ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2007-2008, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 12TH APRIL, 2008.

(PENETROMETER: 2.1; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

FALSE RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 5 METRES WIDE UPTO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, FALSE RAILS WERE PLACED FROM 1400 METRES, LEADING TO 2 METRES WIDE AT 1200 METRES AND 4 METRES WIDE AT 1000 METRES. THE STARTING GATES WERE POSITIONED AT THE MARKER FOR THE START OF EACH RACE AS MEASURED BY A ROADOMETER.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY:

Race No.

Horse

Jockey

Replaced By

Reason

3 (304)

SEE THE TRUTH

L.Prashant

S.P.Ranjane

Reported Sick

7(308)

ST. MORITZ

L.Prashant

Aadesh Kumar

Reported Sick

7 (308)

MERCEDES

PS Chouhan

Neeraj Rawal

Reported Sick

 

 RACE NO 1. (302) THE D. W. REID PLATE:  (About) 1200   Metres.   Runners – 7

Jockey R. Shelar (BLACK HUSSAR) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being the 3rd offence with regard to the use of the whip, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards having interviewed Jockey R.Shelar in this regard were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him,  Stewards decided to suspend his Jockeys License w.e.f. 27th April 2008 to 30th April, 2008 (both days inclusive). Thereafter, should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2008/09, the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand further suspended for 24th July, 2008.

 

Jockey R.Shelar subsequently informed that he does not wish to appeal against the decision and would like to take his punishment earlier as per the Calendar Notification dated 10th January, 2007. Accordingly, his Jockey’s license stands suspended w.e.f. 22nd April, 2008 to 30th April, 2008 (both days inclusive).

 

Jockey K.P.G. Appu (TRIBAL WARRIOR) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

 

Apprentice A.M.Tograllu (CLASSIC SPIRIT) was observed to have ridden his mount in check and inconvenienced TRIBAL WARRIOR (K.P.G.Appu) in the early part of the race. When questioned, App.Tograllu stated that he was instructed   to go to the front or to be in the 2nd position. He added that he felt that the outside horse would come in and in anticipation he had ridden his mount in check. When questioned, Trainer Magansingh P Jodha stated that he was not satisfied with the riding of the Apprentice in the early part of the race since he was instructed to go to the front or be in the 2nd position and the Apprentice had unnecessarily checked his mount and lost position in the early part of the race thereby putting the horse at a disadvantage. The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as they deem fit.

The Stewards interviewed Trainer Magansingh P Jodha and Apprentice A.M.Tograllu and having considered all the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of Race No.302, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App.A.M.Tograllu, held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding on his mount CLASSIC SPIRIT in the above race wherein he did not follow the Trainer’s instructions. In that, his instructions were to hit the front or sit in 2nd position. Having taken a good start he had the opportunity to settle the horse as instructed, however, for no apparent reason he disappointed and strangled the horse from the start till the bend. However, keeping in mind that the horse was at longer odds, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s license w.e.f. 27th April, 2008 to 30th April, 2008 (both days inclusive). Thereafter, should he apply for an Apprentice Jockey’s license for the Season 2008/09 the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall further stand suspended w.e.f. 24th July, 2008 to 15th August, 2008 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was cautioned for the future.

 

After the race, CLASSIC SPIRIT was found to have wolf tooth on both sides of her mouth.

 

RACE NO 2. (303) THE BAKHTAWAR PLATE:  (About) 2000 Metres. Runners – 5

 

Jockey C.Alford (KINGDOM OF LOVE) has been fined Rs.5000/- for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.

After the race, MILES AND MORE was observed to have freshened up an old injury on the left hind fetlock and KINGDOM OF LOVE had an abrasion on the left hind pastern.

 

RACE NO 3. (304) THE M. M. T. PANDOLE PLATE:  (About) 1000 Metres.   Runners – 8

 

ELEMENTTO ANGEL (Aadesh Kumar) was restless in the Gates and kept rearing up. The filly was unloaded and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race. Trainer Nana Raghunath has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and to show her to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, STUD OF GOLD (R Shelar) lugged in and made contact with WALKING TALL (P.S.Chouhan). Trainer S Mangalorkar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

After travelling some distance from the start, PACEMAKER (App.A.M.Tograllu) shifted in and went across the field. Since no interference was caused, App A.M. Tograllu has only been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount and Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

    

Jockey Samuel Fargeat (NECTAR JEWEL) reported loss of his whip near about 100 metres from the winning post. The matter was reported to the Stewards.

