ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2018/19, SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 2018.
(PENETROMETER: 3.8; GOING: GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRESS 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 RUN AT THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES LEADING TO 4 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
RACE NO.1(40) –THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 10
Before the start of the race, the Starter reported that FINANCIER (P.S.Chouhan) arrived at the starting point sporting a Tongue Strap. Since prior permission to use the same was not obtained, the Tongue Strap was removed at the starting gates and Trainer Nosher Cama has been fined Rs.2,000/- for the lapse on his part.
At the request of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the saddle on his mount STORM STAR was adjusted at the starting gate.
At the start, STORM STAR (Neeraj Rawal, dr.4) jumped inwards on to SUPER STRENGTH (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.3). Thereafter, OLIVIA KASPEN (App. A. S. Peter, dr.5) shifted in and made contact with STORM STAR, who in turn shifted in and bumped SUPER STRENGTH. App. A. S. Peter has been cautioned.
At the start, NAME OF THE GAME (App. M. Ayyar, dr.9) shifted in and made contact with MACGYVER (App. K. Nazil, dr.8). Thereafter, NAME OF THE GAME further shifted in under urgings thereby bumping, tightening and unbalancing SPINNING GOLD (S. S. Baria, dr.7), FINANCIER (P. S. Chouhan, dr.6) and OLIVIA KASPEN (App. A. S. Peter, dr.5) respectively. After questioning App. M. Ayyar and not being satisfied with his explanation, his Apprentice Jockey’s license has been suspended for four days i.e. from 30th December, 2018 to 10th January, 2019 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).
In the final stages of the race, FIRE FLAME (App. Vishal N. Bunde) shifted in and went across OUTSTANDING (App. R. Ajinkya) who had to be steadied. After the race, App. Vishal N. Bunde reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
RACE NO.2(41) – THE DESERT LIGHTNING PLATE: (About) 2400 Metres – Runners - 6
Approaching 100 metres, TAR HEEL(Robbie Downey) shifted in under the use of the whip and went across BRAZOS (A.Sandesh) forcing the latter to be checked and change course. Thereafter, TAR HEEL again shifted out under the use of the whip. After questioning, Jockey Robbie Downey has been fined Rs.2,000/- for the improper use of the whip which resulted in his mount maintaining an erratic course.
RACE NO.3(42) – THE DHUN P.KOTHAVALA CUP: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 7
CORMORANT (Neeraj Rawal) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas 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.
After the race, Jockey Amyn Merchant (CHEZZA) reported that his mount was inclined outwards from the 800 metres. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
RACE NO.4(43) – THE MURIOI PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres –Runners- 10
After being stalled, PERPETUAL WINNING (Robbie Downey) tried to duck the front gates. The gelding was taken out and was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race
After the race, PERPETUAL WINNING, SILVER EDGE and HELLS BELLS were trotted and found to be sound. PERPETUAL WINNING had an abrasion on both sides of the neck.
RACE NO.5(44) – THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners- 10
Approaching 200 metres, ABRAXAS (Dashrath Singh) shifted in thereby tightening HEXAHEDRON (App. Raghuveer Singh) along the rails. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned.
After the race, ROYAL CLASSIC 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, BEE QUIRKY and ANGEL THEA were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(45) – THE KAILASHPAT SINGHANIA TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners – 8
After being stalled, BUNTING (A.Sandesh) started lashing out, as such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
After the race, BUNTING was observed to have an abrasion on both the hocks, stifle and right fore arm. Also, the left hind shoe was splayed. IRON AGE was found to be sound in the trot.
RACE NO.7(46) – THE VESUVIUS PLATE: (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 11 – NO REPORT
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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd, 4th and 5th race, viz. TAR HEEL, BARACK and BONAFIDE, were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 62
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.25,85,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 8.85
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.1(40) |
Tr.Nosher Cama – fined Rs.2,000/- App.M.Ayyar – sus. w.e.f. 30/12/2018 to 10/01/2019 (careless riding) |
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R.2(41) |
Joc.Robbie Downey – fined Rs.2,000/-
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(40) |
FIRE FLAME (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.3(42) |
CORMORANT – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials CHEZZA (Inclined outwards) – remedial measures |
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R.5(44) |
ROYAL CLASSIC (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(45) |
BUNTING – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : RACE NO.33 – THE KEJRIWAL TROPHY (DIV.I) RUN ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2018:
The Sr.V.O. reported that BROTHERSOFTHEWIND was declared to run with bandages on both fore legs but ran without any bandages. Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.
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RE : MERCY PETITION FROM JOCKEY C.S.JODHA IN RESPECT OF SUSPENSION OF HIS JOCKEY’S LICENSE W.E.F. 27TH OCTOBER, 2018 TO 13TH DECEMBER, 2018 (BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE) – ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF “RAEES” IN RACE NO.101 – THE MYSORE RACE CLUB TROPHY RUN ON 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE :
The Board of Appeal at their meeting held on Monday, 26th November 2018, considered Mercy Petition dated 24th November 2018 from Jockey C.S.Jodha on the abovementioned subject.
