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ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2017/18, TWENTYTHIRD DAY, SUNDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 2018.

(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)

 RACE DAY REPORTS

RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) TO 1200 METRES, 4 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 6 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES AND THEREAFTER 8 METRES AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 4 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.

 

On a request from Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, permission was granted to Trainer Himmat Singh to saddle his charges SQUARE MOON & VULCAN (1st race), MOUNT MCKINLEY (3rd race), SYLVESTER (6th race) and SPORTO (7th race), at his (Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha, permission was granted to Trainer Himmat Singh to saddle his charge REPLICA in the 2nd race, at his (Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha’s) risk and responsibility.

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On a request from Trainer Mansoor Shah, permission was granted to Trainer Shazaan Shah to saddle his charge LOCARNO in the 7th race, at his (Trainer Mansoor Shah’s) risk and responsibility.

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RACE NO.1(179) –THE VELVET ROPE TROPHY: (About) 2400 Metres – Runners - 4 

 

After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (PALATIAL) reported that he found his mount’s action tentative, as such, the Sr. V.O. was requested to examine the gelding. The Sr. V.O. reported that PALATIAL was found to be sore by the left hind leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.2(180) – THE SECRET HALO PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 11

 

On arrival at the start, SHEVCHENKO (Neeraj Rawal) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was certified fit to race.

 

At the request of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the saddle on his mount SHEVCHENKO was adjusted on arrival at the start.

 

At the request of Jockey Nirmal Jodha, the bridle on his mount REPLICA was adjusted on arrival at the start.

 

After being stalled, RICARDUS (C. S. Jodha) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified him fit to race. Trainer S. K. Sunderji 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.

 

At the start, PANDEMONIUM (A. Sandesh, dr.1) jumped outwards thereby bumping and tightening SOLO MISSION (Bhawani Singh, dr.2) and inconveniencing WHOOPSIDAISY (App. G. Amit, dr.3) who was inclined inwards.

 

After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (GRAND EYES) reported that his mount was wobbling in the straight, as such, he could not ride out to its complete advantage. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Jockey Amyn Merchant (ADVANCE TO CONTACT) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit. This being his second offence during the Mumbai Meeting 2017/18, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

After the race, DIWALI LIGHTS and GRAND EYES were trotted and found to be sound. DIWALI LIGHTS had a cut injury on the tongue and RICARDUS had lost its left fore shoe.

 

RACE NO.3(181) –THE DR.GOVIND R.GURBAXANI MEMORIAL TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 6 

 

At the request of App. K. Nazil, the bridle on his mount GRANDE VITESSE was adjusted on arrival at the start.

 

Passing 200 metres, BRABOURNE (P. Trevor) shifted out on to VICE ADMIRAL (App. H. Zeeshan), who in turn shifted out and carried ZANZIBAAR (P. S. Chouhan) outwards. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

 

After the race, MOUNT MCKINLEY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

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

 

RACE NO.4(182) –THE  GRACIAS SALDANHA MEMORIAL MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres–Runners - 3

 

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

 

After the race, STAR INSPIRATION was trotted and found to be sound but having an abrasion on the left hind fetlock.

 

RACE NO.5(183) – THE Y.M.CHAUDHRY MEMORIAL TROPHY: (About) 1400 Metres –Runners- 8 

 

Passing 150 metres, SPITFIRE (David Probert) shifted in on to IRON AGE (S. Zervan) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, IRON AGE (S. Zervan) shifted out inconveniencing SHAE (P. S. Chouhan). On being questioned after the race, Jockey David Probert stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

RACE NO.6(184) – LE  GRIS CHEVAL PLATE: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners – 10

 

At the request of Jockey David Probert, the bridle on his mount ADONIJAH was adjusted on arrival at the start.

 

Passing 500 metres, GRAND ACCORD (Jockey C. S. Jodha) shifted out and went across GOSHAWK (A. Sandesh) who clipped the heels of the former and stumbled. After questioning Jockey C. S. Jodha and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

Passing 300 metres, HUZZAH’S GRACE (P. Trevor) shifted out on to KOMANDANT (Neeraj Rawal), who in turn shifted out thereby inconveniencing SYLVESTER (App. S. A. Amit). After questioning Jockey P. Trevor and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (HUZZAH’S GRACE) reported that his mount was tentative throughout the race. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

RACE NO.7(185) –THE  FEDORA PLATE: (About) 1000 Metres–Runners- 14

 

Soon after the start, BRAVE (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and went across DOLPHIN (C. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied.

 

Approaching 800 metres, GLORIANA (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby tightening ZOOM ZOOM (D. A. Naik) along the rails, forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

 

Passing 300 metres, ICE ANGEL (App. Santosh G.) weakened and dropped back, due to which DOLPHIN (C. S. Jodha) had to be checked and change course.

 

After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (BRAVE) reported that his mount was tentative and running green.

 

After the race, ICE ANGEL 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, LOCARNO was found to be sore by the right hind leg. Also, the mare had an abrasion at the right hind cannon and a clip injury at the right hind bulb of heel. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, DOLPHIN, MAKE IT SHINE, BRAVE and BIDSTONE HILL were trotted and found to be sound. 

 

RACE NO.8(186) – THE SECRET HALO PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 12 

 

NIGHT FURY (App. M. Ayyar) lost a length at the start.

 

At the start, GOLDEN TOWER (S. Zervan, dr.10) jumped inwards on to TILL END OF TIME (T. S. Jodha, dr.9) who had to be steadied.

 

At the start, BAY OF LOVE (App. R. Ajinkya, dr. 3) jumped outwards and SIA (App. G. Amit, dr. 5) jumped inwards thereby tightening ANGELS HARMONY (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 4).

 

Soon after the start, due to a tightly packed field, BAY OF LOVE (App. R. Ajinkya) was observed to have lost its footing and stumbled and thereafter shifted in thereby inconveniencing ANGELS HARMONY (P. S. Chouhan).

 

Jockey T. S. Jodha (TILL END OF TIME) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. On questioning, Jockey T. S. Jodha informed that his mount hung-in in the straight and the same was used as a corrective measure, as such no action has been initiated against him. However, Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, SZILMAN HONEY 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, GALTERO 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, NIGHT FURY was trotted and found to be sound.

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 8th race, viz. SQUARE MOON, RICARDUS, MADAGASCAR and TILL END OF TIME, and the special sample of PALATIAL (1st race), DIWALI LIGHTS (2nd race) and STAR INSPIRATION (4th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES        -                               8       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                        -        68

TOTAL STAKES                             -      Rs.32.25,000/-       AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE        -        8.5                -------------------------------------

 

SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.2(180)

Joc. Amyn Merchant – fined Rs.5,000/- (whip offence)

R.6(184)

Joc. C. S. Jodha – fined Rs.5,000/-;

Joc. P. Trevor – fined Rs.2,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(179)

PALATIAL (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.2(180)

RICARDUS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

GRAND EYES (Wobbling) – remedial measures

R.3(181)

MOUNT MCKINLEY (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.5(183)

SPITFIRE (Hung in) – remedial measures

R.6(184)

HUZZAH’S GRACE (tentative) – remedial measures

R.7(185)

ICE ANGEL (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

LOCARNO (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.8(186)

SZILMAN HONEY (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

GALTERO (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

TILL END OF TIME (Hung in) – remedial measures

 

 

Mumbai: 21st February, 2018

 

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