ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB,
LTD
MUMBAI MEETING 2007-2008,
THIRTIETH DAY, SUNDAY, 16TH MARCH, 2008.
(PENETROMETER:2.2; GOING:GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
THERE WERE NO FALSE RAILS.
On a request from Trainer Magansingh P Jodha, permission was granted
to his Assistant Trainer, Mr. Adhiraj Singh Jodha to saddle his charges RATTLE,
SHAYARA & SEPIA TONE in 4th, 7th and 8th
race respectively at his (Trainer Magansingh P Jodha’s) risk and
responsibility.
CHANGE OF JOCKEY
|
RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
|
7 (254) |
ROMANTIC AGENDA |
C Alford |
C Rajendra |
Reported Sick |
RACE NO 1. (248)THE BLURR PLATE : (About) 1400 Metres. – RUNNERS - 7
TEMPTATION (R.Shelar) jumped out slowly losing about 5 lengths at the
start. Considering this and the filly’s similar behaviour in her previous
start, Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to give the filly more gate
practice and to show her in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter,
before next accepting to race.
Jockey C.Rajendra (SANGOMA) reported loss of his whip near the 300
meters. Since this was the first time the jockey reported loss of his whip, no
action has been initiated beyond reminding him of the notice with regard to the
loss of whip.
ARAMINTA (D.K.Ashish) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Nirrad
Karanjawalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to
race the filly.
After the race MELBA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and
is not to race for the stipulated ban period of 4 weeks. The filly has to be
passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before
next accepting to race.
RACE NO 2. (249) THE MEMORIES OF YOU PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres. – RUNNERS -5
Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been fined Rs.1000/- for bringing his
charge SILENT PRESENCE late into the Parade Ring.
Jockey Aadesh Kumar (SILENT PRESENCE) reported that his mount hung
out in the straight . Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial
measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
WILD TEMPER (App.Nadeem Alam) was inclined to lug out in the
straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures
before next accepting to race the gelding.
Jockey C.Rajendra (OUR EXCELLENCEE) when questioned stated that he
was asked to ride his own race. The jockey added that he had ridden the horse
to the best of his ability but the horse did not respond and he could not do
any better. The Sr. VO was requested to examine the gelding, who reported that
no abnormality was detected except that the gelding had an abrasion on the left
fore fetlock.
RACE NO 3. (250) THE MADRAS RACE CLUB TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres. – RUNNERS - 5
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ROMANTIC SCENE) was observed to have made his
move late in the straight. When questioned, the jockey stated that he was
instructed to hit the front and to do his best. It was observed that despite
being in the front till top of the straight, he should have made his move when
challenged by ROCKEFELLER but he had waited to make his feeble move after he
was overtaken by ROCKEFELLER (C. Ruzaan). After having questioned Trainer
Dallas Todywalla and not being satisfied with the explanation of Jockey Neeraj
Rawal, he has been cautioned for failing to ride out to advantage.
RACE NO 4. (251) THE FORBES BREEDERS' JUVENILE FILLIES
CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3) :
(About) 1600 Metres. – RUNNERS - 8
RATTLE (P.Belose) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer
Magansingh P. Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next
accepting to race the filly.
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Jockey C.Rajendra (SET ALIGHT) has been severely cautioned for
raising his hand as a victory sign before passing the winning post.
After the race, AURORA AUREALIS was observed to have an abrasion
on the left hind fetlock, GLEAMING SKY had an abrasion on the right hind
coronet and RATTLE had an abrasion on both hind coronets.
GLEAMING SKY (Y.S.Srinath) was placed fifth and BARBARA (Suraj
Narredu) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
RACE NO 5. (252) THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres.
– RUNNERS -16
After the start, PACEMAKER (App. Akash Agarwal) shifted in from
Draw 13 and went across WALKING TALL (D.K.Ashish) and jostled with STELLAR
AFFAIR (C. Ruzaan) who in turn jostled with ALGO MAS (Nirmal Jodha) who in turn
shifted in and jostled with DESERT SKY (S.N.Chavan) who lost its action. On
questioning the Jockey stated that he was instructed to go to the front. App.
