ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2015/16, TWENTYSEVENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, 2016.
(PENETROMETER: 3.6; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 8 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 10 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 13 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.
RACE NO.1(214) – THE SECRET ROMEO PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 8
SWEEPING MOVE (App. H. Zeeshan) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head.
Soon after the start, GOLDEN GLORY (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in on to THE BIG REVIVAL (App. R. Ajinkya) who had to be steadied.
Approaching 600 metres, QUEEN THEA (Dashrath Singh) shifted out thereby inconveniencing THE BIG REVIVAL (App. R. Ajinkya) and GOLD DREAM (S. P. Ranjane).
Jockey P. Trevor (STARRY IMAGE) reported the loss of his whip, about 400 metres from the winning post. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into this incident and submit a report shortly.
After the race, SWEEPING MOVE was found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(215) – THE SUPER BRAVE DOUBLE STAKES: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 5
After the race, App. Yash Narredu (OSTWIND) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, ILLIDAN 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, ILLIDAN and OSTWIND were found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(216) – THE M.D.MEHTA TROPHY:(About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 6
Soon after the start, CAPTAIN (A. Sandesh) shifted in on to KNIGHT AT ARMS (App. Bhawani Singh) who had to be steadied.
Passing 900 metres, SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) shifted in on to CAPTIAN (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied.
Passing 300 metres, FURY (App. Yash Narredu) was observed to have brushed the railings.
Passing 100 metres, SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) was observed to have brushed the rails unbalancing herself. On questioning, Jockey S. Zervan stated that the filly had changed her running lead due to which she was unbalanced, the explanation was noted.
After the race, App. Bhawani Singh (KNIGHT AT ARMS) 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 gelding.
After the race, Jockey J. E. Pereira (SAHASHRABAAHU) reported that his mount was hesitant to raise a gallop during the early part of the race.
After the race, FURY was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon and right hock. KNIGHT AT ARMS and SYDNEY HARBOUR were found to be sound.
RACE NO.4(217) – THE F.K.VAKIL TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 6
At the start, KALEIDOSCOPE (S. Zervan, dr.4) shifted out on to BLACKBEAN (C. S. Jodha, dr.5).
At the start, STARRY MOMENT (R. Vaibhav) jumped out awkwardly.
An enquiry has been initiated into the riding of Jockey S. Zervan on KALEIDOSCOPE and a repot will be submitted shortly.
After the race, STARRY MOMENT was found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(218) – THE PRICELESS PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 9
At the start, SCARLET OF HOPE (I. Shaikh, dr.3) shifted in on to SILVER EDGE (R. Vaibhav, dr.2) who had to be steadied.
SECRET RITUAL (Amyn Merchant) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to ensure his ward runs with the field next time out.
After the race, Jockey R. Vaibhav (SILVER EDGE) reported that his mount was changing its running lead frequently, as such he could not ride out.
After the race, App. S. J. Sunil (STAR HIGHNESS) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, STAR HIGHNESS 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, SCARLET OF HOPE, SILVER EDGE, COUNTRY’S EMPRESS, STAR HIGHNESS and JUNE were found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(219 )– THE CAMPANERO PLATE:(About) 1600 Metres –Runners - 11
BALCHANDRA (App. R. Ajinkya) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, COAT OF ARMS (App. K. Nazil, dr. 4) shifted in and bumped SANAM (App. S. J. Sunil, dr. 3) who had to be steadied.
Soon after the start, SHUKRAN (Neeraj Rawal) who was racing between BAY OF LOVE (Amyn Merchant) and COAT OF ARMS (App. K. Nazil), was tightened for room.
Passing 1400 metres, SHE’S AN ACE (S. Sunil) shifted in and went across MYTHICAL SUNRISE (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied.
App. S. J. Sunil (SANAM) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his fourth offence with regard to the use of the whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, the matter has been reported to the Stewards.
Jockey S. Sunil (SHE’S AN ACE) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey S. Sunil stated that his mount hung-in in the straight. In view of the whip being used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated against Jockey S. Sunil. However, Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, App. Bhawani Singh (ENVISION) reported that his mount frequently changed its running lead and was erratic due to which he could not ride out.
