ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2016/17, SEVENTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, 19th JANUARY, 2017.
(PENETROMETER: 3.9; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 7 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT AT 1200 METRES AND 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:
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RACE |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
REPLACED BY |
REASON |
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8 |
ARABELLE |
Yash Narredu |
Neeraj Rawal |
Indisposed |
RACE NO.1(125) –THE ESTONIA PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11
At the start, ALIEN (A. Sandesh, dr. 10) jumped outwards and made contact with TOP WIZARD (T. S. Jodha, dr. 11).
At the start, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (Bhawani Singh, dr. 4) was observed to have lost its footing as soon as the start was effected.
Passing 900 metres, ZIPPY (App. K. Nazil) shifted in thereby tightening ANGEL OF LOVE (R. Ajinkya) along the rails.
Passing 300 metres, SUPER ICON (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted out on to THE BIG REVIVAL (App. Vishal N. Bunde), who in turn shifted out on to AME (P. Trevor) forcing him to check and change course Jockey Akshay Gaikwad has been cautioned.
Passing 200 metres, ZIPPY (App. K. Nazil) shifted in and tightened ANGEL OF LOVE (R.Ajinkya) along the rails. App K. Nazil has been cautioned.
After the race Jockey Bhawani Singh (ADVANCE TO CONTACT) reported that passing 700 metres his mount leaned inwards and had to be steadied.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of D’ACCORD and a report will be submitted shortly.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of ALIEN and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, ZIPPY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, SUPER ICON was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(126) – THE PLEASURE HUNT PLATE (DIV.II) (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 13
At the start, BLACK JAGUAR (R. Ajinkya, dr. 9) jumped outwards and made contact with AVAKRAZ (J. Chinoy, dr.10).
Passing the 1200 metres, WIZARD OF ODDS (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to ALFONSO (T. S. Jodha) who in turn shifted out inconveniencing WILDHORN (N. S. Parmar), DIVINE HOPE (App.S.A.Amit) and AVAKRAZ (J. Chinoy) Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.
Passing 1000 metres, DIVINE HOPE (App. S. A. Amit) veered in sharply and went across RESILIENT (A. Sandesh). On questioning, App. S. A. Amit stated that the filly had taken an awkward stride and was uncomfortable. The Sr. Vo was requested to examine the filly.
Approaching 400 metres, Jockey R. Ajinkya (BLACK JAGUAR) was observed to have lost his whip. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into the incident and a report will be submitted shortly.
Approaching 300 metres, SUPER BOLT (Akshay Gaikwad) veered inwards onto AVAKRAZ (J. Chinoy) who had to be steadied.
Approaching 300 metres, Jockey Akshay Gaikwad (SUPER BOLT) was observed to have lost his whip. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into the incident and a report will be submitted shortly.
Passing the 250 metres WILD HORN (N.S.Parmar) shifted in and went across SECRET FLAME (Dashrath Singh) who had to check and change course jockey N. S. Parmar has been cautioned.
An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of SIR DESMOND and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, SUPER BOLT was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, AVAKRAZ was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind cannon and SIR DESMOND had a gum injury. DIVINE HOPE and WILDHORN were found to be sound in trot.
RACE NO.3(127) – THE MARCHETTA PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 7
After being stalled, DAISHONIN (App. S. A. Amit) started lashing. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have sustained cut injury below the left stifle and hock. As such, DAISHONIN was certified unfit to race and withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Rehanullah Khan 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. Also, the Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
SET TO FLY (T. S. Jodha) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start.
At the start, GRANDE VITESSE (App. K. Nazil, dr. 7) jumped outwards onto SENSEX (N. S. Parmar, dr. 8).
Approaching 1400 metres, GRANDE VITESSE (App. K. Nazil) shifted in on to PIERCE ARROW (Neeraj Rawal) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening VOLANTIS (Dashrath Singh), forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Apprentice K. Nazil has been cautioned.
Approaching 400 metres, MERABELLA (A. Sandesh) shifted out and went on to VOLANTIS (Dashrath Singh), who had to be checked.
Approaching 300 metres, FURIOUS N’ FAST (S. Zervan) and SENSEX (N. S. Parmar) converged and tightened GRANDE VITESSE (App. K. Nazil) racing between them forcing him to be checked and change course, due to which MERABELLA (A. Sandesh) and PIERCE ARROW (Neeraj Rawal), were inconvenienced.
