ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, TENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 31ST JANUARY, 2026.

(PENETROMETER: 4.3 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORT

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT.

CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE	HORSE	JOCKEY	REPLACED BY	REASON
5(87)	DREAM SELLER	R. Ajinkya	Mukesh Kumar	Compassionate grounds

RACE NO.1 (83) – THE FOREST FLAIR TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

On a request from Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi, GIBSON KNOTT was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 11:30 a.m. on 31^st January 2026 at the stables and was found to be sore by right fore with a painful swelling on its right fore tendon. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race, was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

BETWEEN FRIENDS (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.6) lost about a length at the start.

At the start, EKLA CHOLO (P. Trevor, dr.3) jumped inwards onto SHE’S A TEASER (B. Nikhil, dr.2) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening ARBITRAGE (App. Haridas Gore, dr.1) racing along the rails. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

Approaching the 900 metres, ANANYA (App. Raswarup) shifted in under urgings thereby starting a chain reaction due to which LICKETY SPLIT (A. Prakash), SUSSING (S. A. Amit), SHE’S A TEASER (B. Nikhil), BETWEEN FRIENDS (Prashant P. Dhebe) and ARBITRAGE (App. Haridas Gore) were inconvenienced and had to be checked, due to this incident BETWEEN FRIENDS racing on the haunches of SUSSING had to check and change course. After questioning all concerned, not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. Ramswarup, his Apprentice Jockeys licence has been suspended for one race day i.e. on 22^nd February 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race).

LICKETY SPLIT (A. Prakash) was observed to have drifted out under pressure in the straight, despite its rider’s efforts. As such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

After the race, the V.O. reported the following:

SHE’S A TEASER was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. As such, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

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

LICKETY SPLIT was trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 (84) – THE ENIGMA TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 7

MATISSE (Tom Marquand, dr.3) lost about a length at the start.

Soon after the start, BUGATTI (App. Kirtish Bhagat) veered out and trailed the field. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to show his charge in two Mock Races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.3 (85) – THE DANCING PRANCES TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

At the start, LUCKY DIAMOND (C. S. Jodha, dr.3) jumped and whipped around thereby taking no practical part in the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.

Soon after the start, SHADAI (Mukesh Kumar) shifted in and went across VESTAMIRA (Neeraj Rawal).

From the 400 metres, SHADAI (Mukesh Kumar) was observed to have drifted out under pressure, despite its rider’s efforts. As such, Trainer James E. Mckeown has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (SCORCHER) reported that his mount was running green in the straight. This being the first outing of the colt, no action has been initiated.

RACE NO.4 (86) – THE OYSTER COVE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2400 METRES – RUNNERS – 8

BRASILIER (P. S. Kaviraj, dr.3) refused to be stalled, despite substantial efforts. As such, the colt was permitted to be withdrawn, before coming under the Starter’s order and Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race

At the start, VIKING (Akshay Kumar, dr.7) jumped out brushing the gates and had to be steadied.

Passing the 300 metres, HARRISON (T. S. Jodha) shifted out thereby carrying LITTLE JOHN (P. Trevor) outwards. Jockey T. S. Jodha has been cautioned.

Soon after the start, GIANT GOLD (App. Ramswarup) shifted in thereby tightening HARRISON (T. S. Jodha) causing the latter to be steadied. App. Ramswarup has been cautioned.

HARRISON (T. S. Jodha) was observed to be inclined outwards in the straight, despite the rider’s efforts. After the race, the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and found to be sore by right fore. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

After the race, the V.O. reported the following:

EKATARINA was trotted and found to be sound.

GIANT GOLD was observed to have a gum injury.

RENOIR was observed to have lost its right fore shoe.

RACE NO.5 (87) – THE DR. S. C. JAIN SPRINTERS' CHAMPIONSHIP (Grade 2): (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 9

Approaching the 400 metres, TIME AND TIDE (Suraj Narredu) leaned out onto JADE (Vivek G.) who further shifted out and carried MISS AMERICAN PIE (David Allan) and SHAMBALA (P. Trevor) outwards. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned.

