ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

PUNE MEETING 2005, 11TH DAY, SATURDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2005.

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

(TRACK: MONSOON : GOING: :GOOD)  (PENETROMETER: 1.6)

 

(FALSE RAILS WERE PLACED FROM 1200 MTS. CHUTE TILL 1000 MTRS. WIDTH ABOUT 3 MTS. AND THEREAFTER NO FALES RAILS. THE STARTING GATES WERE POSITIONED AT THE MARKER AS MEASURED BY THE ROADOMETER. (FOR THE RACES RUN OVER 1200 METERS, THE STARTING GATES WERE POSITIONED AT 1170 METERS).

 

RACE NO.156 - THE SPARKLING CYANIDE PLATE - DIVI.I (About) 1000 Mtrs. (12 RUNNERS)

 

Soon after the start, HUDSON BAY (S.S. Baria – dr.2) shifted in under the use of the whip and caused interference to ONE GOOD THING (Y.S. Srinath – dr.1) who was racing along the rails. Jockey S.S. Baria has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

HUDSON BAY (S.S. Baria) has been reprimanded for traveling wide and racing on the main track thereby placing his horse at a disadvantage.

 

After the race, HUDSON BAY was found to have abrasion on right hind fetlock.

 

 

RACE NO.157 - THE SO SMITTEN PLATE  - DIV.I (About) 1200 Metres.  (11 RUNNERS)

 

The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jockey J. Pradeep rider of COCAINE had weighed out at 49.5 kgs. in this race as compared to his weight in the first race, declared to ride IMOLA  where he weighed out at 50.5 kgs. On questioning, the Jockey stated that he had weighed out with a bigger saddle in the first race and a smaller saddle in the second race. He further stated that the trainer of IMOLA had asked him to carry a weight at which he was comfortable. Trainer D.J. Surti when questioned stated that he had asked the Jockey whether he would not carry more than 51.5 kgs. in any case that does not mean he shouldn’t claim a maximum possible allowance. The Stipendiary Stewards will enquiry into the matter and submit their report later. 

 

Soon after the start, CONSTANTIA (Zameer Sayyed – dr.1) shifted out despite jockey’s effort and crowded the field on the outside, wherein WELL VERSED (S. Shinde – dr.2) shifted out onto COCAINE (J. Pradeep – dr.3) who shifted onto CONRELIA SUPRA (S.N. Chavan – dr.4). As the incident was accidental, no action was initiated beyond advising Jockey Zameer Sayyed to be more alert at the start.

 

Near 1100 mts. WELL VERSED (S. Shinde) shifted in and caused interference to CONSTANTIA (Zameer Sayyed). Jockey S Shinde has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.    

 

After the race, WELL VERSED was examined and found to be sore by right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

The Sr. V.O reported that, UNDERSTANDING was examined after the race and found to be sound. The filly has a wolf tooth on the left side.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that, after the race, STAR FORRESTER was found to go short by left fore leg. The gelding 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, COCAINE was found to be sore by left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.158 - THE GREY FLASH PLATE (About) 1400 Metres. (14 RUNNERS)

 

NET EAGLE (I. Shaikh) was fractious in the stall, not allowing the rider to mount. Further the gelding sat in the stall in an awkward manner and had to be pulled out opening the rear gates. Due to this behavior, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s order. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been advised to give the gelding more gate practice and to show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before accepting with him to race. 

 

As the start was effected, SECURITY (R. Rupesh) suddenly veered to the outside dislodging the rider. Considering the filly’s erratic behaviour, Trainer Jayantilal Gor has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter in a mock race, before accepting with her to race.

 

 

 

 

 

Jockey Y.S. Srinath, the rider of PREMIER PAGEANT, reported that he found his mount uncomfortable thereby he couldn’t do justice to his mount.

 

Near the 200 mtrs., RING BEARER (Amyn Merchant) shifted in under the use of the whip and caused interference to JERICHO (S.S. Baria). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.5,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

Near 1200 mts., LA TREMOLO (P. Belose) shifted in and forced OUT TO WIN (Anil Baandal) to shift in and cause interference to QUEEN RUBY (D.G. Shanker). Jockey P. Belose has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

 

RACE NO.159 - THE SPARKLING CYANIDE PLATE - DIV.II (About) 1000 Mtrs. (12 RUNNERS)

 

BOREAL (Zameer Sayyed) was slow in the stride losing about a length at the start.

 

Trainer Anil Kumar has been fined Rs.500/- for running his charge HANDSOME LAD in colour other than those registered.