After the race, SENSEX, SET TO FLY and MERABELLA were trotted and found to be sound. SENSEX had a cut injury at the right hind hock and left hind gaskin and FURIOUS N’ FAST had a cut injury at the left hind quarter.
RACE NO.4(128) – THE ACADEMIC PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 8
WINDHOEK (S. J. Sunil) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. NUTCRACKER (App. H. Zeeshan) jumped out slow, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainers Sanjay Kolse and P. Shroff 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.
After the race, NUTCRACKER and WARLOCK were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(129) – THE BLUE RIBBON PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres –Runners- 13
ARC OF PASSION (Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start.
At the start, GOLDEN GLORY (App. D. R. Shubham, dr. 10) jumped inwards on to MR MORRISON (Altaf Sayyed, dr. 9), who in turn shifted in inconveniencing SILVER RIVER (S. S. Baria, dr. 8). Thereafter, RICH N RARE (App. Raghuveer Singh, dr. 7) shifted out inconveniencing MR MORRISON (Altaf Sayyed, dr. 9).
Passing 800 metres, SILVER RIVER (S. S. Baria) shifted out and carried MR MORRISON (Altaf Sayyed) outwards.
Passing 200 metres, MR MORRISON (Altaf Sayyed) shifted in and went across ARC OF PASSION (Bhawani Singh) who had to be steadied. Jockey Altaf Sayyed has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey B. Nikhil (KNIGHT AT ARMS) reported that his mount was inclined to run out in the straight. Tr. Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, HIGHLAND PRINCESS, ARC OF PASSION, BOHEMIAN and KNIGHT AT ARMS were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(130) – THE PLEASURE HUNT PLATE (DIV.I): About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 13
At the start, ISINIT (Amyn Merchant dr.10) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head up.
After the race, MASTERMARKSMAN was 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.
The Sr. V.O. reported that EMILIA ROMAGNA showed symptoms of distress after completion of the race. The filly was given First Aid treatment on the track after which she recovered and was sent to the Equine Hospital in the Horse Ambulance. The trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
The Sr. V.O. reported that ARMANDO was examined at the stables in the morning on 20/01/2017 and found to be sound in trot.
RACE NO.7(131) – THE SINGAPORE TURF CLUB TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 5
After being stalled, DIRTY PERTY (Yash Narredu) played up and fell in the stall and one of its hind legs got stuck on the side platform. As such all the other horses were taken out. Thereafter, GALLANT KNIGHT (S. Zervan), RINCON (S. Sunil) and ARC SHINE (Bhawani Singh) were examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and certified unfit to race, as such the aforesaid four horses were withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order.
The Sr. V.O. reported that DIRTY PERTY reared up and fell and got stuck in the gates. The gelding was taken out and First Aid treatment was given but he did not respond to the treatment and died on the track.
The Sr. V.O. reported that after being removed from the gates and while rolling, GALLANT KNIGHT, RINCON and ARC SHINE showed symptoms of distress and were attempting to sit down. Hence, the aforesaid three horses were withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainers Karthik Ganapathy, Faisal A. Abbas and Sangramsinh N. Joshi are required to obtain a fitness certificate for their respective charge from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with them to race.
At the start, DANCE OF FIRE (T. S. Jodha, dr. 6) jumped outwards on to CHANCCY (B. Nikhil, dr. 7).
After the race, DANCE OF FIRE was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8(132)–THE VICTORIOUS PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 10
At the start, CHARMING (A. Sandesh, dr. 4) jumped outwards on to ARABELLE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) At the same time MINSTREL HEIGHTS (P. Trevor, dr. 7) jumped inwards onto FREE SPEECH (App. N. Nadeem, dr. 6) due to which ARABELLE (Neeraj Rawal dr.5) had to be steadied.
Passing the 800 metres, GREEK GODDESS (App. H. Zeeshan) shifted in and went across REMEMBER THE TIME (R. Ajinkya) and ROCK IN RIO (Dashrath Singh) who were steadied. Thereafter, GREEK GODDESS further shifted and tightened LADY DANEHILL (S. Zervan) along the rails.
