ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2024, FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, 31ST, AUGUST, 2024.

 

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

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. RAILS WERE PLACED 6 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

6(63)

GODDES OF DAWN

T. S. Jodha

Neeraj Rawal

Unfit

7(64)

MARMARIS

T. S. Jodha

C. S. Jodha

Unfit

 

RACE NO.1 (58) – THE COL. KAIKUSHROO MANECKJI BHARUCHA MEMORIAL TROPHY  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS -  13

 

LION KING (Amyn Merchant, dr.11) was reluctant to be stalled. 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 trails, before next accepting to race.

 

BRAHMOS (P. S. Kaviraj, dr.9) planted in the stall thereby losing considerable ground at the start. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trails, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, MIGHTY WINGS (Shahrukh Khan, dr.3) jumped inwards and made contact with COLLATERAL (S. G. Prasad, dr.2) causing the latter to be steadied.

 

At the start, QUICKER (Neeraj Rawal, dr.7) jumped inwards at the same time DAULAT MAI (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.6) jumped outwards and they made contact.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the running and riding of UNTITLED (S. J. Sunil) and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

After the race, QUICKER, DULARI, MIGHTY WINGS & MADRAS CHEQUE were trotted and found to be sound. MADRAS CHEQUE was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CUBAN PETE had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer.

 

RACE NO.2 (59) –  THE MACCHUPICCHU TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 6

 

At the request of Trainer Rajesh Narredu, LONG LEASE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 02:00 p.m. on 28th August 2024, at the Equine Hospital and was found to have fever, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.

 

MADAM RICH (S. Saqlain, dr.1) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer B. Prithviraj has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trails, before next accepting to race.

 

RASPUTIN (Akshay Kumar, dr.3) lost about a length at the start.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, MADAM RICH (S. Saqlain) shifted in under the use of whip thereby tightening and inconveniencing ALPINE STAR (App. Mustakim Alam) racing along the rails causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey S. Saqlain has been suspended for one race day i.e. on 22nd September 2024, for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

After the race, RASPUTIN was trotted at the stables and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.3 (60) – THE IDAR GOLD TROPHY  (Grade 3): (ABOUT) 2400 METRES – RUNNERS -  3

 

At the start, EVALDO (A. Sandesh, dr.2) threw its head up and jumped outwards awkwardly.

 

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

 

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

 

RACE NO.4 (61) – THE FIELD MARSHAL SAM MANEKSHAW MEMORIAL TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES –RUNNERS- 6

 

DREAM ALLIANCE (C. S. Jodha, dr.6) threw its head up at the start and had to be steadied.

 

After the race, Jockey C. S. Jodha (DREAM ALLIANCE) reported that his mount was hanging-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey R. Ajinkya (BREAK POINT) reported that he was denied a clear passage in the straight.

 

After the race, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on DREAM ALLIANCE and was found to have EIPH (Gr.II).

 

RACE NO.5 (62) – THE SOUTHERN COMMAND TROPHY: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the request of Jockey Yash Narredu (STAR IMPACT) his mount was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at the Starting gates and was found to be sore by left hind, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s order and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (N. S. Parmar, dr.8) jumped outwards and had to be steadied.

 

Jockey Akshay Kumar (INQUILAB) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed on his mount. This being his 1st offence during the current Pune Meeing 2024, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey C. Umesh (PSYCHIC STAR) reported that he was held up for room in the straight until approaching the 200 metres.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the running and riding of PSYCHIC STAR (C. Umesh) and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

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

 

RACE NO.6 (63) –  THE COL. KAIKUSHROO MANECKJI BHARUCHA MEMORIAL TROPHY  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1200 METRES – RUNNERS - 14

 

At the start, SHAMBALA (Antony Raj S., dr.11) jumped, veered inwards and jostled with FIORENTINI (Suraj Narredu, dr.10). After questioning and not being entirely satisfied, Jockey Antony Raj S. has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

At the start, JETFIRE (S. P. Ranjane, dr.4) jumped inwards and made contact with GODDES OF DAWN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3).

 

Approaching the 900 metres, due to a tightly packed field KINZHAL (C. Umesh) and REDOUBLE (R. Ajinkya) jostled with each other causing the latter to check and drop back.

 

Approaching the 150 metres, LUMINOSITY (S. G. Prasad) shifted in due to which KINZHAL (C. Umesh) racing on its haunches had to check and change course resulting in tightening and inconveniencing FIORENTINI (Suraj Narredu) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey S. G. Prasad has been severely cautioned.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that the right fore shoe of FIORENTINI was splayed at the sampling yard and the same was removed.

 

After the race, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on FIORENTINI and was found to have EIPH (Gr.III), as such, the filly is not 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.

