ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2011, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2011.
(TRACK: MAIN; PENETROMETER: 1.8; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
FALSE RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES WIDE FROM 1600 METRES TILL 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 5 METRES WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST. FASE RAILS WERE ALSO PLACED 4 METRES WIDE FROM 1200 METRES CHUTE TILL 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Shyam S.Habbu, permission was granted to Trainer P.Shroff to saddle his charges GOSSIP and KING AUTHUR in the 2nd and 4th race respectively, at his (Trainer Shyam S.Habbu‘s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO 1 (157) THE MIDORI PLATE: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – Runners – 6
Approaching 1400 metres, FANTASTIC KINGDON (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted in and tightened WESTERLIE (Kavraj Singh), who in turn tightened CAVALRYMAN (A.Sandesh). Jockey Malcolm Kharadi has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
After the race, DETROIT DEMON was found to be sore by the right fore leg. Also, the filly was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind pastern. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
RACE NO 2 (158) THE RICHELIEU PLATE: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – Runners – 8
An objection was lodged by Jockey Malcolm Kharadi, rider of GOSSIP (placed 4th), against Jockey A.M.Tograllu, rider of MARAUDER, placed 1st). The reason being, at 800 metres, MARAUDER cut across him very sharply due to which he was totally unbalanced and had to check his mount severely, which cost him a certain place.
After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection.
The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey A.M.Tograllu in the above connection and having considered the submissions made by him and having viewed the video recording of Race No.158, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey A.M.Tograllu. However, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of the doubt for the charge of “dangerous riding” and held him guilty of careless riding on his mount MARAUDER in the above race. In that, passing 800 metres he shifted in sharply thereby causing interference to GOSSIP (Malcolm Kharadi) who in turn shifted in and caused severe interference to ZAAR (Shrikant Kamble) who was racing along the rails and lost position. Taking an overall view, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 9th October, 2011 to 15th October, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was informed that the Stewards took a lenient view this time and he was warned to be more careful in the future.
After the race, GOSSIP, WESTERN CHALLENGE and ZAAR were found to be sound.
RACE NO 3 (159) THE PEGASUS TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – Runners – 7
Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1000/- for accepting with his charge ALIYANA in this race without having the horse passed fit to race by the Veterinary Officer. The horse was struck out at the Acceptance stage.
At the start, CHECK HER OUT (Dashrath Singh) jumped out unbalanced and went on to STAR OF VENUS (Suraj Narredu).
Soon after the start, OCEAN FAIRY (Akshay) shifted in and went across SCENIC SILVER (M.A.Roushan) and then ANGELS PURSUIT (Kavraj Singh), hampering the run of both the horses. As such, Jockey Akshay has been fined Rs.1000/- .
Jockey Suraj Narredu (STAR OF VENUS) reported loss of whip about 50 metres from the Winning Post. An enquiry has been initiated into the loss of whip and a report will be submitted shortly.
A surprise check was made before STAR OF VENUS left for the Saddling Enclosure and it was found that in the stables, Amino Speed Excell (available in tube form) was given to the horse an hour before the race. Since there was a contravention of Racing Calendar notification which prohibits giving any substance to a horse other than normal feed 48 hours before the race, the Stewards directed the Stipendiary Stewards and the Sr. VO to hold a detailed enquiry in to the matter and submit a report."
After the race, PHOSPHOR was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
After the race, CHECK HER OUT was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore fetlock
RACE NO 4. (160) THE E d’AVOINE TROPHY: (About) 1800 Metres. Runners – 6
INVICTUS (Suraj Narredu) lugged-in from 400 metres till the Post. Since the horse had returned sore after the race, no action was initiated in the matter.
Approaching 200 metres, SMART HUNTER (P.Kamlesh) weakened and dropped back, due to which KING ARTHUR (Kishore Kadam) who was following, had to shift out and in the process was inconvenienced.
The Saddle on BALACLAVA slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer S.S.Shah has been fined Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.
After the race, INVICTUS 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.
After the race, SMART HUNTER was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind fetlock and also had a gum injury. ABERDARES & SWIFT MEMORIES were found to be sound.
RACE NO 5. (161) THE MENORAH TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 7
At the start, HIGHLAND MUSIC (S.P.Ranjane, dr.2) jumped out awkwardly outwards and went on to BULLET (Akshay, dr.3).
