ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2015/16, THIRTYSEVENTH DAY, SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL, 2016.
(PENETROMETER: 3.6; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1600 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1400 METRES, 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 4 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES LEADING TO 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer C. D. Katrak, permission was granted to Trainer S. Waheed to saddle his charge VISION OF ROMANCE in the 9th race, at his (Trainer C. D. Katrak’s) risk and responsibility.
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CHANGE OF JOCKEY:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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6(339) |
VULCAN |
C. S. Jodha |
D. S. Daman |
Indisposed |
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7(340) |
SYNCHRONICITY |
C. S. Jodha |
T. S. Jodha |
Indisposed |
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8(341) |
ALMOST MAGICAL |
C. S. Jodha |
Kiran Naidu |
Indisposed |
RACE NO.1(334) – THE T.M.GOCULDAS PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 4
At the start, NATURE BOY (App. S. A. Amit, dr.2) and MERCHANTOFVENICE (A. Sandesh, dr.3) were observed to have jostled.
After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (RIDER ON THE STORM) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of GOLDEN BELLE and a report will be submitted in due course.
After the race, MERCHANTOFVENICE was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Also, the gelding had returned sore by the right fore leg. MERCHANTOFVENICE is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, NATURE BOY 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, GOLDEN BELLE and RIDER ON THE STORM were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(335) – THE BANGALORE TURF CLUB TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 4
After the race, STARISTOCRAT and AIRCO were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(336) – THE H.R.SHANTIDAS TROPHY: ( About) 1800 Metres – Runners – 5
MIDNIGHT DANCER (App. Santosh G.) was fractious and reluctant to reach the Starting point. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the start during a mock race, before next accepting to race.
MAJESTIC (S. Zervan) jumped out tardily, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, MIDNIGHT DANCER (App. Santosh G, dr.1) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing SQUARE MOON (App. Parbat Singh, dr. 3).
Passing 350 metres, MIDNIGHT DANCER (App. Santosh G.) was observed to have drifted out alarmingly and thereafter finished the race on the extreme outside. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race before next accepting to race.
Passing 300 metres, SHADOWFAX (P. Trevor) shifted in, thereby inconveniencing DAISHONIN (A. Sandesh). Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.
After the race, MIDNIGHT DANCER was found to be sound in trot but having a gum injury.
RACE NO.4(337) – THE M.D.PETIT PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 11
At the start, SOU’WESTER (App. Jorawar Singh, dr.3) jumped inwards and thereafter shifted out on to PORTO BANUS (T. S. Jodha, dr. 4) who was slow to begin.
At the start, ADMISSION (S. Zervan, dr. 6) shifted in on to SECRET FLAME (B. Nikhil, dr. 5) who was steadied.
At the start, ZION (N. Rawal, dr. 8) shifted in and made contact with ROYAL ECLAIR (A. Sandesh, dr. 7).
Soon after the start DANCING SPLENDOUR (S. Mosin) shifted in thereby inconveniencing ZION (N. Rawal) who had to be checked.
Approaching 300 metres, ROYAL ECLAIR (A. Sandesh) shifted out under pressure and made contact with PORTO BANUS (T. S. Jodha). Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned and asked to be more careful in the future.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of ROYAL ÉCLAIR and a report will be submitted in due course.
After the race, DANCING SPLENDOUR, ROYAL ÉCLAIR and ADMISSION were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(338)–THE TRAINERS TROPHY (DIV.II):(About) 1200 Mts– Runners - 8
STORMY PRINCESS (Kiran Naidu) was fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of all efforts, as such, the mare was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner previously, Trainer Arif Patel 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.
After being stalled, WIND CRAFT (A. Sandesh) reared up and hooked one of its fore legs in the adjoining stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. Trainer B. Prakash 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.
At the start, SQUASH (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 6) jumped inwards and brushed the haunches of WIND CRAFT (A. Sandesh, dr. 5).
Passing 600 metres, DON CORLEONE (App. Akshay Gaikwad) shifted out and made contact with HIDDEN SOUL (App. Santosh G.). App. Akshay Gaikwad has been cautioned.
Turning for home, SQUASH (App. S. A. Amit) was observed to have changed course and shifted out on to MAGNUM OPUS (App. Jorawar Singh), inconveniencing the latter. App. S. A. Amit has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Passing 400 metres, MAGNUM OPUS (App. Jorawar Singh) was observed to race on the wide outside. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting race the gelding.
