Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC)

ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2016/17, FIRST DAY, SUNDAY, 20^th NOVEMBER, 2016.

(PENETROMETER: 4.3; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT

CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

RACE	HORSE	JOCKEY	REPLACED BY	REASON
6	ADAMS LAND	App. Parbat Singh	App. Raghuveer Singh	Indisposed
8	NIGHTFALL	App. D. R. Shubham	Vishal N. Bunde	Indisposed

RACE NO.1 –THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY QUEENCITY CUP: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 8

(THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY PIER CHARITIES TRUST TROPHY (DIV.II) WAS RENAMED AS ABOVE)

At the start, DOMINATION (Suraj Narredu, dr.2) jumped outwards on to KISS FROM A ROSE (N. S. Parmar, dr.3) who in turn shifted out on to TOMAHAWK (S. J. Sunil, dr. 4) inconveniencing the latter.

At the start, ROYAL MEWS (C. S. Jodha) threw its head up and had to be steadied.

Jockey S. J. Sunil (TOMAHAWK) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. This being his first offence, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-

The Sr. V. O. reported that ROYAL MEWS and SHE’S ALL MINE were examined at the stables in the morning on 21/11/2016 and found to be sound in trot.

RACE NO.2 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI QUEEN’S NECKLACE TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

MILWALKEE was declared to run with bandages, however, the horse raced without the bandages. Trainer S. S. Shah has been fined Rs.1,000/- for the lapse.

STARRY IMAGE was brought into the paddock sporting Pacifiers, permission for which was not obtained. The Pacifiers were removed before the horse left the paddock. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs. 1,000/-.

At the start, STAR SCHOLAR (P. Trevor, dr.8) jumped inwards and bumped MANO NA MANO (Kishore Kadam, dr.7) who had to be checked.

At the start, SUPER ICON (App. D. R. Shubham, dr.5) jumped outwards on to MILWALKEE (A. Sandesh, dr.6).

Soon after the start, STARRY IMAGE (C. S. Jodha, dr.3) shifted out on to TENNESSEE (S. J. Sunil, dr.4) forcing him outwards and at the same time STAR SCHOLAR (P. Trevor, dr.8) shifted in due to which SUPER ICON (App. D. R. Shubham, dr.5) and MILWALKEE (A. Sandesh, dr.6) were tightened for room and dropped back.

Approaching 300 metres, ADAMS BEGINNING (D. S. Daman) shifted in thereby tightening SUPER ICON (App. D. R. Shubham) along the rails and forcing him to check his mount and change course. After questioning, Jockey D. S. Daman has been fined Rs.2,000/-

After the race Jockey Kishore Kadam (MANO NA MANO) reported the loss of whip passing the 100 metres.

After the race Jockey Bhawani Singh (ROMAN GOLD) reported that his mount hung out in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Karthik G. has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

MANO NA MANO (Kishore Kadam) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time.

An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of WARLOCK and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, BE BOLD and STAR SCHOLAR were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.3 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY BAYVIEW CUP: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 7

ALDERLEY EDGE (Kishore Kadam) jumped out and veered towards the outside thus losing about 2 lengths at the start.

Soon after the start, VISTANA (Santosh G.) shifted in and went across RIDER ON THE STORM (Shrikant Kamble) who had to be steadied.

Passing 900 metres, FINAL ENCOUNTER (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to HIDDEN SOUL (T. S. Jodha) forcing the latter to be checked and dropped back. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.

An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of DEVOTED EYES and a report will be submitted shortly.

After the race, DEVOTED EYES was found to be sore by the left fore leg. Also, the filly had a cut injury at the left hind pastern. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

RACE NO.4 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI CUFFE PARADE TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 6

Soon after the start, IN MY DREAM (Suraj Narredu) shifted in and went across BATMAN (C. S. Jodha) and ESSENCE OF LOVE (Kishore Kadam). Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned.

Passing 900 metres, FRANZ FERDINAND (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in on to IN MY DREAM (Suraj Narredu) who in turn shifted in and tightened CARBONARA (A. Imran Khan) along the rails.

