ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2014/15, TWENTIETH DAY, SATURDAY, 31^ST JANUARY, 2015.

(PENETROMETER: 3.9; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 5 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1000 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 8 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.

On a request from Trainer Janardhan, permission was granted to Trainer Vinesh to saddle his charges BELGIAN BLUE and EDUARDO in the 4^th and 8^th race respectively, at his (Trainer Janardhan’s) risk and responsibility.

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Permission was granted to Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha to saddle the charge of Trainer Magansingh P Jodha viz. LEX LUTHOR in 8^th race, at his (Trainer Magansingh P Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.

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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

RACE	HORSE	JOCKEY	REPLACED BY	REASON
9 (168)	GOLD DREAM	J.Chinoy	I.Pasha	Reported Sick

RACE NO.1(160) - THE ANTIQUITY RARE CUP (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 14

After being stalled, NATIONAL GOLD (J.Chinoy) started kicking the rear gate. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and observed to have suffered a cut injury on the left hock and multiple abrasions on both hind legs. As such, NATIONAL GOLD was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. ZABARWAN (D.K.Ashish) and KOMANDANT (App.Bhawani Singh) were reluctant to be stalled. Trainers Narendra Lagad, Vinesh and Altamaash A.Ahmed 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. Further, Trainer Narendra Lagad has to obtain a fitness certificate for NATIONAL GOLD from the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race the filly.

After being stalled, ZANTHOS (Amyn Merchant) hooked one of its hind legs on the side platform. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O who certified him fit to race.

ZABARWAN (D.K.Ashish) leaned outwards in the straight. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Jockey D.K.Ashish (ZABARWAN) did not persevere with his mount till past the post thereby losing a certain higher place. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by the jockey, the matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards interviewed Jockey D.K.Ashish and he admitted that he had dropped his hands prematurely as he felt that he would place second, which was a mistake on his part and he sincerely apologized for the same. Having heard Jockey D.K.Ashish and viewing the video of the race, the Stewards directed the Stipendiary Stewards to deal with the matter.

Accordingly, the Stipendiary Stewards held Jockey.D.K.Ashish guilty of riding an over confident race wherein he had dropped his hands prematurely and failed to ride till past the Post thereby losing a certain higher placing. Therefore, they decided to suspend his Jockeys’ license w.e.f 15^th February 2015 to 28^th February 2015 (both days inclusive) (Permitted to ride work/Mock race).

Trainer M.Narredu and Jockey S.Mosin were questioned regarding the poor performance of SOOTHSAYER. Jockey S.Mosin stated that his instruction were to be in 3^rd / 4^th position and to ride out in the straight. He said that the gelding raced along well till coming into the straight but when asked for an effort, he did not improve and raced at one pace. Trainer M.Narredu stated that probably the weight and the trip of 1400 metres proved to be at the gelding’s disadvantage. He opined that the gelding did not improve in the straight. A further enquiry will be conducted into the performance of SOOTHSAYER and report will be submitted shortly.

Jockey A.Sandesh (VICTORY DANCER), when questioned, stated that his instructions were to be in 3^rd/4^th position. He said that the filly did not improve in the straight as she was tired. The explanation was noted.

After the race, SAILPAST was observed to have injury on the left fore hoof. VICTORY DANCER, SOOTHSAYER (examined on 01/02/2015) and WIND AND RAIN (examined on 01/02/2015) were found to be sound.

RACE NO.2(161) - THE BAGPIPER CHAMPIONSHIP (DIV.II) (About) 1200 Metres. Runners - 10

Jockey A.Sandesh (BULLION EXPRESS), when questioned, stated that his instructions were to be in 3^rd/4^th position. He explained that the gelding jumped out awkwardly towards inside and then was crowded in the early part of the race and lost his position. Thereafter he rode out in the straight. The explanation was noted.

After the race, WARRIOR PRINCE 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.

After the race, BULLION EXPRESS was found to be sound.

RACE NO.3(162) - THE BLACK DOG TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres. Runners – 11

At the start, MAISHA (D.K.Ashish, dr.9) was converged upon as PAPAKURA (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.8) jumped awkwardly outwards and WILD WAVES (App.Yash Narredu, dr.10) jumped awkwardly inwards.

App R.Ajinkya (RANTHAMBHORE) reported that his mount did not gallop in the last part of the race.