The Stewards interviewed Trainer S.K.Sunderji and Jockey Samuel Fargeat and having heard the submissions made by them and viewing the video recording of the incident of loss of whip in normal as well as slow motion, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Samuel Fargeat and decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/- for losing his whip at a crucial part of the race which had cost him the race. Further, he was warned for the future.

 

After the race, ELEMENTTO ANGEL was found to have wolf tooth on both the sides of her mouth and STUD OF GOLD was found to have a wolf tooth on the left side of his mouth.

 

RACE NO 4. (305) THE MIDNIGHT MADNESS PLATE- DIVISION II: (About) 1000 Metres. Runners – 11

 

YOWZA (N.Rawal) was reluctant to be stalled. Tr.Arti Doctor has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials, before next accepting to race.

 

After being loaded, RUBIDIUM (Aadesh Kumar) started lashing kicks at the rear Gate. The filly was unloaded and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. and was found to have sustained bleeding abrasion on the left stifle and right hock. As such, RUBIDIUM was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Orders. Trainer Nana Raghunath has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race.

   

BEAU JOLAIS (Satish Mayak) hung-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the horse.

 

Jockey N Rawal (YOWZA) has been cautioned for traveling wide while negotiating the final bend.   

 

After the race, BEAU JOLAIS was observed to go short by the left hind leg due to a bleeding clip injury on the cannon. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO 5. (306) THE P. A. d'AVIONE TROPHY:  (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 11

 

Soon after the start, DESTINED PRINCE (Vikram Walkar) shifted in when the rider attempted to take up his position and in doing so, hampered the running of SUDDEN IMPACT (App.A.M.Tograllu) who was checked and was forced to shift out, who in turn forced TRUE ELEGANCE  (K.P.G.Appu) to travel wide. Jockey Vikram Walkar has been asked to be more careful while shifting ground.

 

After the race, ASCLEPIEION 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 V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

 

After the race, CLASSIC DREAM was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO 6. (307) THE MIDNIGHT MADNESS PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres.   Runners – 12

 

Trainer Altamash A Ahmed has been fined Rs.1000/- for using a Rubber bit on his charge KAPATHOS without informing the use of this bit.  

 

FIDEL DEFENSOR (Anil Baandal) and GOT TO GO (Neeraj Rawal) were inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainers, Narendra Lagad & Nosher Cama, have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.

 

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (GOT TO GO) reported that the bit on his mount slipped to the right side and was lodged on the cheek.

 

RACE NO 7. (308) THE W. BUCKLEY PLATE:  (About) 1400 Metres. Runners – 9

 

On arrival at the Gates, ST MORITZ was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified the gelding unfit to race. As such, the gelding was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order.

ZUETINA (Nadeem Alam) was slow in the strides, losing about 2 lengths at the start.

 

After the race, FIREY FUTURE was observed to have freshened up an old injury on the right hind pastern and fetlock and also was found to have a wolf tooth on both sides of his mouth.

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The urine sample of winner of 2nd and 4th race viz. MILES AND MORE & CYCLADES and the special sample of BLACK HUSSAR (1st race) and KALPAVRUKSHA & ASCLEPIEION (5th race) were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES:                 7       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS               -                    63                   

TOTAL STAKES        :         Rs.16,25,000/-      AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE-                     9

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SUMMARY:

Suspension/ fine (s)

Race 302

Jockey R Shelar suspended w.e.f. 22/4/08 to 30/4/08 (whip offence).

Jockey K.P.G. Appu fined Rs.1000/ (whip offence)-.

App AM Tograllu suspended 27th April 2008 to 30th April 2008 & 24th July 2008 to 15th August 2008.

Race 303

Jockey C.Alford fined Rs.5000/- (Dropping his hands).

