ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2016/17, EIGHTEENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 22^nd JANUARY, 2017.

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT

RACE NO.1(134) –THE LT.COL.GOVIND SINGH (VRC) TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 7

After the race, SECRET HARMONY, DIXIELAND and WILD FIRE were trotted and found to be sound. ROCHESTER had lost its right hind plate.

RACE NO.2(135) – THE P.D.AVASIA TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

After being stalled, THE MINISTERIAN (Bhawani Singh) hooked its right hind leg on the side platform. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race.

THE MINISTERIAN (Bhawani Singh) and SHIVALIK SHINE (R. Ajinkya) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths each at the start.

Passing 1000 metres, PAPAKURA (S. Mosin) shifted out on to SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) who in turn shifted out inconveniencing HIDDEN SOUL (T. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied.

Passing 400 metres, RIDER ON THE STORM (App. Raghuveer Singh) shifted out on to SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) who in turn shifted out and made contact with FINAL ENCOUNTER (Neeraj Rawal). App. Raghuveer Singh has been cautioned.

Approaching 300 metres, PAPAKURA (S. Mosin) shifted out under pressure, on to RIDER ON THE STORM (App. Raghuveer Singh). Jockey S. Mosin has been cautioned.

After the race, PAPAKURA, PARAMOUR and FINAL ENCOUNTER were trotted and found to be sound. PAPAKURA had an abrasion at the right fore fetlock and SHIVALIK SHINE had a cut injury at the right hind coronet

RACE NO.3(136) – THE HARRISH MEHRA TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 14

Soon after the start, ROYAL CLASSIC (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in thereby inconveniencing TORREZZO (N. S. Parmar).

Passing 500 metres, ROYAL CLASSIC (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in and tightened RASHUN (T. S. Jodha) along the rails.

Passing 200 metres, ROYAL CLASSIC (App. S. A. Amit) was observed to have hung out despite the Jockey’s efforts. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (TORREZZO) reported that his mount felt flat footed throughout the race.

The Sr. V.O. reported that at the behest of the trainer, ABBEYROAD was scoped at the Equine Hospital after the race and was found to have suffered EIPH Grade-III. The gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, RASHUN, ROYAL CLASSIC, ABBEYROAD and TORREZZO were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.4(137) – THE GOOL S.POONAWALLA MILLION (GR.3): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

EXCELLENT GOLD (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start.

At the start, MY PRECIOUS (P. S. Chouhan, dr.9) jumped outwards on to TOWER BRIDGE (Suraj Narredu, dr.10).

At the start, CERRADO (P. Trevor, dr.6) jumped inwards and went across EXCELLENT GOLD (Shrikant Kamble, dr.5).

Soon after the start, WISE CHILD (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across TOWER BRIDGE (Suraj Narredu) who had to be checked. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.

Soon after the start, SUMMER RAYS (S. Zervan) shifted in and went across CERRADO (P. Trevor) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, MY PRECIOUS (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and tightened CERRADO (P. Trevor) who had to be checked. Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been cautioned.

TEXAS GOLD (J. Chinoy) was placed fifth and WISE CHILD (A. Sandesh) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

RACE NO.5(138) –THE MIRCHI MILLION: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 11

At the start, ETERNAL SUNSHINE (A. Sandesh, dr.4) jumped outwards on to GOLDEN ECLIPSE (N. S. Parmar, dr.5).

At the start, ZANZIBAAR (Yash Narredu, dr. 7) jumped outwards on to FLASHY WINGS (P. S. Chouhan, dr.8).

Passing 350 metres, CHARGING TIGRESS (App. S. A. Amit) shifted out on to SAWGRASS (Shrikant Kamble).

Approaching 200 metres, ETERNAL SUNSHINE (A. Sandesh) veered out and went across CHARGING TIGRESS (App. S. A. Amit) and BATMAN (C. S. Jodha). After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh reported that his mount had suddenly hung out and had to be steadied. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Passing 200 metres, CHARGING TIGRESS (App. S. A. Amit) shifted out under pressure and made contact with BATMAN (C. S. Jodha) who was inclined to shift inwards. Thereafter, CHARGING TIGRESS shifted in and went across SAWGRASS (Shrikant Kamble). After questioning, App. S. A. Amit has been severely reprimanded for maintaining an erratic course in the straight..

