ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2011/12 FIFTH DAY, SUNDAY, 27TH NOVEMBER, 2011.

(PENETROMETER: 2.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND THEREAFTER 4 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.

ALL RACES STARTING FROM 1400 METRES AND 1600 METRES WERE STARTED FROM THE BACK STRETCH AND NOT FROM THE CHUTE.

On a request from Trainer Suresh Chavan, permission was granted to Trainer Damodaran D.Pillai to saddle his charge ARSHAVIN in the 2^nd race, at his (Trainer Suresh Chavan‘s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha, permission was granted to Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha to saddle his charge CAPTAIN SMART in the 1^st race, at his (Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1 (30) – THE ENRICO PLATE (DIV.II) : (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 8

At the start, ARABIAN EMPIRE (T.S.Jodha) jumped out awkwardly.

Jockey T.S.Jodha (ARABIAN EMPIRE) has been reprimanded for easing up his mount before passing the Post.

Near 350 metres, ARABIAN EMPIRE (T.S.Jodha) shifted in and inconvenienced WATCH OUT (Shrikant Kamble), who in turn inconvenienced DANCING MONEY (Kavraj Singh).

Trainer D.J.Surti was questioned with regard to the poor performance of DANCING MONEY. The Instructions were to be in 2^nd position as CAPTAIN SMART would be fast and to sit behind CAPTAIN SMART. The Trainer opined that 1000 metres could be too sharp for the mare. He added that he cannot find fault with the Jockey’s riding. He further added that, on the basis of the previous run he had fancied the mare. The explanation was noted.

After the race, DANCING MONEY, YOUND OFFENDER and AURARIA were found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 (31) – THE FETCHMEFORTUNE PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 9

RADICAL MACKIE (M.A.Roushan) lugged out in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Passing 400 metres, Jockey C.Rajendra (CYPRESS POINT) was observed to have lost his left rein which he gathered shortly.

Jockey Kavraj Singh (EQUIANO) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

After the race, CYPRESS POINT was found to be sound, having a bruise at the left hind inner bulb of heel. ARSHAVIN, SAVAGE GARDEN, RADICAL MACKIE and SPARKLER were found to be sound.

RACE NO.3 (32) – THE ENRICO PLATE (DIV.I) : (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 9

BRING IT ON (Nirmal Jodha) took a fly jump.

Jockeys Akshay (ARABIAN EAGLE) and C.S.Jodha (RAN BANKA) have been fined Rs.1000/- each for shifting in before the Red Marker.

After the race, BEEMER was found to be sound.

RACE NO.4 (33) – THE ACE RULER PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 10

At the start, PROCYON (Ishwar Pardeshi) jumped out awkwardly.

Jockey Martin Dwyer (PRIDE OF THE HILLS, dr.10) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

Approaching 1000 metres, GOOD LOOKING (D.K.Ashish) leaned inwards and hampered the running of TATTENHOE (F.Irani).

Jockey S.P.Ranjane (MONTAIN WARRIOR) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and Jockey Kavraj Singh were questioned regarding the running and riding of C’EST LA VIE. The Instructions were to be well up, but the Jockey was not vigorous in the early part of the race. As such, Jockey Kavraj Singh has been reprimanded for failing to take up an advantageous position in the race.

After the race, PRIDE OF THE HILLS, MOUNTAIN WARRIOR, GOOD LOOKING and VIVA LA DIVA were found to be sound.

RACE NO.5 (34) – THE PLASTINDIA RACE OF HOPE SALVER: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 20

After being loaded, ASHWA YODHAA (Vikram Jodha) hooked one of his hind legs on the side platform. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race.

Trainer Mansoor Shah has been fined Rs.1000/- each for failing to produce the registered racing colors in respect of his charges DIVINE and EXUBERANCE. The Jockeys wore the Emergency Colours i.e. All Black.

Approaching 200 metres, KING JULIEN (B.Prakash) shifted in under the use of the whip and carried MOON FARER (I.Pasha) inwards who went in on to RIVER DRAGON (Akshay) and later went across MOON FARER.. Traveling some distance further, KING JULIEN again shifted in caused interference to SPIRIT OF MERCY (T.S.Jodha) who scrapped the rails. Jockey B. Prakash was reported to the Stewards for Careless riding.

