ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2016, FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, 28th JULY, 2016.
(PENETROMETER – 4.0; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
(RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT)
RACE NO.1 – THE GAEA PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – 16 Runners
PALATIAL (R. Shelar) jumped out awkwardly losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer C. D. Katrak 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.
Passing 400 metres, STARRY IMAGE (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in thereby tightening WOLF ROCK (N. S. Parmar), who in turn went on to MIRACLE OF LOVE (Dashrath Singh) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Due to the above, ASPEN (App. N. B. Kuldeep) who was racing on the haunches of MIRACLE OF LOVE, had to check his mount and change course. After questioning Jockey Akshay Gaikwad and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered, his Jockey’s license has been suspended for 14th August, 2016 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).
After the race, ATOMIC, JORDANA, MIRACLE OF LOVE and STARRY IMAGE were trotted and found to be sound. JORDANA had a bruise at the right fore fetlock, MIRACLE OF LOVE had a bruise at the left fore and left hind pastern and JARAMA & ASPEN had a gum injury.
RACE NO.2 – THE DR.S.R.CAPTAIN TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – 5 Runners
Jockey Suraj Narredu (AIRCO) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race, CHA CHA CHA was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3 – THE ISMAIL KHAN PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – 17 Runners
On the way to the start, CHARGING TIGRESS (App. Parbat Singh) dislodged the rider and bolted towards the starting point. The filly was examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race.
At the start, EL WONDER (S. G. Prasad, dr.5) jumped inwards and at the same time ABBEY (Suraj Narredu, dr.3) jumped outwards, due to which DANCING PRINCE (Yash Narredu, dr. 4) was hampered for room.
Soon after the start, ASAHI (App. Shahrukh Khan, dr. 8) shifted in and made contact with DEMARCHE (C. Umesh, dr. 7).
Jockey S. G. Prasad (EL WONDER) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer Vijay Kasbekar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
The Sr. V.O. reported that after the race, DEMARCHE was observed to be sore by the right fore leg. First Aid treatment was administered on the track and the mare was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, ABBEY and EL WONDER (examined on 29/07/2016), were trotted and found to be sound. ALPINE EXPRESS had a bruise at the left hind coronet and DANCING PRINCE had lost its left fore plate.
RACE NO.4 – THE AIR DASH PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – 11 Runners
At the start, FEARLESS NADIA (Dashrath Singh, dr. 7) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing GLORIOUS OPINION (C. Umesh, dr.8).
At the start, UNCLE SCROOGE (N. S. Parmar, dr. 9) jumped outwards and went on to SAMBA WARRIOR (A. Sandesh, dr. 10).
In the last 250 metres, FEARLESS NADIA (Dashrath Singh) was observed to have drifted out under the use of the whip. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (MAGNOLIA) reported that his mount hung in under pressure.
RACE NO.5 – THE AGNI PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – 21 Runners
The Sr. V.O. reported that SHIVALIK SKIES had a fall in the Saddling Enclosure before the fourth race and sustained cut injuries on both the knees and hip. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary
grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a Fitness Certificate for the mare from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been fined Rs.1,000/- for not producing the registered racing colors in respect of his charge, WONDER STORY. The filly raced in emergency colors “ALL BLACK”.
At the start, GENEROUS LADY (S. N. Chavan, dr.15) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing AVAKRAZ (Dashrath Singh, dr.16).
Approaching 1000 metres, SILVER EDGE (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in thereby starting a chain reaction wherein SECRET OATH (C. S. Jodha), ENSIGN (Santosh. G) and THE BIG RIVIVAL (App. Jaykumar) had to be checked and the latter being unbalanced. After questioning, Jockey Akshay Gaikwad has been fined Rs.3,000/-
Passing 1000 metres, ZION (Kavraj Singh) was observed to shift in thereby cutting across THE BIG REVIVAL (App. Jaykumar). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been cautioned.
In the last 100 metres, AVAKRAZ (Dashrath Singh) shifted out thereby tightening ZATCHI (S. Sunil) who had to be checked and dropped back. Due to the above, OSCILLATION (S. S. Baria) who was racing directly behind ZATCHI, shied outwards unbalancing the rider. On questioning, Jockey Dashrath Singh stated that his mount maintained an erratic course in the straight. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey Dharmendar (RARE SILVER) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, it was observed that the Cross Nose Band used on MANO NA MANO (R. Shelar) was broken. Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to be more careful in the future.
After the race, RARE SILVER and AVAKRAZ (examined on 29/07/2016) were trotted and found to be sound. BLAZE THE TRACK and BE COOL had a bruise at the right hind coronet.