After the race, App. S. A. Amit (CHARGING TIGRESS) reported the loss of whip passing the 100 metres. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into this incident and will submit a report shortly.

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

RACE NO.6(139) – THE VILLOO POONAWALLA INDIAN OAKS (GR.I): (About) 2400 Metres – Runners – 9

After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (FROSTY) reported the loss of whip approaching 100 metres. This being Jockey Dashrath Singh’s second offence during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs. 2,000/-.

After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (BOOK THIEF) reported the loss of whip approaching the 400 metres. This being his first offence, no action has been initiated.

MEKONG DELTA (A. Sandesh) was placed fifth and ASTER ROSE (Suraj Narredu) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

RACE NO.7(140) – THE TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 13

At the request of Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed, PANATELA was examined at 0935 hours on 21/01/2017 and was observed to have a cut injury on the left stifle and hock. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start, VOULEZ VOUS (App. S. A. Amit, dr.6) jumped inwards and brushed the haunches of DOLPHIN (C. S. Jodha, dr.5)

Approaching 1000 metres, BEE QUIRKY (App. N. Nadeem) shifted in and went across DOLPHIN (C. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied App. N. Nadeem has been cautioned.

App. S. A. Amit (VOULEZ VOUS) has been fined Rs.5,000/- for improper use of the whip on his mount wherein he had used the whip down the shoulder in the forehand position.

After the race, ROYAL EYES was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, VOULEZ VOUS, POLLYANA, GREGORIAN CHANTS and BE QUIRKY were trotted and found to be sound. VOULEZ VOUS had a cut injury at the left fore coronet.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th & 6^th race, viz. BIG SUR, SHIVALIK SHINE, VICE ADMIRAL, RUFFINA, MISS SAIGON and TEMERITY, as also that of SUMMER RAYS (4^th race) and MRS PATMORE & SILVER BEAUTY (6^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 74

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.97,02,900/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.57

SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.6(139)	Joc. Dashrath Singh – fined Rs.2,000/-
SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.7(140)	App. S. A. Amit – fined Rs.5,000/- (improper use of the whip)
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.3(136)	ABBEYROAD (EIPH Grade-III) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. ROYAL CLASSIC (Hung out) – remedial measures
	R.5(138)	ETERNAL SUNSHINE (Hung out) – remedial measures
	R.7(140)	PANATELA – Fitness Certificate from Club’s V.O. required ROYAL EYES (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

RE : RACE NO.128 – THE ACADEMIC PLATE RUN ON THURSDAY, 19^th JANUARY, 2017:

SABIQ (Yash Narredu) was declared to run with bandages, however the mare raced without the bandages. Trainer C. Rajendra has been fined Rs.1,000 for the lapse.

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ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SHERLOCK” IN RACE NO. 120 – THE FORBES INDIA CUP (2000 METRES) – RUN ON SUNDAY, 15^th JANUARY, 2017 :

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer P. Shroff and Jockey S. Zervan in the above connection. Trainer P. Shroff said that he had discussed with the Jockey the strategy and had asked him to settle the horse in 2^nd position, however, if he found himself in the front, then to ride his race from there. On being asked about his observation of the race, Trainer P. Shroff felt that whilst JUNE (J. Chinoy) made the running, Jockey S. Zervan should have settled SHERLOCK behind her and thereafter ridden out.

Jockey S. Zervan confirmed the instructions and said that when he found JUNE chasing and going to the front, he immediately made an effort to settle his mount, however, since he was alongside JUNE, his horse kept fighting for its head and he did not wish to break his stride, thereby making it a very strong pace in the first five furlongs, which definitely cost him the race. He admitted his error in judging the pace.

Having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video of the race, Jockey S. Zervan was reported to the Stewards for riding an ill-judged/injudicious race.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 22^nd January, 2017 interviewed Trainer P. Shroff and Jockey S. Zervan in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of Race No.120, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S. Zervan and held him guilty of riding an ill-judged/injudicious race. However, keeping in mind that he had admitted that he had made an error of judgement, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 12^th February, 2017 to 18^th February, 2017 (both days inclusive) for riding an ill-judged/injudicious race. (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “PALATIAL” (DRAWN-5) IN RACE NO. 111 – THE GENERAL OBAIDULLAH KHAN TROPHY (2400 METRES) – RUN ON THURSDAY, 12^th JANUARY, 2017 :

