ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2018/19, TENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 30^TH DECEMBER, 2018.

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 6 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 10 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 12 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 8 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

On a request from Trainer Dallas Todywalla, permission was granted to Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait to saddle his charge ZANARA in the 1^st race, at his own (Trainer Dallas Todywalla’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

RACE	HORSE	JOCKEY	REPLACED BY	REASON
5(73)	EX’S AND OH’S	ROBBIE DOWNEY	BHAWANI SINGH	INDISPOSED
7(75)	ETERNAL MEMORIES	ROBBIE DOWNEY	P.TREVOR	INDISPOSED

RACE NO.1(69) –THE SIR RAHIMTOOLA CHINOY TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 6

After the race, ANGELS TOUCH, GOLD BOND, TEXAS GOLD and ZANARA (examined on 31/12/2018) were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.2(70) – THE DAMODARDAS C.SHAH TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 8

After being stalled, EXCELLENT TIMES (A.Sandesh) reared up and flipped over and came out from the underneath of the rear gate and bolted. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. FURIOSA (App.Niranjan S.Parmar) who was in the adjoining stall was also taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified the mare fit to race. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to give his charge EXCELLENT TIMES more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race.

HODSON’S HORSE (S.S.Baria) was reluctant to be stalled and thereafter was restless in the stall thereby not allowing the rider to settle. AUGURY (App.Gagandeep Mann) jumped out slow losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainers Adhirajsingh Jodha and Altaf Hussain have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Approaching 400 metres, FLAMMEUS (App. K. Nazil) shifted in thereby inconveniencing PANARAEA (S.A.Amit). On being questioned after the race, App. K. Nazil stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Passing 300 metres, ANNIVERSARY GIRL (Sunny Chinoy) who was racing between FLAMMEUS (App. K. Nazil) and HODSON’S HORSE (S. S. Baria), was held up for room and had to be steadied. After questioning all concerned, Jockey S. S. Baria has been cautioned.

The Sr.V.O. reported that HODSON’S HORSE showed signs of distress after returning from the race. After cold water hosing, the gelding recovered.

After the race, EXCELLENT TIMES (withdrawn at the start), was observed to have a deep cut injury on the right fore fetlock. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

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

RACE NO.3(71) – THE JEHANGIR P.DUBASH TROPHY:(About) 1400 Metres–Runners - 8

Passing 600 metres, AURODEN (Akshay) weakened and dropped back, due to which QUESTIONABLE (P. S. Chouhan) who was racing on its haunches, had to be checked and change course thereby carrying ZANZIBAAR (App.A.S.Peter) outwards.

After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (BOUNTY QUEEN) reported the loss of whip passing the 300 metres. On being questioned, he stated that the whip had slipped. This being his first instance, no action has been initiated.

The Sr.V.O. reported that FINEST MOMENT showed signs of distress post race, while rolling in the paddock. The gelding recovered after cold water hosing and first aid treatment.

The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the trainer, AURODEN was scoped by the Club’s Equine Hospital after the race and found to be EIPH (Gr.III). The gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, AURODEN, BOUNTY QUEEN and ARASHI (examined on 31/12/2018) were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.4(72) – THE KUSUMBEN DHIRUBHAI SHAH CUP: (About) 2000 Metres –Runners- 11

After being stalled, MOMENTUM (App.H.Zeeshan) tried to duck the front gates. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race.

An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of PATRIOTS DAY and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, ASTRAL FLARE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, PATRIOTS DAY and SILVER EDGE were trotted and found to be sound. PATRIOTS DAY had lost its right hind shoe.

RACE NO.5(73) – THE USHA STUD MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners- 8

At the request of Jockey A.Sandesh, NAMAQUA was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. on arrival at the start and was found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

TASMAN (S. A. Amit) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order.

After being stalled, MON GENERAL (David Allan) played up in the stall. The colt was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race. Subsequently, at the request of Jockey David Allan, the saddle on MON GENERAL was adjusted. Thereafter, the colt reared up as the start was given thus losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainers Sanjay Kolse and M.Srinivas Reddy have been asked to give their respective charge TASMAN and MON GENERAL, more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

ASTOUNDING BAY (Yash Narredu) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

Passing 500 metres, DANDI MARCH (C.S.Jodha) was denied a clear passage and had to be checked and change course.

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

RACE NO.6(74) – THE DAMODARDAS C.SHAH TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

ANATEVKA (Akshay) jumped out slow losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

On a complaint from Trainer Sanjay Kolse, an enquiry has been initiated into the riding of Jockey Dashrath Singh on PABLO and a report will be submitted shortly.

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

RACE NO.7(75) – THE ASTRAL FLASH PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 14

NATIVE PRINCE (Sunny Chinoy) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

Soon after the start, WINDFALL (App.H.Zeeshan, dr.6) shifted in and made contact with PONDAROSA (Akshay, dr.5).

Passing 1400 metres, due to a tightly packed field, MASTER OF STUDIES (App.K.Nazil) and SOLO MISSION (App.A.Prakash) were tightened for room and dropped back.

Passing 400 metres, BAKHTAWAR (Neeraj Rawal) who was racing behind PONDAROSA (Akshay) and GOLD MEDALIST (App.R.Ajinkya), was observed to have been held up for room.