Jockey Suraj Narredu (IN MY DREAM) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, he stated that his mount hung out in the straight and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such no action was initiated against him. However, Trainer C. D. Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (STREETJAMMER) reported that his mount was inclined to run out in the early part of the race. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, CARBONARA, ESSENCE OF LOVE and FRANZ FERDINAND were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.5 – THE ROTARIAN MUNJAL SHARAD SHAH MILLION: (About) 1000 Metres –Runners- 13

(THE NIRANJANA AND ROTARIAN SHARAD SHAH MILLION WAS RENAMED AS ABOVE)

At the start, CHAGRING TIGRESS (D. S. Daman, dr.2) jumped outwards on to ABBEY (Suraj Narredu, dr.3).

Soon after the start, MINSTREL HEIGHTS (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and went across BARYSHNIKOV (Neeraj Rawal) and thereafter tightened ALLORA (S. Zervan), WIND CRAFT (Kishore Kadam) and LADY DANEHILL (P.Trevor). As a result of this, WIND CRAFT (Kishore Kadam) dropped back on to ARAKAWAH (Bhawani Singh) forcing the Jockey to check his mount and change course thereby inconveniencing CHARGING TIGRESS (D. S. Daman). After questioning Jockey P. S. Chouhan and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, he has been suspended for One Race day i.e. 8^th December 2016 (permitted to ride work/mock race).

Passing 400 meters, ALLORA (S. Zervan) shifted out on to DOUBLE NINE (N. S. Parmar), who in turn went on to ARAKAWAH (Bhawani Singh). Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned.

In the final stages of the race, QUEEN CREDIBLE (C. S. Jodha,) shifted in thereby tightening DOUBLE NINE (N. S. Parmar) who was also inclined to shift in and due to lack of room brushed the haunches of ALLORA. After questioning, Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned.

Jockey Bhawani Singh (ARAKAWAH) reported the loss of whip at about 400 metres from the winning post. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly.

Jockey S. Zervan (ALLORA) was observed to have lost his whip in the final stages of the race. This being his first offence, he has only been cautioned.

After the race, WIND CRAFT was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind fetlock. GREEK GODDESS (examined on 21/11/2016) was found to be sound in trot.

RACE NO.6 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs. 2,000/- for declaring incorrect shoeing on his charge MOTHERLAND, wherein the filly was declared to have all four aluminum plates but on examination was found to have both fore aluminum plates, hind bare.

At the start, CELESTIAL LIGHT (A. Imran Khan, dr. 9) and BULLDOZER (C. S. Jodha, dr.10) were observed to have jostled.

ADAMS LAND (App. Raghuveer Singh) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time.

After the race, KITTY HAWK and NAUMEE were trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.7 – THE JANAK RAM JETHMALANI MEMORIAL TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 10

GODSENT (A. Sandesh) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Passing 700 metres, EIGER’S TIGER (Dashrath Singh) shifted in thereby inconveniencing RAPID GIRL (App. H. Zeeshan). Jockey Dashtarth Singh has been cautioned.

After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (GODSENT) reported that soon after the start his mount was inclined to run out and had to be steadied. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, ADELINE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind fetlock. IMPERIAL HERITAGE was found to be sound in trot.

RACE NO.8 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY PIER CHARITIES TRUST TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 8

At the start, ALPINE EXPRESS (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.5) shifted out on to LOAFER (Vikram Jodha, dr.6).

Soon after the start, COUNTRY MUSIC (Suraj Narredu) shifted in thereby inconveniencing POETS SONG (N. S. Parmar).

NIGHTFALL (Vishal N. Bunde) was observed to have drifted out in the straight, and finished the race on the extreme outside. Trainer C. D. Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

LOAFER (Vikram Jodha) was observed to have drifted out in the final stages of the race. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, FABIO, POETS SONG, IRISH BAILEY and NIGHTFALL were trotted and found to be sound.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1^st, 2^nd, 5^th and 7^th race, viz. DOMINATION, WARLOCK, QUEEN CREDIBLE and MRS PATMORE, and the special sample of BE BOLD (2^nd race) and DEVOTED EYES (3^rd race),were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 74

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.,23,52,500/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9.25