Race 304

Jockey Samuel Fargeat fined Rs.10,000/-.

Race 307

Trainer Altamash A Ahmed fined Rs.1000/-.

Action on horse/s

RACE 304

ELEMENTTO ANGEL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials

STUD OF GOLD & PACE MAKER – remedial measures suggested

RACE 305

YOWZA – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials

RUBIDIUM – Mock Race (Starter)

BEAU JOLAIL (hung in/sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. & Remedial measures suggested

RACE 306

ASCLEPIEION (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

CLASSIC DREAM (sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

RACE 307

FIDEL DEFENSOR & GOT TO GO (inclinded to lug out) – remedial measures suggested.

RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “MULTICULTURAL” IN RACE NO 276 RUN ON 27th MARCH 2008 - TRAINR KARTHIK G AND JOCKEY T.S. JODHA

Trainer Karthik G and Jockey T.S.Jodha were questioned regarding the captioned subject matter. Trainer Karthik G informed that the Jockey was instructed to be in 5th 6th position and to do his best which the Jockey confirmed. The Trainer stated that MULTICULTURAL was a difficult filly to ride as she can not be easily pulled out and has a tendency to lean on the inside. It was put to the Jockey that approaching 200 meters when the front horses had shifted in, he had not made sufficient effort to pull out his mount on the outside of ST MORITZ and ride out to advantage and that he was feeble in his riding effort. The Jockey stated that he found his mount to lug-in at that stage and when he shifted in ST MORITZ was about 3 lengths ahead of him and he had not stopped riding and had done his best but the horse did not respond.     

 

Trainer Karthik G added that next day of the race, the horse had a swelling on the right hind tendon and the horse was trotting short.

 

The Sr.V.O. confirmed that the horse was found to be short by the right hind leg and had swelling on the tendon and was trotting short by the right hind leg. As such the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted.

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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING &  RIDING AND DRIFT OF ODDS ON “GOLDEN ORRA” IN RACE NO 301 RUN ON 6TH APRIL 2008:

 

Trainer Narendra Lagad was questioned regarding the captioned subject matter. The Trainer stated that he was disappointed with the performance of the horse and had no plausible explanation to offer.

 

The Jockey was instructed to be in 2nd or 3rd position. It was observed that the horse was in position as instructed and the filly did not travel well in the straight. The jockey stated that he found the horse was in hand till about 800 meters and when he asked for an effort the filly did not respond to his urgings and started dropping back.

 

The race in question as well as the previous race of the filly was viewed and it is observed that the running pattern of the filly was practically the same and there was no common horse in her last three runs.

 

The explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted.

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RE: MERCY PETITION IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR DANGEROUS RIDING ON “PACEMAKER” IN RACE NO 252 RUN ON 16TH MARCH 2008 – JOCKEY AKASH AGARWAL:

 

The Stewards interviewed App Akash Agarwal and having heard his submissions and viewing the video recording of the incident, decided to reject his mercy petition.

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SAMPLE RESULTS:

 

The urine sample of the following runners has been reported as NEGATIVE for the presence of Prohibited substance :

 

DATE               -           HORSE/S

 

16/03/2008        -           SET ALIGHT, SECRET GLORY, JUVENTUS, AURORA AUREALIS, SOUTHERN

                                    SUMMIT, RED ROMEO

 

20/03/2008        -           COCAINE, MAJOR ROBERTS

 

23/03/2008        -           DIVINE, BLACK SAPPHIRE, ALGORITHMS, RAGE OF ANGELS, FOCUS,

                                    PRINCE LOCHINVA, PREMIER QUEEN, GREY STORM

 

27/03/2008        -           SPARROW HAWK, STAR O’WAR, GENERALISSIMO, BONNY LIGHT

 

30/03/2008        -           NOBLE PRINCE, MASEEHA, GOBELIN, SWEEPING SUCCESS, ALVIDA,

                                    MONARCHOS, STELLAR AFFAIR, ENCELADUS, AVEC PLASIR,

                                    SEA PRINCESS, PENINSULA, KALPAVRUKSHA.

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Mumbai: 13th April 2008.