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer C. D. Katrak on 14^th January, 2017 in the above connection. Trainer C. D. Katrak said VULCUN was drawn on his inside and usually he goes to the front or sits well up, therefore, he had instructed Jockey J. Chinoy to follow VULCAN. Further, he had informed the Jockey that if MATHAIYUS (Y. S. Srinath) who was drawn on his inside does not go to the front, then he may find MATHAIYUS on his inside and he should keep him boxed and from 1000 metres to get into the horse and do his best. When asked about his observation of the race, Trainer C. D. Katrak said that though the pace was not as fast as he had expected, however, contrary to his instructions, Jockey J. Chinoy sat behind MATHAIYUS and even though he had made his move from the five furlongs, after having come alongside MATHAIYUS, he should have maintained that position and not dropped back passing the 700 metres and thereafter turning for home he travelled wide which allowed MATHAIYUS to take a five lengths break on him, which cost him the race.

As Jockey J. Chinoy was not available for questioning on 14^th January, 2017, he was questioned subsequently on 17^th January, 2017 Jockey J. Chinoy said that he was drawn on the outside and he was asked to jump out and shift in and ride under cover and passing the 1000 metres to make his move from the outside of MATHAIYUS thereby covering him up and to do his best. To a specific question, he said that it was a slow run race and as such he did not wish to show daylight to his horse in the early part, hence he decided to follow MATHAIYUS who was his main danger. Thereafter, passing the 800 metres he made his move and covered MATHAIYUS from the outside and turning for home MATHAIYUS quickened and at that stage his horse was a bit sluggish and he was off the bridle. On being pointed out that Trainer C. D. Katrak had taken objection for not following his riding instructions viz. he should have settled his mount on the outside of MATHAIYUS and kept him boxed; he should have made his move from 1000 metres and should not have travelled wide turning for home. Jockey J. Chinoy responded that he had made his move between the five furlongs and four furlongs and came alongside MATHAIYUS. However, MATHAIYUS had quickened at that stage and as he got into his mount, his horse drifted out under pressure. He added that the Trainer had also informed him that the horse has a tendency to loaf if he finds himself in the front early in the straight and he had ridden his horse keeping this in mind.

Despite the Trainer and Jockey could not be confronted, however, having heard them individually and viewing the video of the race the Stipendiary Stewards were not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey J. Chinoy. Further, Trainer C. D. Katrak had also expressed his dissatisfaction with the Jockey’s riding, therefore, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as they deem fit.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 22^nd January, 2017 interviewed Trainer C. D. Katrak and Jockey J. Chinoy in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of Race No.111, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey J. Chinoy, and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 12^th February, 2017 to 1^st March, 2017 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding and not following the Trainer’s instructions. (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE CHANGE OF SAFETY VEST – JOCKEY S.JOHN, RIDER OF “CONGRESSIONAL” IN RACE NO.63 – THE GRACIAS SALDANHA MEMORIAL MILLION (GR.3) – RUN ON 18^th DECEMBER, 2016:

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 22^nd January, 2017 interviewed Jockey S. John in the above connection and having heard him as also the Stipendiary Stewards, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him. The Stewards noted that the Safety Vest used by Jockey S. John was of an unapproved standard thus compromising the safety factor. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/-. Further, he was informed that misleading the Stewards during the course of the enquiry, deliberately or otherwise, was not appreciated

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RE: ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR. NAIM MEHBOOB SHAIKH AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE DURING MUMBAI/HYDERABAD RACES ON 25^th DECEMBER 2016 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 22^nd January, 2017 have decided to exclude the under-mentioned person from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force, w.e.f. 23/01/2017 till 22/01/2020 :-

Mr. Naim Mehmoob Shaikh

Near 164, Ghorpadi Peth,

Colony No.7,

Pune.

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RE: ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR. ARIF YUSUF BAIG AT THE PUNE RACE OURSE DURING MUMBAI/HYDERABAD RACES ON 25^th DECEMBER 2016 :

Mr. Arif Yusuf Baig

386, Bhawani Peth,

Pune – 411 042

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RE: ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL RACE BETS BY MR. DEVEN JHAVERI AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE ON 17^th DECEMBER 2016 DURING BANGALORE/CALCUTTA RACES :

Mr. Deven Jhaveri

Flower Valley Co-Op Housing Society,

Wanwadi,

Pune

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Mumbai: 24^th January, 2017