ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
MUMBAI MEETING 2018/19, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2019.
(PENETROMETER: 3.7; GOING: GOOD)
(EVENING RACING)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1400 METRES (MILE CHUTE) LEADING TO 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES AND THEREAFTER 4 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 2 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES AND 3 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES.
On a request from Trainer Vishal Gaikwad, permission was granted to Trainer P.Shroff to saddle his charge DUMAS in the 1st race, at his own (Trainer Vishal Gaikwad’s) risk and responsibility.
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On a request from Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait, permission was granted to Trainer Dallas Todywalla to saddle his charges JUSTIFIED & SILVER KING (1st race), GRAND EYES (2nd race) and DANCE THE DREAM (6th race), at his own (Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait’s) risk and responsibility.
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RACE NO.1(234) – THE J. ROBINSON PLATE: (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 7
DUMAS (P.Trevor) took a fly jump.
Approaching 1000 metres, CONSCIENCE (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in thereby tightening GOLDEN STEAL (J. Chinoy), forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. After questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
Passing 250 metres, JUSTIFIED (S. Zervan) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing SILVER KING (P. S. Chouhan) inwards on to STARRINGO (A. Sandesh). Due to this incident, SILVER KING and STARRINGO had to be checked. After questioning, Jockey S. Zervan has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
After the race, STARRINGO was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(235) – THE REGAL EQUITY PLATE : (About) 1800 Metres – Runners - 12
MASTER OF STUDIES (P.S.Chouhan) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start.
At the start, FLYING DRAGON (App. M. Ayyar, dr.8) jumped inwards on to HIS MASTER’S VICE (A. Sandesh, dr.7), who in turn shifted in thereby inconveniencing SIR SONG (App.S. A. Amit, dr.6).
Passing 500 metres, GANDALF (App. K. Nazil) lost its footing and stumbled thereby bumping GRAND EYES (N. S. Parmar) forcing it outwards on to BABY FACE (App. D. R. Shubham), who in turn shifted out and carried HIS MASTER’S VICE (A. Sandesh) outwards.
It was observed that approaching 400 metres, FLYING DRAGON (App. M. Ayyar), under urgings over-reached and clipped the heels of DAZZLE N DAZE (S.S..Baria) and was unbalanced. After questioning Apprentice M.Ayyar, he has been referred to the Jockeys’ Riding Instructor to improve his riding skill.
After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (MASTER OF STUDIES) reported that passing the 150 metres his reins slipped out of his hands which he regained thereafter. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into this incident and submit a report later.
After the race, DAZZLE N DAZE 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, BABY FACE 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, GRAND PASSAGE, GANDALF (examined on 14/04/2019) and FLYING DRAGON (examined on 14/04/2019), were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(236) – THE DADY ADENWALLA TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 13
SILVER STORM (S.S.Baria) dislodged its rider on the way to the start and bolted. Considering that the colt had run the full course, he was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures.
On arrival at the start, MACAU (App.K.Nazil) was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race.
After being stalled, ON VA DANSER (Sunny Chinoy) rushed the front gates, due to which the gates opened. After being stalled, GREY FALCON (Dashrath Singh) reared up and sat on its haunches. Both the horses were taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified them fit to race.
At the start, CIPHER (Amyn Merchant, dr.8) jumped inwards and made contact with GOD’S DECREE (App.S. A. Amit, dr.7).
From the 500 metres, GOLDEN GUEST (A. Sandesh) was inclined outwards despite the Jockey’s efforts and carried THE CHEETAH (S. Zervan) outwards. Thereafter, in the final stages GOLDEN GUEST further shifted out and went across THE CHEETAH. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, GOD’S DECREE was observed to have a cut injury at both hind pastern and GOLDEN GUEST had a gum injury. BAIT AND SWITCH was found to be sound in the trot.
RACE NO.4(237) – THE DADY ADENWALLA TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 13
At the request of Trainer M.Narredu, SACHERTORTE was examined at 1130 hours on 13/04/2019 and found to have painful swelling at the left point of shoulder, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Soon after the start, SPLASH (Akshay) shifted in under urgings and at the same time THEA’S FIRE (Sunny Chinoy) shifted out thereby tightening MONK (App.S.J.Sunil) who was racing between them. Jockeys Akshay and Sunny Chinoy have been cautioned.
Passing 300 metres, TOUGH COP (N. S. Parmar) shifted out and went across SPLASH (Akshay) who clipped the former’s heels and stumbled. After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar reported that his mount was running green.
Passing 200 metres, THEA’S FIRE (Sunny Chinoy) shifted out under urgings and made contact with SPLASH (Akshay).
