ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2016, SIXTEENTH DAY, FRIDAY, 21st OCTOBER, 2016.
(PENETROMETER: 3.9; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1000 METRES UP TO 700 METRES AND THEREAFTER 5 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT IN THE CHUTE AND BACKSTRETCH.
On a request from Trainer Mansoor Shah, permission was granted to Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi to saddle his charges AURODEN & ROYSTON ROCK in the 3rd race, at his (Trainer Mansoor Shah’s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO.1 (186) – THE PICCOLINA PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – 9 Runners
Soon after the start, MARVEL (R. Ajinkya) shifted in and went across NOBLE CHIEFTAIN (App. K. Nazil) and PRETTY ANGEL (Bhawani Singh). Thereafter, MARVEL further shifted in thereby tightening REPLICA (App. Parbat Singh), STAR ACE (Neeraj Rawal) and ALFONSO (Dashrath Singh). After questioning Jockey R. Ajinkya and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been suspended for Two Race Days for careless riding. This suspension will take effect after Jockey R. Ajinkya completes his Two Race Days suspension for careless riding on LORD ARAZAN (permitted to ride work/mock race).
Soon after the start, ALFONSO (Dashrath Singh) was observed to have shied inwards. On questioning, Jockey Dashrath Singh stated that the horse may have lost his footings and shifted in.
Turning for home, NOBLE CHIEFTAIN (App. K. Nazil) was observed to have hung out and finished the race on the extreme outside. Since the horse had behaved in a similar manner in its previous start, Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race before next accepting with him to race.
After the race, JEENA was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel. REPLICA (examined on 22/10/2016) and ALFONSO (examined on 22/10/2016) were found to be sound.
RACE NO.2 (187) – THE ARTOIS PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – 5 Runners
After the race, Jockey Kishore Kadam (NATURE BOY) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer A. M. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, NATURE BOY was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind fetlock.
RACE NO.3(188) – THE ARABIAN ROSE PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – 10 Runners
SARRAZIN (S. Sunil) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas 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, AURODEN (S. S. Baria, dr.1) jumped inwards.
At the start, SARRAZIN (S. Sunil, dr. 3) shifted in thereby inconveniencing ROYSTON ROCK (Akshay).
Approaching 300 metres, KITTY HAWK (Kavraj Singh) was observed to have drifted out. On questioning, the Jockey stated that his mount hung out. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, SARRAZIN was found 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.
After the race, AKKI’S PET and KITTY HAWK were trotted and found to be sound. AURODEN had a gum injury.
RACE NO.4 (189) – THE PICCOLINA PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – 10 Runners
Soon after the start, SUMAAQ (G. Amit) shifted in on to SAIL PAST (D. S. Daman) who had to be steadied.
Soon after the start, FABIO (S. J. Sunil) shifted in on to STARRY MOMENT (T. S. Jodha) forcing the latter to be checked.
Passing 1000 metres, due to a tightly packed field, STARRY MOMENT (T. S. Jodha) was inconvenienced and had to be steadied.
Approaching 200 metres, ELEGANT BEAUTY (P. Trevor) shifted out and at the same time CENTAURUS (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in thereby tightening DAZZLING DANCER (App. Shahrukh Khan) who had to be steadied.
Passing 100 metres, FABIO (S. J. Sunil) shifted out under pressure and made contact with ELEGANT BEAUTY (P. Trevor). After questioning, Jockey S. J. Sunil has been fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to change his whip hand.
After the race, WAR DECLARATION 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, FABIO was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind pastern. SAIL PAST was found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(190) – THE RED DRAGON PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – 15 Runners
THERE SHE GOES (R. Ajinkya) and FLYING ELEPHANT (Kishore Kadam) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths each at the start.
Soon after the start, TAREEF (C. Umesh) and DUSK N DAWN (App. S. A. Amit) shifted inwards thereby inconveniencing RESILIENT (App. Shahrukh Khan) who had to be steadied.