Near 800 metres, BULLET (Akshay) shifted in and inconvenienced STAR OF ROSES (Towfeeq R.Shaikh). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned.
Jockey Shammi Khan (SCHNELL) has been cautioned for failing to ride out his mount past the Post.
SCHNELL (Shammi Khan) was inclined to lug in during the race. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Nevertheless, Jockey Shammi Khan has been cautioned to ride out his mounts in future.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of OCEANIC WISDOM and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, STAR OR ROSES 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.
After the race, SCHNELL and OCEANIC WISDOM were found to be sound.
RACE NO 6. (162) THE PELICAN TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres. Runners – 7
Jockeys P.Trevor (DEAR HENRY) and A.Sandesh (DESERT RULE) reported that their mounts lugged out in the straight. Trainers S.S.Shah and Rehanullah Khan have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.
SU CHALIYO (C.Rajendra) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
The explanation of Jockey A.Sandesh (DESERT RULE) that he lost control on his left stirrup and therefore was unbalanced and could not ride out his mount at that stage, was noted.
After the race, WHITE KNIGHT, DEAR HENRY and DESERT RULE were found to be sound.
RACE NO 7. (163) THE FOURTH ESTATE TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 14
YUVILLE (Suraj Narredu) dropped the rider on the way to the start and bolted. After consultation with the Trainer, the filly was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order.
At the start, AFSOON (P.Trevor, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly outwards and made contact with BE COOL (J.E.Pereira, dr.10). BARTIMAEUS (B.Prakash) also jumped out awkwardly.
Soon after the start, BESAME MUCHO (S.Zervan) shifted in and made contact with BAYBLUES and (A.Sandesh) and later took the running of BAYBLUES, who clipped the hind heels of the former and stumbled. Jockey S.Zervan has been fined Rs. 3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Passing 800 metres, EL WONDER (Vikram Jodha) was tightened due to a tightly packed field and was steadied. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.
Jockey R.Rupesh (SOUND OF RIVER) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out under the use of whip, in the final 200 metres and in the process went across HELEN (S.Sunil).
BAYBLUES (A.Sandesh) hung out during the race. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
The Saddle on ROYAL HONOUR (C.S.Jodha) slipped back during the race. As such, Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been fined Rs.5000/-, being the second occasion during the Racing Season, for faulty saddling of his charge.
Jockey A.M.Tograllu (HOT PROSPECT) reported the loss of whip, 100 metres away from the winning post.
After the race, HELEN was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind tendon and HOT PROSPECT had a gum injury. BAY BLUES and YUVILLE were found to be sound.
RACE NO 8. (164) THE MAYAPAN TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres. Runners – 9
On arrival at the start, it was observed by the Club’s V.O. that EMERALD ROMANCE (J.Pradeep) had dropped its left fore plate on the way to the start. As per notification, the filly was withdrawn from the race.
At the start, RECKLESS ROMEO (S.S.Baria) jumped out awkwardly.
Approaching 800 metres, RECKLESS ROMEO (S.S.Baria) was forced to shift out as ROMANTIC BEAUTY (R.Shelar), who was racing in front, weakened, and in the process carried BARS OF ORION (I.Shaikh) outwards.
In the final stages of the race, ROMANTIC BEAUTY (R.Shelar) was inconvenienced as ZORBA (Akash Agarwal) shifted ground inwards. Jockey Akash Agarwal has been cautioned.
Jockey R.Shelar (ROMANTIC BEAUTY) has been cautioned for failing to ride out his mount to complete advantage.
After the race, ZORBA was observed to have lost its left hind plate.
RACE NO 9. (165) THE BAY OF TREASURE PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 10
At the start, CHINGARI (Shrikant Kamble) and HONEY BEE (C.S.Jodha) jumped out awkwardly outwards and inwards respectively and jostled with each other. PROCYON (Ishwar Pardeshi) also jumped out awkwardly outwards. AMORA (Vikram Jodha) shifted in and made contact with NATIONAL IKON (R.Shelar).
Near 300 metres, CLASSIC RULER (P.Kamlesh) shifted out due to which NATIONAL IKON (R.Shelar) was hampered and steadied, and in turn made contact with BLUE KNIGHT (A.M.Tograllu). Jockey P.Kamlesh has been cautioned.