Passing 150 metres, RAWENO (Amyn Merchant) shifted in and went across TOUGH COP (N. S. Parmar) and KANADARIO (Bhawani Singh). After the race, Jockey Amyn Merchant reported that his mount hung in despite efforts. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.
In the final stages of the race, MONK (S. J. Sunil) was observed to drift out and finished the race on the extreme outside. After the race, Jockey S. J. Sunil reported that his mount hung out in the straight. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey S. J. Sunil that since his mount was inclined outwards, he should have changed his whip hand which he failed to do, however, keeping in mind the behavior of the gelding he has only been cautioned and Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, KANADARIO and TOUCH COP (examined on 14/04/2019) were trotted and found to be sound
RACE NO.5(238) – THE RACING JOURNALISTS TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 9
Soon after the start, BUNTING (App. K. Pranil) shifted out and at the same time IMPALA (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted in thereby bumping and tightening SAFDAR (N. S. Parmar) who was drawn between them. Due to this, SAFDAR had to be checked and dropped back. After questioning all concerned, App. K. Pranil and App. P. S. Kaviraj have been severely reprimanded.
After the race, HIGHLAND PRINCESS was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, MINSTREL HEIGHTS was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.6(239) – THE JOCKEYS TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 13
After being stalled, JACK FLASH (App.Niranjan S.Parmar) got restless and stood in an awkward position and in the process of the rider correcting his mount, his bridle came off. The same was adjusted in the stall.
At the start, DANCE THE DREAM (A.Sandesh, dr.8) jumped inwards on to STICK TO THE PLAN (App.P.Shinde, dr.7), who in turn shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing JACK FLASH (App.Niranjan S.Parmar, dr.6).
Soon after the start, TASCH (P. Trevor) shifted in due to which MOUNT OLYMPUS (Dashrath Singh) shied inwards. Thereafter, MOUNT OLYMPUS (Dashrath Singh) shifted in under urgings and bumped STEPPENWOLF (P.S.Chouhan) who stumbled unbalancing its rider. After questioning all concerned, Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.3,000/- and Jockey Dashrath Singh has been suspended for 2 Race Days for careless riding i.e. if he applies for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2019/20, the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended for 2 Race Days starting from the first Race Day of the Pune Meeting 2019.
After the race, ORION’S BELT was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, RED CARNATION, MINE THAT BIRD and STICK TO THE PLAN were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.7(240) – THE AHU PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – Runners - 9
Passing 900 metres, PILATUS (B. Nikhil) shifted in thereby tightening CLASSICUS (Akshay) who had to be checked and dropped back. Jockey B. Nikhil has been cautioned.
Jockey Bhawani Singh (PRINCESS ELIZA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On being questioned after the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh said that his mount was hanging out and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such no action was initiated against him. However, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, PRINCESS ELIZA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
After the race, DIBABA and JULIO CESARO were trotted and found to be sound.
The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd and 5th race viz. JUSTIFIED, WHOOPSIDAISY and BETWEEN THE WATERS & JUNO’S GUEST (Dead-Heat – 5th race), and the special sample of BAIT AND SWITCH (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 7 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 76
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.25,75,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.85
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.1(234) |
Joc.Neeraj Rawal – fined Rs.2,000/-; Joc.S.Zervan – fined Rs.5,000/- |
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R.6(239) |
Joc.P.Trevor – fined Rs.3,000/- Joc.Dashrath Singh – sus. for 2 Race Days commencing from the 1st Race Day of the Pune Meeting 2019 |
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.2(235) |
DAZZLE N DAZE (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. BABY FACE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(236) |
SILVER STORM (dislodged the rider on the way to the start) and GOLDEN GUEST (inclined outwards) – remedial measures |
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R.4(237) |
SACHERTORTE – Fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. required RAWENO (Hung in) and MONK (Drifted out) – remedial measurs |
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R.5(238) |
HIGHLAND PRINCESS (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.6(239) |
ORION’S BELT (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.7(240) |
PRINCESS ELIZA (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. Also (hung out) – remedial measures |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE WITHDRAWAL OF “CABELLERO” FROM RACE NO.175 –THE FLAREON PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 7TH MARCH, 2019 ON VETERINARY GROUNDS – TRAINER MANSOOR SHAH
An enquiry was initiated by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above matter and having heard the submissions made by Trainer Mansoor Shah, Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi was also Trainer Mansoor Shah’s staff, it was noted that :
1) CABELLERO was an On Money favourite at 85/100 – 90/100 in Race No.175;
2) The horse was trotting lame in the paddock. He was examined by the Club’s V.O. before the race in the Saddling area and was found to be trotting sore by the right fore leg and was certified unfit to race, hence he was withdrawn on veterinary grounds;
3) At the request of Trainer Mansoor Shah the horse was again examined by the Club’s Vets the next day at the stables and their report states “The colt was trotted at the stable on soft ground without flexion and found to be trotting sound. After flexion of the right fore fetlock joint the colt was observed to have pain on flexion (Grade +1) after flexion the colt was trotted and observed to be trotting lame by right fore leg for few initial steps and afterwards the colt was trotting sound.