Passing 200 metres, TAREEF (C. Umesh) shifted in despite the Jockey’s efforts and went across GOLDSMITH (S. J. Sunil) forcing the latter to be checked and change course.
Jockey Bhawani Singh (ALLEGIANCE) reported the loss of his whip at about 200 metres.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of DUSK N DAWN and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, DUSK N DAWN and TAREEF were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(191) – THE ARABIAN ROSE PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – 11 Runners
At the start, VOULEZ VOUS (P. Trevor, dr.11) jumped inwards thereby inconveniencing ALYATIES (Akshay, dr.10).
At the start, LADY COACHMAN (A. Sandesh, dr.3) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing GO MARISA GO (Dashrath Singh, dr.4) who had to be steadied.
Soon after the start, LADY IN RED (S. Zervan, dr.5) shifted out and went across MOCKIN BIRD (T. S. Jodha, dr.6) forcing the latter to be checked.
Soon after the start, LADY COACHMAN (A. Sandesh, dr.3) shifted in thereby inconveniencing TRIPLE THREAT (S. S. Baria, dr.2).
Passing 800 metres, LADY IN RED (S. Zervan) shifted in thereby tightening ADAMS BEGINNING (Kavraj Singh) along the rails. Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (VOULEZ VOUS) 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 filly.
After the race, GO MARISA GO, INAAQ, SNOWY PEAKS and VOULEZ VOUS were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(192) – THE GENERAL RAJENDRASINHJI MILLION: (About) 1600 Metres – 6 Runners
At the start, COMIC TIMING (Dashrath Singh, dr. 6) jumped out and veered to the outside and had to be steadied.
Jockey S. Zervan (LONDON) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Further, he has been fined Rs.2,000/- for improper use of the whip wherein he used the whip in the forehand position down the shoulder.
In the last 50 metres, LONDON (S. Zervan) shifted in on to COMIC TIMING (Dashrath Singh) who had to be steadied.
After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (ANTEROS) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, ANTEROS and COMIC TIMING were trotted and found to be sound.
STAR COMRADE (P. S. Chouhan) was placed fifth and ANTEROS (P. Trevor) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
RACE NO.8(193) – THE STAR SHINE PLATE: (About) 1800 Metres – 13 Runners
JOSS (Bhawani Singh) and SABIQ (Santosh G.) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths each at the start.
Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge SHIVLAIK ROSE in two races on the same day. As per the General Conditions published in the Prospectus, the horse was struck out from this race and accepted to run in The Piccolina Plate.
Soon after the start, MYTHICAL SUNRISE (App. Raj Pawar) who was racing between BAKER STREET (App. H. Zeeshan) and DAYDREAMER (S. Zervan), was tightened for room and dropped back.
Approaching 500 metres, MEKONG DELTA (P. Trevor) shifted in onto OLLY BOY (App. S. A. Amit), forcing the latter to be checked, Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.
After the race, MEKONG DELTA, SABIQ, VOLANTIS and KOAL were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.9(194) – THE OCTOBER HANDICAP: (About) 1200 Metres – 12 Runners
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At the start, AURORA AUSTRALIS (App. K. Nazil, dr. 9) jumped inwards and at the same time FRISKY WHISKEY (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 7) jumped outwards, thereby tightening WARLOCK (B. Nikhil, dr.8) who had to be checked.
Soon after MAGICAL MEMORY (A. Sandesh, dr. 6) shifted out tightening FRISKY WHISKEY (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 7).
Passing 200 metres, JULIANO (S. J. Sunil) shifted out under urgings thereby taking the ground of SPORTO (Kavraj Singh) who had to be checked. Jockey S. J. Sunil has been cautioned.
After the race, MAGICAL MEMORY, SPORTO, SCION, KING OF KILLEN and JULIANO were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.10(195) – THE RED DRAGON PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – 16 Runners
At the start GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh, dr.1) jumped outwards and BLAZING STEPS (Prabhu Naidu, dr.3) jumped inwards thereby tightening BLACK JAGUAR (B. Nikhil, dr.2) who had to be checked.