RACE NO.6 – THE AN ACQUIRED TASTE TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – 11 Runners
STAR COMRADE (David Breux) was fractious in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Karthik G. 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.
After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu (VOLANTIS) 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 filly.
After the race, AMICUS CURIAE and VOLANTIS were trotted and found to be sound. STAR COMRADE had a gum injury.
RACE NO.7 – THE MUSIC MAN PLATE : (About) 1200 Metres – 8 Runners
After the race, MOVING STAR was trotted and found to be sound. VULCAN had a bruise at the left hind coronet.
RACE NO.8 – THE ISMAIL KHAN PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – 15 Runners
On the way to the start, GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Jaykumar) reared up and fell backwards dislodging the rider and bolted towards the winning post, as such the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.
MAKE IT SHINE (S. G. Prasad) was fractious in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Vijay Kasbekar has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, MAKE IT SHINE (S. G. Prasad, dr. 5) jumped out awkwardly brushing against its stall.
At the start, DRAGON OF WAR (Dashrath Singh, dr.11) jumped out awkwardly thereby unbalancing the rider.
Approaching 800 metres, BOHEMIAN (N. Tauseef Ahmed) shifted out thereby inconveniencing MORAG (Vikram Jodha). Jockey N. Tauseef Ahmed has been cautioned.
Approaching 700 metres, ESPADA (App. K. Nazil) shifted out on to DIVINE SPARK (Akshay Gaikwad).
Jockey S. G. Prasad (MAKE IT SHINE) reported the loss of his whip at about 250 metres.
After the race, Jockey Kishore Kadam (PEONY) reported that his mount was shying away from the runners on his inside.
After the race, MORAG was trotted and found to be sound. GLORIOUS GIFT had a bruise at the left hind fetlock and hock.
RACE NO.9 – THE GAEA PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – 16 Runners
On the way to the start, PUGNACIOUS (Dashrath Singh) dislodged the rider and bolted toward the winning post, as such the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order.
SAVAGE BEAUTY (App. S. A. Amit) jumped out slow losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
Trainer Mansoor Shah has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring Apprentice S. A. Amit on his charge CENTAURUS without his consent. He was subsequently permitted to declare App. K. Nazil on his charge.
At the start, IMPERIAL PRINCESS (Towfeeq R. Shaikh, dr.13) shifted in alarmingly and had to be steadied.
Approaching 400 metres, SILVER BEAUTY (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby tightening AME (N. S. Parmar) along the rails. After questioning, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Jockey Suraj Narredu (PINK PANTHER) has been fined Rs.5,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
The post race urine sample of the winners of all races viz. JORDANA (1st race), KANDINSKY (2nd race), CHARGING TIGRESS (3rd race), FEARLESS NADIA (4th race), SWARAJ (5th race), SILKEN EYES (6th race), SHIELD OF ACHILLES (7th race), SHIVALIK SHINE (8th race) and SILVER BEAUTY (9th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 120
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.29,03,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 13.33
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)
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R.1 |
Joc. Akshay Gaikwad – sus. for 14/8/2016 (careless riding) |
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R.2 |
Joc. Suraj Narredu – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.5 |
Tr. Ivor Fernandes – fined Rs.1,000/-; Joc. Akshay Gaikwad – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.9 |
Tr. Mansoor Shah – fined Rs.1,000/-. Joc. Yash Narredu – fined Rs.3,000/- & Joc. Suraj Narredu – fined Rs.5,000/- (whip offence) |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1 |
PALATIAL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.3 |
DEMARCHE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. EL WONDER (Hung in) – remedial measures |
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R.5 |
SHIVALIK SKIES – fitness certificate from Club’s V.O. required RARE SILVER (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.6 |
STAR COMRADE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials VOLANTIS (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.8 |
MAKE IT SHINE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.9 |
SAVAGE BEAUTY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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PACIFIERS USED |
R.1 |
OLLY BOY, JORDANA, DIABLO |
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R.2 |
FEW DOLLARS MORE |
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R.3 |
CHARGING TIGRESS, ADVANCE TO CONTACT, SPEEDO, SLAM DUNK |
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R.4 |
JUST BY CHANCE, MAJESTIC, SAMBA WARRIOR |
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R.5 |
ENSIGN, THE BIG REVIVAL, BE COOL |
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R.6 |
- - |
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R.7 |
KINGSTON HEATH, QUEEN CREDIBLE, VULCAN |
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R.8 |
DAZZLING DANCER, ROYAL CLASSIC, BOHEMIAN, MORAG |
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R.9 |
SAVAGE BEAUTY, FRINGE BENEFIT, RAIN DANCE |
ADDITIONAL REPORT/S:
RE : APPEAL FROM TRAINER BEZAN CHENOY AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS TRAINER’S LICENSE AND A FINE OF RS.10,000/- IMPOSED ON HIM – ENQUIRY INTO THE POSITIVE FINDING OF ‘BOLDENONE’ IN THE URINE SAMPLE OF “DISRAELI” (RANDOM SAMPLE) COLLECTED ON 22nd JUNE 2015:
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 19th April 2016 considered the captioned subject matter.