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.1	Joc. S. J. Sunil – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence)
	R.2	Trainers S. S. Shah & Altaf Hussain – fined Rs.1,000/- each; Joc. D. S. Daman – fined Rs.2,000/-
	R.5	Joc. P. S. Chouhan – sus. for 8^th Dec., 2016 (careless riding)
	R.6	Tr. Dallas Todywalla – fined Rs.2,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.2	ROMAN GOLD (Hung out) – remedial measures MANO NA MANO (trailed the field) – Trainer to ensure the horse runs with the field next time
	R.3	DEVOTED EYES (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.4	IN MY DREAM (Hung out) & STREET JAMMER (inclined to run out) – remedial measures
	R.6	ADAMS LAND (trailed the field) – Trainer to ensure the horse runs with the field next time
	R.7	GODSENT(reluctant to reach the starting point & inclined to run out)–remedial measures
	R.8	NIGHTFALL & LOAFER (Drifted out) – remedial measures

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY SURAJ NARREDU AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB WITH REGARD TO SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR THE FIRST RACE DAY OF THE MUMBAI MEETING 2016/ 2017 FOR CARELESS RIDING ON “JORDANA” – RE : OBJECTION IN RACE NO 161- THE YANA TROPHY – RUN ON 9^th OCTOBER, 2016::

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 16^th November 2016 considered the captioned Appeal. The Board of Appeal studied all documents and papers that were submitted and viewed the video recording of the Race no 161 as well as 133, and heard all the submissions made by Jockey Suraj Narredu in the matter.

After having deliberated at length and having applied their minds to the entire facts of the case, the Board of Appeal, by majority, decided to modify the penalty imposed on Jockey Suraj Narredu by the Stewards of the Club, that is, to levy a fine of Rs.25,000/- instead of suspension for One Race Day. His Deposit fee for the Appeal was forfeited.

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RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY KAVRAJ SINGH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STEWARDS OF THE CLUB WITH REGARD TO SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR A PERIOD COVERING 12 RACE DAYS W.E.F. FIRST RACE DAY OF MUMBAI MEETING 2016/ 17 FOR UNSATISFACTORY RIDING – RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ARAKAWAH” IN RACE NO.131 – THE ENAKSI PLATE, RUN ON 18^th SEPTEMBER, 2016:

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 16^th November 2016 considered Appeal from Jockey Kavraj Singh in respect of the captioned subject matter.

The Board of Appeal having studied all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Jockey Kavraj Singh and his Spokesman, Mr. Adhirajsingh Jodha, as well as Trainer Altaf Hussain and his Witness, Jockey N. S. Parmar, having viewed the video recording of the Race nos.131, 90 and 65, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds to the entire facts of the case, unanimously decided to reject his Appeal, accordingly the decision of the Stewards of the Club stands.

In view of the above, his Jockey’s License will stand suspended w.e.f. 20^thNovember 2016 to 29^th December 2016 (both days inclusive). His Deposit for the Appeal was forfeited.

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RE: APPEAL FROM JOCKEY KAVRAJ SINGH AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS WITH REGARD TO SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR TWO RACE DAYS FOR RIDING AN INJUDICIOUS RACE – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “REPLICA” IN RACE NO.99 – THE NANA RAGHUNATH TROPHY RUN ON 4^th SEPTEMBER, 2016 :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 20^th November, 2016 considered appeal dated 20^th October, 2016 from Jockey Kavraj Singh in the above connection. The Stewards of the Club considered all papers and proceedings and having heard Jockey Kavraj Singh and Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha and having viewed the video of the race, decided to reject his appeal. His Jockey’s license stands suspended w.e.f. 1^st January, 2017 to 5^th January, 2017 (both days inclusive).

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “FURIOSA” IN RACE NO.195 – THE RED DRAGON PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 21^st OCTOBER, 2016 WHICH THE FILLY WON AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.98 ON 04/09/2016 WHERE SHE WAS UNPLACED

Vide Office letter dated 26^th October, 2016 Trainer Faisal A. Abbas 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 1^st November, 2016, Trainer Faisal A. Abbas explained as under :

1. FURIOSA raced after a gap of 47 days;

2. In the previous race i.e. Race No.98 run on 4^th September, 2016 the filly ran in Class-III over 1200 metres whereas she won on 21^st October, 2016 in Class-IV over 1000 metres;

3. In Race No.98, the filly was very fractious in the stall and her Starting Stall Certificate was revoked. He felt that the filly’s bad behavior and her temperament in the stalls where she got very excited, had definitely affected her performance. Subsequently he gave the filly sufficient gate practice and she showed improvement in her behavior in Race No.195 and she was blind folded and backed in for the first time.