Soon after the start, RISING CONCERT (T. S. Jodha, dr.12) shifted out and made contact with ZION (D. S. Daman, dr.13) and thereafter shifted in on to PURE SIN (App. Vishal N. Bunde, dr.11).
After the race, MANO NA MANO was observed to have lost its left fore plate and BLAZING STEPS had a gum injury. GLORIOUS GIFT (examined on 22/10/2016) was found to be sound.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th & 10th race, viz. MARVEL, ELEGANT BEAUTY, GOLDSMITH, LADY COACHMAN, FLASHY WINGS and FURIOSA, and the special sample of DUSK N DAWN (5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 10 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 107
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.42,12,625/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10 .7
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)
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R.1(186) |
Joc. R. Ajinkya – sus. for Two Race Days. (punishment to take effect after he completes his Two Days suspension on LORD ARAZAN) |
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R.4(189) |
Joc. S. J. Sunil – fined Rs.2,000/- |
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R.7(192) |
Joc. S. Zervan – fined Rs.3,000/- + Rs.2,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.8(193) |
Tr. Vinesh – fined Rs.1,000/- |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(186) |
NOBLE CHIEFTAIN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race |
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R.2(187) |
NATURE BOY (Hung in) – remedial measures |
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R.3(188) |
SARRAZIN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials. Also (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. KITTY HAWK (drifted out) – remedial measures |
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R.4(189) |
WAR DECLARATION (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s .V.O. |
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R.6(191) |
VOULEZ VOUS (Hung in) – remedial measures |
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R.7(192) |
ANTEROS (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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PACIFIERS USED |
R.1(186) |
MARVEL, PRETTY ANGEL, BAY OF LOVE |
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R.2(187) |
CHAMPAGNE |
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R.3(188) |
ANOTHER CHANCE, SHE’S ALL MINE, STAR WITNESS |
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R.4(189) |
DAZZLING DANCER, SUMAAQ, MONZA, SHIVALIK ROSE, STARRY MOMENT, WAR DECLARATION |
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R.5(190) |
RESILIENT, STARRY IMAGE, JORDEN PRINCE, GOLDSMITH, DECCAN KING |
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R.6(191) |
ADAMS BEGINNING, ALYATIES, ARC OF PASSION, SNOWY PEAKS, TRIPLE THREAT |
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R.7(192) |
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R.8(193) |
OLLY BOY, JOSS, SABIQ |
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R.9(194) |
FLASHY WINGS, GRAN PARADISO, SCION, KING OF KILLEN, AURORA AUSTRALIS, SYNCHRONICITY, FRISKY WHISKEY |
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R.10(195) |
BLAZING STEPS, SUPER ICON, TOUGH ENOUGH |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF APP.S.A.AMIT ON “SINDBAAD” IN RACE NO.103 – THE GIRONDE PLATE RUN ON 10th SEPTEMBER, 2016 :
Trainer Nirad Karanjawala complained against App. S. A. Amit, stating that he was dissatisfied with the riding of the Apprentice on his charge “SINDBAAD”.
Trainer Nirad Karanjawala stated that he had instructed the Apprentice to go to the front if he can or else sit second, take over the running once in the straight, keep the whip in the left hand as the gelding has the tendency to drift out and to ride out using the whip to good measure. App. S. A. Amit confirmed the instructions.
The race in question was viewed in the presence of all concerned. Trainer Karanjawala pointed out that he only took exception to the fact that the Apprentice did not use the whip as instructed, other than that he could not find fault with his riding efforts. Further, he stated that the Apprentice has ridden the gelding in a race during the last Mumbai Meeting while he was yet a 5 kg allowance claimer and not permitted the use of whip. After the said race, the Apprentice had informed him that the gelding does not respond without whipping. The Trainer therefore felt that despite knowing the horse’s habit, not using the whip was very suspicious. Trainer Karanjawala went on to add that in the very next race on the same day App. S. A. Amit rode a horse called “OLLY BOY” on whom he used the whip 8 times, thus establishing the fact that he is competent with the whip. When questioned about the same, App. S. A. Amit stated that he thought he had won the race not realizing he had a horse on his outside. To a specific question App. S. A. Amit stated that he had every intention to win the race.