4) After questioning Trainer Mansoor Shah and Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi and going through the Medical and Work Log Books, it was found that the horse has a problem as it has had long periods of rest;
5) The work pattern prior to both the races is different i.e. prior to Race No.53 on 16th December, 2018 the horse had five 7 furlong canters whereas before Race No.175 he has gone through the gate only twice and was on rest a day prior to the race;
6) The video recording show that :
a) The Race day morning camera where the horse is sound;
b) When the Vets checked the horse the next day at the stables on Trainer’s
request, the video shows that the horse was trotting lame after flexion
Keeping the above circumstances in mind, the Stipendiary Stewards felt that bringing an On Money favourite into the paddock lame, was gross negligence on the part of Trainer Mansoor Shah, as such, the matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit.
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 13th April, 2019 interviewed Trainer Mansoor Shah as also the Sr.V.O., Equine Hospital, in the above connection and having considered all papers and proceedings before them and having heard the submissions made, the Stewards noted that there was variation in the work pattern of this horse prior to Race No.175 as compared to his earlier runs. The Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Mansoor Shah and held him guilty of bringing an “On Money” favourite into the paddock, lame, which amounted to gross negligence on his part as a licensed trainer towards his horses, Owners and the Club. The Stewards noted that Trainer Mansoor Shah has been a granted a provisional license with certain pre-conditions, however, they refrained from invoking the said conditions imposed on him and instead decided to fine him a sum of Rs.50,000/-. Further, in view of his past record wherein he has been consistently punished for various racing offences, he was warned to treat this as a final warning and a strict watch would be kept on the running of his horses as well as management of his stable.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “STRONG STORM” IN RACE NO.157 – THE NOBLE OPINION PLATE RUN ON 21ST FEBRUARY, 2019 :
Vide this office letter dated 25th February, 2019 Trainer Dallas Todywalla and Jockey P.Trevor were requested to submit in writing their instructions and observation of the race.
Vide his e-mail dated 27th February, 2019 Jockey P.Trevor stated that the instructions were given to him by the Owner and Trainer i.e. to cover up immediately after the jump without pushing the filly. However, if he finds himself in the front and the filly was too keen and fighting for her head, then don’t hold her back. He said that there were no specific instructions on the positioning of the filly.
Jockey P.Trevor stated that as was evident on the video recording, he was bumped at the start but still managed to get a good position and coming into the straight there was a wall of horses in front of him whereby he had to pull the filly out but in the last 150 metres, under pressure his filly started to lean inwards despite which he did his best.
Trainer Dallas Todywalla stated that in her previous start, the filly went to the front and got beat, as such, this time he told the Jockey to sit in 2nd/3rd position and the owner was present at the time of instructions and said “do your best”.
The video recording of Race No.157 was viewed and Trainer Dallas Todywalla pointed out that he felt that Jockey P.Trevor should have been sitting where SULLIVAN was or may be 3rd and passing the 1000 metres he should have moved between the two horses i.e. HUZZAH’S GRACE and REGAL SHOT but instead he dropped back and lost total position. He further pointed out that ABERLOUR, the eventual winner had moved up and covered him at about the 600 metres. He also pointed out that passing the 200 metres the filly had responded to the whip and instead of persisting with the whip, Jockey P.Trevor puts it away and then picked it up again when the race was almost over.
Having considered the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stipendiary Stewards are not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey P.Trevor and have decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 2 Race Days for riding an incompetent race i.e. if he applies for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2019/20, the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended for 2 Race Days starting from the first race day of the Pune Meeting 2019 (permitted to ride work/mock race).
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 13th April, 2019 considered appeal from Jockey P.Trevor in the above connection.
The Stewards of the Club considered all papers and proceedings before them and having heard Jockey P.Trevor and Trainer Dallas Todywalla, having viewed the video recording of Race No.157 and having deliberated the matter, decided to reject the appeal.
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SAMPLES - RESULTS:
The urine sample of the following runners has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s :-
21/03/2019 - MOMENTUM, PRINCESS ANNABEL, RED CARNATION, NIGHTFALL, POCO AZUL,
SUPER MARIO
24/03/2019 - ROGUE ONE, BATELEUR, AWESOME ONE, KILDARE, UNTITLED
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Mumbai : 15th April, 2019