After the race, MAGNUM OPUS, DON CORLEONE and SINDBAAD were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(339)–THE KAILASHPAT SINGHANIA TROPHY:(About)1600 Metres – Runners - 12
On arrival at the start, it was observed that MANO NA MANO (M. A. Roushan) had come with a broken cross nose band and the same was replaced by the Club’s racing gear which caused a delay in the start of the race.
SHIELD OF ACHILLES (App. Yash Narredu) and VULCAN (D. S. Daman) were fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of all efforts, as such, both the horses were withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainers M. Narredu and Adhirajsingh Jodha have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and to show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, WILDHORN (N. Rawal, dr. 6) jumped outwards and made contact with VOLANTIS (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 7), who in turn went on to ZANZIBAAR (J. Chinoy, dr. 8).
At the start, TCHIBOUELA (P. Trevor, dr. 9) and MEKONG DELTA (A. Sandesh, dr. 10) were observed to have jostled.
Turning for home, WARLOCK (B. Nikhil) shifted out on to TCHIBOUELA (P. Trevor), inconveniencing the latter. On questioning, Jockey B. Nikhil stated that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.
After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (VOLANTIS) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures.
RACE NO.7(340) – THE JOCKEYS TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres– Runners – 11
Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for not producing the registered colors in respect of his charge, ALPINE EXPRESS. The filly ran in emergency colors “ALL BLACK”.
At the start, RICARDUS (P. Trevor, dr. 2) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with FASHIONABLE GAIT (App. Yash Narredu, dr. 3).
At the start, FROSTED (Dashrath Singh, dr. 5) jumped inwards and made contact with PHILADELPHIA (A. Sandesh, dr. 4), who in turn went on to FASHIONABLE GAIT (App. Yash Narredu dr. 3).
Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ALPINE EXPRESS, dr.9) has been fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and cutting across the field before passing the Red Marker.
Passing 400 metres, KNIGHT AT ARMS (B. Nikhil) was observed to have drifted out and thereafter raced on the middle of the course. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, KNIGHT AT ARMS, RAASCALLA, FROSTED and PHILADELPHIA (examined on 24/04/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8(341) – THE STYLE CRACKER TRIPLE STAKES: (About) 1400 Metres– Runners – 17
ALMOST MAGICAL (Kiran Naidu) was fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of all efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. After being stalled, SENSEX (T. S. Jodha) was fractious and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainers Faisal A. Abbas and Imtiaz A. Sait 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, STAR ONE (A. Sandesh, dr.8) jumped inwards on to HUNTING PLEASURE (Arshad Alam, dr. 7). Thereafter, HAUNTING PLEASURE (Arshad Alam) shifted out on to STAR ONE (A. Sandesh) thereby inconveniencing the latter.
At the start, ALIEN (App. Jaykumar, dr. 9) jumped out awkwardly and made contact with STELLENBOSCH (P. Trevor dr. 10).
Passing 400 metres, ZAMBIAN (J. Chinoy) shifted in on to ACHIEVE (App. Santosh G.), thereby inconveniencing the latter.
After the race, SAIL PAST and POWER SHADOW were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.9(342) – THE TRAINERS TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres– Runners – 10
At the start VALENTINO (App. Jorawar Singh, dr.3) jumped outwards on to ZANA (App. Yash Narredu, dr.4) forcing the latter to shift out, and at the same time CELTIC PRINCE (Dashrath Singh, dr.6) shifted in, due to which VISION OF ROMANCE (A. Sandesh, dr.5) was hampered for room.
Passing 250 metres, VALENTINO (App. Jorawar Singh) shifted in and at the same time FINAL ENCOUNTER (P. Trevor) shifted out, due to which CEZANNE (App. D. S. Daman) was hampered for room and had to be checked.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (FINAL ENCOUNTER) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of VISION OF ROMANCE and a report will be submitted in due course.
The Sr. V.O. reported that SUNNY SEA was examined at the stables in the morning on 24/04/2016 and found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, VISION OF ROMANCE and FINAL ENCOUNTER (examined on 24/04/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.
