ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2010/11,THIRTYFOURTH DAY, SUNDAY, 3RD APRIL, 2011.

(PENETROMETER: 2.2; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES TO 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER  4 METRES AWAY  UP TO THE WINNING POST.

On a request from Trainer Uday Bhan Singh, permission was granted to Trainer  Robert D’Mellow to saddle his charge ROCOCO in the 3rd race, at his (Trainer Uday Bhan Singh’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

2 (303)

TUDOR REGENT

Akash Agarwal

A.M.Tograllu

Injured in 1st race

3 (304)

LIVING THE DREAM

Akash Agarwal

M.A.Roushan

Injured in 1st race

5 (306)

WALK OF LIFE

J.Pradeep

R.Shelar

Reported sick

6 (307)

REIN IN SPAIN

C.Rajendra

Harish

Indisposed

7 (308)

CARAMEL

M.A.Roushan

S.Sunil

Reported sick

7 (308)

SILVER SCREEN

Akash Agarwal

A.Sandesh

Injured in 1st race

8 (309)

DICTATOR

Y.S.Srinath

Harish

Reported sick

8 (309)

ALIYANA

M.A.Roushan

D.K.Ashish

Reported sick

8 (309)

EMERALD VALLEY

Akash Agarwal

A.M.Tograllu

Injured in 1st race

 

RACE NO 1. (302) THE  A.HOYT PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres. Runners – 10

 

At the start, WATCH OUT (Akash Agarwal) jumped out awkwardly towards the inside, throwing its head, due to which the Jockey got hurt on the face and lost his left stirrup which he regained shortly. 

 

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (TALENTED) reported that his mount was inclined to run out in the race. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

Jockey Kishore Kadam (GOLD VAULT) reported that his reins got entangled with the whip near 400 metres which he was able to free after travelling some distance.

 

After the race, WATCH OUT was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the mare is not to race for the stipulated period of 8 weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, UNSTOPPABLE was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind fetlock. TALENTED was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO 2. (303) THE P.A.D’AVOINE TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 metres.  Runners – 8

 

SWEET SYMPHONY (R.Shelar) took a fly jump thus losing about 6 lengths at the start. Trainer Adil Dajee 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.

 

Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge CIRCUS RING (M.A.Roushan). The Jockey wore the Emergency colours i.e. All Black. 

 

At the start, SWEET SYMPHONY (R Shelar) fly jumped due to which he lost his right stirrup which he regained shortly.

Jockey Satish Nayak (RIVER GEM) has been fined Rs.1000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker.

 

Passing 400 metres, BANANA BOY (J.Pradeep) shifted in and went across CIRCUS RING (App.M.A.Roushan). Jockey J.Pradeep has been cautioned.

 

Jockey Sunny Chinoy (SCINTILLATING STAR), when questioned, stated that his mount was changing its legs and was not responding. The Club’s Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the mare and he reported that no abnormality was detected.

 

App.A.Sandesh (PROUD STAR) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

Jockey J.Pradeep and Trainer Hosidar Daji were questioned regarding the running and riding of BANANA BOY. The instructions were to go to the front and if not then to be in the front bunch. When questioned further, the Jockey stated that his mount had tired towards the end and also he himself got tired as he was riding after a gap of about 5 months as he was suspended. The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey J.Pradeep in the above connection and having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him in the subject case. However, considering that this was his first ride after a gap of five months, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of the doubt that he may have got tired and was not able to ride out in the last 100 metres. However, he was cautioned that  on a repetition of similar riding in the future, his excuse of being tired will not be accepted and severe action may be initiated against him. Jockey J.Pradeep was advised not to accept any rides unless he was very sure of his fitness level.

 

RACE NO 3. (304) THE  TULIPA PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres. Runners – 5

 

Near 400 metres, ICON (App.A.Sandesh) shifted out and in the process went on to STARRER (Y.S.Srinath). App.A.Sandesh has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

App.M.A.Roushan (LIVING THE DREAM) has been fined Rs.1000/- for improper use of the whip wherein he had continued the use of whip while his mount was shifting outwards. Further he has been cautioned for keeping an erratic course in the straight. 

 

RACE NO 4. (305) THE R.M.GOCULDAS GOLD CUP: (About) 1200 Metres - Runners – 3

 

PEPE JUNIOR (A.Sandesh) and IKARIA (B.Prakash) lugged-in in the straight wherein PEPE JUNIOR was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of IKARIA as the latter lugged in. Trainers Rehanullah Khan and Shyam S.Habbu have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race with their respective charges.

