ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2010/11, ELEVENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 26TH DECEMBER, 2010.

(PENETROMETER: 2.1; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 7 METRES AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES TO 1200 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT AN AVERAGE WIDTH OF ABOUT 4 METRES FROM 1300 METRES UP TO 1000 METRES.

On a request from Trainer Shyam S.Habbu, permission was granted to Trainer P.Shroff to saddle his charge XANADU in the 6th race and MICHELE MARIECI in the 7th race, at his (Trainer Shyam S.Habbu’s) risk and responsibility.

 

On a request from Trainer J.S.Dhariwal, permission was granted to Trainer S.S.Attaollahi to saddle his charge ARISTOS in the 7th race, at his (Trainer J.S.Dhariwal’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

6 (87)

XANADU

N.S.Parmar

S.Zervan

 

Injured in 2nd race

8 (89)

SHOTGUN

N.S.Parmar

S.Zervan

9 (90)

KIMAYA

N.S.Parmar

S.Zervan

   

RACE NO.1 (82) – THE LADY MOURA PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres, Runners – 8

 

ARZAAN (App.A.Sandesh) was slowly out, losing about 3 lengths, at the start.

Jockeys S.Shinde (AMORA) and Vikram Jodha (MOON GAZER) have been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

Near 1100 metres, AMORA (S.Shinde) scraped the rails as the filly raced keenly due to the presence of FIERY FORTUNE (C.S.Jodha) on its outside and there was no place to maneuver and bring the filly out. 

Trainer Himmat Singh reported that Jockey Dashrath Singh astride SPARKLER had not followed his instructions which were to go to the front at any cost. On questioning, Jockey  Dashrath Singh sated that at the start, the filly did not show initial speed and thereafter some other horses came in front as such he could not go to the front. It was pointed to the Jockey that after travelling some distance further he had ample opportunity to hit the front as instructed. The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards interviewed Trainer Himmat Singh and Jockey Dashrah Singh and having heard the submissions made by them and viewing the video recording of the race, decided to give Jockey Dashrath Singh the benefit of the doubt in this case. However, he was severely warned that in future if he does not follow the Trainer’s instructions, action will be taken against him.

After the race, ANEMOS was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, SPARKLER & AMORA were found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 (83) – THE CHRISTMAS TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres, Runners – 10

 

Soon after the start, TAG ALONG TOMMY (N.S.Parmar) lugged in and carried GRANT PARK (S.A.De Sousa) inwards, who in turn tightened MONEY FLASH (Zameer Sayyed)  who lost position. Thereafter, on entering the straight, TAG ALONG TOMMY lugged in and tightened PRINCE CYRUS (Paul Mulrennan) who in turn hampered the running of TELL ME MORE (App.P.Trevor). TAG ALONG TOMMY continued to lug in and scraped the rails twice. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine TAG ALONG TOMMY and he reported that the gelding was found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such, no action was initiated in the matter. TAG ALONG TOMMY has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Near 300 metres, TELL ME MORE (App.P.Trevor) lugged in and tightened PRINCE CYRUS (Paul Mulrennan). Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey S.A.De Sousa (GRANT PARK) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Jockey C.D.Hayes (FREANY) reported that he found his mount uncomfortable. She lugged in and out at times in the straight.

After the race, PRINCE CYRUS, FREANY & GRANT PARK were found to be sound.

RACE NO.3 (84)  – THE SOUTHERN REGENT TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metrrs, Runners - 4

 

Jockey Y.S.Srinath (LUNAR QUEST) reported that his whip was struck out of his hand when the whip of Jockey C.D.Hayes (CONSTANTINA) made contact with his whip, near 100 metres.

RACE NO.4 (85)  – THE NAWABZADA RASHIDUZZAFAR KHAN TROPHY:   (About) 2000 Metres, - Runners – 4

 

BLACKJACK (Dashrath Singh) lost 3 lengths at the start.

 

Jockey Dashrath Singh (BLACKJACK) reported that near 800 metres he found his saddle having slipped forward but it regained its place after traveling a few strides. Since the saddle was found to be place, no action has been initiated in the matter.

