC,
ENID BLYTON, MISSING YOU
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Mumbai: 23rd December, 2019