ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2010/11, THIRTYFIFTH DAY, SUNDAY, 10^TH APRIL, 2011.

(PENETROMETER: 2.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES TO 1400 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 11 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 12 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.

RACE NO 1. (326) THE LUCKY PAIR PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 7

MASTER CRAFT (S.S.Baria) was reluctant to reach the start. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the Starting Gate before next accepting with him to race.

UCANDOIT (S.P.Ranjane) was reluctant to be stalled despite all efforts. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting with him to race.

Jockey R.Shelar (GOLDEN KINGDOM) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Further, he has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out under the use of the whip.

After the race, HISHAM & SUN GLORY were found to be sore by the right fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, UCANDOIT was found to be sound.

RACE NO 2. (327) THE HAUNTING MEMORIES PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 4

After the race, MIDSUMMER KNIGHT was found to be sound.

RACE NO 3. (328) THE OSMAN CHOTANI PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres. Runners – 8

On arrival at the Start, SUAVEMENTE (App.M.A.Roushan) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the right hind leg. As such, the horse was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s Order. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

HOUDINI (S.Sunil) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, MUSICAL RHAPSODY was found to be sound.

RACE NO 4. (329) THE JEHAN NUMA PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres - Runners – 8

STAR PRINCE (T.S.Jodha) was reluctant to be reach the start and had to be sent in the opposite direction. Trainer Vinayak has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the start before next accepting with him to race.

JEN’S GLORY (App.A.Sandesh) was restless in the stall, not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Altaf Hussain has ben 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.

Near 300 metres, FREANY (P.S.Chouhan) clipped the hind heels of OCEAN OF FAITH (D.K.Ashish) and stumbled.

Trainer Vinayak and Jockey I.Pasha were questioned with regard to the running and riding of MOONLIGHT BEAUTY. The instructions to the Jockey were to be in 4th or 5th position and to ride out hands and heels in the straight as the filly does not like whip. It was observed that Jockey I.Pasha had not ridden out the horse vigorously in the straight, as such the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.

The Stewards after the last race, interviewed Trainer Vinayak and Jockey I.Pasha 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 Jockey I.Pasha and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount. In that, early part of the race he sat behind and kept tracking the stable mate STAR PRINCE and after entering the straight he allowed STAR PRINCE to take the lead and thereafter switched his mount to the outside and he was not vigorous in his riding effort throughout the straight. Therefore, the Stewards decided that should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2011/12, the same will be granted to him, however, his Jockey’s license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 21^st July, 2011 to 28^th August, 2011(both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding on his mount MOONLIGHT BEAUTY (Not permitted to ride work/mock race).

Further, the Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainver Vinayak in the subject case and held the view that the Jockey would not have ridden in this manner unless he had the Trainer’s tacit approval. Therefore the Stewards decided to fine Trainer Vinayak a sum of Rs.25,000/- for unsatisfactory running of his charge and to severely warn him for the future.

Two Objections were lodged in this race. First objection was lodged by App.A.Sandesh, the rider of JEN’S GLORY (Placed 4th) against Jockey T.S.Jodha, the rider of STAR PRINCE (Placed first). The reason being that at about 200 metres, STAR PRINCE shifted in and bumped his horse twice whereby he was unbalanced and could not do justice to his mount.

The second Objection was lodged by Jockey S Sunil, the rider of BLUE MELLON (Placed 2nd) against Jockey T.S.Jodha, the rider of STAR PRINCE (Placed first). The reason being that at around 450 metres, STAR PRINCE shifted out and came on to GOLDEN SPURS who in turn came on to him. Thereafter, again at 350 metres STAR PRINCE bumped him and his horse got unbalanced and at 150 metres, STAR PRINCE bumped his horse again and unbalanced him whereby he could not ride out his mount and this cost him the race, the verdict being half length.

After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule both the objections.

The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey T.S.Jodha 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 and held him guilty of careless riding on his mount STAR PRINCE in the above race. Therefore, the Stewards decided that should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2011/12, the same will be granted to him, however, his Jockey’s license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 21^st July, 2011 to 29^th July, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

The Sr.V.O. reported that MOONLIGHT BEAUTY was examined at the stables at 0800 hours the next morning i.e. on 11^th April, 2011 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg with swelling on the right knee. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

The Sr.V.O. reported that CHINGARI was examined at the stables at 0815 hours the next morning i.e. on 11^th April, 2011 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After the race, FREANY & STAR PRINCE were found to be sound.

RACE NO 5. (330) THE CORNICHE PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 8

On arrival at the start, DREAM TALK (App.Akshay) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the right fore leg. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start, SEA WARRIOR (Suraj Narredu, dr.8) jumped out awkwardly outwards and went on to GENERALISSIMO (Akash Agarwal, dr.9).

The saddle on STEELY DAN (Aadesh Kumar) shifted to one side. As such Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been fined Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.

Jockey S.Sunil (LAGO MEDIO) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his third offence with regard to the use of the whip, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey S.Sunil in the above connection and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of the race held him guilty of using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Therefore, the Stewards decided that should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2011/12, the same will be granted to him, however, his Jockey’s license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 21^st July, 2011 to 22^nd July, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Jockey S.Sunil (LAGO MEDIO) has been reprimanded for improper use of the whip wherein he allowed his mount to shift outwards in the final 100 metres under the use of the whip.

