ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2024, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2024.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT 3 METRES WIDE FROM 1600 METRES TO 1400 METRES, 4 METRES WIDE AT 1200 METRES, 5 METRES WIDE AT 1000 METRES, 6 METRES WIDE AT 800 METRES, 7 METRES WIDE AT 600 METRES, THEREAFTER 8 METRES WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

RACE NO.1 (95) – THE ALAMEDA PLATE: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the start, MARIELLA (P. Vinod, dr.1) and COMANECI (App. Haridas Gore, dr.2) threw their heads up and had to be steadied.

 

After the race, App. S. Saba (HIGH SPIRIT) reported that his mount was hanging-in in the straight despite his efforts. After the race, HIGH SPIRIT was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, COMANECI was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MARIELLA was observed to have an abrasion on left hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.2 (96) – THE KING'S RANSOM TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 3

 

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

 

The Equine Hospital reported that TAIMUR had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.3 (97) – THE MOOSA M. HOOSEIN TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 9

 

ATTAINED (Vishal N. Bunde, dr.1) lost about three lengths at the start. Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy has been asked to give her charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

It was observed that in the final stages of the race, OPUS DEI (Antony Raj S.) leaned inwards onto MY PRINCESS (A. Prakash) racing along the rails. Jockey Antony Raj S has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey Antony Raj S. (OPUS DEI) reported that he was held up for room in the straight until approaching the 200 metres.

 

After the race, Jockey A. Prakash (MY PRINCESS) reported that his mount was hanging-in in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, the Sr. V.O. reported that FONTANA was trotted and was found to be sound. Further, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on the filly at the Sampling Yard and was found to have EIPH (Grade II).

 

After the race, WINTER AGENDA was observed to have an injury on left hind cannon and below hock.

 

RACE NO.4 (98) – THE DAKSHIN MAHARASHTRA & GOA SUB-AREA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 5

 

On arrival at the starting gate, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, RAMBLER was examined by the Sr. V.O and was found to be sound.

 

At the start, BUBBLY BOY (Yash Narredu, dr.5) jumped outwards and had to be steadied.

 

Passing the 150 metres, BUBBLY BOY (Yash Narredu) shifted in under the use of whip thereby tightening and inconveniencing RAMBLER (P. Vinod) racing along the rails who had to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey R. Ajinkya (DREAM SELLER) reported that his mount was hanging out in the initial part of the race and in the straight as well despite his efforts. Trainer P. S. Chouhan has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

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

 

The Equine Hospital reported that BUBBLY BOY had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.5 (99) – THE PANCHSHIL MILLION: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the request of Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, SUBSTANTIAL was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 11:15 a.m. on 28th September 2024, at the stables and was found to be sore by left hind, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

KINGSLAND (T. S. Jodha, dr.7) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy has been asked to give her charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, KINGSLAND (T. S. Jodha, dr.7) threw its head up thereby unbalancing the rider resulting in the gelding losing two lengths at the start.

 

In the final stages of the race, Jockey S. G. Prasad (EXPEDITE) shifted in under the use of whip and went across thereby tightening and inconveniencing AAFREEN (A. Sandesh) and NOSTALGIA (Vivek G.) causing both horses to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey S. G. Prasad has been suspended for three race days i.e. on 19th October, 2nd and 3rd November 2024 for careless riding (permitted to ride work / mock race).

 

After the race, BEYOND STARS was observed to have an injury on right fore bulb of heel. DIVINE STAR was observed to have an injury on left hind bulb of heel and fetlock. EXPEDITE was observed to have an injury on right fore bulb of heel. LA DOLCE VITA was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.

 

RACE NO.6 (100) – THE AMJAD KHAN TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

At the request of Trainer H. J. Antia, COLLATERAL was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 10:45 a.m. on 28th September 2024, at the stables and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, STREET SENSE (Vivek G.) whipped around and dislodged the rider. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

 

Approaching the 800 metres, MADRAS CHEQUE (H. M. Akshay) and MAYSARA (R. Shelar) were observed to have jostled with each other, thereafter, MADRAS CHEQUE shifted in onto MAYSARA (R. Shelar) who in turn shifted in and bumped ELOQUENT (P. Trevor) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockeys R. Shelar and H. M. Akshay have been fined Rs.2,000/- each.

 

After the race, MADRAS CHEQUE was observed to have an injury on left hind cannon and MOONLIGHT KISS was observed to have an injury on left hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.7 (101) – THE RICHELIEU PLATE: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 6

 

SPIRITUAL ROCK (S.G.Prasad, dr.4) lost about a length at the start.

 

After the race, MIDAS TOUCH was trotted and found to be sound. Further, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on the mare at the Sampling Yard and no abnormalities were found.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that MALAKHI had right eye injury (sore), MIDAS TOUCH had right eye injury (sore) with ulcer and SPIRITUAL ROCK had right eye injury (sore).

