Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC)

ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2017/18, FIRST DAY, SUNDAY, 19^th NOVEMBER, 2017.

(PENETROMETER: 4.2; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT

On a request from Trainer P. Shroff, permission was granted to Trainer Vishal Gaikwad to saddle his charges ANACAPRI (1^st race) and LINCOLN (6^th race), at his (Trainer P. Shroff’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer C. D. Katrak, permission was granted to Trainer S. Waheed to saddle his charge FINANCIER in the 5^th race, at his (Trainer C. D. Katrak’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1 –THE UPL LIMITED TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 6

(In aid of life saving equipments at National Burns Centre, Airoli)

Passing 350 metres, ANACAPRI (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and made contact with GOLDIE’S PET (David Allan). After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, Jockey J. Chinoy (INCENTIO) reported that his mount was not striding out comfortably in the straight, as such, he did not put much pressure. The Sr. V.O. was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that no abnormality was detected.

After the race DOMINATION was trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.2 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 5

(In aid of Sustainable Education)

REMEMBER ME (T. S. Jodha) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

At the start, MYGRATOR (Suraj Narredu) jumped inwards and was steadied.

After the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh (SUPER SUNSHINE) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, SUPER SUNSHINE 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.

RACE NO.3 – THE JANAK RAM JETHMALANI MEMORIAL TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 9

GLORIOUS EYES (C. S. Jodha) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

At the start, TURNING POINT (P. Trevor, dr. 2) jumped outwards on to WE BREAK THE RULES (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3) who in turn shifted out and made contact with FLYING DRAGON (S. Mosin, dr.4).

Soon after the start, JAGER BOMB (App. Raghuveer Singh) was inclined to run out and had to be steadied.

Passing 200 metres, FLYING DRAGON (S. Mosin) shifted out and at the same time GLORIOUS EYES (C. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby tightening EIGER’S TIGER (Dashrath Singh) who was racing between them.

After the race, Jockey S. Mosin (FLYING DRAGON) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer S. S. Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

After the race, IRISES was trotted and found to be sound.

RACE NO.4 – THE SMT.SARLA & RTN.GIRDHARILAL MODI & ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI DOWNTOWN SEALAND TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres –Runners- 10

(In aid of Pediatric Cancer Patients)

At the request of Trainer M. Narredu, KINGSMAN was examined at 1150 hours on 18/11/2017 and was found to be sore by the right hind leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

SASSY LASS (Dashrath Singh) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

Soon after the start, ARABIAN STORM (App. Raghuveer Singh, dr.9) shifted in thereby tightening GLYNDEBOURNE (P. Trevor) who had to be checked. App. Raghuveer Singh has been cautioned.

Soon after the start, BIDSTONE HILL (S. S. Baria, dr.5) shifted in thereby tightening RAIN DANCE (App. D. R. Shubham, dr.4) and FOREST FAIRY (Y.S.Srinath, dr.2) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. S. Baria has been severely reprimanded.

Passing 1000 metres, IN THE STARS (Suraj Narredu) shifted in on to FOREST FAIRY (Y. S. Srinath), who in turn shifted in thereby tightening GREGORIAN CHANTS (Amyn Merchant) along the rails. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned.

After the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh (ANGELS TOUCH) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

After the race, IN THE STARS, ARABIAN STORM, ANGELS TOUCH, BIDSTONE HILL and GREGORIAN CHANTS were trotted and found to be sound. IN THE STARS had a cut injury at the right hind coronet.

RACE NO.5 – THE SMT.PADAM & RTN.DARSHAN CHADDA, A CHADDA FAMILY CHARITIES & ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI DOWNTOWN SEALAND TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres –Runners- 13

(In aid of E-Learning in Dist. Palghar)

Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for not producing the registered Racing Colours in respect of his charge BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (S. S. Baria). The gelding raced in emergency racing colours i.e. “ALL BLACK”.

At the start, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (S. S. Baria, dr.3) jumped outwards and made contact with RIDGEWOOD STAR (Neeraj Rawal, dr.4), who in turn shifted out on to ABRAXAS (App. N. B. Kuldeep, dr.5).

Approaching 200 metres, ASCENSION (C. S. Jodha) was observed to have drifted out. On being questioned after the race, Jockey C. S. Jodha stated that his mount hung out despite his efforts. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Passing 150 Metres, ADAMS BIGINNING (App. D. S. Daman) shifted in under pressure thereby inconveniencing FABIO (App. S. J. Sunil) who had to be steadied. App. D. S. Daman has been cautioned.

Jockey Amyn Merchant (FINANCIER) was observed to have lost his whip in the last 50 metres. This being his first, offence no action has been initiated.

After the race, RIDGEWOOD STAR was trotted and found to be sound. BROTHERSOFTHEWIND had a gum injury.

RACE NO.6 – THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY BAYVIEW TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 9

(In aid of Pediatric Heart Surgery)

Trainer Mansoor Shah has been fined Rs.3,000/- for late declaration of his charge FRINGE BENEFIT (App. H. Zeeshan).

