ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2010, TENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 12^TH SEPTEMBER, 2010.

(TRACK: MAIN; PENETROMETER: 1.8; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

FALSE RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES WIDE FROM 1400 METRES TILL THE WINNING POST. FALSE RAILS WERE ALSO PLACED FROM 1200 METRES CHUTE TILL 1000 METRES, WIDTH ABOUT 2.5 METRES.

On a request from Trainer SS Shah, permission was granted to his Assistant Trainer Roxanne Rustomjee to saddle his charge RAJDOOT (3rd race), at his (Trainer SS Shah’s) risk and responsibility.

CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE NO	HORSE	JOCKEY	REPLACED BY	REASON
8 (148)	FANTASTIC KNIGHT	J Pradeep	S Sunil	Indisposed
9 (149)	ARZAAN	J Pradep	J Chiny	Indisposed

RACE NO.1 (141) - THE ENAKSI PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 9

Near 1200 metres, PHAROAH (Vikram Jodha) shifted in as a result SUZY WONG (AM Tograllu) was tightened and checked and dropped back and in turn hampered the running of MISCHEVIOUS Z (Dashrath Singh). Jockey Vikram Jodha has been fined Rs.2000/- or failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

POUND FOOLISH (App P Trevor) hung in during the race and near 600 metres shifted in and hampered the running of ITSPEARLOFRACING (S Sunil). Trainer MK Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

After the race, POUND FOOLISH & SUZY WONG were found to be sound.

RACE NO .2 (142) THE NATIONALISTIC PLATE: (About) 2400 Metres. Runners - 7

LIVING THE DREAM (B.Prakash) jumped out and veered to the outside. TARA (C.S.Jodha) was slow in the strides, losing about a length at the start.

Jockey C Rajendra (SUNLIGHT) has been reprimanded for shifting ground under the use of the whip in the final 200 metres.

After the race, SUNLIGHT was observed to have a streak of blood from the left nostril as such the filly was moved to the Sampling Yard and a communication was sent from the Sampling Yard to that effect and an announcement was made on the Public Address System that the filly had broken a blood vessel. On further examination in the Sampling Yard, it was revealed that the streak of blood was a result of a wound in the nostril which had freshened up and not due to the filly having broken a blood vessel. As such, the filly has not been subjected to any sanction as notified in the Racing Calendar for Bleeders. Also, SUNLIGHT was observed to have an abrasion on the right hind fetlock.

After the race, APACHE INDIAN was observed to be sound, having an abrasion on the left hind pastern. BORN SPECIAL had an abrasion on the right hind fetlock and TARA had a cut injury on the right fore bulb of heel.

RACE NO.3 (143) THE PROTEUS PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners - 12

RIO DEL RAY (C.S.Jodha) was restless in the start and thereafter reared up as the start was affected. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous outing, Trainer Vijay Kasbekar has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.

TORCELLO (App P Trevor) lugged-in in the straight and near 100 metres, shifted in and tightened DANCING MONEY (App Kavraj Singh). Trainer Narendra Lagad been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

Near 500 metres, THE RIGHT MAN (Imran Chisty) was steadied for a few strides while racing on the inside of DANCING MONEY (Zameer Sayyed).

RAJDOOT (S Zervan) hung out while negotiating the bend and in the early part of the straight. Trainer SS Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

Jockey T Atul (LADY BLACK STAR) reported that he lost his whip near 200 metres. The Jockey has been reminded of the notice with regard to Loss of Whip.

After the race, RIO DEL RAY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

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

After the race, RIO DEL RAY was observed to have a clip injury on the left hind fetlock. TORCELLO & RAJDOOT were found to be sound.

RACE NO.4 (144) THE MYSORE RACE CLUB TROPHY : (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 9

VIOLETTA (Neeraj Rawal) was slow in the strides, losing about 3 lengths at the start. SLICKKIT (S.Sunil) jumped out throwing its head.