 

After the race, PEPE JUNIOR was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind fetlock. SUCCESSOR was found to be sound.

 

RACE NO 5. (306) THE  QUEST FOR CASH PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres. Runners – 9

 

MONEYBAGS (S.Sunil) lost about 3 lengths at the start.

 

Near 400 metres, STAR MIRACLE (J.Chinoy) shifted out and in the process inconvenienced WALK OF LIFE (R.Shelar). Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

RACE NO 6. (307) THE  SHAMAN JUVENILE MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres.  Runners - 9

 

AGNI BAAN (Amyn Merchant) kept an erratic course in the straight and near 500 metres shifted in and made contact with LAKE SUPERIOR (P.S.Chouhan). Thereafter, travelling some distance further AGNI BAAN shifted in due to the presence of MARTINIQUE (B.Prakash) on its outside and made contact with LAKE SUPERIOR. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the gelding for mouth and limbs and he reported that the gelding was found to be sound, having wolf tooth on both sides of the mouth. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

EL CLASICO (Y.S.Srinath) was placed fifth and REIN IN SPAIN (Harish) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO 7. (308) THE P.A D’AVOINE TROPHY (DIV.I):  (About) 1200 Metres -  Runners – 9

 

Soon after the start, MOONLIGHT BEAUTY (App Akshay, dr.9) shifted inwards and caused ATLANTIC STAR (D.K.Ashish, dr.7) to shift in, who went on to CELTIC MANOR (T.S.Jodha, dr.6) who shifted in on to CARAMEL (S.Sunil, dr.5). App.Akshay has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

App.Akshay (MOONLIGHT BEAUTY) has been fined Rs. 500/- for not wearing his goggles during the race.

 

Jockey Sunny Chinoy (EYE OF THE STORM) has been cautioned for easing up his mount and raising his hand as a victory sign before passing the Post.

After the race, EYE OF THE STORM was observed to have a cut injury at the right knee. CARAMEL & SILVER SCREEN were found to be sound.

 

RACE NO 8. (309) THE V.P.KOREGAONKAR PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres -  Runners – 12

 

At the start, ALIYANA (D.K.Ashish) jumped out awkwardly.

 

Soon after the start, ALIYANA (D.K.Ashish, dr.9) shifted in before the Red Marker and later on went across DAFFODILS (P.S.Chouhan). Jockey D.K. Ashish has been fined Rs. 1000/-.

 

EMERALD VALLEY (A.M.Tograllu) lugged in and inconvenienced DICTATOR (Harish) in the last 100 metres. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next  accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, AFLATOON & DAFFODILS were found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 4th, 5th & 6th race viz. SUCCESSOR, LYRICAL SYMPHONY & MARTINIQUE as also that of LAKE SUPERIOR & SONEEYO (6th race) and the special sample of WATCH OUT (1st race) and CARAMEL (7th race) were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8    TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                     -    65                  

TOTAL STAKES -     Rs.30,43,250/-  AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE     -  8.12                    

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SUMMARY:

R.303

Trainer H.J.Antia fined Rs.1000/-.

Jockey Satish Nayak fined Rs.1000/-.

App.A.Sandesh fined Rs.3000/- (whip offence).

R.304

App.M.A.Roushan fined Rs.1000/- (improper use of the whip).

R.308

App.Akshay fined Rs. 500/-.

R.309

Jockey D.K.Ashish fined Rs. 1000/-.

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.302

WATCH OUT (Blood Vessel) – stopped from racing for eight weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. TALENTED – remedial measures

R.303

SWEET SYMPHONY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race.

R.305

PEPE JUNIOR & IKARIA – remedial measures

R.307

AGNI BAAN (wolf tooth) – remedial measures

R.309

EMERALD VALLEY – remedial measures

 

RE: MERCY PETITION FROM JOCKEY DASHRATH SINGH IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 24TH MARCH 2011 TO 4TH APRIL, 2011 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR CARELESS RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “DEVILITTO” IN RACE NO 230 RUN ON 27TH FEBRUARY 2011 :

 

Mercy Petition dated 28th March, 2011 from Jockey Dashrath Singh in the above connection was referred to the Board of Appeal and the Board of Appeal having considered the same, decided to reject the mercy petition. Accordingly, the suspension of his Jockey’s licence as mentioned above,stands.

