ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12, ELEVENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 22ND DECEMBER, 2011.
(PENETROMETER: 2.0; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM 1400 METRES, 6 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 12 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. THE 1400 METRES RACE (8TH RACE) WAS STARTED FROM THE BACK STRETCH AND NOT FROM THE CHUTE.
On a request from Trainer Vinayak permission was granted to Trainer Suresh Chavan to saddle his charges STARLIGHT MAGIC (1st race), STAR GODDESS (3rd race) and RIVER DRAGON (6th race), at his (Trainer Vinayak‘s) risk and responsibility.
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On a request from Trainer Shyam S.Habbu, permission was granted to Trainer P.Shroff to saddle his charge PALAZZO GRAZIOLI in the 7th race, at his (Trainer Shyam S.Habbu‘s) risk and responsibility.
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On a request from Trainer Janardhan, permission was granted to Trainer Suresh Chavan to saddle his charge PTOLEMY in the 8th race, at his (Trainer Janardhan‘s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO.1 (84) – THE ICH DIEN PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 9
At the start, STRALIGHT MAGIC (R.Hughes, DR.5) jumped awkwardly outwards and at the same time EVANGILIST (M.A.Roushan, Dr.7) jumped awkwardly inwards and converged on INNER HARMONY (D.K.Ashish, Dr.6).
Travelling some distance from the start, INNER HARMONY (D.K.Ashish) shifted in and carried STARLIGHT MAGIC (R.Hughes) inwards, who in turn made contact with BORN DESTINY (Amyn Merchant). Jockey D.K.Ashish has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
STARLIGHT MAGIC (R.Hughes) lugged out while negotiating the bend and hung out in the straight.
Jockey R.Hughes was questioned regarding the poor run of the horse in this race. Jockey R.Hughes said that the horse was travelling well but when he asked for an effort in the straight, the horse did not respond. He opined that there could be something wrong with the horse. The Sr.V.O. was directed to examine the horse and also to have him scoped. The gelding was found to have suffered a Grade 3 EIPH. The gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
As STARLIGHT MAGIC has been reported to have suffered a Grade 3 EIPH, no further enquiry was initiated into the poor performance of the gelding.
JUSTERINI (C.S.Jodha) hung out in the straight. Since the filly was found to be sore by the left fore leg, no action has been initiated in to the matter.
When questioned about the comparative performance of JUSTERINI, Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha explained that the filly has soundness problems and even today the filly returned sore after the race. He added that the field was poor this time and considering the below par performance of STARLIGHT MAGIC, any other horse could have won the race. He said that he had not fancied the filly. He added that the timing of the other Division of the same race was a second faster. The explanation has been noted.
After the race, JUSTERINI was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, STARLIGHT MAGIC, SWEATY BETTY, EVANGILIST and INNER HARMONY were found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (85) – THE VICTORY MARCH PLATE: (About) 2400 Metres – Runners – 5
At the start, FORTUNE HUNTER (C.Rajendra) fly jumped, then pulled hard in the early stages of the race.
After the race, FORTUNE HUNTER and TARA were found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 (86) – THE ICH DIEN PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9
At the start, STAR GODDESS (R.Hughes, dr.7) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with STERLING SILVER (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6).
After the race, TOMORROWS DREAMS and LAURUS TIKATI were found to be sound.
RACE NO.4 (87) – THE PERTIGALETE PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 7
On arrival at the start, it was observed that the right fore plate of BRAVE GYPSY had come out. As such, the mare was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s order.
MONEY FOR NOTHIN (Daniel M.Grant) played in the stall. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have a bleeding cut injury at the right fore arm. As such, filly was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
After the race, PRINCE BRIJENDRA was found to be sound.
RACE NO.5 (88) – THE COLUMBUS PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 12
At the start, AURARIA (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with YOUNG OFFENDER (S.S.Baria, dr.4) who was tightened on to FORTUNER (Imran Chisty, dr.3).
CELTIC MANOR (Akshaydr.6) shifted in before the Red Marker and in the process went across the inside field. Jockey Akshay has been fined Rs.3000/-.
After the race, FORTUNER and VICTOR IVANOV were found to be sound.
RACE NO.6 (89) – THE PREMIER CLASSE PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 8
After the race, RAN BANKA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and was also sore by the left fore leg. The gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, ASHWA PRAHAR was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
RACE NO.7 (90) – THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 9
Near 200 metres, BLUE SKY (C.Rajendra) shifted in and went across EMERGING STAR (M.A.Roushan) who was checked and shifted out to avoid clipping the hind heels of BLUE SKY and in the process caused PALAZZO GRAZIOLI (Stephane Pasquier) to shift out and at the same time GREATNESS (P.Trevor) shifted in and caused PALAZZO GRAZIOLI to shift in and force EMERGING STAR inwards, who in turn caused interference to SUPER HERO (R.Hughes). Jockeys C.Rajendra and P.Trevor were reported to the stewards.