A Stewards’ Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, near  100 metres, LIVING THE DREAM (App.A.Sandesh, placed 2nd) had shifted in under the use of the whip and tightened STRATEGIC CHANGE (Neeraj Rawal, placed 3rd) and then caused the latter to further shift in, which resulted in STRATEGIC CHANGE being checked by its Rider and in the process the gelding collided with the rails.

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Steward/Racing Advisor  and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided that no change in the order of placing was called for. 

 

The Stewards after the last race interviewed App A Sandesh, who was accompanied by his master, Tr.Rehanullah Khan,  for Careless Riding. Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App.A.Sandesh and decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s License for 13th January 2011 (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race).  Further, he was cautioned that on a repetition of a similar offence, severe action would be initiated against him.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of STRATEGIC CHANGE and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, BLACKJACK was observed to have broken a blood vessel and also had an abrasion at the right hind coronet. The filly 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.

 

RACE NO.5 (86) – THE CHRISTMAS TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres, Runners- 11

 

EMERALD VALLEY (Neeraj Rawal) lugged in for a brief period soon on entering the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey C.D.Hayes (SCARFACE) reported that his mount was slowly off and he was at it throughout the race but the gelding was not improving in the race.

TITIAN (Malcolm Kharadi) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Tr.Nina M.Lalvani has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

After the race, OCEAN EMPEROR and PEREGRINE FALCON 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, SEXY EYES was observed to have an injury at the right nostril. SCARFACE, TITIAN  & PURE POWER were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.6 (87)  – THE N.N.MEHTA SPRINT MILLION:  (About) 1000 Metres, Runners - 13

 

An Objection was lodged by Jockey C.D.Hayes, the rider of CLASS APART (Placed 2nd by the Judge) against Jockey N.G.McCullagh, the rider of INCOGNITO (Placed first)  for coming on to him and bumping his mount at the 200 metres marker whereby he had to correct his filly at a crucial stage which cost him a certain race as his filly fought back.

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Steward/Racing Advisor  and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection.

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey N.G.McCullagh for careless riding. Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race , the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey N.G.McCullagh and decided to suspend his Jockey’s License for 13th January 2011 for careless riding. (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race).

The Stewards also interviewed Jockey C.D.Hayes (CLASS APART) for shifting out at the top of the straight and forcing INCOGNITO (N.G.McCullagh) to travel wide and he was warned to maintain a straight course on his mounts in the future.

In the final stages of the race, SNOW BLAZE (Paul Mulrennan) was tightened as CLASS APART (C.D.Hayes) shifted in due to INCOGNITO (N.G.McCullagh) shifting in.

After the race, MOUNTAIN WIND was found to be sound.

 

SNOW BLAZE (Paul Mulrennan) was placed fifth and MOUNTAIN WIND (R.Hughes) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.7 (88) – THE MID DAY TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres -  Runners - 12

 

On the way to the start SWEATY BETTY (Neeraj Rawal) dropped the rider and bolted. At the request of the Trainer, the filly was withdrawn from the race.

 

At the start, FOXTROT (D.A.Naik) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside.

Soon after the start, SINGSONG (S.A. De Sousa) was steadied as MICHELE MARIECI (Malcolm Kharadi) went across the former. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi has been reprimanded

Jockey Paul Mulrennan (FLASHING SWORD) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Tr.Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, FLASHING SWORD, FIREMISS & SWEATY BETTY were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8 (89) – THE ROHAN LIFESCAPES MAHARAJA JIWAJIRAO SCINDIA TROPHY (GR.3): (About) 1800 Metres -  Runners – 11

At the request of Trainer Zadmal Singh, MASEEHA was examined at 1445 hours on the race day (26/12/2010) and found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

CABRIOLET (Y.S.Srinath) lost about five lengths at the start. Trainer P.Shroff 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.