After being stalled, LINCOLN (Y. S. Srinath) rushed the front gates. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified him fit to race. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice show it to the satisfaction of the Starter and morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

At the Start, ELYSEE (C. S. Jodha) jumped outwards and thereafter whipped around and took no practical part in the race. As such, Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures and to show his charge to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.

Soon after the start, MAKINO (Neeraj Rawal, dr.8) shifted in thereby going across JIMBO (Amyn Merchant, dr.7) and made contact with LINCOLN (Y. S. Srinath, dr.6), as a result both the horses had to be steadied. After questioning Jockey Neeraj Rawal and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

Approaching 1000 metres, GREY FLANNEL (J. Chinoy) who was racing between SHAOQING (App. Raghuveer Singh) and JUGGERNAUT (Dashrath Singh), was tightened for room and had to be steadied.

Passing 200 metres, SHAOQING (App. Raghuveer Singh) shifted out thereby bumping and inconveniencing JUGGERNAUT (Dashrath Singh) who had to be steadied.. After questioning App. Raghuveer Singh and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

After the race, LINCOLN was trotted and found to be sound. MAKINO had lost its left hind shoe.

RACE NO.7 – THE KAMAL FOUNDATION & ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI MALABAR HILL TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 11

(In aid of Equipping & Refurbishing of Gastroenterology Dept of KEM Hospital

At the request of Trainer Altaf Hussain, SMOKEY ROSES was examined at 1045 hours on 19/11/2017 and was found to be sore by the left hind leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Trainer Mansoor Shah has been fined Rs.3,000/- each for late declaration in respect of his charges ALYATIES (R. Shelar) and BEYOND FORCES (App. H. Zeeshan).

LILAC TIME (Dashrath Singh) took a fly jump.

Soon after the start, ALLEGRIA (App. Raghveer Singh, dr.7) shifted out and at the same time YUTAKA (C. S. Jodha, dr.12) shifted in on to BEYOND FORCES (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.11) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening MOONSHINE (Y. S. Srinath, dr.9) who had to be checked. After questioning Apprentice Raghuveer Singh and Jockey C. S. Jodha, both the Jockey have been cautioned.

Passing 300 metres, MILWALKEE (S. Mosin) shifted out and carried MOONSHINE (Y. S. Srinath) outwards. After the race Jockey S. Mosin reported that his mount hung out despite his efforts. Trainer S. S. Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Passing 200 metres, LAILAC TIME (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and went across GANDALF (Amyn Merchant) thereby inconveniencing BEYOND FORCES (App. H. Zeeshan) who had to be steadied. After the race Jockey Dashrath Singh 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, ALLEGRIA, LILAC TIME and MILWALKEE were trotted and found to be sound.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 2^nd, 4^th and 7^th race, viz. RUFFINA, FOREST FAIRY and MOONSHINE, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 63

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.,23,86,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)	R.5	Tr. Vinesh – fined Rs.1,000/-
	R.6	Tr. Mansoor Shah – fined Rs.3,000/- Joc. Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.2,000/-; App. Raghuveer Singh – fined Rs. 1,000/-
	R.7	Tr. Mansoor Shah – fined Rs.3,000/- + Rs.3,000/-
ACTION ON HORSE/S	R.1	ANACAPRI (Hung in) – remedial measures
	R.2	SUPER SUNSHINE (Hung out) – remedial measures. Also, (Blood Vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.
	R.3	FLYING DRAGON (Hung out) – remedial measures
	R.4	KINGSMAN (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. ANGELS TOUCH (Hung out) – remedial measures
	R.5	ASCENSION (Hung out) – remedial measures
	R.6	LINCOLN– to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials ELYSEE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race
	R.7	SMOKEY ROSES (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. LILAC TIME (Hung in) and MILWAKEE (Hung out) – remedial measures

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

1) Due to mechanical failure of the horse weighing scale, the weights for the runners in the first race could not be recorded on this day (19/11/2017); however the problem was rectified before the second race.

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2) Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.5,000/- for failing to adhere to the stable allocation for Mumbai Meeting 2017/18.

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2. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been fined Rs.10,000/- for the saddle slip on his charge KODIAC QUEEN in Race No.103 – The Pune Cantonment Board Trophy (Div.I), run on 9^th September, 2017, this being his third offence during the Pune Meeting 2017.

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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY YASH NARREDU IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR FOUR RACE DAYS - W..E.F. 28/10/2017 TO 29/10/2017 AND FROM 19/11/2017 TO 24/11/2017 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR RIDING AN INJUDICIOUS RACE – ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “UNFORGETTABLE YOU” IN RACE NO.115 – THE ELOISE PLATE RUN ON 16^th SEPTEMBER, 2017 :

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 2^nd November, 2017 considered Appeal dated 14^th October, 2017 from Jockey Yash Narredu in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted and having heard the submissions made by Jockey Yash Narredu and his Spokesman, Mr. Suraj Narredu and having viewed the video recording of the race in question, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds, decided to allow the appeal and refund the deposit.