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The post race urine sample of the winners of all races viz. MERCHANTOFVENICE (1st race), MALEFICENT (2nd race), SHADOWFAX (3rd race), JESTER (4th race), SQUASH (5th race), MEKONG DELTA (6th race) ALPINE EXPRESS (7th race), ZAMBIAN (8th race) and VALENTINO (9th race), and the special sample of NATURE BOY (1st race), AIRCO (2nd race) and MIDNIGHT DANCER (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 82
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.41,82,325/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.11 -----------------------------------
SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.5(338) |
App. S. A. Amit – fined Rs.2,000/-
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R.7(340) |
Tr. Vinesh – fined Rs.1,000/-; & Joc. Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.2,000/-
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(334) |
MERCHANTOFVENICE (Blood Vessel and Sore) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. NATURE BOY (Blood Vessel) stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. RIDER ON THE STORM (Hung in) – remedial measures |
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R.3(336) |
MIDNIGHT DANCER – Trainer asked to school his charge to proceed to the start during a mock race, before next accepting to race. Also (drifted out alarmingly) – to be shown in a Mock Race to the Stipendiary Stewards MAJESTIC – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.5(338) |
STORMY PRINCESS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock race WIND CRAFT – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials MAGNUM OPUS (raced on the wide outside) remedial measures |
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R.6(339) |
SHIELD OF ACHILLES & VULCAN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials WARLOCK & VOLANTIS (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.7(340) |
KNIGHT AT ARMS (Drifted out) – remedial measures |
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R.8(341) |
ALMOST MAGICAL & SENSEX – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.9(342) |
SUNNY SEA (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. FINAL ENCOUNTER (Hung out) – remedial measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORT:
RE: POSITIVE REPORT IN RESPECT OF b g “B FIFTY TWO” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.271 – THE JACQUELINE DOUBLE STAKES RUN ON 26th MARCH, 2016:
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 23rd April, 2016 interviewed Tr. Imtiaz A. Sait regarding the positive report dated 15th April, 2016 from QuantiLAB, Mauritius in respect of the urine sample taken from his charge B FIFTY TWO (Winner) in Race No.271 – The Jacqueline Double Stakes run on 26th March, 2016 which read as under :-
“THE SAMPLE WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN BUTORPHANOL, DEXAMETHASONE, ISOFLUPREDONE, XYLAZINE AND HYDROXY XYLAZINE”
The Sr. V.O. informed that after the race B FIFTY TWO had showed symptoms of distress on the Track and was treated by Veterinarians of the Equine Hospital with BUTORPHANOL, XYLAZINE and DEXAMETHASONE”
“ISOFLUPREDONE was not part of the medication of the emergency treatment given to B FIFTY TWO”.
At this meeting, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait was handed over a copy of the above report and was requested to inform the Sr. Veterinary Officer of the Club, in writing, within five days of opening the envelope that identifies the sample, i.e. latest by 28th April, 2016, whether he wished to send the split sample to LGC, New Market, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Lab or L C H, France, for Confirmatory analysis and also the name of the witnessing analyst, if any, failing which the Stewards shall treat the report of the primary laboratory as conclusive.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “VENI VIDI VICI” IN RACE NO.282-THE LIONS INDIA EDUCATION PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL CUP DIV-II, RUN ON SUNDAY 27th MARCH 2016.
Trainer H. J. Antia was questioned in connection with the captioned matter. Trainer H. J. Antia stated that he had instructed the Jockey to sit 6th / 7th, come into the straight and to do his best. He said that the horse runs well when you wait on him. To a specific question, he said that this was the first time Jockey T. S. Jodha rode this horse, he is normally ridden by Jockey Amyn Merchant but since he was suspended on that day, he declared Jockey T. S. Jodha. He further stated that the gelding raced this time after a long gap i.e. he last raced on 21st February 2016, the reason being, he had suffered from colic and thereafter had diarrhoea and subsequently had fever because of which he lost a lot of weight (14kgs) and also lost form. To another question, Trainer Antia said that he was not in a hurry to race the gelding again considering the set back he had suffered.
As Jockey T. S. Jodha was unavailable, he was questioned in the morning of 10th April 2016. He stated that his instructions were to take a good jump and sit in mid bunch and thereafter coming into the straight to do his best and to use his whip only if he was in the fighting line. He added that after the race he had reported to the Trainer that the horse was not responding to which the Trainer informed him that the horse had come back after a long setback.
Further to the above enquiry held on 10th April 2016, Trainer H. J. Antia was again questioned with regard to the improved performance of his charge VENI VEDI VICI (WINNER) in Race No 311 -The Rustomji Byramji Trophy (Div-I) run on Saturday 9th April 2016.