The Board of Appeal having studied all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Trainer Bezan Chenoy and his Spokesperson, Mrs. Bakhtawar B. Chenoy, and the explanation tendered by the Chief Stipendiary Steward and the Sr. V.O. deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the entire facts of the case, noted that Trainer Bezan Chenoy was vicariously responsible for the positive finding of prohibited substance, Boldenone, in the Random Sample of urine collected from DISRAELI on 22nd June, 2015. However, the Board of Appeal considered that the submissions made by Trainer Bezan Chenoy and his Spokesperson can be summarized as follows:
1. That Boldenone has not passed through the horse’s system but possibly it is a case of ‘mixed-up sample, spiked sample or contamination of the sample’ and Trainer Bezan Chenoy had submitted several scientific opinions of world renowned experts confirming that the chances of Boldenone passing through the horse’s system were minimal.
2. That the test results of the hair follicle samples showed negative results. It was pertinent to note that this test was at the behest of the Stewards of the Club;
3. That it was the case of the Appellant that notwithstanding the fact that there could have been a ‘mix up, spiking, contamination of the sample, he was framed by unknown persons;
Keeping the above points in mind and also noting various lapses and lacunae in the sample collection procedures, the Board noted that DISRAELI had tested positive for Boldenone even in the Confirmatory Analysis performed by the Reference Laboratory, hence, the question of the case not being treated as positive did not arise. Further, the Board also noted that despite suggesting ‘mix up/ Spiking / contamination of the sample’, Trainer Bezan Chenoy had not conducted any test or to substantiate his claim or bring evidence from his side to strengthen his submission.
Trainer Bezan Chenoy, whilst alleging ‘being framed up’, also had not filed any Police complaint nor conducted any private investigation from his side, if there was any ‘frame up’. Hence, keeping the above issues in mind, after lengthy deliberations the Board came to a unanimous decision on the fact that Trainer Bezan Chenoy, in the absence of an explanation of any mitigating circumstances, was vicariously liable and hence punishable under the Rules and regulation of the Club. Hence, it was decided that the Appeal be partially allowed to the extent of reduction in the punishment of 45 days meted out to him by the Stewards be reduced to 30 days since, there was no case of any satisfactory explanation for any mitigating circumstances.
Mr. Ardeshir Narielwala, whilst agreeing for the charge of vicarious liability, dissented on the reduction of punishment and stated that status quo i.e. the punishment of 45 days should not be altered.
Therefore, the Board decided to partially modify the penalty and reduce the punishment as under:
a) To reduce the period of suspension from 45 days to 30 days and the same to take effect from 28th July 2016 to 26th August 2016 (both days inclusive);
b) To retain the fine of Rs.10,000/- imposed on him by the Stewards of the Club.
The Deposit for the Appeal was ordered to be refunded.
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RE: ACCOMMODATION OF INELIGIBLE HORSES IN THE CLUB’S STABLES
On a stable check during the visit of the club’s Officials on 16th June, 2016, the following ineligible horses were found in the Club’s stables which is in violation of the Club’s rules, as such the Trainers were fined Rs.5,000/- each :-.
TRAINER INELIGIBLE HORSE
Tr. S. Waheed ROMANTIC BEAUTY
Tr. S. Waheed MATRIOSHKA
Tr. C. D. Katrak DIVINE ANGEL
RE: MERCY PETITION DATED 4th JULY 2016 FROM TRAINER ALTAMAASH A. AHMED IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION IMPOSED ON HIM - ENQUIRY INTO THE POSITIVE FINDING OF STANOZOLOL IN THE URINE SAMPLE OF HIS HORSES VIZ. “ASTAPI”, “ALAINDAIR” AND “AN ACQUIRED TASTE” WHO WERE COMPULSORYLY SAMPLED ON 16th JULY 2015 FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS AND SEX HORMONES SINCE THE HORSES HAD ARRIVED FROM JAPALLOUPE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE:
The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 14th July 2016 considered the captioned Mercy Petition.