Approaching the 200 metres, GREEK GODDESS (App. H. Zeeshan) shifted in thereby tightening CHARMING (A. Sandesh) along the rails. After questioning, Apprentice H. Zeeshan has been suspended w.e.f. 4th February, 2017 to 5th February, 2017 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).
After the race, THE CIVILIAN 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, REMEMBER THE TIME and CHARMING were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.9(133)–THE ESTONIA PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 11
HYPOTHESIS (Neeraj Rawal) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
At the start, SEACRETS (Bhawani Singh, dr. 8) jumped inwards and made contact with ALFREDO (Santosh G., dr.7).
ASAHI (App. K. Nazil dr.10.) jumped inwards on to BULLION EXPRESS (R. Ajinkya dr.9) and thereafter shifted in and bumped SECRETS (Bhawani Singh dr.8) who in turn went on ALFREDO (Santosh G., dr.7). On questioning, App. K. Nazil stated that he was not ready when the start was effected. Further it was observed that Apprentice K. Nazil (ASAHI) had lost his stirrups and had therefore pulled up his mount and did not complete the race. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the incident and a report on the matter will be submitted shortly.
After the race, VENTURA was 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, HYPOTHESIS was trotted and found to be sound.
The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 7th race, viz. SIR DESMOND, VOLANTIS, BE BOLD and GOD’S OWN, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 91
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.20,08,750/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.11
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.8(132) |
App. H. Zeeshan – suspended w.e.f. 4th February, 2017 to 5th February, 2017 (careless riding) |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(125) |
ZIPPY (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.2(126) |
SUPER BOLT (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(127) |
DAISHONIN – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials. Also, Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required. |
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R.4(128) |
WINDHOEK & NUTCRACKER – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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R.5(129) |
KNIGHT AT ARMS (inclined to run out) – remedial measures |
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R.6(130) |
MASTERMARKSMAN (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. EMILIA ROMAGNA (in distress after the race) Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required. |
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R.7(131) |
GALLANT KNIGHT, RINCON & ARC SHINE (in distress at the Starting Gate - withdrawn) - Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required. |
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R.8(132) |
THE CIVILIAN (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.9(133) |
HYPOTHESIS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials VENTURA (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING AS ALSO THE INCIDENT OF WHIP LOSS BY JOCKEY SANTOSH.G ON HIS MOUNT “ICE ANGLE” IN RACE NO.85 - THE DAMODARDAS C.SHAH CUP - RUN ON 29th DECEMBER, 2016:
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey Santosh G. in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Tr. Bezan Chenoy said that he had instructed the Jockey to sit well up as the filly runs better with a lead and to do his best. When asked about his observation of the race, Trainer Bezan Chenoy said that if the Jockey had not shifted out turning for home and instead had followed the eventual winner into the straight, he would have easily won the race. He added that the Jockey had informed him after the race that the filly was shying from the other runners.
The video of the race as also the incident of whip fall (normal as well as slow motion) was viewed.
Jockey Santosh G confirmed the instructions and added that coming into the straight he got into the filly and gave her a tap and thereafter in an effort to change his grip from the backhand position to the fore hand position, the whip had slipped out of his hand. To another question, he said that his filly was shying from the horse on his inside. However, this statement of the Jockey was not borne out from the video recording.
Having heard the submissions made by Jockey Santosh G. in conjunction with that of the Trainer’s views and having viewed the video of the race as also the incident of whip fall, in normal as well as slow motion, Jockey Santosh G. was reported to the Stewards for incompetent riding.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 19th January, 2017 interviewed Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey Santosh G. in the above connection and. having heard them and having viewed the video of Race No.85 as also the incident of the whip fall, the Stewards decided to give Jockey Santosh G. the benefit of the doubt for the loss of whip. However, the Stewards were not satisfied with his riding on ICE ANGEL and held him guilty of incompetent riding. In that, he stated that his mount was shying from the horse on his inside which was not borne out on the video. It was observed that the filly was travelling well on the inside but he chose to make his move from the outside and thereafter, when the filly started drifting out he did not take corrective measures and travelled wide thus losing valuable ground which may have cost him the race, the verdict being ¾ length. Further, Trainer Bezan Chenoy also felt that turning for home, the Jockey should have followed the front horse, SPORTO, and if he had made his move from the inside of SPORTO instead of coming from the outside, he may have won the race. However, considering his clean record, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 4th February, 2017 for incompetent riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).