 

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd, 5th, 6th & 7th race, viz. SINGER SARGENT, EXPEDITE, WANDERLUST & MALAKHI, and the special samples of FONTANA (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

 

The blood samples of the FONTANA (3rd race), was collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 49

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.52,95,000/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 7

 

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.4(98)

Joc. Yash Narredu (BUBBLY BOY) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.5(99)

Joc. S. G. Prasad (EXPEDITE) – suspended for three race days i.e. on 19th October, 2nd and 3rd November 2024 (permitted to ride work / mock race)

R.6(100)

Joc. R. Shelar (MAYSARA) and Joc. H. M. Akshay (MADRAS CHEQUE) – fined Rs.2,000/- each

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(95)

COMANECI & HIGH SPIRIT – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.3(97)

ATTAINED – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

MY PRINCESS – Remedial measures

R.4(98)

DREAM SELLER – Remedial measures

R.5(99)

SUBSTANTIAL - to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

KINGSLAND – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.6(100)

COLLATERAL - to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

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

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(95)

RECIPROCITY

R.2(96)

BABY BAZOOKA

R.3(97)

SINGER SARGENT, LIAM, ATTAINED, MY PRINCESS

R.5(99)

KINGSLAND, YUKIKAZE, EXPEDITE

R.6(100)

MAYSARA

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

MOCK RACE HELD ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 2024:

 

The Equine Hospital reported that DORON had a left eye injury (sore).

 

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “PSYCHIC STAR” (DRAWN 3) IN RACE NO.62 – THE SOUTHERN COMMAND TROPHY (DIST.1400 MTRS.) RUN ON SATURDAY, 31ST AUGUST 2024:

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 29th September 2024, having heard Jockey C. Umesh and Trainer P. Shroff and having viewed the video of the race, decided to severely warn Jockey C. Umesh for the future in this regard.

 

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RE:   ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “TEHANI” (DRAWN 3) IN RACE NO.55 – THE TIMES OF INDIA TROPHY (DIST.1600 MTRS.) RUN ON FRIDAY, 23RD AUGUST 2024:

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 29th September 2024, having heard Jockey Akshay Kumar and Trainer S. S. Attaollahi and having viewed the video of the race, decided to give Jockey Akshay Kumar the grave benefit of doubt and cautioned him for the future.

 

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “PSYCHIC STAR” (DRAWN 9) IN RACE NO.87 – THE MAUNA KEA PLATE (DIST.1600 MTRS.) RUN ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024:

 

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 29th September, 2024, having considered all the submissions made by Jockey S.Saqlain and Trainer P. Shroff and having viewed the video of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.Saqlain. In that, his instructions were to sit in a forward position, however, he went to the front and cut pace with QUICKER and niggled her throughout the race thereby placing his mount at a disadvantage. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club held him guilty of riding an ill - judged race on his mount PSYCHIC STAR and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for one race day i.e. on 19th October 2024, (permitted to ride work/mock race) and also fined him Rs. 10,000/-. Further, he has been cautioned to be more careful in the future.

 

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “OTELLO” (DRAWN 6) IN RACE NO.81 – THE MYSTIC TOUCH PLATE (DIST.1200 MTRS.) RUN ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024:

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 29th September 2024, having considered all the submissions made by Jockey R.Shelar and Trainer H. J. Antia and having viewed the video of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey R. Shelar. In that, his riding was found wanting in the straight. Therefore, the Stewards of the Club held him guilty of riding an injudicious race on his mount OTELLO and decided to suspend his Jockey’s licence for 4 race days i.e. on 19th October, 2nd & 3rd November and the first day of the Mumbai Meeting 2024/25, date of which will be intimated to him in due course (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

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RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS TO FINE TRAINER REHANULLAH KHAN RS. 2,000/- FOR LEADING-IN HIS CHARGE “BLACK THUNDER” ALONG WITH CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF 12 YEARS:

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 29th September 2024 considered the submissions made by Trainer Rehanullah Khan and his spokesperson Mr. Haren Malkani, decided to reject his appeal.

 

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

The blood samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of substances according Article 6E of IFHA:

 

Compulsory:

 

28/08/2024        -           VILLANELLE, SPANISH EYES, MOTHER’S GRACE

                                      AMAZING RULER

 

30/08/2024        -           ANADALE, ARKADAN

 

01/09/2024        -           THE PANTHER, CONSTABLE, SUPERNATURAL, SANTISSIMO

 

The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

31/08/2024        -           MAZAL, MADAM RICH, EVALDO, JAMARI, RED DUST, DULARI,

                                      MADRAS CHEQUE, FIORENTINI

 

The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

31/08/2024        -           EVALDO, JAMARI

 

 

 

Pune: 30th September 2024.