 

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “STAR MOUNTAIN” IN RACE NO.279 – THE COLOURS OF HOLI TROPHY (DIV.I) RUN ON 20TH MARCH, 2011 :

 

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Adil Dajee and Jockey R.Shelar in the above connection. Trainer Adil Dajee informed that he had instructed Jockey R.Shelar to be in 3rd/4th/5th position, gradually improve and to do his best in the straight and had also informed the Jockey not to use the whip unnecessarily. Jockey R.Shelar confirmed the instructions.When asked about the positioning of his horse in the early part, he stated that his horse had jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and to save the interference to the outside drawn horse, he had immediately tried to correct the filly. Thereafter, he settled her and gradually improved. It was pointed out to Jockey R.Shelar that after correcting his mount he should have made his move, this being a 1000 metres race, to which he stated that he wanted to avoid any further interference to the favourite horse which was on his outside as he felt that if he had got into the horse at that stage she may shift out and cause interference again. He was asked that after entering the straight when two horses took the lead of over 12 lengths, he should have tried to improve his position. Further, after traveling about 200 metres, in the straight  he had gone behind the other runners and had used the whip only in the last part when the race was nearly over. Jockey R.Shelar stated that after entering the straight the filly was hanging in and therefore the horse had shifted in. Further, the horse on the inside who was running in front of him had also come out and therefore it appears on the video recording as though he went behind the front runner. Jockey Shelar was informed that in that case, he should have kept the whip in the right hand to prevent the  horse from  shifting in to which he replied that this horse had some problem in the mouth which he had informed the Stipendiary Steward immediately after the race  when he was called for questioning. He stated that the filly was not holding the bit throughout the race and kept her mouth open. He said next day in the Race Day Report it had been reported that the filly had wolf tooth on both side.

 

When questioned, Trainer Adil Dajee said that considering the Jockey’s explanation that the filly was not holding the bit and as certified by the Veterinary Doctor that the filly had a wolf tooth on both sides, he accepted the explanations of Jockey R.Shelar. He further informed that his stable had fancied the filly in this race to  at least run on board. When asked as to  why he had not  done  dentistry before the race,  he said that about a month back the Veterinarian had noticed a wolf tooth, however, it had not erupted fully and the filly did not show any problem in work and therefore he had not got the filly examined again. He was informed that since he was aware that the wolf tooth was at initial stage and this could have an effect on the running of the filly in future, he should have got the wolf tooth removed before racing the filly again.

The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

 

The Stewards at the meeting held on Sunday, 3rd April, 2011 interviewed Trainer Adil Dajee and Jockey R.Shelar in the above connection and having heard the submissions made by them and having viewed the video recording of the race :-

 

i)   The Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey R.Shelar and held him guilty of incompetent riding on his mount STAR MOUNTAIN in the above race. In that, this being a 1000 metres race, he did not make sufficient efforts to be in close touch with the front runners and he was not vigorous in his riding effort in the straight. However, considering that the horse was at longer odds the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 23rd April, 2011 (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely cautioned for the future.

 

ii)   The Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Adil Dajee in the subject case and held him guilty of being negligent in the discharge of his duties as a Trainer. In that,  he admitted that a month before the race his Veterinarian had noticed a wolf tooth which had not erupted fully and yet he did not consider it necessary to have the filly examined again for her mouth before accepting to race her in this race. Therefore, the Stewards decided to suspend his Trainer’s license for 23rd April, 2011.

 

SAMPLE RESULTS:

 

The urine sample of under mentioned runners has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Prohibited substances:

 

06/03/2011         -  MR.GREEDY, ONASSIS, BECKET, XISCA, MACCHUPICCHU, SPRINT STAR,

                             MOONLIGHT ROMANCE, OCEAN AND BEYOND.

17/03/2011  -        NATIVE LADY, PURPLE MOON, AMOURESQUE, BESPOKE, LIMITLESS HILLS

20/03/2011  -        GOOD AS GOLD, SWIFT MEMORIES, BLADES OF GLORY, NUMISMATIST,

                             RIVER BLITZ, STRINGSOFMYHEART.

24/03/2011  -        STAR TREASURE, VIVA LA DIVA, AMBEROGIO, DEVIL IN DISGUISE,

                             BATISTA, SHAHENSHAH.

 

The urine sample of the following horses has been found to be NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

23/03/2011  -        BRAVO, MARTINIQUE

 

Mumbai: 5th April, 2011.