After hearing all concerned and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. S. A. Amit, his Apprentice Jockey’s license has been suspended for a period of 4 days for unsatisfactory riding.
RE : MERCY PETITION FROM MR. MADAN BHATT IN RESPECT OF HIS EXCLUSION W.E.F. 11/08/2013 TO 10/08/2018 FOR ACCEPTING ILLEGAL BETS ON THE PUNE RACE COURSE DURING MYSORE OFF COURSE RACES ON 22nd MAY, 2013 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Friday, 21st October, 2016 considered Mercy Petition from Mr. Madan Bhatt in the above connection and having considered all papers and proceedings and having heard him, the Stewards decided to reject his Mercy Petition.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR/BELOW EXPECTATION PERFORMANCE OF “INDUS PRINCE” IN RACE NO.86 – THE ESTERELLI PLATE - RUN ON 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2016 :
Vide Office letter dated 15th September, 2016 Trainer Nazak Chenoy was asked to give her reasons in writing as to why action should not be initiated against her in the captioned subject matter. Vide her letter dated 19th September, 2016, Trainer Nazak Chenoy stated that training program/schedule has remained unremarkable. The instructions were similar in all the races i.e. to go to the front or sit well up, however, the previous two starts where the horse performed better, were 1200 metre races run on firm ground whereas this time the horse raced over 1000 metres and the going was bad and the horse jumped slightly outwards and was not able to go to the front and received a lot of kickback throughout the race which was detrimental to his willingness to gallop. Also, the horse played up whilst being loaded and banged his nose/head against the gate after being stalled which she had brought to the attention of the Chief Stipe and the Starter. She felt that all the above factors had an adverse effect on the horse’s performance in Race No.86.
Having viewed the video of the race, the explanation tendered by Tr. Nazak Chenoy was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR/BELOW EXPECTATION PERFORMANCE OF “CAVALIA” IN RACE NO.90 – THE K.RAGHUNATH PLATE - RUN ON 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2016 :
Vide Office letter dated 15th September, 2016 Trainer C. Rajendra was asked to give his reasons in writing as to why action should not be initiated against him in the captioned subject matter. Vide his email dated 23rd September, 2016, Trainer C. Rajendra said that he himself was surprised with the poor performance of CAVALIA in Race No.90. He explained that when CAVALIA ran in Race No.26 on 6th August, 2016 there were no false rails, however, when he ran in Race No. 90 on 3rd September, 2016 there were wide false rails and horses on the inner part of the track were not galloping and five favourites lost on that day. Also, his filly has joint problem and she was carrying top weight
Having viewed the video of the race, the explanation tendered by Trainer C. Rajendra was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR/BELOW EXPECTATION PERFORMANCE OF “PHOENIX KNIGHT” IN RACE NO.91 – THE RADIO ONE RUN - RUN ON 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2016 :
Vide Office letter dated 15th September, 2016 Trainer Dallas Todywalla was asked to give his reasons in writing as to why action should not be initiated against him in the captioned subject matter. Vide his letter dated 16th September, 2016, Trainer Dallas Todywalla explained that PHOENIX KNIGHT was drawn-1 and loaded first. The other horses took a long time to get loaded and his horse got upset standing in the gate for a long time, causing him to rear up in the gates and when the start was given he refused to raise a good gallop during the race.