An Objection was lodged by Jockey Shrikant Kamble, rider of CHINGARI (placed 2nd) against Jockey A.Sandesh, rider of EMERALD STAR (placed 1st). The reason being, in the final furlong EMERALD STAR came across his filly at a crucial juncture whereby he had to check his mount and take her in due to which his filly lost her stride and this cost him a certain race.
After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection.
EMERALD STAR (A.Sandesh) hung out in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, CLASSIC RULER and ARABIAN PRIDE were found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd and 8th race, viz. MARAUDER & CHARLIE COOL and the special sample of MOUNTAIN RULER (1st race), GOSSIP (2nd race), STAR OF VENUS (3rd race), OCEANIC WISDOM (5th race) and BESAME MUCHO & AGNI BAAN (7th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 74
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.25,68,250/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.22
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.1(157) |
Jockey Malcolm Kharadi - fined Rs.1000/-. |
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R.2(158) |
Jockey A.M.Tograllu suspended – 9 Oct to 15 Oct 2011 |
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R.3(159) |
Trainer H.J.Antia - fined Rs.1000/-. Jockey Akshay - fined Rs.1000/. |
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R.4(160) |
Trainer S.S.Shah - fined Rs.2000/- |
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R.7(163) |
Jockey S.Zervan - fined Rs. 3000/-. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha - fined Rs.5000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(157) |
DETROIT DEMON (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.3(159) |
PHOSPHOR (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.4(160) |
INVICTUS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) |
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R.5(161) |
STAR OF ROSES (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) SCHNELL – remedial measures |
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R.6(162) |
DEAR HENRY, DESERT RULE & SU CHALIYO – remedial measures |
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R.7(163) |
BAYBLUES – remedial measures |
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R.9(165) |
EMERALD STAR – remedial measures |
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PACIFIERS USED |
R.1(157) |
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R.2(158) |
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R.3(159) |
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R.4(160) |
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R.5(161) |
SCHNELL, HIGHLAND MUSIC |
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R.6(162) |
WHITE KNIGHT |
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R.7(163) |
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R.8(164) |
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R.9(165) |
GOLDEN SPURS, AMORA |
RE : CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS REPORT IN RESPECT OF b f “HIGH NOON” – IN CHARGE OF TRAINER SHYAM HABBU - WHO WAS COMPULSORILY SAMPLED ON 5TH AUGUST, 2011 FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS AND SEX HORMONES SINCE THE HORSE HAD GONE TO A STUD FARM AND RETURNED TO THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Tuesday, 20th September, 2011 interviewed Trainer Shyam S.Habbu, who was accompanied by his Spokesman, Mr.K.N.Dhunjibhoy, regarding the Confirmatory Analysis Report dated 5th September, 2011 from LCH, France, in respect of the sample of urine taken from his charge HIGH NOON, which read as under :-
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“IT IS HEREBY CONFIRMED THAT THE SAMPLE, WHICH HAS BEEN ANALYSED AS SET OUT ABOVE, CONTAINS BOLDENONE”
A copy of the above report was handed over to Tr.Shyam S.Habbu and he has been given two weeks to continue his enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances.
RE : CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS REPORT IN RESPECT OF dk b g “DELACROIX” – IN CHARGE OF TRAINER SHYAM HABBU - WHO WAS COMPULSORILY SAMPLED ON 5TH AUGUST, 2011 FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS AND SEX HORMONES SINCE THE HORSE HAD GONE TO A STUD FARM AND RETURNED TO THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Tuesday, 20th September, 2011 interviewed Trainer Shyam S.Habbu who was accompanied by his Spokesman, Mr.K.N.Dhunjibhoy, regarding the Confirmatory Analysis Report dated 9th September, 2011 from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Lab, in respect of the sample of urine taken from his charge DELACROIX, which read as under :-
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“THE ANALYSIS HAS SHOWN THE PRESENCE OF BOLDENONE”
A copy of the above report was handed over to Tr.Shyam S.Habbu and he has been given two weeks to continue his enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances.