The Stewards interviewed Jockey B.Prakash in the above connection and having heard the submissions made by him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and held him guilty of careless riding on his mount KING JULIEN. However, considering that he had admitted his guilt and apologized for the same, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license from 15^th December, 2011 to 18^th December, 2011 (both days inclusive) for careless riding. (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Jockey B.Prakash subsequently submitted a letter stating that he had a ride in The Casino Royale Indian 2000 Guineas scheduled to be run on Sunday, 18^th December, 2011 and therefore requested for deferment of commencement of his suspension of Jockey’s license as per Club’s Notice dated 9th March, 2009.

In view of the above, his Jockey’s license shall now stand suspended w.e.f. 22^nd December, 2011 to 25^th December, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Approaching 1000 metres, PERSIAN (S.Sunil) shifted out and tightened BANANA BOY (Malcolm Kharadi) on to SO ROYAL (Nirmal Jodha) and was squeezed out. Travelling some distance further, SO ROYAL (Nirmal Jodha) shifted in and hampered the running of PERSIAN (S.Sunil). The Stipendiary Stewards will be enquiring into the incident and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, SPIRIT OF MERCY was found to be sound, having a bruise at the right hind cannon. LIGHT MY WAY had a cut injury at the right hind cannon.

RACE NO.6 (35) – THE A.C.ARDESHIR TROPHY (GR.3): (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 8

Jockey B.Prakash (MACCHUPICCHU) was observed to have eased up his mount before passing the Post thereby losing 3^rd Place. The matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards interviewed Jockey B.Prakash in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to fine him a sum of Rs.20,000/- for dropping his hands before the winning post which cost him the third place. Further, he was warned to be more careful in the future.

After the race, BEAUTIFUL STRANGER was found to be sound.

RACE NO.7 (36) – THE PLASTINDIA RACE OF HOPE GOLD CUP: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 8

STARDOM BOUND (D.K.Ashish, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly and went in on to TELL ME MORE (Akash Agarwal, dr.5).

Near 400 metres, SILVER SCREEN (Ladjadj Stephane) was ridden in check due to lack of room.

Passing 300 metres, BEYOND COMPARISION (Nirmal Jodha) shifted out under the use of the whip and hampered the running of DAFFODILS (C.S.Jodha). Jockey Nirmal Jodha has been fined Rs.1000-.

Passing 200 metres, VENUS ROSEWATER (Dashrath Singh) shifted in under the use of the whip and carried SILVER SCREEN (Ladjadj Stephane) inwards, who in turn hampered the running of TELL ME MORE (Akash Agarwal). Travelling some distance further, VENUS ROSEWATER inconvenienced SILVER SCREEN. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been fined Rs.1000/-.

Jockey Dashrarh Singh (VENUS ROSEWATER) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

After the race, TELL ME MORE and ALBUURZ were found to be sound.

RACE NO.8 (37) – THE INDIARACE.COM TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 11

VICTORIAN VICE (D.S.Rathore) and WINTER WIND (Martin Dwyer) hung out in the straight. Trainers Karthik G. and Dallas Todywalla have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.

After the race, TACHYON was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.9 (38) – THE ACE RULER PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 10

DESTINED TO GLORY (Y.S.Srinath) was slow to begin.

CELSIUS (Nirmal Jodha) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

SCARLET PIMPERNEL (Anthony Crastus) lugged out in the straight and OCEAN TERN (Martyn Dwyer) was inclined to lug out in the final stages of the race. Trainers P.Shroff and Vinayak have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.

After the race, OCEAN TERN 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, CELSIUS was found to be sound, having a Wolf tooth on the right side. PRINCE was found to be sound.