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RE : APPEAL FROM JOCKEY P.S.CHOUHAN IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE FOR EIGHT RACE DAYS - W..E.F. 28/10/2017 TO 29/10/2017 AND FROM 19/11/2017 TO 07/12/2017 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) FOR UNSATISFACTORY RIDING– ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “JUNE” IN RACE NO.89 – THE RADICAL FORCE PLATE RUN ON 3^rd SEPTEMBER, 2017 :

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 7^th November, 2017 considered Appeal dated 11^th October, 2017 from Jockey P. S. Chouhan in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted including Jockey P. S. Chouhan’s Grounds of Appeal, and having heard the submissions made by him and his Spokesman, Mr. Javed Tapia and having viewed the video recording of the race in question as also Race No.185, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds felt that it was injudicious riding on his part and not unsatisfactory riding. The Board therefore decided to partially allow the appeal by modifying the period of his punishment from 8 Race Days to 4 Race Days as also a fine of Rs.10,000/-. In view of the stay granted to Jockey P. S. Chouhan on his punishment, his Jockey’s license now stands suspended w.e.f. 19^th November, 2017 to 30^th November, 2017 (both days inclusive). The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

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RE : APPEAL FROM APPRENTICE VISHAL N.BUNDE IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS APPRENTICE JOCKEY’S LICENSE W..E.F. 15/10/2017 TILL THE END OF THE MUMBAI MEETING 2017/18 FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT ON THE PREMISES OF THE RACECOURSE – ENQUIRY INTO THE FIGHT THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE JOCKEYS ROOM ON 28^th AUGUST, 2017 BETWEEN HIM AND TRAINEE APPRENTICE PRAKASH AKHADE :

The Board of Appeal at its meeting held on 7^th November, 2017 considered Appeal dated 18^th October, 2017 from Apprentice Vishal N. Bunde in the above connection.

The Board of Appeal having considered all documents and papers that were submitted, including Apprentice Vishal N. Bunde’s Grounds of Appeal, and having heard the submissions made by him and his Spokesman, Mr. Neeraj Rawal, deliberated on the matter at length and having applied their minds, decided to reject his appeal and forfeit the deposit. Accordingly, the decision of the Stewards of the Club stands.

Further, the Board of Appeal was perturbed to have such an incident taking place on the premises of the Racecourse and felt that the punishment meted out by the Stewards of the Club appeared to be inadequate considering, the gravity of the offence. The Board therefore decided to issue a show-cause to Apprentice Vishal N. Bunde asking him to show cause as to why his punishment should not be enhanced.

Accordingly, Apprentice Vishal N. Bunde was asked to show cause in writing latest by 1.00 p.m. on 22^nd November, 2017 as to why his punishment should not be enhanced as stated above and the matter will be placed before the Board of Appeal at its meeting to be held 1 ½ hours before the first race on 24^th November, 2017.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “GENTILESSE” IN RACE NO.131 – THE DANCING GLANCES PLATE RUN ON 23^RD SEPTEMBER, 2017:

The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Sanjay Kolse and Jockey Neeraj Rawal in the above connection. Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that he was instructed to keep the filly covered and upon turning for home, to be in a striking position. To a specific question, Jockey Rawal stated that he was not instructed to sit in any particular position. Trainer Kolse responded stating that he had asked the Jockey to sit well up preferably 2^nd/3^rd, sit under cover, and since she is a big striding filly, to give her plenty of galloping room.

When asked about his observations of the race, Trainer Kolse stated that he chose Jockey Neeraj Rawal as he had ridden the filly earlier. He felt that since the filly has good initial speed, the Jockey should have made an effort to sit further up in the field. Jockey Neeraj Rawal explained that at the start, he was interfered by the horse drawn on his inside, thereafter, the said horse veered in creating room for him on the inside and instead of using the filly in the early part, he chose to shift in and sit under cover. However, the horses that went to the front soon slowed down the pace and that did not suit the filly.

Taking into account the submissions made and after having viewed the race from all available angles and keeping in mind that Trainer Sanjay Kolse had expressed his dissatisfaction with the riding efforts of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the matter was placed before the Stewards for consideration.

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Sunday, 19^th November, 2017 interviewed Trainer Sanjay Kolse and Jockey Neeraj Rawal in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video recording of the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter.

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SAMPLES - RESULTS:

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

07/10/2017 - WARLOCK, LUCAS, PRICELESS GIRL, PACIFIC DUNES, WILD FIRE, ADMO

08/10/2017 - SMART CHOICE, RUFFINA, ASTER ROSE, ESCALA, POWERHAUS, AIRLIFT

14/10/2017 - IN MY DREAM, JUGERNAUT, EXCELLENT GOLD, ART O WAR, EAGLE SPIRIT

15/10/2017 - PILATUS, BABY FACE, MYGRATOR, DANCING PHOENIX, HOLY SMOKE,

LADY IN LACE, ROCHESTER, CAPRISCA

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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

24/10/2017 - SALVOTORE MUNDI, WAR PRINCESS, OPTIMUM, LUCAS, CELTIC PRINCE,

LOVELY FAIRY, DEMOCRAT, KOAL, PERFECT STAR, RISING BRAVE, CYCLONE,