ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2016/17, TWENTYTHIRD DAY, SUNDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, 2017.
(PENETROMETER: 3.7; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 11 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer M. Narredu, permission was granted to his Assistant Trainer Vinesh Naik to saddle his charge DUBROVNIK in the 8th race, at his (Trainer M. Narredu’s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO.1(173) – THE MANAPPURAM FINANCE LTD. TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 2
– NO REPORT
RACE NO.2(174) – THE Y.M.CHAUDHRY MEMORIAL TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners – 6
– NO REPORT
RACE NO.3(175) – THE LIONS CLUB OF BOMBAY HOST TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners - 8
Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using a Rubber Bit on his charge PRACS without taking prior permission.
RITZ (J. Chinoy) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait 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.
Passing 600 metres, in an effort to be settled, KOAL (App. S. A. Amit) took an awkward step unbalancing its rider.
After the race, PRACS 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, DAZZLE N DAZE and PRACS were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.4(176) – THE AMATEUR RIDERS’ CLUB TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 14
At the request of Trainer Subhag Singh, SUERTE was examined at 1020 hours on 17/02/2017 and was found to have fever. As such, SUERTE was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the colt from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
PHILADELPHIA (A. Sandesh) stumbled at the start.
Approaching 900 metres, PANATELA (Bhawani Singh) shifted inwards and inconvenienced BEYOND FORCES (Amyn Merchant) who had to be checked and dropped back. Jockey Bhawani Singh has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
Passing 200 metres, SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh G.) lugged in and went across BEYOND FORCES (Amyn Merchant) who had to be checked. On questioning, Jockey Santosh G. stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, App. Vishal N. Bunde (PRINCESS ATHENA) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of UNTITLED and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, PHILADELPHIA, BEYOND FORCES, SHE’S A TIGER and PRINCESS ATHENA were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(177)–THE DR.GOVIND R.GURBAXANI MEMORIALTROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 7
After the race, VOLANTIS and VICE ADMIRAL were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(178) – THE VIVONO MILLION:(About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 7
After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (JUGGERNAUT) 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.
After the race, JUGGERNAUT was trotted and found to be sound.
ELYSEE (Neeraj Rawal) was placed fifth and JUGGERNAUT (Dashrath Singh) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
RACE NO.7(179) –THE SURAJ ESTATE DEVELOPERS TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners – 12
On arrival at the start, Jockey Santosh G. reported that he was not comfortable with the trotting of his mount ROYAL ECLAIR. The mare was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified her fit to race, however, the Jockey was not comfortable to ride. After consultation with the Chief Stipendiary Steward, ROYAL ECLAIR was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. This being the second instance that ROYAL ECLAIR was withdrawn under similar circumstances, the Trainer has been asked to send the mare to the Club’s Equine Hospital for complete veterinary examination and to be passed fit before next accepting to race. Further, the Stewards directed the Stipendiary Stewards & Sr. V.O. to enquire into the above matter and submit a report.
At the start, ZANZIBAAR (S. J. Sunil, dr.2) jumped outwards and at the same time LADY IN RED (A. Sandesh, dr.5) jumped inwards due to which IMPOSSIBLE DREAM (J. Pradeep dr.3) and IMPERIAL HERITAGE (R. Ajinkya, dr.4) were inconvenienced.
At about 600 metres, App. Vishal N. Bunde (ZOOM ZOOM) and Jockey Amyn Merchant (KALINA) both tried to take a gap between LADY IN RED (A. Sandesh) and KOOKABURRA (S. Mosin), as a result KALINA shifted out causing HUNTING PLEASURE (P. Trevor) who was racing behind, to be checked and shift outwards.
After the race, FRIBOURG 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, KOOKABURRA 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, LADY IN RED and IMPOSSIBLE DREAM were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8(180)–THE AMATEUR RIDERS’ CLUB TROPHY(DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners – 15
BRITAIN (Akshay Gaikwad) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start.
Soon after the start, ALMOST MAGICAL (G. Amit) shifted in and went across POLLYANA (R. Ajinkya) who had to be checked. Jockey G. Amit has been cautioned.
Soon after the start, BLITZKRIEG (App. Parbat Singh) went across. ALFREDO (Santosh G.) who had to be checked. App. Jockey Parbat Singh has been cautioned.
Passing 800 metres, KOMODO DRAGON (Kishore Kadam) shifted in thereby hampering LILAC TIME (App. Raghuveer Singh) and DUBROVNIK (S. Mosin) who had to be checked. After questioning Jockey Kishore Kadam and not being satisfied with his explanation, his Jockey’s license has been suspended for one race day i.e. on 9th March, 2017 for careless riding. (Permitted to ride work/mock race)
After the race, Jockey J. E. Pereira (LOGANO) reported that passing 600 metres his mount had clipped the front runner, FRINGE BENEFIT (S. Joseph).
After the race, LOGANO, DUBROVNIK and KOMODO DRAGON were trotted and found to be sound.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th race, viz. DANSE DEBONAIRE, STREETJAMMER, BOTTEGA LOUIE and GLORIOUS EYES, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 71
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.34,46,475/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.87
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.3(175) |
Tr. Nirad Karanjawala – fined Rs.1,000/- |
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R.4(176) |
Joc. Bhawani Singh – fined Rs.3,000/- |
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R.8(180) |
Joc. Kishore Kadam – suspended for 9th March, 2017 |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.3(175) |
RITZ – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials PRACS (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.4(176) |
SUERTE – Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required SHE’S A TIGER (Hung in) and PRINCESS ATHENA (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.6(178) |
JUGGERNAUT (Hung in) – remedial measures |
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R.7(179) |
ROYAL ECLAIR – Not to accept until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. KOOKABURRA (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. FRIBOURG (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “MISS SAIGON ” (R. AJINKYA, DRAWN-4) IN RACE NO 160 - THE LITTLE HEARTS MILLION (1400 METRES) - RUN ON 12th FEBRUARY 2017 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and Jockey R. Ajinkya in the above connection. The video of the race was viewed and when questioned, Tr. Vishal Gaikwad said that he had instructed the Jockey to take a smart jump and sit in 4th/5th/6th position, at the 4 furlongs to see where the horses are and be with them and coming into the straight to get into the filly and thereafter to pull out the whip and ride out vigorously. When asked for his observation of the race, Trainer Vishal Gaikwad said that Jockey R. Ajinkya could have moved out passing the 3 furlongs when Jockey Santosh G (SAWGRASS) came alongside. To another query, he said that Jockey R. Ajinkya had ridden for him earlier during the Pune Meeting and he wanted to claim allowance in this race, hence he declared him.
Jockey R. Ajinkya confirmed the instructions. The video of the race was played and Jockey R. Ajinkya pointed out that passing 800 metres he was positioned nicely. Thereafter, passing 600 metres, he started to make his move, however, Jockey Santosh G. (SAWGRASS) was next to him and he was constantly on the look out for an opening. Further, coming into the straight, FLAG FLYING (App. N. Nadeem) was in front and if he had tried to shift out at that stage, he may have clipped, hence he waited for an opening. Further, he was instructed by the trainer not to break the filly’s stride as she takes time to get going, hence he had avoided breaking her stride. Also, CARBONARA was racing on his outside.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video of the race, regular as well as the back view, the Stipendiary Stewards were of the view that Jockey R. Ajinkya was hampered for room in the straight and did not get a clear run. However, considering that there was negative information on this horse before the race and keeping in mind that filly was a favourite, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 19th February, 2017 considered the above report and having heard Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and Jockey R. Ajinkya and having viewed the video recording of the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter.
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Mumbai: 21st February, 2017