Having viewed the video of the race, the explanation tendered by Trainer Dallas Todywalla was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “SCARLET OF HOPE” IN RACE NO.100 – THE WEIZHOU PLATE (DIV. RUN ON 10th SEPTEMBER, 2016 WHICH THE MARE WON AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUNS DURING THE CURRENT PUNE MEETING :
Vide Office letter dated 15th September, 2016 Trainer Altaf Hussain was asked to give his reasons in writing as to why action should not be initiated against him in the captioned subject matter. Vide his letter dated 18th September, 2016, Trainer Altaf Hussain has explained that “SCARLET OF HOPE” ran 2 races in the current Pune Season before winning in Race No.100 on 10/09/16. On 29th July, 2016, she ran in Race No.18 in Class IV over 1200 metres with Apprentice Jockey Akshay Gaikwad. She ran a forward race and finished 6th. Again on 14th August, 2016 she ran in Race No.41 in Class IV over a distance of 1400 metres with Jockey Srikanth Kamble. Here again she ran a forward race. He then gave her a gap of 27 days and ran her on 10th September, 2016 in Race No.100 in Class V, Div.II over 1000 metres and put on Apprentice Jockey Akshay Gaikwad and claimed a 5 kg. allowance. Here again she ran a forward race and won. She opened as a favourite and there was no common horse and also there was a drop in Class from IV to V. She is a 6 year old filly and the last time she won was a year back in August, 2015.”
Having viewed the video of the race in question as also the horse’s two previous runs during the current Pune Meeting, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Altaf Hussain. In that, it was noted in the previous start in Race No.41 the filly was at longer odds whereas in the race in question the filly won well backed. Therefore, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to fine Tr. Altaf Hussain a sum of Rs.10,000/- for the improved performance of his charge SCARLET OF HOPE in Race No.100 vis-à-vis her earlier two runs during the current Pune Meeting.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “SHIVALIK PRINCESS” (DRAWN.8) IN RACE NO.100 - THE WEIZHOU PLATE (DIV.II), RUN ON SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER, 2016:
Trainer C. D. Katrak and Jockey Amyn Merchant were questioned regarding the running and riding of SHIVALIK PRINCESS in the above race. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned on 15th September, 2016, Trainer C. D. Katrak said that he had instructed Jockey Amyn Merchant to sit in a good position and to do his best. He said that SHIVALIK PRINCESS was hampered by STARRY MOMENT, the Jockey had done his best and he took no exception to the Jockey’s riding at any part of the race. He said that the horse is owned by him and his Wife and he has always told his Jockeys to do their best so as to earn as much stake money as possible. He said that he intends to race the horse soon over 1600 metres.
Jockey Amyn Merchant had fractured his collar bone and was not available for questioning.
Jockey Amyn Merchant was questioned on 7th October, 2016 and he confirmed the instructions and said that the filly lacked initial speed, as such, he could not sit in a good position. Thereafter, coming into the straight when the filly got into her stride he was immediately crowded and did not have sufficient room to make his run.
Trainer C. D. Katrak stated that the filly was mediocre and the only time she has run on board was in her subsequent start with Jockey Neeraj Rawal in Race No.145 (The said race was viewed). He opined that in the race in question if the filly was not hampered for room in the straight, she would have probably placed.
After hearing the submissions and viewing the video of the race in question as also the filly’s subsequent run, the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “ALECTAR” IN RACE NO.103 – THE GIRONDE PLATE RUN ON 10th SEPTEMBER, 2016 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS RUNS DURING THE CURRENT PUNE MEETING :
Vide Office letter dated 15th September, 2016 Trainer Altaf Hussain was asked to give his reasons in writing as to why action should not be initiated against him in the captioned subject matter. Vide his letter dated 18th September, 2016, Trainer Altaf Hussain explained that “ALECTAR” has run 2 races in the current Pune Meeting before winning in Race No.103 on 10/09/16. He ran 2 races in Class III, one on 06/08/16 in Race No.23 in 1000 metres with Apprentice Jockey Akshay Gaikwad and finished 8th. He ran again on 15/08/2016 in Race No.51 in Class III over a distance of 1200 metres with Jockey R.Shelar and finished 6th. Subsequently, after a gap of 25 days he ran the horse on 10/09/2016 in Race No.103 over a distance of 1200 metres in Class IV, 5 years old and over and declared Jockey A. Sandesh. He opened as a favourite at 18/10 and odds drifted to 5/1 and he won the race. There was no common horse.
Having viewed the video of the race in question as also the horse’s two previous runs during the current Pune Meeting, the explanation tendered by the Trainer was noted.