Akash Agarwal was reported to the Stewards for Dangerous Riding. The Stewards
interviewed App. Akash Agarwal who was accompanied by his Master, Trainer
Narendra Lagad. Having considered the submissions made by App.Akash Agarwal/his
Master and viewing the video recording of Race No.252, the Stewards held
App.Akash Agarwal guilty of dangerous riding on his mount PACEMAKER in the
above race. However, considering that he was an apprentice and this was his
first offence of this nature and also that he had admitted his guilt and
apologized for the same, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and
decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s license w.e.f. 31st
March, 2008 to 20th April, 2008 (both days inclusive) (permitted to
ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely cautioned for the future.
Soon after the start, COVENANT (A.M.Tograllu) shifted in and went
across ISHTAR (I Shaikh) causing the latter to be checked. App A.M. Tograllu
has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
After the race, ELEMENTTO ANGEL was found to have an abrasion on
the right hind fetlock and a bleeding gum injury and PACEMAKER had an abrasion on right fore cannon.
RACE NO 6. (253) THE SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS'
JUVENILE COLTS
CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3) (About) 1600 Metres. – RUNNERS -9
It was observed that approaching the 400 metres, BLUE RAY (C
Rajendra) shifted out and hampered the running of FLAMING ACE (B.Prakash) and later
took the running of RED ROMEO (Daniel M Grant) forcing the latter to shift out
thereby losing ground which probably cost RED ROMEO the race. Due to this,
ARKTOURUS (C.Alford) was also forced to travel wide. Jockey C Rajendra was
reported to the Stewards for careless riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey C
Rajendra and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided
to suspend his Jockey’s License w.e.f. 31st March 2008 to 6th
April 2008 (both days inclusive) for Careless Riding. (Permitted to ride
work/mock race).
In the final stages of the race, JUVENTUS (M.Naredu) shifted in
and forced SOUTHERN SUMMIT (Y.S.Srinath) to shift in, who in turn hampered the
running of STAR SCEPTRE (P.S.Chouhan). Jockey M.Narredu has been fined Rs.5000/-
for failing to exercise proper control over mount.
After the race JUVENTUS and RAGHUVANSH were found to have an
abrasion on their right hind coronet.
ARKTOUROS (C.Alford) was placed fifth and STAR SCEPTRE
(P.S.Chouhan) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
RACE NO 7. (254) THE GOLD STAR PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres. – RUNNERS - 10
Trainer Managsingh P Jodha has been fined Rs.2000/- for accepting
his charge SHAYARA in two races on the same Day.
MIRROR IMAGE (S.P.Ranjane, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly towards the
outside and forced CLASSIC STAR (J.Chinoy, dr.10) to travel wide. Jockey S.P.
Ranjane has been asked to be more alert in the Gates.
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At the start, PEBBLE BEACH (I.Shaikh, dr 6) was squeezed out when REFUSE
TO BEND (Aadesh Kumar, dr.5) and ROMANTIC AGENDA (C.Rajendra, dr 4) converged
towards PEBBLE BEACH. Jockey Aadesh Kumar and C Rajendra have been asked to be
more alert in the Gates.
Passing the 200 meters, REFUSE TO BEND (Aadesh Kumar) shifted in under
use of the whip and forced SHAYARA (App.A.M.Tograllu) to change course. Jockey
Aadesh Kumar has been fined Rs.3000/- for improper use of the whip.
Passing the 400 meters, ROMANTIC AGENDA (C.Rajendra) shifted out
and inconvenienced ARABIAN SPEED (T.S.Jodha) who was forced to change course
towards the inside to make his bid. Jockey C.Rajendra has been cautioned for
failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Jockey S.P.Ranjane (MIRROR IMAGE) has been fined Rs.3000/- for
using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (2nd
Offence).
The saddle on SHAYARA (App.A.M.Tograllu) was observed to have
slipped back during the race. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been fined
Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of his charge.
After the race, REFUSE TO BEND was observed to have an abrasion on
the left fore fetlock.