After the race, BAKHTAWAR and WINDFALL were trotted and found to be sound.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th and 6^th race, viz. BOLD MARCH, SAFDAR, DANDI MARCH and STEPPENWOLF, and the special sample of ANGELS TOUCH (1^st race) and PATRIOTS DAY (4^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 64

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.36,05,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.14

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SUMMARY:

	R.2(70)	EXCELLENT TIMES, HODSON’S HORSE and AUGURY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials EXCELENT TIMES – Fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. required FLAMMEUS (Hung in) – remedial measures
	R.3(71)	AURODEN (EIPH Grade-III) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.4(72)	ASTRAL FLARE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.5(73)	TASMAN and MON GENERAL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials NAMAQUA (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.6(74)	ANATEVKA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials MAJESTICAL (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

Jockey A. Imran Khan has been fined Rs.3,000/- for failing to follow the Jockey Room etiquettes.

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST TRAINER SHAZAAN SHAH BY PERMISSION BOY SARFARAZ :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Friday, 21^st December, 2018 interviewed Trainer Shazaan Shah in the above connection.

The Stewards of the Club having heard Trainer Shazaan Shah and Mr.Sarfaraz (Permission Boy), were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Shazaan Shah and held him guilty of gross misconduct under Rule 114 (b) of the Rules of Racing. In that,

1) As stated by Riding Boy Sarfaraz, this was not the first instance that Trainer Shazaan Shah has manhandled him.

2) The Stewards did not accept his explanation that he felt that the Permission Boy was faking illness to avoid work and his only intention was to discipline him. He was aware that in such a scenario his recourse was to lodge a written complaint and he had no right to take law into his own hands.

3) The Stewards noted this was Trainer Shazaan Shah’s second case of gross misconduct, in the earlier incident that took place on 3^rd January, 2017, the Stewards had suspended his Trainer’s license w.e.f. 7^th January, 2017 to 22^nd January, 2017 and had imposed on him a suspended sentence of 1 month over the next five years and he was told that if he was found guilty of any act of misbehavior / misconduct within the next five years, then the aforesaid suspended sentence of 30 days would immediately come into force in addition to any other punishment which the Stewards may impose on him for any subsequent act of his as regards the aforesaid.

Taking an overall view and keeping in mind that Trainer Shazaan Shah had admitted his guilt and apologized for the same and assured the Stewards that he would never misbehave in the future, the Stewards decided :-

a) For the present case, to suspend his Trainer’s license for 8 Race Days from 24^th December, 2018 to 24^th January, 2019 for gross misconduct under Rule 114 (b) of the Rules of Racing;

b) To invoke the suspended sentence of one month imposed on him by the Stewards of the Club on 5^th January, 2017 and to further suspend his Trainer’s license from 25^th January, 2019 up to and inclusive of 24^th February, 2019.

c) Further, he was cautioned to control his temper and that any acts of misbehavior / misconduct by him in the future, will be severely dealt with by the Stewards which may include withdrawal of his license.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 23^rd December, 2018 considered letter dated 22^nd December, 2018 from Trainer Shazaan Shah requesting for a stay on the above punishment imposed on him for gross misconduct and to start his punishment from March, 2019. The Stewards of the Club having deliberated on the matter regretted their ability to accede to his request.

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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY A.SANDESH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR 2 RACE DAYS I.E. FROM 30^TH DECEMBER, 2018 TO 3^RD JANUARY, 2019 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR BEING GUILTY OF RIDING AN ILL-JUDGED RACE ON HIS MOUNT “EYES FOR YOU” IN RACE NO.164 – THE GERMAN CHARITY DAY TROPHY (DIV.I) RUN ON 27^TH OCTOBER, 2018 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :

The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 20^th December 2018, considered Appeal dated 14^th December 2018 from Jockey A.Sandesh in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal having studies all documents and papers that were submitted including Jockey A.Sandesh’s Grounds of Appeal, and having heard the submissions made by Jockey A.Sandesh and his spokesman, Mr.Narendra Lagad and having viewed the video tape recording of the race in question i.e. Race No.164 as also other races, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds, gave him the benefit of doubt and decided to allow his appeal and refund the deposit.

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RE : APPEAL FROM APPRENTICE RAGHUVEER SINGH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS APPRENTICE JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR 8 RACE DAYS I.E. FROM 23^RD DECEMBER, 2018 TO 20^TH JANUARY, 2019 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR BEING GUILTY OF UNSATISFACTORY RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “DIVINE POWER” IN RACE NO.148 – THE VINAYAK TROPHY (DIV.II) RUN ON 14^TH OCTOBER, 2018 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :

The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Thursday, 20^th December 2018, considered Appeal dated 12^th December 2018 from Apprentice Raghuveer Singh in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal having studies all documents and papers that were submitted, and having heard the submissions made by Apprentice Raghuveer Singh and Trainer Altaf Hussain and having viewed the video tape recording of the race in question i.e. Race No.148, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds, decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the decision of the Stewards of the Club stands.

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

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

09/12/2018 - GOLDEN HIND, RUFFINA, CLYMENE, LA RONDINE, ARABIA, OOMPH, FLYING VISIT,

IT’S A DEAL, CUPIDO, STORMY ATLANTIC, ISN’T SHE LOVELY

13/12/2018 - TAR HEEL, BARAK, BONAFIDE

16/12/2018 - RIQUEWIHR, KARIEGA, SIR CECIL, STAR SUPERIOR, SACRED ROMAN,

GRAND TENTON, HYANNIS

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Mumbai : 31^st December, 2018.