After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (TIME AND TIDE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

After the race, the V.O. reported the following:

SHAMBALA & TIME AND TIDE were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy, an endoscopy was performed on SHAMBALA and was found to have EIPH (Gr.III), the horse is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.6 (88) – THE WEIZHOU TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 12

LUNA (N. S. Parmar, dr.1) took an awkward jump at the start.

Approaching the 300 metres, AZALEA (App. S. Siddharth) leaned out onto HOLA AMIGO (K. Nazil) causing the latter to be steadied, thereafter AZALEA further shifted out thereby carrying WHISPER (App. Ramswarup) outwards. After the race on questioning, App S. Siddharth stated that his mount was shying away from the other runners. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

Approaching the 150 metres, BEYOND STARS (S. Zervan) shifted in and went across FLASH MOB (C. Umesh) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned.

Jockey Bhawani Singh (IT’S MY WAY) reported that his mount hung-out in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

After the race, the V.O. reported the following:

TAABIIR was observed to have broken a blood vessel (2^nd time) and is not permitted to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks. As such, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

MAGICAL MOMENTS & BEYOND STARS were trotted and found to be sound.

AZALEA was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards MAGICAL MOMENTS was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the stables on 1^st February 2026 and found to be sound.

RACE NO.7 (89) – THE CAPTAIN COURAGE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS – 12

On arrival at the starting gate, at the request of Jockey A. S. Peter, ASHWA ALMATY was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was certified fit to race.

DANCING STAR (K. Nazil, dr.4) planted in the stall thereby taking no practical part in the race. As such, Trainer Narendra Lagad 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.

AMERICAN EAGLE (App. S. Siddharth, dr.1) lost about two lengths at the start.

At the start, MULAN (P. Trevor, dr.7) jumped outwards at the same time JAISALMER (App. Ramswarup, dr.9) jumped inwards thereby tightening and inconveniencing ASHWA ALMATY (A. S. Peter, dr.8) drawn between them causing the latter to be checked. Jockey P. Trevor and App. Ramswawrup have been cautioned.

At the start, BAKLAVA (S. G. Prasad, dr.12) jumped inwards onto STAR EXPRESS (S. A. Amit, dr.11) causing the latter to be steadied.

Passing the 1000 metres, AMERICAN EAGLE (App. S. Siddharth) racing on the haunches of CHARLIE BROWN (Akshay Kumar) was observed to have forced a passage at the same time HEAVEN’S RHYTHM (Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing SKANDHA (T. S. Jodha). After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, App. S. Siddharth and Jockey Yash Narredu have been fined Rs.2,000/- each.

After the race, the V.O. reported the following:

ASHWA ALMATY was trotted and found to be sound.

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The urine and blood samples of the ZAFFERANO (Winner – 2^nd race), DIEGO GARCIA (Winner – 4^th race), TIME AND TIDE (Winner – 5^th race), DREAM SELLER (2^nd place – 5^th race) & ALGONQUIN (Winner – 6^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

The urine samples of the MANSA MUSA (2^nd race), VESTAMIRA (3^rd race), HARRISON & CACCINI (4^th race), was collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7	TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 66
TOTAL STAKES – Rs.59,30,500/-	AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 9.42

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)	R.1(83)	App. Ramswarup (ANANYA) – Suspended for one race day i.e. on 22^nd February 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race).
SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)	R.7(89)	App. S. Siddharth (AMERICAN EAGLE) & Joc. Yash Narredu (HEAVEN’S RHYTHM) – fined Rs.2,000/- each
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(83)	GIBSON KNOTT, SHE’S A TEASER & SUSSING – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O. LICKETY SPLIT – to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards
	R.2(84)	BUGATTI - to be shown in two mock races to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards
	R.3(85)	LUCKY DIAMOND - to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards SHADAI – remedial measures
	R.4(86)	BRASILIER - to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter HARRISON – remedial measures & to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.
	R.5(87)	TIME AND TIDE - remedial measures SHAMBALA - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.
	R.6(88)	AZALEA & IT’S MY WAY – remedial measures TAABIIR - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.
	R.7(89)	DANCING STAR – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter
	R.8(90)	ESTEBAN – remedial measures

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

RE: MORNING TRACKWORK HELD ON 24^TH JANUARY 2026:

HOLDING THE FORT was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore. As such, the filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

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RE: APPEAL BY TRAINER NIRAD KARANJAWALA AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB TO FINE HIM AN AMOUNT OF RS.25,000/- FOR BEING GUILTY OF CONTRAVENING THE CALENDAR NOTIFICATION REGARDING IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF A HORSE - "MADISON" (DRAWN 8) RUN IN RACE NO. 33 - THE CASTLEBRIDGE TROPHY (DISTANCE 1400 METRES) ON 21ST DECEMBER 2025 AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE.