The Board of Appeal after having heard the submissions made by Jockey C.S.Jodha, decided to reject his Mercy Petition.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF APPRENTICE RAGHUVEER SINGH ON “RISING CONCERT” IN RACE NO.156 – THE BEYOND TOMORROW TROPHY - RUN ON 14TH OCTOBER, 2018 :
The Stipendiary Stewards acting on their own observation and a subsequent complaint from the connections of RISING CONCERT, instituted an enquiry in the above connection and reported App.Raghuveer Singh to the Stewards of the Club for such action as they deem fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meetings held on 2nd December, 2018 and thereafter on 8th December, 2018 interviewed Trainer Narendra Lagad and App.Raghuveer Singh in the above connection. The Stewards, considered all papers and proceedings before them and video recording of the race including the recording of the over head camera in the starting gate and in view of certain submissions made by Trainer Narendra Lagad, they decided to keep the enquiry open.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY AKSHAY GAIKWAD ON “ANGELS HARMONY” IN RACE NO.6 – THE JANAK RAM JETHMALANI MEMORIAL TROPHY, RUN ON 18TH NOVEMBER, 2018
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Altaf Hussain and Jockey Akshay Gaikwad in the above connection. Trainer Altaf Hussain said that he had instructed Jockey Akshay Gaikwad to hit the front and take a 2/3 lengths break as his other runner EL COMANDATE would be sitting in 2nd position. Jockey Akshay Gaikwad confirmed the instructions. To a specific question, Jockey Akshay Gaikwad said that GOLDEN HIND (Leigh Roche) kept chasing and since he was asked to go to the front he tried to maintain his position. He said that since Jockey Leigh Roche who was a senior rider was travelling alongside him, he thought he was fine.
The video recording of Race No.6 was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey Akshay Gaikwad that he should have tried to settle the horse in front instead of continuing to push him. Trainer Altaf Hussain agreed with the Stipes view.
Having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Akshay Gaikwad and reported him to the Stewards for faulty appreciation of the pace.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 13th December, 2018 interviewed Trainer Altaf Hussain and Jockey Akshay Gaikwad in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Akshay Gaikwad and held him guilty of riding an ill-judged race. The Stewards noted that even though he was instructed to hit the front and take a 2/3 lengths break, however, when GOLDEN HIND hit the front he should have used his discretion and settled his mount instead of unnecessarily cutting pace and fighting for the lead whereby he ran the horse to the ground thus contravening Rule-159(b) of the Rules of racing. However, keeping in mind his caliber, the Stewards of the Club decided to only fine him a sum of Rs.5,000/-.
Further, during the course of the enquiry, it was observed that Jockey Akshay Gaikwad continuously kept bouncing in the saddle throughout the straight and when questioned in this regard he admitted that he was tired which proves that he was physically unfit to ride and hence the Stewards directed the Stipendiary Stewards to take such action as they deem fit in this regard.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “GOLDEN HIND” IN RACE NO.6 – THE JANAK RAM JETHMALANI MEMORIAL TROPHY, RUN ON 18TH NOVEMBER, 2018 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and Jockey Leigh Roche in the above connection. Jockey Leigh Roche said that he jumped out and made the running and every time he would go ahead, Jockey Akshay Gaikwad (ANGELS HARMONY) would chase and come alongside and when he tried to sit and let Jockey Akshay Gaikwad go ahead, he would come back.
Trainer Vishal Gaikwad said that he had instructed the Jockey to go to the front and if someone was going to fast then to sit second and he concurred with what the Jockey had to say about the running of the race.
The video recording of Race No.6 was viewed. To a specific question, Jockey Leigh Roche said that if he was to ride this horse again, he would prefer to sit second.
The video recording of the previous race of GOLDEN HIND i.e. Race No.57 run on 24th August, 2018 during the Pune Meeting 2018, was viewed.
Having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of the race in question as also the horse’s previous run i.e. Race No.57 run during the Pune Meeting 2018, and keeping in mind that the horse was in the money and also considering the caliber of the jockey the stipendiary stewards are not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Leigh Roach and reported him to the Stewards for faulty appreciation of the pace.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Thursday, 13th December, 2018 interviewed Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and Jockey Leigh Roche in the above connection and having heard them and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Leigh Roche and held him guilty of riding an ill-judged race. In that, he was instructed to hit the front and if someone was cutting pace then to sit second. After the start he hit the front, however, thereafter when ANGELS HARMONY came alongside and started cutting pace, a Jockey of his caliber should have used his judgement and settled behind which he failed to do and by cutting pace he ran the horse to the ground thus contravening Rule-159(b) of the Rules of racing.
However, keeping in mind that this was the first day he was riding on the Mumbai Race Track and that he admitted before the Stewards that he did ride a bad race, the Stewards decided to only fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/- and cautioned him to be more careful in the future.
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Mumbai : 15th December, 2018.
