ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2024, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 28TH, JULY, 2024.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.8 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: YIELDING)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POSITION FROM 1800 METRES TO 1000 METRES, 3 METRES WIDE AT 800 METRES, 4 METRES WIDE AT 600 METRES, 5 METRES WIDE AT 400 METRES THEREAFTER 6 METRES WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

RACE NO.1 (10) – THE BEYOND EXPECTATION PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS -  8

 

PRINCE IGOR (K. Nazil, dr.4) lost about a length at the start.

 

At the start, PHANTA (S. J. Sunil, dr.7) jumped outwards onto MOJO (A. Sandesh, dr.8).

 

Approaching the 800 metres, PHANTA (S. J. Sunil) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing TALKING POINT (App. S. Saba) and TARZAN (T. S. Jodha) causing both horses to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey S. J. Sunil has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

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

 

RACE NO.2 (11) – THE ORANGE FLAME PLATE: (ABOUT) 1800 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

GALLOPING GLORY (Neeraj Rawal) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts. As such, the mare was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

GOLDIVA (App. Haridas Gore, dr.9) lost about three lengths at the start. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

Soon after the start, SEEKING ALPHA (Vivek G.) leaned inwards and made contact with WILLY WONKAA (K. Nazil) causing the latter to stumble.

 

Approaching the 500 metres, GOLDEN LEGEND (A. Sandesh) leaned outwards thereby forcing GOLDIVA (App. Haridas Gore) outwards at the same time SEEKING ALPHA (Vivek G) shifted in due to which NORTHBOUND (P. Vinod) racing between them was tightened for room and had to be checked. After questioning all concerned, Jockeys Vivek G and A. Sandesh have been cautioned.

 

After the race, GOLDEN LEGEND was trotted and found to be sound but was found to have wolf tooth on both side. Trainer Prasanna Kumar P. has been asked to take remedial measures.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that WILLY WONKAA had right eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.3 (12) – THE ISMAIL KHAN PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS -  11

 

At the start, SWAROVSKI (Bhawani Singh, dr.5) jumped outwards at the same time TYRONE BLACK (C. S. Jodha, dr.6) jumped inwards and they made contact.

 

After the race, SORRENTO SECRET was trotted and found to be sound. Further, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on filly at the Equine Hospital on 28th July 2024 and was diagnosed to have EIPH (Grade 2).

 

After the race, TYRONE BLACK & AWAY SHE GOES were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that SHE’S A TEASER had right eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.4 (13) – THE THE WINFAIR247 RISING STARS TROPHY  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES –RUNNERS- 8

 

TIMELESS VISION (A. Sandesh, dr.3) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey Amyn Merchant (EKLA CHALO) reported that his mount threw its head up at the start and thereafter the gelding was running green in the straight. After the race, EKLA CHALO was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right hind. The gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, FLASHMAN, DEO VOLENTO & TIMELESS VISION were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that GOLD CAVIAR had both eye injuries (sore).

 

RACE NO.5 (14) – THE J. E. HUGHES TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge HALL OF GRACE whilst the filly was on a Veterinary Ban. The filly was struck out at the Acceptance stage.

 

RAMBLER (P. Vinod, dr.8) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts. As such, the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

MISS AMERICAN PIE (N. S. Parmar, dr.12) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts. As such, the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s order. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

Approaching the 100 metres, BUBBLY BOY (Yash Narredu) shifted out thereby carrying FORTUNE TELLER (Amyn Merchant) outwards.

 

Passing the 800 metres, BUBBLY BOY (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing MUTANT (S. J. Moulin) along the rails causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey Yash Narredu has been cautioned.

 

 

After the race, DEXA was trotted and found to be sound, MUTANT was found to have an injury on both hind fetlock and ATAASH was found to have an injury on right fore hoof.

 

RACE NO.6 (15) – THE WINFAIR247 RISING STARS TROPHY  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the start, ASHWA SUPREMO (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) jumped outwards onto DANCING STAR (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.7) thereby carrying the latter outwards.

 

After the race, Jockey Vivek G. (CACHE) reported that his mount was running erratic throughout the race.

 

After the race, MARATHA ADMIRAL was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. The gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, CACHE was trotted and found to be sound but was found to have an injury on right hind pastern.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that EXOTIC STAR had left eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.7 (16) – THE JANARDHAN TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

FONTANA (Vivek G) entered the paddock sporting the wrong saddle cloth number as such Trainer P.Shroff was asked to make the necessary changes and was asked to ensure that the Jockey weighed out before re-saddling. Subsequently, after the race having questioned all concerned, Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey Vivek G were fined Rs.1,000/- each for the lapse on their part and were asked to be more careful in the future.

 

At the start, EATON SQUARE (S. J. Sunil, dr.10) threw its head up.