In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Tuesday, 20th January 2026, considered Appeal dated 6th January 2026 from Trainer Nirad Karanjawala, on the above subject.

In this connection, the Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted including his Grounds of Appeal and having heard the submissions made by him, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds the Board decided to allow his appeal by rescinding the fine of Rs.25,000/- imposed on him and refund the deposit.

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RE: POSITIVE REPORT IN THE POST RACE URINE AND BLOOD SAMPLES OF b c “BUCKINGHAM” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.46 – THE LT. COL. GOVIND SINGH (VRC) TROPHY - RUN ON 28^TH DECEMBER 2025:

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 29^th January 2026, interviewed Trainer Karthik Ganapathy, in connection with the Positive Report dated 27^th January 2026 from Quantilab, Mauritius, in respect of the post-race urine and blood samples of b c BUCKINGHAM (Winner) in Race No.46 – The Lt. Col. Govind Singh (VRC) Trophy run on 28^th December 2025, which states as follows:-

“THE ANALYSIS OF THE ABOVE SAMPLE HAS SHOWN THE PRESENCE OF LAMOTRIGINE”

At the said meeting, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy was provided with a copy of the aforementioned reports as per rules as also a copy of the quantification of this substance received from Quantilab, Mauritius. He was requested to inform the Sr. Veterinary Officer of the Club, in writing, whether he wish to send the “B” Samples for Confirmatory Analysis within 48 hours of opening the envelope identifying the samples i.e. no later than 31^st January 2026 and also indicate his choice of Laboratory for the Confirmatory Analysis of the split samples of his charge BUCKINGHAM.

The available Laboratories for such analysis are: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Laboratory, Hong Kong; LGC, Newmarket, UK; Laboratoire Des Courses Hippiques (LCH), France; Laboratory of Racing Chemistry (LRC), Japan. Failure to comply within stipulated period shall result in the Stewards treating the report of the Primary Laboratory final and conclusive.

Additionally, he is required to ensure the presence of the Witnessing Analyst, if he so desires, at the Laboratory conducting the Confirmatory Analysis for blood within 7 days and for the urine within 30 days of the nomination. In the event, he is unable to arrange for the presence of the witnessing analyst within the said period, notwithstanding the nomination, the Confirmatory Analysis shall proceed in the absence of the Witnessing Analyst.

Further, in accordance with the Medication Rules presently in force, he is hereby informed that 50% of his runners shall be subjected to follow-up samples.

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “IRISH GOLD” (DRAWN 7) RUN IN RACE NO.69 THE MULRAJ GOCULDAS TROPHY (DIST. 1200 MTRS.) ON 18^TH JANUARY 2026.

In connection with the captioned subject matter, the Stipendiary Stewards at their meeting held on Wednesday, 28^th January 2026, having heard the submissions made by Jockey Akshay Kumar and Trainer Dallas Todywalla, having viewed the video recording of the race in question, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Akshay Kumar, keeping in mind the verdict between his mount IRISH GOLD and SON OF A GUN (placed third) was a Short Head and it was observed that he was not vigorous in his riding efforts till the winning post thereby losing the third place on his mount IRISH GOLD in the above race. Therefore, it has been decided to fine Jockey Akshay Kumar a sum of Rs.20,000/- for the above.

SAMPLES - RESULTS:

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

Race Day:

28/12/2025 - STORM CLOUD, ATAASH, AFRICAN GOLD, PSYCHIC STAR,

LIGHTNING BLAZE, BEE MAGICAL, ROGUE, CHARLIE BROWN,

EVALDO

04/01/2026 - MANOR HOUSE, EKATARINA, KING KE, ENFORCER, SPOTLIGHT,

STAR IMPACT

Mumbai: 2nd February 2026.