App.Yash Narredu (WILD WAVES) reported that his mount lugged in during the race. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Trainer P. Shroff and Jockey D.K.Ashish were questioned regarding the running and riding of MAISHA. The Jockey stated that the instructions were to sit in mid bunch and ride out in the straight. He added that near 800 metres the pace slowed down and his filly became keen whereby she clipped the heels of ONE KEPT SECRET and stumbled and coming into the straight there was no gap on his inside and therefore he pulled his mount out and rode out. Trainer P. Shroff was not satisfied with the Jockey’s riding, in that, in his opinion the jockey should have been alert at the start whereby the filly should have got a fair start. Secondly, coming into the straight the jockey should have waited and weighed his options as, at times, the field drifts out and an opportunity is created to come from the shortest way home, instead the jockey chose to move out and travel more ground. Thirdly, he stated that the jockey had allowed his mount to drift out under the use of the whip thereby losing further ground. Consideration of the matter was deferred to a future meeting of the Stewards.

After the race, MAISHA and RANTHAMBHORE (examined on 01/02/2015) were found to be sound.

RACE NO.4(163) -THE McDOWELL SIGNATURE PREMIER TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres. Runners-15

STAR (I.Pasha) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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.

SCHIEHAILLON was brought late into the paddock, as such, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

BELGIAN BLUE (S.Zervan) stumbled at the start.

Jockey S.Sunil (SALTANATH) has been reprimanded for failing to ride out his mount in the straight.

After the race, BELGIAN BLUE was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the left hind fetlock.

RACE NO.5(164) - THE BAGPIPER CHAMPIONSHIP (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres. Runners -10

At the start BARRINGO (A.Ashhad Asbar) was tightened when crowded and was therefore slow to begin.

MERCHANTOFVENICE (Kishore Kadam, dr.10) shifted in before the red marker and went across the field on his inside. Jockey Kishore Kadam has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

Passing 900 metres DREAMZ UNLIMITED (Darren Williams) shifted out and made contact with ICE SKATES (App.Akshay Gaikwad).

Shortly thereafter, ICE SKATES (App.Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in on to DREAMZ UNLIMITED (Darren Williams), who went on to INVINCIBLE (App.G.Amit) who was steadied and lost position, as a result EGYPTIANA (Sameer Khan), who was following, shifted out and carried INCENTIO (App.Bhawani Singh) and BARRINGO (A.Ashhad Asbar) outwards.

The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer P.Shroff, BON VIVANT was scoped after the race at the Equine Hospital and reported to be having EIPH (Grade III). The filly is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race, DREAMZ UNLIMITED was observed to be in distress and was treated accordingly and washed with water in the Saddling Enclosure. The gelding recovered and was sent to the stables.

RACE NO.6(165) – THE KUNIGAL STUD BREEDERS’ PRODUCE STAKES (GR.3): (About) 1400 Metres. Runners -4

POLISHED CHROME (A.Sandesh) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

ETERNAL FLAME (David Allan) and COSTA DEL SOL (Colm O’Donoghue) were reluctant to be stalled. Trainers S.Ganapathy and P.Shroff 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.

At the start, OSTWIND (Suraj Narredu) jumped awkwardly outwards.

Soon after the start, COSTA DEL SOL (Colm O’Donoghue, dr.2) leaned outwards and went across OSTWIND (Suraj Narredu, dr.3).

Approaching 400 metres, OSTWIND (Suraj Narredu) was inconvenienced as COSTA DEL SOL (Colm O’Donoghue) passed the former on its outside.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding COSTA DEL SOL and a report will be submitted shortly.

RACE NO.7(166) - THE McDOWELL’S NO.1 TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres. Runners – 14

After being stalled, COAT OF ARMS (I.Pasha) reared up and hooked its fore leg on to the side partition. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O who certified him fit to race. JARAMA (S.G.Prasad) who was in the adjoining stall was also examined by the Club’s V.O. for possible injuries, and was certified fit to race. Trainer Vinay Lagad has been asked to give his charge COAT OF ARMS more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

At the start, MISTER MAJESTIC (App.Bhawani Singh) shifted outwards and went on to WAJOOD (D.K.Ashish) who in turn went on to JARAMA (S.G.Prasad).

SHADES OF SILVER (Vikram Jodha) ran erratic in the straight.

After the race, COAT OF ARMS was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind pastern. MISTER MAJESTIC and STAR ACE were found to be sound.

RACE NO.8(167) - THE ANTIQUITY RARE CUP (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres. Runners -15

ETERNAL ROYALTY (A.Sandesh) and LANCELOT (S.Sunil) were restless in the stall. Trainers S.S.Shah and Faisal A.Abbas 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.

Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge SPEED BABY in two races on the same day. The horse was struck out from this race, being second of the two Handicap races as published in the Handicaps.

At the start, LEX LUTHOR (Kavraj Singh, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and at the same time REALITY (I.Pasha, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards, due to which GASCONY (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.6) and ANCIENT TREASURE (App.K.N.Bhati, dr.7) were tightened.

Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar (MONTAIN WIND, dr.15) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker.

Approaching 300 metres, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (Dashrath Singh) was held up as KICKBOXER (App.G.Amit) shifted across inwards and then the former was ridden in check till about 150 metres from the Post due to lack of room.

Soon after the start, LIGHT OF ARABIA (Darren Williams) was tightened due to a tightly packed field and lost position.

Passing 800 metres, ANCIENT TREASURE (App K N Bhati) put in an awkward stride due to which the Apprentice lost his balance and was dislodged.

After the race, ANCIENT TREASURE was found to be sound.

RACE NO.9(168) - THE McDOWELL SIGNATURE PREMIER TROPHY (DIV.I):(About) 1000 Metres. Runners -16

After being stalled, ASAHI (Kishore Kadam) kept hooking its hind leg on to the side platform. The gelding was taken out and restalled. WINDS OF CHANGE (App.Akshay Gaikwad) GOLD DREAM (I.Pasha) lost about 4 lengths each, at the start. Trainers Rehanullah Khan and H.J.Antia 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.

Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar was declared to ride on two horses in this race by Trainer Sanjay Kolse on ASHRAFIE and Trainer H.J.Antia on GOLD DREAM. After enquiring in the matter, Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring the Jockey without his consent.

At the start, ABSOLUTE JEWEL (A.J.Nilesh, dr.12) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with ROYAL SAPPHIRE (S.Zervan, dr.11).

At the start, SHAUGNESSY (R.K.Mahesh, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to PEPPERCORN (App.G.Amit, dr.7) who in turn went on to BORN TO WIN (A.Sandesh, dr.6) who itself had jumped awkwardly outwards.

Jockey A.J.Nilesh (ABSOLUTE JEWEL) reported that his mount ran green during the race.

Jockey S.Zervan (ROYAL SAPPHIRE) reported that he did not get a clear run in the straight. An enquiry has been initiated in the matter and a report will be submitted shortly.

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The post race urine sample of the winner of 1^st, 5^th, 6^th and 7^th race, viz. BROWN DYNAMITE, EGYPTIANA, ETERNAL FLAME and HIDDEN SOUL, as also that of COSTA DEL SOL & OSTWIND (6^th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 109

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.69,17,025./- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 12.11

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.1(160)	Joc.D.K.Ashish – sus. w.e.f. 15/02/2015 to 28/02/2015
	R.4(163)	Tr.Faisal A.Abbas – fined Rs.1,000/-
	R.5(164)	Joc.Kishore Kadam – fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.8(167)	Tr.H.J.Antia – fined Rs.1,000/-
	R.9(168)	Tr.H.J.Antia – fined Rs.1,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1(160)	NATIONAL GOLD, ZABARWAN & KOMANDANT – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials. Also, NATIONAL GOLD – Fitness Certificate from Club’s V.O. required. ZABARWAN (leaned outwards) – remedial measures
	R.2(161)	WARRIOR PRINCE (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. WILD WAVES (lugged in) – remedial measures
	R.4(163)	STAR – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.5(164)	BON VIVANT (EIPH – GR.III) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.6(165)	POLISHED CHROME (reluctant to reach the start) – remedial measures ETERNAL FLAME & COSTA DEL SOL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.7(166)	COAT OF ARMS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.8(167)	ETERNAL ROYALTY & LANCELOT – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials
	R.9(168)	ASAHI, WINDS OF CHANGE & GOLD DREAM – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “PAPPILLON” IN RACE NO.139 RUN ON 18/01/2015 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO ITS RUN IN RACE NO.65 RUN ON 18/12/2014 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED

Trainer Hosidar Daji was questioned in the above connection. He stated that the gelding won a race on the last day of the Pune Meeting 2014 and thereafter had not travelled well to Mumbai and took some time to get acclimatized. He said that the gelding had fever and therefore he had given him a month off. He added that the previous race was run at a faster pace and was 2 seconds faster as compared to Race No.139 and the company was better wherein the winner, AQUAMARINE placed in the Oaks subsequently. To another question, Trainer Hosidar Daji stated that the gelding was a longer odds in both the races and that he had declared Jockey A.Sandesh this time on the insistence of the owner. As regards the common horse, SAVAGE GARDEN, the trainer said that the said horse had run in between the two races and had only shown decline in its form.

After scrutinizing the betting sheets and the work log books and keeping in mind that the running pattern was similar in both the races, the explanation tendered by Trainer Hosidar Daji was noted.

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Mumbai : 2^nd February, 2015