The post race urine sample of the winner of 2^nd, 3^rd, 6^th and 9^th race, viz. CYPRESS POINT, RAN BANKA, ONASSIS and SCARLET PIMPERNEL as also that of CIEL INDIENNE & OCEAN AND BEYOND (6^th race) and the special sample of PRIDE OF THE HILLS (4^th race) and OCEAN TERN (9^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 93

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.34,55,250/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.33

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.2(31)	Joc.Kavraj Singh – fined Rs.1000 (whip offence)
	R.3(32)	Jockeys Akshay and C.S.Jodha – fined Rs.1000/- each
	R.4(33)	Joc.S.P.Ranjane – fined Rs.1000/- (whip offence)
	R.5(34)	Tr.Mansoor Shah – fined Rs.1000/- + Rs.1000/- Joc.B.Prakash – sus. w.e.f. 22/12/2011 to 25/12/2011 (careless riding)
	R.6(35)	Joc.B.Prakash – fined Rs.20,000/-
	R.7(36)	Joc.Nirmal Jodha – fined Rs.1000/- Joc.Dashrath Singh – fined Rs.1000/- + Rs.1000/- (whip offence)
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.2(31)	RADICAL MACKIE – remedial measures
	R.8(37)	VICTORIAN VICE & WINTER WIND – remedial measures TACHYON (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.9(38)	CELSIUS, SCARLET PIMPERNEL & OCEAN TERN – remedial measures OCEAN TERN (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “PRONTO STAR” IN RACE NO.15 – THE GRAND PASSION PLATE (1400) METRES RUN ON THURSDAY, 17^TH NOVEMBER, 2011 :

The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 27^th November, 2011 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above connection.

The Stewards interviewed Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait and Jockey Y.Srinath and having considered all the submissions made by them and having viewed the video recording of the race (all angles), the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Y.S.Srinath in the subject case and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount PRONTO STAR in the above race. The Stewards noted that :-

1) Jockey Y.S.Srinath had ridden this horse three times prior to the race in question and by his own admission, this horse performs well only if he hits the front or is allowed to be with the pace from a well up position and he has won his only race at Bangalore by going to the front. Despite this, he did not make sufficient effort to hit the front or sit well up and chose to settle the horse way behind in 7^th/8^th position.

2) At around 850 metres he had the chance to pull his horse out and improve his position and sit closer to the front runners which he failed to do and was content being in the same 7^th/8^th position.

3) At about 450 metres, he was racing four or five horses off the rails and there was only one horse racing on his outside and he had the chance to make his move to the outside, however, he unnecessarily chose to take the inner route knowing fully well that there was a wall of horses in front and he may not get an opening and thereafter again pulled the horse out when it was too late.

4) PRONTO STAR was the favourite and the Stewards expect a Jockey of his caliber to use far better judgement and such handling of the horse was not acceptable to them.

Taking an overall view, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 15^th December, 2011 to 25^th December, 2011 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding on his mount PRONTO STAR in the above race (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Further, the Stewards took grave umbrage to the manner in which Jockey Y.S.Srinath conducted himself before the Stewards during the enquiry. In that, the Stewards noted that he was extremely arrogant and passed unwarranted remarks in a rude tone and manner which was totally uncalled for. His conduct was not of a professional and which was totally unacceptable to the Stewards. Therefore, the Stewards held Jockey Y.S.Srinath guilty of improper behavior/misconduct during the enquiry.

The Stewards also noted that action had been initiated against Jockey Y.S.Srinath in the past for improper behavior in the Stewards Room and he had also been warned in this connection.

However, taking an overall view and keeping in mind that he had tendered an apology for his misbehavior/misconduct in the present case, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided :-

a) To further suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 26^th December, 2011 to 12^th January, 2012 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

b) To fine him a sum of Rs.25,000/-.

Further, Jockey Y.S.Srinath was warned that the Stewards had taken lenient action this time and on a repetition of similar offence in the future, very severe action would be initiated against him

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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:

13/11/2011 - OUR CHIEFTAIN, ISHPINGO, RANTHAMBHORE

17/11/2011 - SOUND OF RIVER, HIGHLAND WARRIOR, MAGICAL MANTRA, YOUNG OFFENDER,

POUND FOOLISH

20/11/2011 - RELIC HUNTER, AMAZING DESIRE, ANGELS QUEST

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RANDOM SAMPLES:

The urine sample of the following horses has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

16/11/2011 - BOTSWANA, ELENA, CAMACHO, ONASSIS, MARTINIQUE

17/11/2011 - ELIZABETH, ROSALIND, ALMA MATER, CHARMING QUEEN (2-YR.OLD),

Mumbai : 28^th November, 2011