Trainer H. J. Antia stated that the horse had raced 8 times during the current Mumbai Meeting and in all the starts he has been consistent except for one race where the gelding was ridden by Jockey T. S. Jodha in Race No.282 wherein he had performed poorly as the horse had come out of a set back and had lost 14 kg. He added that in the earlier enquiry he had stated that he was not in a hurry to race the horse, however, since the horse had recovered well and was able to gain the lost weight, he had raced the gelding. To a specific question, Trainer Antia said that after his run in Race No.282, he had changed the work pattern to help the horse recover faster. He said that he had not fancied the horse in Race No.311 and the same reflects in the odds, however, the horse has run a far better race than what he had expected.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the race, the Stipendiary Stewards are not satisfied with the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey, and have decided :-
a) To suspend Jockey T. S. Jodha w.e.f. 28th July, 2016 to 29th July, 2016 (both days inclusive) for riding an indifferent race in Race No.282 and Trainer H. J. Antia has been fined Rs.10,000/- for tacit approval.
b) To fine Trainer H. J. Antia, a further sum of Rs.30,000/- for contravening the Calendar Notification Re : Horses winning in a short span of time” and the matter was reported to the Stewards for further action as they may deem fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 23rd April, 2016 interviewed Trainer H. J. Antia and Jockey T. S. Jodha in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of both the races, confirmed the punishment imposed on Trainer H. J. Antia and Jockey T. S. Jodha by the Stipendiary Stewards.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ARSENAL” IN RACE NO.295-THE JAYANT M SHAH PLATE, RUN ON SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 2016.
Trainer Mansoor Shah and App. S. A. Amit were questioned in connection with the above captioned matter. Apprentice S. A. Amit stated that he was instructed to sit 4th and to do his best. He said that soon after the start the mare lacked initial speed and ACHIEVE (App. Santosh. G) shifted in on to him due to which he could not sit well up and thereafter the entire filed had shifted in and he had no room to move forward and coming into the straight he had pulled his horse out and ridden out and had done his best. He said that in the previous outing also the mare had not shown initial speed.
Trainer Mansoor Shah stated that he had engaged App. S. A. Amit to ride as he wanted to claim allowance. Also, in his opinion App. S. A. Amit is a decent rider compared to the other apprentices and he had won a couple of races for him during the current meeting and that prompted him to declare this boy. The video of the race was viewed and thereafter on being questioned, Tr. Mansoor Shah stated that soon after the start the Apprentice was unable to get into a forward position and the way he sat in the first furlong the horse was deprived all the chances of winning. To a specific question, the Trainer said that he could not speak to the Apprentice immediately after the race as he had a fall after the race but subsequently when he spoke to him, the Apprentice informed him that soon after the start ACHIEVE (App. Santosh G.) had shifted on to him and hence he had dropped back and thereafter the entire field was in front of him and he had no room to sit well up. To another question, Trainer Mansoor Shah said that the horse was a hot favourite and he was not satisfied with the positioning of the horse in the initial stages of the race, however, it was difficult for him to state whether it was an inadvertent mistake on the part of App. S. A. Amit or it was deliberate.
After hearing the submissions made by both and having viewed the video of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. S. A. Amit. Further, the Trainer was also unhappy with the positioning of the horse in the initial stages of the race, as such, Apprentice S. A. Amit is being reported to the Stewards for such action as they deem fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 23rd April, 2016 interviewed Trainer Mansoor Shah and App. S. A. Amit who was accompanied by his Master, Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, directed the Stipendiary Stewards to make further enquiries in the matter and to submit a report.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “CONGRESSIONAL” IN RACE NO. 275 – THE R.M. & RUKMANI GOCULDAS MILLION RUN ON SATURDAY 26th MARCH 2016 – TRAINER BEZAN CHENOY AND JOCKEY DASHRATH SINGH:
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that further to the complaint lodged by Mr. Bezan Chenoy and Owner, Mr. D. Chenoy immediately after the race in question and after reviewing various angles and the blow-up of the race in question, they again had a hearing with Trainer, Bezan Chenoy on 6th April in absence of Jockey Dashrath Singh as the Jockey had riding engagement elsewhere. After watching the blow-ups, the race in question and previous races,
Trainer Bezan Chenoy opined that even if the bit had shifted a little bit, there was no question of it to have come out of the mouth by the sheer nature of how its made and regardless of that, the main bit which is in the mouth and in contact with the reins lies still in the mouth and that the horse had a tongue strap. He reiterated that the Jockey had not followed his instructions, which were very clear. He had informed the Jockey that he should settle the horse behind either SOLOMON or BRYNHILL, who would be setting the pace in the small field. The Trainer felt there was no reason for him to show the horse daylight as he had done. He said that if you see the final verdict and how wide the horse had travelled through the race, you will see that he has not ridden to win. Also there was no reason for his left rein to be shorter than his right indicating that the Jockey himself has intended to take the horse wide. Lastly, he said that he had asked the boy not to use the whip and at best to slap him down the shoulders. The Trainer said that he was not satisfied with the riding and wished that he had given this ride to his Apprentice, Santosh G. He said Dashrath Singh had ridden in this manner (poor) after having asked for the ride, which now makes him even more suspicious.