After the race, SHE’S AN ACE, ENVISION and MYTHICAL SUNRISE were found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(220) – THE FEDORA PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 12
Trainer P. Shroff has been fined Rs.1,000/- for bringing his charge STATEIRA late into the paddock.
At the start, APSARAS (App. Akshay Gaikwad, dr.4) shifted out and at the same time PHOENIX FIRE (S. Zervan, dr.5) shifted in and they made contact.
At the start JIMBO (App. S. Joseph) jumped out awkwardly.
Soon after the start, STATEIRA (P. Trevor) shifted in on to ABIGAIL (P. S. Chouhan) who was tightened for room and dropped back. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.
At about 1100 metres, PHOENIX FIRE (S. Zervan) who was racing between PEARL SECRET (A. Sandesh) and HUNT FOR HEADS (App. Yash Narredu), was observed to have jostled for room.
Approaching 1000 metres, ROMANTIC LASS (C. S. Jodha) shifted in and went across HUNT FOR HEADS (App. Yash Narredu) and ADVANCE TO CONTACT (App. Bhawani Singh), whereby both the horses had to be steadied.
Approaching 700 metres, JIMBO (App. S. Joseph) shifted in onto APSARAS (App. Akshay Gaikwad), who was steadied.
After the race, STATEIRA 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, PEARL SECRET, APSARAS and HUNT FOR HEADS were found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winners of all races viz. QUEEN THEA, (1st race), JEFFERSON (2nd race), SYDNEY HARBOUR (3rd race), VICE ADMIRAL (4th race), STARDOM CALLING (5th race), SHE’S AN ACE (6th race) and ABIGAIL (7th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 57
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.26,42,450/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.14
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)
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R.7(220) |
Tr. P. Shroff – fined Rs.1,000/-
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.2(215) |
OSTWIND (Hung out) – remedial measures ILLIDAN (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(216) |
KNIGHT AT ARMS (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.5(218) |
STAR HIGHNESS (Hung out) – remedial measures STAR HIGHNESS (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(219) |
BALCHANDRA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials SHE’S AN ACE (Hung in) – remedial measures |
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R.7(220) |
STATEIRA (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORT:
RE: INCIDENT AT THE START OF MOCK RACE, RUN ON 25th FEBURARY, 2016.
As the start was effected, MULTINATIONAL planted in its stall and failed to jump out. In an effort to get the filly to jump out, App. Akshay Gaikwad was observed to have slapped the filly on her head with his hands. The same was viewed very seriously and App. Akshay Gaikwad’s apprentice license has been suspended for 13th March, 2016 (permitted to ride work/mock race) for improper handling of his mount. Further he has been severely cautioned for future.
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “IN MY DREAM” IN RACE NO.176-THE KUNIGAL STUD BREEDERS’ PRODUCE STAKES (GR.3), RUN ON SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016.
Soon after the running of the race Tr. C. D. Katrak had expressed his dissatisfaction with the riding of Jockey S. Zervan on his charge, IN MY DREAM, however, since the Jockey was not available due to previous engagements, his submissions were noted.
Trainer C. D. Katrak and Jockey S. Zervan were subsequently questioned in the above connection. Trainer C. D. Katrak stated that his instructions were very clear, i.e. to take a good jump and get into the filly to get her galloping and sit in a good position, not to allow her to drop position. He added that he along with Jockey Colm O’Donoghue (the retained Jockey of the owner), had specifically told Jockey S. Zervan to jump and get into the filly for the first few strides to get her galloping and then sit against her and not to jump and just sit. He said that again in the paddock, he gave the same instructions to the Jockey in the presence of the owner and had pointed out that his filly’s forte is stamina and not turn of foot. To a specific question, he stated that after the race Jockey S. Zervan reported that the filly was not galloping fluently with horses on her outside. However, on viewing the video recording of the race subsequently, it was nowhere evident that the filly had backed out when she had horses on her outside and on the contrary the Jockey was just sitting and made no attempt to keep his position. The only time he made an attempt to get into position was after he had dropped out of the race. The replay of the race in question was viewed and the Trainer reiterated his views. He further added that he was not implying that the Jockey had any mala-fide intent but had ridden a very incompetent/really bad race.
The previous run of the filly i.e. Race No.138 was viewed and the Trainer again stated that he was not implying that the Jockey had intent to lose the race but he rode a very incompetent race and he had lost a certain race.