Trainer Faisal A.Abbas was questioned regarding the comparative performance of LAGO MEDIO who won this race as compared to her previous runs where the gelding was unplaced. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas stated that the company this time was poor as compared to Race No.271 which was won by BESPOKE in a fast timing of 58.83 second. Further, although his horse had finished 11^th in that race, he was only 6 ½ lengths from the winner and possibly the extra distance of 200 metres this time suited him better. He said that he had not fancied the horse this time and he was at longer odds and the horse won after a gap of almost two and half years. The matter was reported to the Stewards, who, having heard Trainer Faisal A.Abbas noted the explanation tendered by him.

After the race, MARINE ZONE, LAGO MEDIO & STEELY DAN were found to be sound.

RACE NO 6. (331) THE ADLER TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 14

At the request of Trainer Vinayak, HILLS AND HEIGHTS was examined at 1750 hours on 08/04/2011 and found to be sore by the left fore leg with swelling on the left knee as a result of recent injury. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and hence permited to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Jockey S.Zervan (BESAME MUCHO) was questioned with regard to his riding on his mount. The Jockey stated that his instructions were to go the front and he went to the front as instructed. He said that in the early part of the race, the field was with him but dropped back thereafter and he found himself well in front. Not being entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.Zervan, he has been cautioned.

After the race, SURYAVEER was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind fetlock and BE COOL had an abrasion at the right hind pastern. BESAME MUCHO was found to be sound.

RACE NO 7. (332) THE DR.A.H.SAYED PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres - Runners – 12

After being stalled, WINCHESTER (App.M.A.,Roushan) reared up and flipped over in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the left hind leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence 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. Further, Trainer Antia has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

At the start, SILVER SCREEN (Ishwar Pardeshidr.1) jumped out awkwardly outwards and made contact with ADITI (S.K.Jadhav, dr.2).

Soon after the start, OCEAN FAIRY (App.Akshay) shifted in and jostled with CATALYST (S.Zervan) who in turn went on to STERLING SILVER (R.Shelar). App.Akshay was reported to the Stewards for Careless riding. The Stewards interviewed App Akshay who was accompanied by his Master, Trainer Vinayak, and having heard them and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not statisfied with the explanation tendered by App.Akshay and held him guilty of careless riding on his mount OCEAN FAIRY. Therefore, the Stewards decided that should he apply for am Apprentice Jockey’s license for the Season 2011/12, the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 21^st July, 2011 to 22^nd July, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Passing 600 metres, STERLING SILVER (R.Shelar) swung out due to the bend and went on to SILVER SCREEN (Ishwar Pardeshi) who in turn went on to CATALYST (S.Zervan).

The saddle on NANINA (C.S.Jodha) was observed to have slipped back during the race, as such Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been fined Rs.5000/- this being the second occasion of saddle slip during the Racing Season.

After the race, NANINA was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, BONNY LIGHT was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind fetlock . SWISS BELLE and ADITI were found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 4^th & 7^th race, viz. STAR PRINCE & OCEAN FAIRY and the special sample of SUN GLORY (1^st race) and BESAME MUCHO (6^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 65

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.15,78,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.28

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.326	Jockey R Shelar fined Rs.1000/- (whip offence)
	R.329	Jockey I.Pasha suspended - 21st July 2011 to 28th August 2011. Trainer Vinayak fined Rs.25000/-. Jockey T.S.Jodha suspended - 21st July 2011 to 29th July 2011.
	R.330	Trainer Bezan Chenoy fined Rs.2000/-. Jockey S.Sunil suspended - 21st July to 22nd July 2011.
	R.332	App.Akshay suspended - 21st July 2011 to 22nd July 2011. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha fined Rs.5000/-.
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.326	MASTER CRAFT – Trainer asked to school his charge to proceed to the start. UCANDOIT – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials HISHAM & SUN GLORY (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.328	SUAVEMENTE (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO) HOUDINI – remedial measures
	R.329	STAR PRINCE – Trainer asked to school his charge to proceed to the start JEN’S GLORY – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials MOONLIGHT BEAUTY & CHINGARI (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.330	DREAM TALK (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.331	HILLS AND HEIGHTS (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO)
	R.332	WINCHESTER & NANINA (Sore) – to be passed fit (VO). WINCHESTER to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “SEA DIAMOND” IN RACE NO.318 RUN ON 9^TH APRIL, 2011 WHICH THE MARE WON AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUNS WHERE SHE WAS UNPLACED :

The Stewards at their meeting held on 10^th April, 2011 interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia in the above connection. Trainer Antia stated that this was a poor set of horses as compared to Race No.255, except for UNSTOPPABLE who had placed second in its previous run, the other horses had no form. Race No.255 was won by MYSTIC TEMPLE, clocking 59.50 seconds and MYSTIC TEMPLE is a winner of two races this season. The horses who had finished 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th in Race No.255 viz. HOTTIE, GLORIOUS MISS, RISING GLORY and NATIONAL IKON have all won or placed in Class IV subsequently and even WILD IMAGINATION who had placed tenth has subsequently lost a race by half length in a higher Class whereas his horse SEA DIAMOND ran in a lowest Class (0 to 19). Also, in Race No.255 it was big field of 20 horses and his horse was drawn-17. Further, his horse SEA DIAMOND had clocked 1 Minute 1.46 seconds in Race No.255 and today the horse has won in more or less same timing.

The explanation tendered by Trainer H.J.Antia in the subject case was noted. However, his attention was drawn to the Calendar Notification with regard to inconsistent running of horses and he was warned to be more careful in the future.

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Mumbai : 11^th April, 2011