RE : CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS REPORT IN RESPECT OF b f CINDERELLA” – IN CHARGE OF TRAINER SHYAM HABBU - WHO WAS COMPULSORILY SAMPLED ON 5TH AUGUST, 2011 FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS AND SEX HORMONES SINCE THE HORSE HAD GONE TO A STUD FARM AND RETURNED TO THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 25th September, 2011 interviewed Trainer Shyam S.Habbu, regarding the Confirmatory Analysis Report dated 21st September, 2011 from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Lab, in respect of the sample of urine taken from his charge CINDERELLA, which read as under :-
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“THE ANALYSIS HAS SHOWN THE PRESENCE OF BOLDENONE”
A copy of the above report was handed over to Tr.Shyam S.Habbu and he has been given two weeks to continue his own enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances.
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “STAR FUTURE” IN RACE NO.153 – THE NIRMAL RUIA GOLD TROPHY RUN ON SATURDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2011 COUPLED WITH THE DRIFT IN ODDS AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE HORSE BREAKING A BLOOD VESSEL IN THE RACE :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 24th September, 2011 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry and interviewed Trainer C.D.Katrak.
Trainer C.D.Katrak explained that the horse is dry coated and the weather being very hot on the race day, it definitely had an effect on the horse and the horse was not looking good in the paddock and he had informed this to everybody who asked him about the chances of his horse. He said that once before in Mumbai also the horse had run poorly when the weather was hot in Mumbai. When questioned regarding the work pattern of the horse, Trainer Katrak said that this horse has soundness problems and therefore he raced him sparingly and the horse was in slow work after his last run in Pune. Trainer Katrak said that in this race a lot of betting had come on to CIEL INDIENNE and also he had informed people who asked him that his horse is dry coated and he was not looking good and this may be the reasons for the drift in the odds on STAR FUTURE.
The Stewards considered all papers and proceedings before them and heard all submissions made by Trainer C.D.Katrak and having examined the betting trends and having deliberated the matter at length and having applied their minds to the entire facts and circumstances of the case, were not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer C.D.Katrak in the subject case.
The Stewards noted that STAR FUTURE who was the form horse looked poor in the paddock and there was an alarming and unusual drift in the odds, whereby the horse closed at near 9/2, from reportedly on money in the "morning prices" which were reported. It was reported by the trainer that the horse is dry and will not perform if the weather is hot and had bled after his run in The Poonawalla Breeders Multi-Million when he was in charge of Trainer Adil Dajee and after the Indian 2000 Guineas he had scoped the horse after he returned to the stables and he was categorized as Grade 3 EIPH. He admitted this should have been reported and apologized for not having done so.
Viewing the circumstances in totality, and examining the betting trends of the race, and noting the fact that trainer Katrak had not reported the fact of the horse being Grade 3 EIPH after his 2000 Guineas run, the Stewards decided to fine him a sum of Rs 50,000, giving him some benefit of doubt of a more grave offence in as the horse bled during the race, Trainer Katrak was also informed he had come up before the Stewards in the past of similar instances of his horses bleeding and the odds going up, and to exercise greater control in the running of his horses.
GENERAL:
RE: MORNING TRACK WORK – 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2011:
The Sr.V.O. reported that HERCULEAN was observed to have broken a blood vessel after morning track work on 20th September, 2011. The horse has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
SAMPLE – RESULTS:
The urine sample of the under mentioned runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substances:
04/09/2011 ALMA MATER, SCINTILLATING STAR, PERSIAN, ELIZABETH, EQUIANO, BE COOL,
BRAVE VISION, SMART HUNTER, SKYWAY, STARRY GLOW, CAPRIOLE
10/09/2011 CAMACHO, LEGENDS ORDER, OCEAN LEGACY, HILLS AND STARS, BULLET, MYSTIC TOUCH, ATLANTIC STAR, TWITTILATOR, CARDINAL, HAUNTING FANTASY, SECRET SERVICE
11/09/2011 BIG TIME GIRL, SWEATY BETTY, SPIRIT OF MERCY, TAMARAI, ZAKYNTHOS, RISING ASSET, PALAZZO GRAZIOLI, SUGAR LOAF, AZUL, GOLDEN HEART, STAR GLORY, GOOD LOOKING
MACCHUPICCHU, DOI MOI, NATIVE KNIGHT
The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
07/09/2011 PICASSO, SNOW BLAZE
10/09/2011 SERGEANT PEPPER.
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Pune : 25th September. 2011