 

Jockey K.M. Pandey, the rider of EXULT, reported that he had lost his whip near the 400 mtrs. marker.

 

Trainer S.N. Joshi and Jockey K.M. Pandey were questioned regarding the running and riding of EXULT, as Jockey K.M. Pandey had lost his whip at the 400 mts and thereafter was feeble on his mount. The Jockey confirmed the instructions that he was asked to take a good jump and be in the mid bunch and do best in the straight. Trainer Joshi also stated that the jockey’s riding was feeble in the straight. The Stipendiary Steward, will be enquiring into the pattern of running of the horse and submit their report later.

 

After the race, it was observed that QUICK FIX, had broken a blood vessel. The filly has been stopped from racing for a stipulated period of eight weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting her to race.

 

 

RACE NO.160 - THE ASHWAMEDHA PLATE (About) 1000 Metres. (13 RUNNERS)

 

Soon after the start, HOT TIN ROOF (S.P. Ranjane – dr.2) shifted in and caused interference to GIRL FROM ASCOT (Neeraj Rawal –dr.1). Jockey S.P. Ranjane has been fined Rs.1,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. 

 

MISTER FIXIT (Zameer Sayyed – dr.7) stumbled at the start and the Jockey completely lost his momentum and further shifted out and hampered the running of MYSTERIOUS LAND (R.  Rupesh – dr.8). Since the incident was accidental no action was initiated.

 

Approaching the 800 mts, ALICE WONDER (Amyn Merchant) shifted in and caused interference to GIRL FROM ASCOT (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

In the final furlong, VRIKODARA (Nirmal Jodha) shifted in despite jockey’s best effort and hampered the riding of Jockey S.P. Ranjane (HOT TIN ROOF). Trainer S.K. Sunderji has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After the race, ONE WAY was found to go short by right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MYSTEROUS LAND, was found to have an abrasion on the left shank.

 

 

RACE NO.161 - THE OXFORD PROPERTIES JUVENILE SPRINT CHALLENGE (About) 1200Mts. (9 RUNNERS)

 

The Stipendiary Stewards will be enquiring into the running and riding of JUBILATION (P. Kamlesh) in this race and will submit their report later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RACE NO.162 - THE PRUDENTIAL CHAMP TROPHY  (About) 1200 Mtrs. (15 RUNNERS)

 

After being stalled, BABITA (Zameer Sayyed) was restless in the stall and in the process cast her legs on the side platform. The mare was unloaded and examined by the Sr. V.O. and found to be sore by right hind and also had sustained bleeding abrasion on the lower jaw and was certified unfit to race. As such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Trainer Jayantilal Gor has been advised to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at the morning starting trials before accepting with her to race. Also, the mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

Jockey S.S. Baria was declared to ride on two horses viz. ACTIVISTO and HIGH FIVE by Trainers Imtiaz A Sait and Altaf Hussain respectively. On enquiring, it was found that Jockey S.S. Baria had not informed Trainer Imtiaz A Sait that he was accepting a ride with another Trainer. The matter was reported to the Stewards who directed the Stipendiary Stewards to deal with the matter. As such, Jockey S.S. Baria was fined Rs.2000/- for accepting two rides in the same race. 

 

An objection was lodged by Jockey P.S. Chouhan rider of TARRAGONA (placed 2nd), against Jockey Amyn Merchant (FREEDOM CHOICE, placed 1st) for squeezing him out of position at the bend and thereafter forcing him to come from the out side after receiving a check.

 

After interviewing the Jockeys concerned and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stewards overruled the objection.

 

Near 400 mts. FREEDOM’S CHOICE Amyn Merchant shifted in and hampered the running of SECRET PATH (Dilip Singh). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been severely reprimanded for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

RACE NO.163 - THE CAPRICORN TROPHY (About) 1000 Mts. (15 RUNNERS)

 

POWER ZONE (P.S. Deora) was reluctant to reach the starting post. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been asked to give the gelding gate approach practice during a mock race before accepting with him to race.

 

LEOPARDESS (R. Rupesh) was slow in the stride losing about two lengths at the start.

 

REALISM (Dilip Singh) stumbled at the start.

 

Near 400 meters, STORM ALERT (S.N. Chavan) shifted in and caused interference to GANADOR (Ikram Khan). Jockey Chavan has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

STORM ALERT hung-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.

 

RACE NO.164 - THE SO SMITTEN PLATE  - DIV.II (About) 1200 Mts. (11 RUNNERS) -  NO REPORTS.