RACE NO 8. (255) THE RAPHAELA PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres.
– RUNNERS -9
Soon after the start, FLYING ROCK (R Shelar) was checked and eased
off the heels of COSTANTIA (Zameer Sayyed).
Near 500 meters, VARUN (P.S. Chouhan) was hampered when RISING
EMPEROR (Riyaz Shaikh) went for an insufficient gap on the inside of CABINDA
(Nadeem Alam) and on the outside of VARUN. Jockey Riyaz Shaikh has been fined
Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Jockey Nadeem Alam (CABINDA) reported the loss of whip approaching
200 meters. Since this was the first time that the Jockey had lost his whip, he
has been reminded of the notice with regard to loss of whip.
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The urine sample of winner of 3rd, 4th, 5th
and 6th race viz. ROCKEFELLER, SET ALIGHT, COVENANT and JUVENTUS and
also that of AURORA AUREALIS & SECRET GLORY (4th race) and RED
ROMEO & SOUTHERN SUMMIT (6th race) and the special sample of
MELBA (1st race), SILENT PRESENCE & OUR EXCELLENCEE (2nd
race) and BLUE RAY (6th race) were collected for detection of
prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF
RACES : 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 69
TOTAL
STAKES : Rs.43,50,000/- AVE. NUMBER
OF RUNNERS PER RACE: - 8.62
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SUMMARY:
|
Suspension/ fine (s) |
Race 249 |
Tr. Bezan Chenoy fined Rs.1000/-. |
|
Race 252 |
App. Akash Agarwal - suspended 31st March 2008 to 20th
April 2008. (Dangerous Riding) App AM Tograllu fined Rs.2000/-. |
|
|
Race 253 |
Jockey C Rajendra - suspended 31st March 2008 to 6th
April 2008.(Careless Riding) Jockey M Narredu fined Rs.5000/-. |
|
|
Race 254 |
Tr. Managsingh P Jodha fined Rs.2000/-. (Accepting SHAYARA in
two races) & Rs. 2000/- (Faulty saddling) Jockey Aadesh Kumar fined Rs.3000/- . (Improper use of the
whip). Jockey S.P.Ranjane fined Rs.3000/-. (Whip offence) |
|
|
Race 255 |
Riyaz Shaikh fined Rs.3000/-. |
|
|
Action on horse/s |
Race 248 |
MELBA - broke a blood vessel. To be passed fit to race (VO). TEMPTATION - Mock race (Starter) ARAMINTA – Remedial Measures. |
|
Race 249 |
WILD TEMPER & SILENT PRESENCE– Remedial Measures. |
|
|
Race 251 |
RATTLE– Remedial Measures. |
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “IVANKA” IN
RACE NO 225 RUN ON 6TH MARCH 2008 -
SHOW CAUSE ISSUED TO JOCKEY SHAILESH SHINDE :
The Stewards at their meeting held on
Sunday, 16th March, 2008 interviewed Jockey Shailesh Shinde along
with his Spokesman, Mr. Adil Gandhy, and Trainer Vinayak. They considered all papers and documents and
having heard all the submissions made
by Jockey Shailesh Shinde/his Spokesman, including his letter dated 13th
March, 2008 in reply to the Show Cause,
and after viewing the video recording of Race No.225, the Stewards were
not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Shailesh Shinde and held
him guilty of not allowing his mount IVANKA to run on its merits in the above
race. Therefore, the Stewards decided to withdraw his Jockey’s license w.e.f.
31st March, 2008 and he shall not be granted a Jockey’s license if
he applied for the same, up to and inclusive of 31st December, 2008.
(Not permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “QUEENS
COURT” IN RACE NO 228 RUN ON 6TH MARCH 2008 - TRAINER NARENDRA LAGAD
AND JOCKEY SHAILESH SHINDE
The Stewards at their meeting held on
Sunday, 16th March, 2008 interviewed Jockey Shailesh Shinde, along
with his Spokesman, Mr. Adil Gandhy, and Trainer Narendra Lagad. They
considered all papers and documents and having heard all the submissions made by Jockey Shailesh Shinde/his
Spokesman, including his letter dated 13th March, 2008 in reply to
the Show Cause, and after viewing the
video recording of Race No.228, the
Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Shailesh
Shinde and held him guilty of not allowing his mount QUEENS COURT to run on its
merits in the above race.