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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY R. AJINKYA AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 04/02/2017 TO 05/02/2017 FOR CARELESS RIDING ON “RICH N RARE” IN RACE NO.115 – THE ISN’T SHE SPECIAL PLATE – RUN ON 12TH JANUARY, 2017 :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 19th January, 2017 interviewed Jockey R. Ajinkya and his Spokesman, Mr. S. K. Sunderji, in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video of the race, decided to reject the appeal.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “FLAG FLYING” (N.NADEEM) IN RACE NO 110 THE LADY MADONNA PLATE (1400 METRES) - RUN ON 12th JANUARY 2017 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO HIS PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.73 - THE BOURBON KING PLATE (DIV.I) (1200 METRES) RIDDEN BY JOCKEY VIKRAM JODHA – RUN ON THURSDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 2016 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey Vikram Jodha in the above connection. Trainer H. J. Antia said that this was the third start of the gelding and he has been showing improvement in each one of them. He said that the horse was a novice and furthermore he lacks sound confirmation, hence, he decided to use a senior Jockey with experience to ride the gelding in his first two starts so that he could educate the horse. As for his third run, he said that it was a race where Jockeys were not permitted to carry whips, therefore, he declared Apprentice N. Nadeem and claimed 5 kg. allowance while the other prominent runners in this were ridden by full Jockeys and that gave him an added advantage.
To another question, Trainer H. J. Antia said that in his first start i.e. Race No.36 over 1000 metres, the gelding had finished at the backend, however, in his next start in Race No 73 over 1200 metres, the gelding had shown improvement and finished on in the straight to be 6th and this run had prompted him to race him again in the race in question as he felt that the gelding would do better over 1400 metres. On being questioned about the change in the pattern of running, Trainer H. J. Antia said that the gelding lacked early speed and also his previous two starts were over shorter trips.
When questioned, Jockey Vikram Jodha said that the horse lacked initial speed and in his previous start in Race No.73 he had met with an interference soon after the start and also in the straight.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race in question as also the horse’s previous run, the Stipendiary Stewards are of the view that the pattern of running was different on both occasions and also the riding efforts of Jockey Vikram Jodha were found wanting in Race No.73. Further, there was considerable betting in the race he won as compared to his previous start. As such, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as they deem fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 19th January, 2017 interviewed Trainer H. J. Antia in the above connection and having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video of both the races, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him with regard to the improved performance of his charge FLAG FLYING in Race No.110 as compared to his previous run in Race No.73. The Stewards noted that :-
i) The pattern of running of the horse was different in both the races, i.e. Race No.73 over 1200 metres, when ridden by Jockey Vikram Jodha, FLAG FLYING was settled behind and ran unplaced. Thereafter, in Race No.110 over 1400 metres, with Apprentice N.Nadeem, the horse was positioned well up and won the race by a widening margin of 7 ½ lengths thus showing tremendous improvement in a matter of three weeks.
ii) In Race No.73 the horse was at long odds and subsequently he won well fancied in Race No.110.
iii) The Stewards noted Trainer H. J. Antia’s past record wherein action was initiated against him several times for similar offences of Improved/Comparative performance of his horses.
Therefore, the Stewards of the Club decided to fine him a sum of Rs.50,000/- for the improved performance of his charge FLAG FLYING in Race No.110 run on 12th January, 2017 as compared to its previous run in Race No.73 run on 22nd December, 2016.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ANOTHER CHANCE” IN RACE NO.113 – THE RIYASAT PLATE (DIV.II) – RUN ON 12th JANUARY, 2017 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that Tr. Magansingh P. Jodha was questioned in the above connection. He said that the filly had soundness issues and was still a maiden. He added that the filly was not up to the standard for racing and the owner had asked him to send her to the stud. Since the filly was subsequently retired to stud, the enquiry was closed.
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SAMPLES RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-
25/12/2016 - ROYAL SAPPHIRE, NIFTY, CHARGING TIGRESS, COLOMBIANA, ALAINDAIR,
GLORIOUS EYES, KHAYYAM
29/12/2016 - LADISLAUS, JUNE, GOLDIE’S PET, DISRAELI
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Mumbai: 20th January, 2017