Near 200 metres, ARES (P Kamlesh) was inconvenienced as SCHOLAR (Dashrath Singh) was ridden out to progress in the race and shifted out. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

Jockey C Rajendra (EL TROPICO) has been cautioned for shifting ground under the use of the whip in the final stages of the race.

After the race, EL TROPICO was observed to have a clip injury on the left hind bulb of heel and SCHOLAR had an abrasion on the left hind pastern. FOREVER YOUNG was found to be sound, the filly had lost its left hind plate.

RACE NO.5 (145) THE RAO SAHEB KEDARI GOLD TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners - 15

KISS AWAY (Towfeeq R.Shaikh) played up in the stall and fell backward. The mare was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. and was found to have an abrasion on the right stifle, right hock and right fore knee and canon and was sore by the right fore leg. As such, KISS AWAY was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner in its previous outing, Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. Also, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Near 1000 metres, SAINTS N SINNERS (App A Sandesh) shifted out and tightened MIDSUMMER KNIGHT (Dashrath Singh) on to ALWAYS SMILE (Ishwar Pardeshi) due to which MIDSUMMER KNIGHT was steadied and lost position and in turn ABSOLUTE REALITY (Amyn Merchant) who was following was hampered. App A Sandesh has been fined Rs.1000/- for filing to exercise proper control over his mount.

ALWAYS SMILE (Ishwar Pardeshi) lugged out while negotiating the bend and in the early part of the straight. Trainer HJ Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

After the race, BRIGHT FUTURE was found to be sore by the right fore leg and SCENIC SILVER was found to be sore by the left fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

After the race, BRIGHT FUTURE and SAN RAFAEL were found to have a gum injury. ALWAYS SMILE was found to be sound.

RACE NO.6. (146) THE S.A.POONAWALLA MULTI-MILLION (GR.2): (About) 1600 Mts. Runners -10

Jockey S Sunil (BLUE MELON) reported that his mount was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.

After the race, LASERRE and OCEAN AND BEYOND were found to be sound.

RACE NO.7 (147) THE VILLOO C.POONAWALLA GOLD TROPHY: (About) 1000 Mts. Runners – 14

MESMERIZER (R.Biramne) was slow in the strides, losing about 3 lengths at the start.

Approaching 800 metres, SACRED VALLEY (App A Sandesh) was tightened while racing between SUPREME FORCE (Nirmal Jodha) and WILD IMAGINATION (S Zervan) and clipped the hind heels of the front runner and stumbled dislodged the Rider. To avoid the fallen Rider, Jockeys of MOONLIGHT BEAUTY (R Shelar) and OCEAN ODYSSEY (C Rajendra) took evasive action with their respect mounts. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.

The saddle on DANCING GLANCES (B Prakash) slipped during the race as such Trainer Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs.2000/- for not taking sufficient care while saddling his charge.

The Sr.V.O. reported that SACRED VALLEY (App.A.Sandesh) dislodged the rider during the race and stopped on the track before approaching the winning post. On examination, the gelding was observed to have suffered a cut injury at the right fore leg and was going short from the left fore leg. The gelding was given first aid treatment and sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further investigation. The gelding was later euthanized on humane grounds being a fracture of left scapula.

After the race, EMERALD QUEEN was observed to have lost its both fore plates. SUPREME FORCE was found to be sound, having a clip injury on both hind bulb of heel.

RACE NO.8 (148) THE INGLENOOK PLATE : (About) 1400 Metres. Runners - 14

ROESTI (J.Chinoy) was restless in the stall. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to give the colt more gate practice and to show him to the satisfaction of the Starter, at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

Trainer CD Katrak and App P Trevor were questioned regarding his riding on RIDING FANTASY. The Apprentice was instructed to sit be in 5th or 6^th and ride out in the straight. It was observed that the Apprentice had not ridden out soon on entering the straight for nearly 50 metres and when questioned as to why he waited for a long while before he made his move in the straight to which he said that his filly was travelling well entering the straight and then he had ridden out. Not being satisfied with the explanation, an enquiry has been initiated in to the riding of RIDING FANTASY and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, PINE CREST, ADMIRALS QUEST and RIDING FANTASY were found to be sound. RIDING FANTASY had an abrasion on both hind fetlocks.