The Stewards noted that his Jockey’s license already stands
withdrawn up to and inclusive of 31st December, 2008 for an earlier
offence on IVANKA. Therefore, the
Stewards decided that for the present offence of not permitting his mount
QUEENS COURT to run on its merits, Mr. Shailesh Shinde will not be granted a
Jockey’s license, if he applied for the same w.e.f. 1st January,
2009 to 30th April, 2009 (both days inclusive). He was informed that
the Stewards had taken extremely lenient view in this case keeping in mind that
he was punished earlier on IVANKA.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE REPORTED DISCREPENCY IN THE
IDENTIFICATION OF “HIGHLAND QUEST” IN RACE NO .235 – THE NADIA MARY HOMI WADIA TROPHY
(DIV.I) RUN ON 9TH MARCH, 2008 - TRAINER S.K. SUNDERJI
The Stewards at their meeting held on 16th March, 2008
considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above
enquiry and interviewed Trainer S.K. Sunderji as also the Club’s Vets. Having
considered all papers and documents and having heard all the submissions made, the Stewards were not satisfied with
the explanation tendered by Tr.S.K.Sunderji and held him guilty of
carelessness/ negligence in the discharge of his duties as a Trainer. In that,
when he took charge of the above said 2-year-olds (HIGHLAND QUEST &
HIGHLAND BOUNTY), he did not bother to identify the said two year olds himself
with the Passports, as a result a wrong horse ran in Race No.66 i.e. HIGHLAND
QUEST in place of HIGHLAND BOUNTY and subsequently again he brought the wrong
horse to race In Race No.235 i.e. HIGHLAND BOUNTY instead of HIGHLAND QUEST.
However, keeping in mind that there was no malpractice involved
and also since he had accepted his error and apologized for the same, the
Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to fine him a sum of
Rs.10,000/- and to severely caution for the future.
The Stewards also
held the Club’s V.O. who was on duty on 16th December, 2007
negligent in failing to notice the discrepancy in the markings and allowing the
wrong horse to run in Race No.66 and decided to severely reprimand him for his
lapse.
Further, since
the wrong horse had raced in Race No.66 on 16th December, 2007 the
Stewards decided to disqualify HIGHLAND BOUNTY from the said race.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “TAKE ON” IN
RACE NO 222 RUN ON 26TH FEBRUARY 2008 – TRAINER MANSOOR SHAH:
The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 16th
March, 2008 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the
above enquiry and interviewed Trainer Mansoor Shah. Having
considered all papers and documents and having heard all the submissions made and after viewing the video recording of
Race No.222, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by
Tr.Mansoor Shah and held him guilty under Rule 167 (a) of the Rules of Racing
of this Club. In that, he was aware that TAKE ON was in season but he did not
bring the same to the notice of the Club’s Officials before the race. However,
subsequently when questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge in
Race No.222, he used it as an excuse that the mare performed poorly possibly
because she was in season. The Stewards also noted his past record. Therefore,
the Stewards decided to fine him a sum of Rs.25,000/-. Further, he was severely
warned that on a repetition of a similar offence severe action will be initiated against him.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “RUBY
ROCKET” IN RACE NO 192 RUN ON 17TH FEBRUARY 2008 – TRAINER MANSOOR
SHAH AND JOCKEY DANIEL M GRANT:
The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 16th
March, 2008 considered the evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the
above enquiry and having viewed the video recording of Race No.192, decided
that no action was called for in the matter.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “WAR OF
ATTRITION” IN RACE NO 239 RUN ON 9TH MARCH 2008 – TRAINER MANSOOR
SHAH AND APPRENTICE JOCKEY KISHORE KADAM
The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 16th
March, 2008 considered the Stipendiary Stewards Note and interviewed Trainer
Mansoor Shah and App.Kishore in the above connection. Having heard all the
submissions made and viewing the video recording of Race No.239, the Stewards were not satisfied with the
explanation tendered by App.Kishore Kadam and held him guilty of incompetent
riding on his mount WAR OF ATTRITION in the above race. However, keeping in
mind that he was an apprentice, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter
and decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s license w.e.f. 31st
March, 2008 to 6th April, 2008 (both days inclusive) (permitted to
ride work/mock race).