The Stewards having heard Jockeys C.Rajendra (BLUE SKY), P.Trevor (GREATNESS) and M.A.Roushan (EMERGING STAR), adjourned the hearing to Sunday, 25th December, 2011.
Jockey Stephane Pasquier (PALAZZO GRAZIOLI) reported loss of whip near 100 metres from the Winning Post
PALAZZO GRAZIOLI (Stephane Pasquier) did not get a clear run in the straight.
After the race, ALBUURZ and GREATNESS (checked at the stables) were found to be sore by the right fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, BLUE SKY was examined at the stables and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8 (91) – THE ASTANA PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12
Near 1200 metres, SACRED RELIC (S.S.Baria) was tightened while racing between HONEY BEE (C.S.Jodha) and SOLAR ANGEL (C.Rajendra) and lost position.
Jockey D.K.Ashish (ROSE BOWL) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. He has been fined a further sum of Rs.2000/- for improper use of the whip.
After the race, RED TABASCO and ARABIAN CHAMP were observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, SOLAR ANGEL and CATALYST were found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winner of 3rd, 4th and 7th race viz. STAR GODDESS, CLINTON and PERSIAN LILY and the special sample of STARLIGHT MAGIC (1st race), RAN BANKA (6th race) and RED TABASCO & ARABIAN CHAMP (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 71
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.15,60,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.87
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.1(84) |
Joc.D.K.Ashish – fined Rs.2000/- |
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R.5(88) |
Jockey Akshay – fined Rs.3000/- |
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R.8(91) |
Joc.D.K.Ashish – fined Rs.1000/- + RS.2000/- (whip offence) |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(84) |
JUSTERINI (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) STARLIGHT MAGIC (EIPH GR.III) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.4(87) |
MONEY FOR NOTHIN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.6(89) |
RAN BANKA (Blood Vessel & Sore) - stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. ASHWA PRAHAR (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.7(90) |
ALBUURZ & GREATNESS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.8(91) |
RED TABASCO & ARABIAN CHAMP (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
MOCK RACE RUN ON THURSDAY, 22ND DECEMBER, 2011:
Trainer Neil Darashah has been fined Rs.1000/- for running his charge HATSUHANA in the Mock Race in emergency colours “All Black.
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “STAR BUILDER” IN RACE NO.73 – THE RAPIDASH PLATE (DIV.I) (1400 METRES) RUN ON THURSDAY, 15TH DECEMBER, 2011 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey R.Hughes in the above connection. Trainer Antia said that this horse likes to come at his own pace and comes well from behind and Jockey R.Hughes having ridden him once before, knows the horse, therefore, he had asked the Jockey to ride his own race. Jockey R.Hughes confirmed the instructions and added that when he rode this horse last year he tended to lug out and was sluggish in the early part. He said that in the race in question, the horse took an awkward jump and went out and knowing that the horse has the tendency to lug out, he got him in and settled him behind the horses and got him relaxed and followed the favourite. He said that he felt that if he made his move before entering the straight and caught the horse on the wrong leg, then he would drift out, therefore he followed the leader into the straight and he did not want to pass the front horse at the top of the straight, as he felt that he may be taken out and wind up racing on the centre of the track and when he got a gap near 200 metres, he made his move and did his best.
The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey R.Hughes that when he made his move in the last 200 metres, he could have been more vigorous. Jockey R.Hughes said that when he made his move, the horse responded well but the horse in front quickened far better and it looks as if he had made up ground on the winner towards the end because the front horse was tiring. He said that his horse has performed better in this race as compared to his last run and has shown an improvement of almost half a second despite being drawn on the outside. He added that he had advised the Trainer to run the horse over longer trips.
When asked for his observation of the Jockey’s riding, Trainer Antia said that this was Jockey R.Hughes’ style of ridingHe said that he was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding in this race. To a further question, Tr.Antia said that this horse has won only one race over a mile in his career, however, he chose to run him over 1400 metres this time since he has placed over every distance including races over 1200 metres but he is not an easy ride.
The matter is reported to the Stewards for whatever action deemed fit.
The Stewards at their meeting held on 22nd December 2011 having viewed the video recording of the race, noted the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey.
SAMPLE RESULTS:
The post race urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance:
11/12/2011 - ANCIENT WONDER, ATTILA, BULLET, RANCHO, AMORA, STROMBOLI, BLACKJACK,
ALMA MATER, BOTSWANA, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN, HILLS AND STARS
RANDOM SAMPLES:
The urine sample of the following horses has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
07/12/2011 - SPEED SIX
10/12/2011 - BERLUSCONI
Mumbai ; 23rd December, 2011