Jockey S.Zervan was questioned in the presence of Trainer C.D.Katrak and he stated that his instructions were to sit well up and to do his best. He said that that the filly jumped out nicely and got into her stride and was well up initially
but the minute the other horses came up on her outside, she started dropping back. He also stated that two furlongs from the start, he was off the bridle and in his opinion the filly was not galloping when she had horses on her outside. The Jockey pointed out that coming around the bend the filly was tentative and had brushed the rails and was not willing to get into the field. Thereafter, coming into the straight, he had pulled the filly out and that is when she started galloping.
It was pointed out to Jockey S. Zervan that his instructions were very clear and there was no ambiguity, which he confirmed. Thereafter, it was pointed out to the Jockey that the filly took a good start and he could have been well up as instructed, however, he had dropped back to last position and his reasoning that the filly was not galloping due to horses on her outside was not evident on the video recording and the same is not substantiated by her previous run wherein the filly had not behaved in a manner as claimed by him. Also, his efforts to maintain his position were not visible. Jockey S. Zervan stated that the filly was dropping when she had horses on the outside and he was compromised for space. To a another query, the Jockey stated that if he would have shifted out and positioned the filly on the outside, then he would have had to travel extra ground, therefore, he had settled her on the inside. At this juncture, Trainer C. D. Katrak pointed out that turning for home the Jockey had elected to make his run on the inside and thereafter he shifted out at an angle and there was no reason to do that, instead, he should have started to move out before the turn and that would have placed him and the filly at an advantage. Further, the Jockey should not have dropped out after the start and should have held his position and in his opinion the Jockey had ridden an incompetent race.
After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey, keeping in mind that the Jockey had not followed his riding instruction and the Trainer had expressed his dissatisfaction with his riding efforts, Jockey S. Zervan was reported to the stewards for not following instructions and thereby not giving the horse the best chance in the race and riding an unsatisfactory race on a favourite.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 25th February, 2016 interviewed Trainer C. D. Katrak and Jockey S. Zervan and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race in question as also its previous run, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S. Zervan and held him guilty of not following his instructions and thereby not giving his mount the best chance in the race and riding an unsatisfactory race on a favourite. In that, he was specifically instructed to jump out and get into the filly for the first few strides to get her galloping and not to lose position. However, despite the filly taking a good jump and being in a good position, thereafter he made no attempt to hold on to his position and dropped back to the last position. The Trainer also expressed his dissatisfaction with the riding. The Stewards noted that Jockey S. Zervan was suspended in the past for similar offences of unsatisfactory riding. However, keeping in mind that he admitted his mistake that he should have made more efforts to hold on to his position in the first furlong and apologized for the same, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 12th March, 2016 to 26th March, 2016 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely cautioned for the future.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “LHOTSE” IN RACE NO.203-THE NATIONAL SPORTS CLUB OF INDIA TROPHY (DIV-I), RUN ON SATURDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2016 :
Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi and Jockey S. G. Prasad were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi stated that he had instructed the Jockey to sit in 4th/5th position and to do his best. Jockey S. G. Prasad confirmed the instructions and added that soon after the start he was sitting in 5th/ 6th position as instructed, however, approaching the 800 metres he got covered by the field on his outside and had to drop back since there was no room to hold position and as such he was unable to follow his riding instructions. To a specific question, the Trainer stated that he had accepted the Jockey’s explanation as the field was bunched up. The video of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey S. G. Prasad that he had sufficient room to hold his position, however, Jockey S. G. Prasad stated that soon after the start he received an interference and hence he could not hold position. On reviewing the video, the Jockey’s contention could not be established.
Having viewed the video of the race, Tr. Sangramsinh N. Joshi stated that the Jockey had not followed the instructions, in that, although he has pushed the horse for first few strides to get into position, however, thereafter he had not made an effort to hold on to his position and dropped back. Jockey S. G. Prasad stated that coming into the straight there was no opening on the inside therefore he elected to make his run from the outside but ARMANDO (Dashrath Singh) drifted out on to ADRENO (I. Pasha) who stopped riding and as a result of this he was tightened for room for a few strides and had to stop riding. Thereafter, as soon as the gap opened up he had shifted in and rode out.