 

After the race, RED MERLOT was trotted and found to be sound. ESCAPE VELOCITY & KINZHAL were observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock.

 

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

 

RACE NO.7 (64) –  THE CAPITULATE PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 11

 

SPIRITUAL ROCK (App. Haridas Gore, dr.6) and MARIELLA (K. Pranil, dr.7) threw their heads up at the start.

 

GOOD DEEDS (App. N. Bhosale, dr.9) lost about a length at the start.

 

Passing the 600 metres, MARMARIS (C. S. Jodha) leaned inwards and bumped COMANECI (S. G. Prasad) thereby carrying the latter inwards due to which RED DUST (A. Sandesh) racing on its haunches was tightened and had to be checked. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned.

 

The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the fall of App. Mustakim Alam (SHOWMAN) and a report will be submitted shortly.

 

After the race, COMANECI was observed to have an injury on right hind fetlock. RED DUST was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury below right hock. SPIRITUAL ROCK was trotted and found to be sound.

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd & 7th race, viz. MAZAL, MADAM RICH & RED DUST, and the special samples of DULARI (1st race),  MADRAS CHEQUE (1st race) & FIORENTINI (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

The blood and urine samples of EVALDO (Winner - 3rd race) & JAMARI (2nd place - 3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 61

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.63,46,500/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 8.71

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SUMMARY:

 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.2(59)

Joc. S. Saqlain (MADAM RICH) - Suspended for one race day i.e. on 22nd September 2024, for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

R.5(62)

Joc. Akshay Kumar (INQUILAB) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.6(63)

Joc. Antony Raj S. (SHAMBALA) – fined Rs.2,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(58)

LION KING & BRAHMOS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.2(59)

MADAM RICH - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.3(60)

RULING DYNASTY – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.4(61)

DREAM ALLIANCE – Remedial Measures

R.5(62)

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

R.6(63)

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

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(58)

QUICKER, DULARI, ARBITRAGE, COLLATERAL, LION KING, UNTITLED

R.2(59)

MAGNETO

R.4(61)

JULIUS, WAIKIKI

R.5(62)

EXPEDITE

R.6(63)

JETFIRE, MAYSARA, HAGIBIS, LUMINOSITY

R.7(64)

PRECIOSO, RED DUST, MARIELLA

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

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

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 17th August 2024, considered all papers, proceedings, documents submitted by Mr. Anil Saraf as also the oral and written submissions made by him 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 :-

 

1)         Furnishing incorrect particulars in his said Form at the time of applying for approval of Ownership to own and race horses under the rules of the Club and having misled the Club with such incorrect information and which act is violative of Rule 202(i) of the Rules of Racing as also the terms of the undertaking in Ownership Application Form signed by him; and / or 

 

2)         Indulging in improper practice / dishonourable action / improper conduct in connection with racing as set out in the narratives hereinabove.

 

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. 27th August 2024 upto the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2024/25 and severely caution him for the future.

 

Thereafter, his letter dated 17th August 2024, was tabled and considered wherein he admitted and apologized stating that knowingly and unknowingly his actions had been wrong in the culture of the Club and requested the Stewards to reconsider their decision on the basis of his admission of guilt, for leniency.

The Stewards considered his above letter and after a deliberation, decided, keeping in mind all circumstances and the contents of his letter dated 17th August 2024, to modify the punishment given to him and to now revoke/cancel the permission granted to him to own and race horses w.e.f. 27th August 2024 upto 1st December 2024.

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RE: TRCKWORK HELD ON 27TH AUGUST 2024:

 

EQUILATERAL was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. 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 JOCKEY NEERAJ RAWAL AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENCE FOR ONE RACE DAY I.E. ON 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024 BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS FOR CARELESS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “GODDES OF DAWN” (DRAWN 2) IN RACE NO.38 – THE STAR OF THE SEASON PLATE (DIST. 1000 MTRS.) RUN ON THURSDAY, 15TH AUGUST 2024:

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 31st August 2024, having heard Jockey Neeraj Rawal and having viewed the video recording of the race in question, decided to allow his appeal and to rescind the suspension of one race day i.e. on 7th September 2024, imposed on him by the Stipendiary Stewards.

 

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

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

 

Compulsory:

 

22/07/2024        -           LONG LEASE

 

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

 

Compulsory:

 

27/07/2024        -           CHARDIKALA

 

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

 

Race Day: 

 

28/07/2024        -           GOLDEN THUNDER, BLACK THUNDER, STORM CLOUD, ATAASH,

                                      TIMELESS VISION

 

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

 

Race Day: 

 

28/07/2024        -           GOLDEN THUNDER, BLACK THUNDER, TIMELESS VISION

 

Pune: 2nd September 2024.