4. When the filly won in Race No.195 there was a change of equipment i.e. she raced with Blinkers which suited her a lot and she ran a different race;

5. There were no common horses.

Trainer Faisal A. Abbas was questioned on 3^rd November, 2016 and informed that in the previous run, FURIOSA was at longer odds and in the race in question the filly won well backed thereby casting a doubt and hence this enquiry.

Trainer Faisal A. Abbas reiterated that the long gap of 47 days may have helped the filly. Also, the Blinkers had calmed the filly to a great extent and she had showed vast improvement in work.

Having viewed the video of both the races, the explanation tendered by Trainer Faisal A. Abbas was noted inspite of the betting trend keeping in mind the horse was a 3-year old and 47 days had passed and there was a change of equipment .

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “UNDISPUTED” IN RACE NO.204 – THE DEMOCRATICUS PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON 22^nd OCTOBER, 2016 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.114 ON 11/09/2016 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED :

Vide Office letter dated 26^th October, 2016 Trainer S. K. Sunderji 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 29^th October, 2016, Trainer S. K. Sunderji explained as under:

1. UNDISPUTED raced thrice during the current Pune Meeting and was fancied on all three occasions;

2. In Race No.114 over a distance of 1200 metres, the gelding was ridden by Jockey P. Trevor and finished 8^th, however, he was only 6 lengths from the winner. After the race the Jockey informed him that the horse did not enjoy the kick back and advised him to race him over 1000 metres next time out.

3. In Race No.114 the gelding raced with Pacifiers which may have not suited him;

4. There was a gap of 41 days in between the two races and the distance of 1000 metres in Race No.204 suited the horse. Also, he ran without Pacifiers this time.

5. In Rae No.204 the horse raced from 2^nd position, hence there was no question of kick-back;

6. There was no common horse.

Trainer S. K. Sunderji was questioned on 3^rd November, 2016 and was informed that UNDISPUTED had won two races previously, both over 1000 metres, therefore, his reasoning that he had changed the distance from 1200 metres to 1000 metres on the advice of Jockey P. Trevor, does not hold good. However, considering that the horse had run after a gap of 41 days and also the horse was fancied in the previous run as well, no action was being initiated in the matter and his explanation was noted.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “STAR ONE” IN RACE NO.205 – THE SHAMU CHAVAN TROPHY (DIV.I) RUN ON 22^nd OCTOBER, 2016 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.140 ON 24/09/2016 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED

Vide Office letter dated 26^th October, 2016 Trainer M. K. Jadhav 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 1^st November, 2016, Trainer M. K. Jadhav stated that STAR ONE has always been a consistent performer since the time he came to his charge. He said that there was one common horse viz. POWER SHADOW. In Race No.140 POWER SHADOW won carrying 50.5 kg. and ridden by App. S. A. Amit (3.5 kg allowance claimer) and STAR ONE finished 7^th carrying 56 kg. with App. Vishal N. Bunde (5 kg allowance claimer – without whip), however, he was only 3 ½ lengths from the winner. Subsequently, in Race No.205 STAR ONE was handicapped at 60.5 kg. and POWER SHADOW at 58.5 kg. and going by the previous race form, both the horses had equal chance in this race. However, this time STAR ONE with Jockey A. Sandesh in the saddle beat POWER SHADOW who was ridden by Jockey S. Zervan, by 2 ¼ lengths and this improvement could be attributed to Jockey A. Sandesh’s riding capacity as compared to App. Vishal N. Bunde. He said that he had given similar instructions in both the races i.e. to hit the front or be in close 2^nd/3^rd position. However, in Race No.140 STAR ONE was bumped at the start and also interfered with at 600 metres due to which App. Vishal N. Bunde could not follow the instructions and both these interferences reflect in the Race Day Reports.

Trainer M. K. Jadhav was again interviewed on 3^rd November, 2016 and asked to explain the poor performance of his charge STAR ONE in Race No.140. Trainer M. K. Jadhav said that he stood by his written submissions. He reiterated that in Race No.140 STAR ONE was bumped at the start after which the horse was boxed and the boy was not able to follow the instructions which were to hit the front or be in close 2^nd/3^rd position.