RACE NO.9 (149) THE PROTEUS PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners - 12

At the start, SUPREME LADY swerved to the outside and continued to lug out through out the race. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, INSITE SOUL was observed to have an abrasion on both hind bulb of heel. SUPREME LADY was found to be sound.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1^st, 2^nd & 6^th race viz. MISCHEVIOUS Z, SUNLIGHT & ELOISE as also that of OCEAN AND BEYOND & CIEL INDIENNE (6^th race) and the special sample of RIO DEL RAY & BORN DESTINY were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 102

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.44,23,200/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 11.33

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.141	Jockey Vikram Jodha fined Rs.2000/-.
	R.145	App A Sandesh fined Rs.1000/-.
	R.147	Trainer Altaf Hussain fined Rs.2000/-.
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.141	POUND FOOLISH – Remedial measures.
	R.143	RIO DEL RAY – Mock race (Starter). RAJDOOT - Remedial measures. RIO DEL RAY – broke blood vessel – stopped for 4 weeks. To be passed fit (VO). ORADA – sore. To be passed fit (VO).
	R.145	KISS AWAY – Mock race (Starter). ALWAYS SMILE - Remedial measures. BRIGHT FUTURE – Sore – to be passed fit (VO).
	R.146	BLUE MELLON - Remedial measures.
	R.149	SUPREME LADY - Remedial measures.
PACIFIERS USED	R.141	AMORA , PHAROAH
	R.143	TOMORROWS DREAMS, DANCING MONEY, LADY BLACK STAR
	R.144	ARES, SCHNELL
	R.145	ALWAYS SMILE, CLASSIC STAR,RIVER CHIEFTAN
	R.148	STAR TRAINER, FANTASTIC KINGDOM,STUD OF GOLD
	R.149	ARZAAN, TALENTED,BLAZING SPEED

RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB IN RESPECT OF THE SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 12^TH SEPTEMBER 2010 TO 16^TH OCTOBER 2010 FOR FOUL RIDING ON HIS MOUNT “SEA TREASURE” IN RACE NO 46 RUN ON 7^TH AUGUST 2010 – JOCKEY JE PEREIRA.

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 12^th September 2010 and having considered all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by him and having 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. In view of the stay granted to him on his punishment till Sunday, 12^th September 2010, his punishment would now be w.e.f 13^th September 2010 to 17^th October 2010 (both days inclusive) (not permitted to ride work / mock race).

However, the Board of Appeal felt that the punishment meted out by the Stewards of the Club for foul riding in his case appeared to be lenient considering the gravity of the offence.

The Board therefore decided to issue a show-cause to him asking the Jockey to show-cause as to why punishment i.e., suspension of his jockey’s licence imposed on him by the Stewards of the Club should not be enhanced.

The Chairman of the Board of Appeal explained to him the abovementioned decision of the Board of Appeal in detail and informed him that he could take his own time to prepare his reply and appear before the Board of Appeal during the next week and accordingly, a meeting of the Board of Appeal could be fixed to hear him on the show-cause. However, he had indicated that he would like to reply to the show cause notice immediately and with the permission of the Chairman and consent of the Members present, he had made his submission in response to the show cause at the abovementioned meeting which was considered by the Board of Appeal.

Since his reply to the show-cause notice was not satisfactory, the Board decided to enhance the period of suspension of his jockey’s licence for a further period of 3 months i.e. w.e.f 18^th October 2010 up to 17^th January 2011 (both days inclusive) (not permitted to ride work / mock race). However, the incremental punishment of three months was decided to be kept pending as a suspended sentence for the next 3 years commencing from 18^th October 2010 and if he was found guilty of a similar offence of foul riding during the aforesaid period of 3 years, then, in such event, the abovementioned suspended sentence of 3 months will be invoked and added on to any other punishment that may be imposed on him by the Stewards of the Club for that offence.

Pune: September 13, 2010.