 

Passing the 1200 metres, due to a tightly packed field STAR PROSPERITY (S.P. Ranjane) had to be checked and dropped back.

 

After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S (IN THY LIGHT) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres. This being his first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2024, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S (IN THY LIGHT) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Prasanna Kumar P. has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, STAR PROSPERITY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. The colt has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, IN THY LIGHT and FONTANA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that BELIEVE had right eye injury (sore).

 

RACE NO.8 (17) –  THE ATOMIC PRINCE PLATE: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that CHIEFTAIN was declared to run with bandages on all four but ran without bandages. As such, Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

 

After the race, App. Haridas Gore (MAJORELLA BLUE) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres. This being his first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2024, no action has been initiated.

 

Jockey Antony Raj S (ATTAINED) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 1st offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2023/24, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

Sr. V.O. reported that the left fore shoe of FIERY RED was splayed as such it was removed in the paddock after the race.

 

After the race, INDIA STRONG was observed to have lost its left fore & left hind shoe.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that REMY RED had right eye injury with ulcers (sore).

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 4th & 5th race, viz. STORM CLOUD & ATAASH, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

The urine and blood samples of the winner of the 2nd & 3rd race, viz. GOLDEN THUNDER & BLACK THUNDER, and the special sample of TIMELESS VISION (4th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 81

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.59,00,000/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 10.125

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.1(10)

Joc. S. J. Sunil (PHANTA) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.5(14)

Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha (HALL OF GRACE) – fined Rs.1,000/-

R.7(16)

Trainer P.Shroff and Jockey Vivek G (FONTANA) were fined Rs.1,000/- each

R.8(14)

Tr. Nazzak B. Chenoy (CHIEFTAIN) – fined Rs.1,000/-

Joc. Antony Raj S. (ATTAINED) – fined Rs.3,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.2(11)

GALLOPING GLORY & GOLDIVA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

GOLDEN LEGEND – Remedial Measures

R.4(13)

TIMELESS VISION – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

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

R.5(14)

RAMBLER & MISS AMERICAN PIE - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.6(15)

CACHE – Remedial Measures

MARATHA ADMIRAL - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.7(16)

IN THY LIGHT – Remedial Measures

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

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(10)

SPIRIT BAY

R.2(11)

GOLDEN THUNDER, SEEKIING ALPHA, LITTLE MINISTER

R.3(12)

BLACK THUNDER, ANOUSHKA

R.4(13)

EKLA CHOLO, FLASHMAN, GYPSY SOUL, SPARKY

R.5(14)

ZUKOR, VINCENT VAN GOGH, EL GREGO, LORD AND MASTER, FORTUNE TELLER

R.6(15)

CACHE, MARATHA ADMIRAL, MISS MAGIC, STAR IMPACT

R.7(16)

STAR PROSPERITY, ESPERANZA, FONTANA, EATON SQUARE, KARIENA, BRAVE BEAUTY, METZINGER

R.8(17)

PURE, MAJORELLA BLUE, ATTAINED, INDIA STRONG, CHIEFTAIN, SIM SIM, ADONIS

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

The Club’s Sr. V.O. reported that GREY WIND was examined at the stables on 28th July 2024 and was found to be sore by right fore. The filly has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

RE: OWNERSHIP / LEADING IN ch c 4 “ENABLER” :

 

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 21st July 2024 considered all papers, proceedings, documents submitted by Mr. Balam Mohla as also the oral and written submissions made by him and his spokesperson Mr. Narendra Lagad including the reply to the Show Cause Notice on the captioned matter. After a lengthy deliberation and having considered all evidence, facts and circumstances, the Stewards of the Club were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him including his Show Cause Notice and found him guilty of misconduct for the following reasons :-

 

a)            the video recording of leading in of the horse after the running of the INDIAN DERBY  i.e. Race No. 104 run on 4th February 2024 as his subsequent statements with regards the leading in do not corroborate with the documents submitted by him thereby misleading the Stewards.

 

b)            the conflicting statements made by him during the enquiry  regarding the purchase of horses as also the document submitted by his email dated 4th May 2024 (RTGS Slip) is contrary to his initial statement that all payments for purchase of 15% share in ENABLER were made by cash. Such conflicting statements and / or where the document submitted by himself is contrary to the statement made by him, is as such misleading;

 

c)        his admission of knowing and dealing with unregistered bookmakers before the Stipendiary Stewards during the course of the enquiry.

 

Therefore, the Stewards after having considered the aforesaid and the matter in entirety, unanimously decided to revoke/cancel the permission granted to him to own and race horses w.e.f. 4th August 2024 upto the end of the Pune Meeting 2024 i.e. upto 3rd November 2024 and severely caution him for the future.

 

 

 

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Pune: 29th July 2024.