Having viewed the video of both the races in the presence of the Trainer, it was highlighted to him that there was a difference in pattern of running in Race No.140 where the horse was a favourite. However, keeping all circumstances in mind, he was only cautioned.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “PADMAKOSA” IN RACE NO.151 – THE D.N.ZODGE PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 8^th OCTOBER, 2016 WHICH THE MARE WON AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.132 ON 18/09/2016 WHERE SHE WAS UNPLACED :

Trainer Subhag Singh was questioned in the above connection. He stated that in Race No.132 PADMAKOSA was ridden by Jockey Bhawani Singh and finished 7^th over 1200 metres, but he was only 8 ¾ lengths from the winner. Subsequently, the horse won in Race No.151 after a gap of 20 days over 1000 metres and there was no common horse. Also, the fancied runner, GENEROUS LADY, had jumped out tardily and its Jockey lost the whip, which worked in his favour and he was lucky to win the race.

Having viewed the video of both the races and scrutinizing the betting sheets, the explanation tendered by Trainer Subhag Singh was noted.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE/IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “FLASHY WINGS” IN RACE NO.194 – THE OCTOBER HANDICAP, RUN ON 21^st OCTOBER, 2016 WHICH THE FILLY WON AS COMPARED TO HER PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.156 ON 08/10/2016 WHERE SHE WAS UNPLACED :

Vide Office letter dated 26^th October, 2016 Trainer Karthik G. 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 29^th October, 2016, Trainer Karthik G. explained that:-

1. In Race No.156, FLASHY WINGS ran in open Class-IV whereas in Race No.194 the filly won in Class-IV which was restricted for 3-year-olds only.

2. In Race No.194 the filly raced with a Pacifier due to the kick back which made a difference to her performance. This race was run on the old Monsoon Track whereas in Race No.156 run on 8^th October, 2016 the false rails were placed 11 metres wide from the 600 metres to the winning post.

3. There was no common horse.

4. The style of running was consistent in both the races, she raced off the pace and came from behind.

5. CARRALISA who finished 2^nd in Race No.156 subsequently again placed second in Race No.177 and CAIELIN who finished 4^th, two lengths ahead of FLASHY WINGS in Race No.156, again placed fourth in Race No.198, a race for 3- year-old horses. The winner, ESPADA and PRISTINA who placed Third in Race No.156 did not run subsequently.

6. In Race No.156, FLASHY WINGS carried 57.5 kg in Div.II of the Pune Racing Journalists Trophy and finished fifth, clocking 1 Min 12.504 seconds whereas CICITALIA who won Div.I, carried 57 kg. and clocked 1 Min 12.521 seconds, in effect FLASHY WINGS would have won in Div.I, therefore, there was no question of FLASHY WINGS having performed poorly in Race No.156.

Having viewed the video of both the races and scrutinizing the betting sheets, the explanation tendered by Trainer Karthik G. was noted. However, his attention was drawn to the Calendar Notification “Re: Improvement in performance of a horse in a short span of time” and he was cautioned to be more careful in the future.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR / BELOW EXPECTATION PERFORMANCE OF “ROCK IN RIO” IN RACE NO.199 – THE DEMOCRATICUS PLATE(DIV.I), RUN ON 22^nd OCTOBER, 2016:

Vide Office letter dated 26^th October, 2016 Trainer Narendra Lagad 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 28^th October, 2016, Trainer Narendra Lagad explained that he had instructed the Jockey to sit well up in the first three, however, the horse missed getting a flying start and came out tardily, as such, he had to be pushed to gain position. Thereafter, nearing the bend the horse on the outside shifted in whereby his horse lost position and the Jockey had to switch course, which, in a 1000 metres race, is difficult for a 5 kg. apprentice. Also, the horse was sent for an X-Ray the next day which showed damage in the knee and the Club’s Vet injected both the knees with Hyruan and Vetlog injections.

Having viewed the video of the race and scrutinizing the Veterinary log book, the enquiry was closed.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR / BELOW EXPECTATION PERFORMANCE OF “VOLANTIS” IN RACE NO.193 – THE STAR SHINE PLATE, RUN ON 21^st OCTOBER, 2016:

Vide Office letter dated 26^th October, 2016 Trainer M. Narredu 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 3^rd November, 2016, Trainer M. Narredu explained that VOLANTIS has raced five times, having placed on four occasions but was still a maiden. He said that two of the filly’s best runs during the current Pune Meeting were over 1800 metres and 2000 metres where she placed second on both occasions. He said that in the race in question which was over her ideal distance of 1800 metres, she was given a good ride by Jockey A. Sandesh who settled her very well and saved her as much as he could for the final stretch, however, turning for home when the Jockey asked her to quicken, she did not respond as expected. He felt that either the filly did not like the going on the Pune Track or she may not be genuine as expected.

