ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB.

MUMBAI MEETING 2022/23, FOURTEENTH DAY, SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2023

(EVENING RACE DAY)

 

(PENETROMETER: 3.8 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT.

 

On a request from Trainer Karthik Ganapathy, permission was granted to Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi to saddle his charge TRINKET in the 8th race at his own (Trainer Karthik Ganapathy’s) risk and responsibility.

 

On a request from Trainer M. K. Jadhav, permission was granted to Trainer A. M. Jadhav to saddle his charge WAIKIKI in the 5th race at his own (Trainer M. K. Jadhav’s) risk and responsibility.

 

On a request from Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, permission was granted to Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi to saddle his charges SKY HAWK in the 1st race, MURWARA PRINCESS in the 2nd race, SCOTTISH SCHOLAR in the 6th race & DOWSABEL in the 8th race at his own (Trainer Faisal A. Abbas’s) risk and responsibility.

 

On a request from Trainer Dallas Todywalla, permission was granted to Trainer Nirad Karanjawala to saddle his charges SKY FALL in the 7th race & TWELFTH EARL in the 8th race, at his own (Trainer Dallas Todywalla’s) risk and responsibility.

 

RACE NO.1 (122) THE MYSTICAL TROPHY DIVISION II (ABOUT) 1200 METRES. - RUNNERS - 10

 

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, DAULAT MAI was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 9:48 am on 23/02/2023 and was found to be sore by left fore leg, as such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After being stalled, MAJORELLA BLUE (T. S. Jodha) rushed the front gate and came out. The gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was certified fit to race. As such, all the horses were taken out and the gates were tested. In view of above, Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the horse to the Satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

DALASAN (Imran Chisty) jumped out slowly and thereafter veered out and stopped galloping. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to show his charge in a mock race to Satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, App. A. K. Aniket (EXCELLENT GOLD) dismounted, as such, the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and found to be sore by left hind leg and the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race

 

After the race, MONARCHY was trotted at the stables and found to be sound, SKY HAWK was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2 (123) THE ASTONISH TROPHY  (ABOUT) 2400 METRES - RUNNERS - 5

 

At the request of Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, GEOGRAPHIQUE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 5:39 pm on 22/02/2023 and was found have fever, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.3 (124) The Florrie & Freddy Sopher Gold Trophy (ABOUT) 1000 METRES  - RUNNERS -  4

 

Passing the 300 metres, SOUP AN SANDWHICH (App. Haridas Gore) shifted out under urgings and went across CELLINI (App. Mustakim Alam).App Haridas Gore has been cautioned.

 

After the race, App. Haridas Gore (SOUP AND SANDWICH) reported that his reins slipped momentarily in the final stages of the race and the same was observed. App. Haridas Gore has been asked to be more cautious in the future.

 

After the race, BIRKIN BLOWER 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.

 

RACE NO.4 (125) THE INTERVALVE POONAWALLA LTD TROPHY (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7

 

On the arrival at the start, Jockey S. P. Ranjane (ULTIMO) reported that his mount forced through the rails on the way to the Start, as such the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and as such was certified fit to race.

 

ENABLER (Yash Narredu, dr.2) jumped out slowly losing about 2 lengths at the start.

 

RACE NO.5 (126) The Poonawalla Breeders' Multi-Million (Grade I) (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 11

 

Approaching the 1150 metres, WAIKIKI (T. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby forcing BELIEVE (Imran Chisty) inwards causing the latter to be steadied due to which SMILES OF FORTUNE (Yash Narredu) racing on its haunches had to be checked. Thereafter, approaching the 1100 metres SMILES OF FORTUNE (Yash Narredu) shifted out thereby forcing DESTROYER (Y.S.Srinath) outwards.

 

Passing the 150 metres, IRISH GOLD (S. Saqlain) shifted in onto WAIKIKI (T. S. Jodha) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening BELIEVE (Imran Chisty) along the rails. . After questioning Jockey S.Saqlain and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-

 

In the final stages of the race PORTOFINO BAY (A. Sandesh) shifted in under urgings and went across FIGHTON (N.S. Parmar) who had to be checked. After questioning Jockey A. Sandesh and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-

 

After the race, Jockey Y.S. Srinath (DESTROYER) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race. Trainer P. Quinn has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.6 (127) THE SATINELLO TROPHY (ABOUT) 1400 METRES -  RUNNERS -  16

 

MY NAME IS TRINITY (A. S. Peter) jumped out slowly and thereafter veered out and stopped galloping. Trainer S. N. Joshi has been asked to his charge in a mock race to Satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

 

Approaching the 100 metres, NORD (S. SAQLAIN)    shifted in thereby tightening SUPERIMPOSE (R. Ajinkya) along the rails causing the latter to be checked. Jockey S. Saqlain has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (DOC MARTIN) reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race. In this regards Trainer Nosher Cama has been called to be interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards.

 

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

 

RACE NO.7 (128) THE RUFFINA TROPHY (ABOUT) 1000 METRES - RUNNERS - 9

 

Passing the 300 metres, THE SOVEREIGN ORB (P. Trevor) shifted out under urgings at the same time GAZINO (S. Zervan) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing FAST RAIN (N. S. Parmar) racing between them thereafter GAZINO (S. Zervan) shifted in and went across FAST RAIN ( N.S. Parmar) who  had to be checked. Jockeys P. Trevor and S. Zervan has been cautioned.

 

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

 

RACE NO.8 (129) The Mystical Trophy Division I(ABOUT) 1200 METRES - RUNNERS - 10

 

WAYIN (Amyn Merchant, dr. 9) planted in the stall taking no practical part in the race. In view of above, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to show his charge in two mock races to Satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

FIDATO (App. Mustakim Alam,dr.8) jumped inward and went across DOWSABEL (N. K. Ashish, dr. 7) who was marginally slow to begin.

 

After the race, Jockey S. A. Amit (LUMINOSITY) reported loss of whip passing 200 metres. This being his first instance of whip loss during the current Mumbai Meeting 2022/23, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, JET TYPHOON 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, DOWSABEL was trotted at the stables and found to be sound, TRINKET was trotted and found to be sound, FIDATO was observed to have lost its right fore shoe.

                                                                                                    

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st & 2nd race, viz. MAJORELLA BLUE & ZARAK, and the special samples of SKY HAWK (1st race) & JET TYPHOON (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

The urine and blood samples of the JAMARI (2nd place – 5th race) & DREAM ALLIANCE (3rd place – 5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

The urine and blood samples of the ELPENOR (Winner – 5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance and sent for analysis.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 70

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.20,05,2000 /-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8.75

 

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

 

R.5(126)

 

Joc. S. Saqlain (IRISH GOLD) – fined Rs.2,000/-

Joc. A. Sandesh (PORTOFINO BAY) – fined Rs.2,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

 

R.1(122)

MAJORELLA BLUE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

DALASAN – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards

EXCELLENT GOLD & DAULAT MAI – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.2(123)

GEOGRAPHIQUE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.3(124)

BIRKIN BLOWER – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.5(126)

DESTROYER – Remedial Measures

R.6(127)

MY NAME IS TRINITY  - to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards

DOC MARTIN – Remedial Measures

R.8 (129)

WAYIN – to be shown in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Starter

JET TYPHOON – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

 

 

Mumbai: 27th February 2023.