After hearing the submissions made by the Trainer and Jockey, it was pointed out to the Trainer that in case he was not satisfied with the ridding or in case the Jockey has not followed his instructions he should report the matter to the Stipendiary Stewards, however, in this particular case he was given the benefit of doubt and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S. G. Prasad, his Jockey’s license was suspended w.e.f. 12th March, 2016 to 20th March, 2016 (both days inclusive) for not following his instructions and riding an unsatisfactory race (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “WINGS OF GLORY” IN RACE NO.204-THE BOMBAY GYMKHANA TROPHY (DIV-I), RUN ON SATURDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2016.
Trainer Mansoor Shah and Jockey Dashrath Singh were questioned in the above connection. Trainer Mansoor Shah stated that this was the first run of WINGS OF GLORY under his charge and the gelding had shown speed during gate practice, hence he had instructed the Jockey to take a quick jump and go to the front or else to sit in 2nd/3rd position and to do his best in the straight. He said that WINGS OF GLORY is a 7 year old, nevertheless he had expected him to hit the front as he had done in his previous outing in a 7 furlong race. At the same time, he also pointed that in morning work, the gelding does not pick up canter easily hence he mostly worked him on the tread mill and swimming. Jockey Dashrath Singh confirmed the instructions.
To a specific question, the Trainer stated he had fancied his charge and he was a little disappointed that the gelding did not take a forward position. He said that the gelding was a little lethargic after the start and he expected the Jockey to improve his position. He said that after the race the Jockey reported to him that the gelding was not responding and being an older horse, he did not want to blame the Jockey but still felt that he could have put in more efforts. The video of the race was viewed and on being questioned, the Trainer stated that when he first saw the race he felt that since the gelding was not in the forward position his chances of winning were less and as the race progressed it kept diminishing. To another question, the Trainer said that he could not get in touch with the owner as he was on a flight.
The video recording of the previous run of WINGS OF GLORY i.e. Race No 91 was viewed.
On being questioned, Jockey Dashrath Singh stated soon after the start he had got into the gelding but soon thereafter he was covered by horses on his outside and when BROWN DYNAMITE, ridden by P. Trevor came alongside, he decided to settle his mount alongside BROWN DYNAMITE. He said that he had ridden the gelding once during the last Mumbai Season, however, he has not ridden him during work. When asked whether he should have put in more effort to hold his position, Jockey Dashrath Singh pointed out that the horses on his outside were moving faster and he had no room to go and as mentioned earlier, when he saw BROWN DYNAMITE (P. Trevor) travelling alongside, he sat along with him. Further, considering that he is an older horse, he felt that he would travel better once he gets into his stride so he did not hurry. It was pointed out to the Jockey that he should have maintained his position in the early part, to which he again stated that his mount did not show speed and further, if he had tried to hold on to his position, he may have clipped the front runners as he was on their haunches, so he settled him since there were horses on his outside and he had nowhere to go. Further, the gelding was moving better when supported so he had collected him and rode out.
When specifically asked whether he was satisfied with the riding efforts of Jockey Dashrath Singh, Trainer Mansoor shah reiterated that the Jockey could have put in more efforts and had pointed the same to the Jockey, however, considering the calibre of the Jockey, he did not wish to blame him and would give him the benefit of doubt.
After hearing the submissions made and viewing the video of the race, Trainer Mansoor Shah was informed that the enquiry was being kept open and a close watch would be kept on the future running of this horse, especially its running pattern.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
30/01/2016 - NOBLE LADY, RESILIENT, SHADES OF GLORY, QUATRO, GOOD THING,
ROMANTIC LASS, KOROL, HIROHAMA, KANDINSKY, ST. ANDREWS, GRAND
VITESSE, LOVEABLE LOCKS.
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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
15/01/2016 - MACHIAVELLIANISM, ENGLAND
18/01/2016 - DANCING PHOENIX, SET AFLAME
23/01/2016 - DESERT GOD, HUGS AND KISSES, MIGHTY WARRIOR, BIDSTONE HILL, UMARKOT,
AMAZON CAT, STAR SALUTE, CHASE THE ACE, SENTIMENTAL, CLOUDS OF
GLORY, SHAMANISM, CUIX ONE/15, POINT, RAINBOW DASH, JESUIS, CLEMENTI,
SPEED MAGIC, PRISTINA, AME, COPEN HAGEN.
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Mumbai: 27th February, 2016