Having viewed the video of the race, the explanation tendered by Trainer M. Narredu was noted and the enquiry was closed.

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RE : RE : CONFIRMATORY ANALYSIS REPORT IN RESPECT OF b g “CAPTAIN” (WINNER) IN RACE NO.74 – THE MARIINSKY PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON SATURDAY, 27^th AUGUST, 2016 - IN CHARGE OF TRAINER FAISAL A. ABBAS :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 20^th November, 2016 considered the Confirmatory Analysis Report dated 8^th November, 2016 from Racing Analytical Services Ltd., Australia, in respect of the sample of urine taken from CAPTAIN (Winner) in Race No.74 – The Mariinsky Plate (Div.II) run on 27^th August, 2016 which read as under :-

“THE URINE SAMPLE WAS SHOWN TO CONTAIN GUAIFENESIN, NORKETAMINE AND DEHYDRONORKETAMINE”

A copy of the above report was given to Trainer Faisal A. Abbas and he was asked to continue his own enquiries and to lead evidence, if any, to prove mitigating circumstances within 15 days and to also attend the enquiry to be held by the Stipendiary Stewards and the Sr. Veterinary Officer of the Club, as and when he would be required to.

As per the Medication Rules, the Stewards of the Club decided to disqualify CAPTAIN (Winner) in Race No.74 – The Mariinsky Plate (Div.II) run on 27^th August, 2016 and to revise the order of placing of the above race as under :-

POETS SONG - FIRST; FOREVER FREE - THIRD;

CRYSTAL BALL - SECOND; SPORTO - FOURTH

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RE : INCIDENT REPORT OF 7^th AUGUST 2016 IN RESPECT OF MR.RAVINDRA TIWARI AND MR. ANTHONY LOPEZ AT THE MUMBAI RACE COURSE – MR.P.N.TIWATANE, CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, MUMBAI RACE COURSE :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 20^th November, 2016 have decided to exclude the under-mentioned person from the premises of the racecourse, Mumbai/Pune and all other places wherever the Rules of Racing of this Club are in force, w.e.f. 21/09/2016 to 20/11/2021 :-

Mr. Anthony P. Lopez,

A-304, Sterling Apartment, Kalina,

Santacruz (East),

Mumbai – 400 098

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO ALLEGED BETTING BY TRAINEE APPRENTICE PRANIL KHARAD :

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 20^th November, 2016 interviewed Trainee Apprencie Pranil Kharad in reference to the captioned subject matter. At this meeting he admitted betting on the Tote and gave a written apology for the same and assured the Stewards that he will not commit a similar offence in the future.

The Stewards of the Club noted that all Rules and Regulations are explained to the new apprentice trainees before commencement of the training and did not accept his plea of ignorance and held him guilty of gross misconduct. However, keeping in mind that he had admitted his guilt and assured the Stewards that he will not commit a similar offence in the future, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend him from attending his training classes for a period of four months i.e. up to and inclusive of 20^th March, 2017. Further, he was cautioned that on a repetition of a similar offence, severe action will be initiated against him.

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-

08/10/2016 - RISING CONCERT, PADMAKOSA, LUCAS, MERCHANTOFVENICE, SANAM,

JEANNINE, ESPADA, LONDON, IRISES, CICITALIA, GENEROUS LADY,

SYNCHRONICITY

09/10/2016 - SUPER ICON, ROYAL CLASSIC, CHEF D’OEUVRE, CAMERON, SCARLET OF HOPE,

GODSENT, MYRTLEWOOD, BATMAN

15/10/2016 - COUNTRY MUSIC, SHAPE THE SCAPE, COLEY, SEVERUS, BENEZEER

16/10/2016 - DANCING PRINCE, MERABELLA, GOLD BAG, DANCING PRANCES, ACCOLADE,

GERMANICUS, NAMID, YANNA RASCALA, MINSTREL HEIGHTS

21/10/2016 - MARVEL, ELEGANT BEAUTY, GOLD SMITH, LADY COACHMAN, FLASHY WINGS,