The Board of Appeal having studied all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed’s submissions and having deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds and having taken a compassionate view of his plea for mercy, decided to reduce his period of suspension of his Trainer’s License which will now be up to and inclusive of 14th September 2016 and he would be able to resume the training of horses w.e.f. 15th September 2016.
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RE : TRAINER IMTIAZ A. SAIT’S MEETING WITH THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF THE CONFIRMATORY REPORT OF b g “B FIFTY TWO” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.271 – THE JACQUELINE DOUBLE STAKES RUN ON 26th MARCH, 2016:
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 12th July, 2016 considered report dated 30th June, 2016 from RASL, Australia, in respect of the urine sample taken from b g B FIFTY TWO (Winner) in Race No.271 – The Jacqueline Double Stakes run on 26th March, 2016 which read as under :-
“THE URINE SAMPLE WAS SHOWN TO CONTAIN DEXAMETHASONE, ISOFLUPREDONE, BUTORPHANOL, XYLAZINE AND HYDROXY XYLAZINE”
At this meeting, the Stewards of the Club interviewed Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait at which time the above report was read out to him and thereafter he was given a copy of the same after which Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait made his submission in the matter.
Having heard Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait and having considered all papers and having deliberated on the matter at length and taking an overall view and keeping in mind all the correspondence / submissions made and the unique circumstances of this case, the Stewards of the Club decided that no action was called for and closed the matter.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-
09/04/2016 - SHANIA, HIMALAYA, HOLY SMOKE, ANTEROS, SHIVALIK ROSE, ALFREDO,
SHE IS SPECIAL, AN JOLIE, HUNTING PLEASURE, BEACH GAME,
VENI VIDI VICI, ALTUS
10/04/2016 - BARISHNIKOV, NOBITA, FRANKEST, SPEEDO, RELENTLESS PURSUIT,
MAGICAL MEMORY, ALIEN, RULE DOWNUNDER, LONDON, PINK PANTHER
16/04/2016 - KOAL, MELINDA, MISS ARAZAN, SANS PEUR, BE CAUTIOUS, NASCAR, ARABELLE
17/04/2016 - COMMODORE, SHIVALIK HEROINE, SPARKLING EYES, PHOENIX TIGER, APACHE,
COLOMBIANA, MERABELLA, CHEER LEADER, BAY OF LOVE, ARAKAWAH
23/04/2016 - MERCHANT OF VENICE, MALEFICENT, SHADOWFAX, JESTER, SQUASH, MEKONG
DELTA, ALPINE EXPRESS, ZAMBIAN, VALENTINO, NATURE BOY, AIRCO,
MIDNIGHT DANCER
24/04/2016 - MYTHICAL SUNRISE, SANS PEUR, AME, ROSELLA, SKYMINE, KOMANDANT,
CARBONARA, COURTSHIP, BARISHNIKOV, SUPREME GENERAL
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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:
19/04/2016 - ST ANDREWS, KINGSTON HEATH, YARDSTICK, THERE SHE GOES, VENI VIDI VICI,
DECCAN KING, TAP DANCE, HIGHLAND PRINCESS, ZABROK, SARAH, FRINGE
BENEFIT, SIMONA, ZION, SPANISH SAGA, DIVINE SOLITAIRE, YOUR ROYAL
MAJESTY, MYRTLEWOOD, MEMORY, KING OF KILLEN
07/06/2016 - OSLO COURT, GEIRANGERFJORD, D’ACCORD, Q’E’D, DEM SAO, MASTER OF
TRINITY
14/06/2016 - CHEF ‘D’ OEUVRE
21/06/2016 - HIGHLANDER, ANI’S V, BE CAUTIOUS, SNOWY PEAK, STARRY MOMENT,
WAR PONY, OLIVIA KASPEN, MAGNOLIA, BAY OF LOVE, TAREEF, PILATUS,
APACHE, PASS THE GLORY, GOLD SMITH, FROSTED, IMPERIAL HERITAGE,
PHILADELPHIA, NIGHT OF STARS, CHARGING TIGRESS
23/06/2016 - ENLIGHTEN ME, AURUM, HYPOTHESIS
11/07/2016 - MOGADISHU, SYDNEY HARBOUR
13/07/2016 - ARABELLA, RIVER DANCE, SHIELD OF ACHILLES, WHOMAKESTHERULES,
SWEET TEMPTATION
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Pune: 1st August, 2016