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RE: RACE NO.242 – THE RADHA SIGTIA TROPHY RUN ON
THURSDAY, 13TH MARCH, 2008 - JOCKEY Y.S. SRINATH (NITROUS) REPORTED
FOR CARELESS RIDING :
The Stewards at their meeting held on Sunday, 16th
March, 2008 interviewed Jockey Y.S. Srinath with regard to the captioned
subject matter and having heard him and viewing the video recording of Race
No.242, held him guilty of careless riding on his mount. In that, he shifted in
before the red marker and tightened FANTASTIC FURY (P.S.Chouhan) along the
rails who received severe interference, which could have led to an accident. A
Jockey of his caliber was expected to exercise far more control and care whilst
riding in a race. However, keeping in mind that Jockey Y.S.Srinath had admitted
his mistake, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his
Jockey’s License w.e.f. 31st March 2008 to 6th April 2008
(both days inclusive) ( permitted to ride work/ Mock race) and to fine him a
sum of Rs.20,000/-.
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RE:
ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “PRECISION” IN RACE NO 239 RUN ON 9TH
MARCH 2008 WHICH THE MARE WON AS COMPARED TO HER IN THE PREVIOUS STARTS WHERE
THE MARE RAN UNPLACED – TRAINER IVOR FERNANDES
Trainer Ivor Fernandes
was questioned regarding the improved performance shown by the mare PRECISION
in the above race without any past form. The Trainer stated that the mare does
not have initial speed and he had instructed the Jockey to be in 6th,
7th position and to do his best and he has been giving the same
instructions for each of her starts. He added that in its previous start in
Race no 205 the mare has come up as the race has progressed but the Jockey had
no room to ride her out due to a wall of horses in front of him. Further, he
stated that the PRECISION was favourably placed vis-a-vis the common horse BORN
DESTINY in Race no 205 where BORN DESTINY carried 2 kg more than and finished 4
½ lengths ahead of PRECISION and in Race no 239 the weight difference between
the horses was 6 kg and hence PRECISION has finished ahead of BORN DESTINY.
Further, BORN DESTINY had an unfavourable Draw as he was drawn 15. He further
explained that there was a change of Jockey on PRECISION as Jockey R Shelar,
who rode her earlier, could not have made the handicap weight and hence he
opted for App.D.K. Ashish and had claimed 1.5 kg allowance. To another
question, he stated that he had not fancied the horse at all as there was no
form to go by.
After having viewed the
previous races of this horse as well as the race in question and considering
that there was no betting on this horse, the explanation has been noted.
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RE:
ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “APPRECIATE” IN RACE NO 239 RUN ON 9TH
MARCH 2008 AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS START WHERE THE GELDING RAN UNPLACED –
TRAINER NARENDRA LAGAD
On questioning, Trainer
Narendra Lagad explained that in his previous start in Race No.192, the horse
had finished 5 ½ lengths behind the winner. The instructions to the Jockey
S.N.Chavan, who rode him in the previous start, was to go to the front. The
common horse SEE THE TRUTH has finished behind APPRECIATE on both the
occasions. In Race no 192, the horse hit the front and fizzled out in the last
furlong. He further added that APPRECIATE has clocked almost the same time in
Race no 159 (winner), Race no 192 (unplaced), and Race no 239 (winner), which
indicates that the horse has not improved. To another question he stated that
he had not fancied the horse and the horse was available at longer odds.
In view of the above, the
explanation has been noted.
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SAMPLE RESULTS:
The post race urine sample of the following runners has been
reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substances :-
DATE HORSE/S
24/02/08 JUVENTUS,
AUTONOMY, AURORA AUREALIS, RED ROMEO.
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Mumbai: March 17, 2008.