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RE:ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “PALATIAL” (DRAWN.11) IN RACE NO.104 - THE ROSMINI PLATE, RUN ON SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER, 2016:
Trainer C. D. Katrak and Jockey Amyn Merchant were questioned regarding the running and riding of his charge PALATIAL in the above race. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned on 15th September, 2016 Trainer C. D. Katrak said that he had instructed Jockey Amyn Merchant to sit wherever he could and to do his best. He said that he had fancied the horse in Place and would have liked the Jockey to have been a little more vigorous in the last 100 metres as he felt that he was a little weak in his riding effort which possibly cost him the third place. He added that due to the wide false rails, the track was a bit narrow at the start and had placed his horse at a disadvantage since he was drawn on the outside.
Jockeyk Amyn Merchant had fractured his collar bone and was not available for questioning.
Jockey Amyn Merchant, when questioned on 7th October, 2016, confirmed the instructions and stated that his mount had to be ridden from the word go as such he was a little tired in the straight. Also, the kick back may have affected the horse.
The video of the race was viewed and Jockey Amyn Merchant was asked as to why he travelled wide after the start, to which he replied that he was drawn on the outside and he was not able to bring the horse in. Thereafter, coming into the straight, he had clipped the front runner and shifted in. It was pointed out to Jockey Amyn Merchant that he had ridden his horse into the front horse causing the horse to clip. Trainer C. D. Katrak and Jockey Amyn Merchant concurred with the Stipes view in this regard.
After hearing the submissions and viewing the video of the race and keeping in mind the Trainer’s statement that the horse had lost a certain third place, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Amyn Merchant and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for two race days for incompetent riding. The suspension will take effect from the first Race Day of the Mumbai Meeting 2016/17 (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ERDEMIR” IN RACE NO.116 - THE ADAM’S TREASURE PLATE (DIV.I) (1200 METRES) - RUN ON 17th SEPTEMBER, 2016 :
Tr. Nirad Karanjawala and Jockey S. Sunil were questioned in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump, give the horse to settle and sit in a comfortable position and to do his best in the straight. When asked for his observation of the race, Tr. Nirad Karanjawala said that the horse was in a comfortable position along the rails and came into the straight the shortest way and was ridden out and was beaten by a very narrow margin.
Jockey S.Sunil confirmed the instructions and stated that he had done his best.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video of the race, the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was accepted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR/BELOW EXPECTATION PERFORMANCE OF “MOTHERLAND” IN RACE NO.142 – THE WARSAW PACT TROPHY (DIV.II) - RUN ON 25th SEPTEMBER, 2016 :
Vide Office letter dated 29th September, 2016 Trainer Dallas Todywalla was asked to give his reasons in writing as to why action should not be initiated against him in the captioned subject matter. Vide his letter dated 30th September, 2016, Trainer Dallas Todywalla explained that MOTHERLAND played up badly at the starting gate which she had never done before and at start she missed the kick losing about 4 to 5 lengths whereby Jockey A. Sandesh had to utilize her to get into a good position. Being a 1000 metres race and the filly being upset at the start and losing about 4 to 5 lengths, all these factors had led to her poor performance.
Having viewed the video of the race, the explanation tendered by Tr. Dallas Todywalla was 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:-
24/09/2016 - JORDANA, TEMERITY, ANGEL GIRL, INTELLIGENCE, ARTISTIC, DESERT GOD,
COLOMBIANA, JIGSAW, B FIFTY TWO, CRITIC’S CHOICE, POWER SHADOW,
ETERNAL INSPIRATION, SUMAQ, AIRLIFT, CRACKLIN’ ROSIE, BULLDOZER
25/09/2016 - BIDSTONE HILL, GRAN PARADISO, FORWARD THRUST, DAYDREAMER,
COMMANDER, QUIXOTIC, STRIKING STORY, VALENTINO, MOTHERLAND,
STRIDES AHEAD, ART DECO, ABU AL BUKHOOSH
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Pune: 25th October, 2016