 

Near 300 metres, BECKET (David Allan) was held up for a clear run.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of BECKET and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, BECKET was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.9 (90) – THE VICTORY MARCH PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres -  Runners – 12

 

At the request of Trainer Rehanullah Khan, LAST TANGO was examined at 1020 hours on the race day (26/12/2010) and found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

MADAM KILLEEN (Amyn Merchant) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer C.D.Katrak 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.

 

Passing 400 metres, ARSHAVIN (S.Sunil) lugged in for a few strides.

Jockey S.Sunil (ARSHAVIN) has been fined Rs.1000/- for improper use of the whip wherein he used the whip with the right hand when the horse was drifting out thereby losing valuable ground in the final furlong.

Near 300 metres, MADAM KILLEEN (Amyn Merchant) shifted out and at the same time VICTOR IVANOV (Ishwar Pardeshi) shifted in, due to which MADAM KILLEEN clipped the hind heels of VICTOR IVANOV and stumbled, dislodged its Rider. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.

After the race, MONARCHOS was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, VICTOR IVANOV was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind bulb of heel and had lost its right hind plate. MADAM KILLEEN and EXCELLTASTIC were found to be sound.

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The urine sample of winner of  5th, 6th, 8th and 9th race viz.  GREAT WHITE, INCOGNITO, POLISH PATRIOT & GLIDES LINE, as also that of CLASS APART & OUR CHIEFTAIN (6th race) and BECKET & DIEGO RIVERA (8th race) and the special sample of  BLACKJACK (4th race), OCEAM EMPEROR & PEREGRINE FALCON (5th race) and EXCELLTASTIC & MONARCHOS (9th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NO. OF RACES                -                         9     TOTAL NO. OF RUNNERS                                   -         85

TOTAL STAKES                -     Rs.44,81,500/-    AVERAGE RUNNERS PER RACE                       -      9.44               

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.85

App A Sandesh suspended for 13th January 2011.

R.87

Jockey NG McCullagh suspended for 13th January 2011.

R.90

Joc.S.Sunil – fined Rs.1000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.82

ANEMOS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

R.83

TAG ALONG TOMMY (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

TELL ME MORE & GRANT PARK – remedial measures

R.85

BLACKJACK (Blood Vessel) – stopped from racing for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.86

OCEAN EMPEROR & PEREGRINE FALCON - stopped from racing for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

EMERALD VALLEY & TITIAN – remedial measures

R.88

FLASHING SWORD – remedial measures

R.89

MASEEHA (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

CABRIOLET – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

R.90

MONARCHOS (Blood Vessel) - stopped from racing for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

LAST TANGO (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

MADAM KILLEEN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING OF RACE NO.62 – THE P.D.BOLTON TROPHY RUN ON SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2010 :

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Rehanullah Khan and Jockey N.G.McCullagh  regarding the running and riding  of SAINTS N SINNERS in the above race. Trainer Rehanullah Khan said that he had specifically told the Jockey not  to be in 1st/2nd position but to sit in 3rd/4th position, gradually improve and to do his best in the straight. When asked as to why he gave such instructions in a 1000 metres race, Tr.Rehanullah Khan explained that this horse has won all his races coming from behind. He said that in this particular race, there were two fast horses SUPERIOR QUEST and HIGHLAND MUSIC who normally hit the front and he had expected both these horses to fight for the lead and he wanted his horse to be settled behind them and in the straight he expected the front horses to tire out and his horse would be able to challenge and overtake them.

The video recording of Race No.62 was viewed and when asked for his observation, Tr.Rehanullah Khan said that Jockey McCullagh settled the horse beautifully along the rails and was following the two danger horses, however, approaching the final bend, AFLATOON (Shrikant Kamble) rolled in and hence Jockey McCullagh had to steady his horse while negotiating the bend, otherwise Jockey McCullagh would have followed SUPERIOR QUEST much closer along the rails into the straight and thereafter pulled his horse out. He pointed out  that SAINTS N SINNERS had overtaken SUPERIOR QUEST at one stage and thereafter packed up in the last 200 metres and had even lost the second place. had the Jockey sat closer,  possibly the horse would have fizzled out much earlier. He said that the Jockey rode a perfect race and he was satisfied with his riding.  He also pointed out that his horse had a handicap disadvantage of 2½ kgs. in this race vis-à-vis HIGHLAND MUSIC in Race No.216 run at Pune and yet was beaten by the same margin.