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Samples of urine of the winners of the races 2nd, 4th, 5th and 8th viz. OPRAH, FAIRY GODDESS, SHOCK WAVE, CROW AFFAIR and respectively, and also that of GOLDEEN (2nd race), JUBILATION (5th race) were sent for analysis.

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TOTAL NO. OF RACES                9                                                                      TOTAL NO. OF RUNNERS                -      112

TOTAL STAKES                    -    Rs.17,88,125/-                                  AVERAGE RUNNERS PER RACE   -   12.44

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SUSPENSION/

FINES

 

R.no.156

Jockey S.S. Baria – fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

R.no.157

Jockey S. Shinde – fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

R.no.158

Jockey Amyn Merchant – fined Rs.5000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

Jockey P. Belose – fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

R.no.159

Tr. Anil Kumar – fined Rs.500/- for running his charge in colors “All Black”

R.no.160

Jockeys S.P. Ranjane & Amyn Merchant – fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

R.no.162

Jockey S.S. Baria – fined Rs.2000/- for accepting two ride in the same race.

R.no.163

 

 

Jockey S. N. Chavan– fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ON HORSES

 

R.no.157

STAR FORRESTER & COCAINE – to be passed fit by the Club V.O. (both found short and sore by left for leg respectively)

R.no.158

NET EAGLE – more gate practice and show Starter.

SECURITY – show Starter in a mock race.

R.no.159

QUICK FIX – Blood vessel – stopped from racing for 8 weeks, to be passed fit by the Club’ s V.O.

R.no.160

ONE WAY – found to go short – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.no.162

BABITA more gate practice and show Starter.  Also found to be sore, to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.no.163

POWER ZONE – gate approach practice during a mock race.

 

PACIFIERS PERMITTED

R.no.156

BLAZING SPEED, EXCITEMENT, DUDLEYS, IMOLA.

R.no.157

GAME OF POWER, COCAINE, EYE TO EYE, CONSTANTIA, WELL VERSED.

R.no.158

SECURITY, MOMENTOUS MOVER, RING BEARER, REAL QUICK.

R.no.159

KING EMPEROR, SAVANNAH, TRUTH PREVAILS, BOREAL, CHASING DESTINY,

R.no.160

AIRWAVE, MISTER FIXIT, ALICE WONDER, VRIKODARA, HOT TIN ROOF, SHOCKWAVE.

R.no.161

FORCES OF DESTINY, NECTAR JEWEL.

R.no.162

SECRET PATH, DONEGAL BAY, FIREY FUTURE, SIXTY SECONDS, RED HOT BABE, AGAINST ALL ODDS, TARRAGONA, LOCHMABEN.

R.no.163

MAGNIFICENCE, GANADOR, REALISM, CROWN AFFAIR.

R.no.164

LETSGETLOUD, CAPTIVE HEART, ALBANY, BARSHNIKHOV.

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE LOSS OF WHIP BY JOCKEY IMRAN CHISTY ON “QUEEN OF PALMS” IN RACE NO.74 – THE BADE MIYA TROPHY RUN ON 4TH SEPT. 2005

 

The Stewards at their meeting held on 15th Oct. 2005 interviewed Jockey Imran Chisty in the above connection and having considered the submission made by him and viewing the video recording of the incident of the fall of the whip, did not accept the Jockey’s explanation that the fall of the whip was accidental, therefore held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount QUEEN OF PALMS in the above race and decided to suspend his jockey’s license w.e.f. 26th Oct. 2005 to 4th Dec. 2005 (both days inclusive) (not permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

 

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “VANILLA SKY” IN RACE NO.124 THE YOGENDER SINGH TROPHY RUN ON 24TH SEPT. 2005:

 

The Stewards at their meeting held on 15th Oct. 2005 interviewed Jockey Vikram Jodh along with his spokesman Mr. Magansingh P. Jodha in the above connection and having considered the submission made and viewing the video recording of race no.124 as also the horse’s previous two race i.e. race no.7 and no.62, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Vikram Jodha and resolved

 

a)        to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f 26th Oct. 2005 to 27th Nov. 2005 (both days inclusive) for unsatisfactory riding on his mount VANILA SKY. (not permitted to ride work/mock race);

 

b)       to further suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f 28th Nov. 2005 to 11th Dec. 2005 (both days inclusive)  for tendering false and misleading evidence in the enquiry (permitted to ride work/mock race).

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Pune: 17th October 2005

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