When questioned on 7th April, 2016, Jockey Dashrath Singh stated that the ring of the bit had come out from the mouth and he could not control the horse and therefore he was not able to follow the trainer’s instructions. He added that, after the race, on seeing the Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Anil Kumar, he had shown him that bit had come out. He had also shown it to his colleague, P. Trevor just after the race.
Keeping the above statements in mind, the Stipendiary Stewards, Jockey, Dashrath Singh and Trainer Bezan Chenoy met in Trainer Bezan Chenoy’s yard and saw CONGRESSIONAL with the bit in question, Jockey Dashrath Singh was asked to show us how the bit had come out of the mouth which he did only after the bridle was loosened. To a question Jockey, Dashrath Singh stated that he could not control the horse throughout the race. He only observed that the ring had come out after the race and that is when he showed it to various people. The Syce of the horse when questioned stated that the ring had shifted but not come out of the mouth.
After considering all statements, watching the replay, blow ups and the live demonstration by Jockey Dashrath Singh, the Stipendiary Stewards observations of this whole incident is that If the bridle was loose & the bit was out, why did the Jockey not fix the equipment before the race. Keeping the above in mind & the complaint of the Trainer and Owner, the matter is being reported to the Stewards for any action they may deem as fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 23rd April, 2016 interviewed Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey Dashrath Singh in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “PAPAKURA” IN RACE NO. 5 (182) – THE DR. M.A.M. RAMASWAMY SPRINT MILLION: RUN ON 7th FEBRUARY, 2016.
Trainer S. S. Shah was questioned in connection with the above captioned matter. He stated that PAPAKURA is a 7 year old and has had soundness issues apart from being a dry coated animal. During the last Pune Meeting he developed a hock infection and was sparingly raced. In race No. 53 he had rushed the front gates and bolted riderless and was caught after 200 metres. He has been working in the pool and in trot since then, barring a few 2-3 furlong spurts. Trainer Shah went on to add that after seeing his performance in the 7 furlong race, he thought it was time to retire him. However being the Derby day and a million he thought of running the gelding in the race in question. Knowing that the gelding won’t handle the pace if he went to the front, he instructed the Jockey to take a good jump, come to the rails, settle the gelding and ride a waiting race right up till 2 furlongs from the post. To his surprise the gelding came out and won. To a specific question, Trainer Shah stated that the gelding is due to run soon in a 7 furlong race.
Taking into consideration that PAPAKURA is a 7 year old, has had soundness issues, has not received any major change in his training pattern (as verified from the work and medical logs), as also the fact that the gelding was at longer odds, the above submissions tendered by Trainer S. S. Shah have been noted.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “BORN TO WIN” IN RACE NO. 3 (171) – THE KINGFISHER BUZZ – LIFE IS DELICIOUS – CUP DIV I: RUN ON 6th FEBRUARY, 2016.
Trainer S. S. Shah was questioned in connection with the above captioned matter. He stated that BORN TO WIN’s first race in the current Mumbai Meeting was a 5 furlong race with a big field where he finished 10th. Being a full brother to Papakura he chose to run him in a 7 furlong race so as to give him some more ground. In this race BORN TO WIN was ridden by Jockey Zameer Sayed who was asked to jump out well, sit 3rd/4th and to do his best in the straight. However the gelding finished a dismal last. He went on to add that after the race Jockey Zameer Sayed told him that the gelding is an out and out sprinter. Going by this, Trainer S. S. Shah chose to run him in a 5 furlong on the Derby weekend i.e. the race in question, and this time had him partnered with App. H. Zeeshan, who had ridden him during the last Pune Meeting. Trainer S. S. Shah reiterated that his only motive of running BORN TO WIN in a 7 furlong was to see whether the gelding can stay or not as he has barely raced at this distance.
Taking the above into consideration as also the fact that the gelding was at longer odds and that there has been no drastic change in the training pattern (as verified from the log book), the explanation tendered by Trainer S. S. Shah has been noted.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-
26/03/2016 - MIKAYLA, VICTORIO, PALATIAL, SOLOMON, ZAHRAZAN, PARAMOUR,
STREET JAMMER
27/03/2016 - AIRCO, SMART N NOBLE, UNCLE SCROOGE, DAZZLING DANCER,
DRAMARAMA, HIS HIGHNESS, CRACKLIN ROSIE, MAKINO, WINGS OF GLORY
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Mumbai: 27th April, 2016