Jockey N.G.McCullagh confirmed the instructions. He said that he was drawn 5 and if he wished to be a little closer after the start, he would have had to travel four horses wide and hence he decided to settle his horse along the rails and the horse settled beautifully and he was tracking the two danger horses SUPERIOR QUEST  and HIGHLAND MUSIC, however, approaching the final bend, AFLATOON (Shrikant Kamble) rolled in whereby he had to switch his mount to the outside and thereafter when he made his move in the straight, the horse came well alongside SUPERIOR QUEST and thereafter fizzled out in the final furlong. 

The Stipendiary Stewards further reported that as directed by the Stewards they had scrutinized the betting of Race No.62. It was found that SUPERIOR QUEST was backed down whereas the favourite, HIGHLAND MUSIC, had drifted slightly. Also, the odds on SAINTS N SINNER drifted from 5/1 to 11/2.

The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 26th December, 2010 considered the above report and having deliberated on the matter, decided that no action was called for.

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “STERLING SILVER” IN RACE NO.69 – THE  COLE GOLD TROPHY (DIV.I) (1000 METRES)  RUN ON SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER,  2010 :

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection.  Trainer Narendra Lagad said that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the filly in 3rd/4th position and to do his best in the straight.

The video recording of the race was viewed and Tr.Narendra Lagad was asked for his observation of the Jockey’s riding. Tr.Narendra Lagad said that his filly jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and was knocked out thereafter RIVER CHIEFTAIN has tightened NATIVE LADY who in turn has shifted in and bumped his filly. Further, approaching 600 metres, the Jockey had to again steady the filly since CAPTAIN SMART, whose saddle had slipped, kept shifting in. Thereafter, the Jockey had pulled the filly out and rode a perfect race and he was satisfied with the Jockey’s riding.

The video recording of the race was again viewed and it was pointed out to Tr.Narendra Lagad that soon after the start STERLING SILVER was in a good position and Jockey D.K.Ashish had started checking the filly even before the outside horses shifted in. Further, entering the straight, Jockey D.K.Ashish had unnecessarily changed course to make his move from the outside thereby losing valuable ground. Trainer Lagad said that at the start the filly jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and was bumped and then the filly tried to go out and at the same time the outside horses were shifting in and seeing this, the Jockey tried to correct the filly when he was bumped by the outside horse. As regards changing of the course, he pointed out that before the bend the filly was knocked 3 to 4 times and also there was a wall of horses ahead and therefore the Jockey did the right thing by switching the filly to the outside to give her a clear run and also the Jockey did not check the filly at any stage but moved out along with the filly’s rhythm. 

Jockey D.K.Ashish confirmed the instructions.

The video recording of the race was viewed and when asked as to why he had checked the filly at the start, he said that the filly tried to go out and when he tried to control her, the outside horse shifted in and bumped the filly and passing 600 metres, CAPTAIN SMART shifted in and caused him interference. Thereafter he pulled the filly out to give her a clear run and did his best.

The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 26th November, 2010 interviewed Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection and having heard the submissions made by them and viewing the video recording of the race decided to give Jockey D.K.Ashish the benefit of the doubt in this case and warned him for the future.

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SAMPLE RESULTS:

 

The post race urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance:

 

09/12/2010        -           EQUALITY, PERPETUATION, KHURSANIYAH, KRUG, MARIA TERESA,

                                    BRAVE GYPSY

12/12/2010        -           ATTILA, SAMIEL, SERENITY, HEIRESS, ILLUSTRIOUS, AMADEUS,

                                    MIA STELLA, SET AFIRE, VIOLETTA, FOREST FLAIR, WEIZHOU

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Mumbai : 27th December, 2010