ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2017/18, TWENTIETH DAY, SUNDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 2018.

(PENETROMETER: 3.7; GOING: GOOD)

 RACE DAY REPORTS

EVENING RACING

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

3(157)

JAGER BOMB

T. S. JODHA

J. CHINOY

INDISPOSED

4(158)

GOSHAWK

T. S. JODHA

N. S. PARMAR

INDISPOSED

 

RACE NO.1(155) –THE DR.M.A.M.RAMASWAMY JUVENILE SPRINT: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 8 

 

At the request of Jockey Nirmal Jodha, the saddle on his mount COLOMBIANAPRINCESS was adjusted.

 

At the start, RUN FOREST RUN (Y. S. Srinath dr. 2) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing NEWBURY (P. Trevor dr. 3).

 

At the start, GODSWORD (J. Chinoy dr. 8) jumped and shifted out and had to be steadied.

 

From the 300 metres, JULIO CESARO (Dashrath Singh) was inclined to run out despite the riders effort. After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh reported that his mount hung out as such Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that NEWBURY (P. Trevor) stopped galloping before the winning post. On examination, swelling was observed on the left hip area. The gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital in a Horse Ambulance for further investigation. The gelding died at the Equine Hospital after coming out of the Horse Ambulance.

 

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

 

CLARK KENT (P. S. Chouhan) was placed fifth and ICONIA (David Allan) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.2(156) – THE RULE BREAKER TROPHY BY SHAZE: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 9

 

ART O WAR (J. Chinoy) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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, YUTAKA (A. Imran Khan dr. 5) jumped outwards at the same time WILSHIRE (P. Trevor dr. 6) jumped inwards and they made contact. Thereafter, ABRAXAS (Dashrath Singh dr. 7) shifted in and went across WILSHIRE (P. Trevor dr. 6) who had to be steadied.

 

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

 

RACE NO.3(157) –THE SAKSHI GALLERY MILLION: (About) 2400 Metres – Runners- 10 

 

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

 

At the start, GRAND ACCORD (A. Imran Khan dr. 7) jumped outwards on to HAPPY BIRTHDAY (P. Trevor dr. 8). Thereafter, GRAND ACCORD shifted in and made contact with FANTASIA (Neeraj Rawal dr. 6). Subsequently, FANTASIA (Neeraj Rawal dr. 6) shifted out and went across GRAND ACCORD (A. Imran Khan dr. 7) and HAPPY BIRTHDAY (P. Trevor dr. 8) due to which, both the horses had to be checked.

 

Soon after the start, SMASHER (A. Sandesh) shifted out and carried BABY FACE (App. D. S. Daman) outwards.

 

Passing the 500 metres, JAGER BOMB (J. Chinoy) shifted out and carried FANTASIA (Neeraj Rawal) outwards, who in turn shifted out and carried HAPPY BIRTHDAY (P. Trevor) outwards.

 

Jockey Yash Narredu (DAUGHTEROFTHESUN) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. Since the same was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

 

After the race, BABY FACE and SMASHER were found to be sore by the left fore leg and right hind leg respectively. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.4(158) –THE  DELTIN CASINOS MILLION: (About) 1600 Metres–Runners- 13

 

At the request of Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, HELLS BELLS was examined at 1015 hours on 02/02/2018 and was found to have submandibular lymph node swelling. 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 with her to race.

 

At the request of Jockey S. Zervan, the saddle on his mount ARRECIFE was adjusted on arrival at the start.

 

On a request from Trainer P. Shroff, permission was granted for his Jockey David Probert to carry 2 kg. over-weight on BRAINSTORM.

 

Passing the 600 metres, ARRECIFE (S. Zervan) shifted out thereby inconveniencing ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned.

 

Passing the 400 metres, GOSHAWK (N. S. Parmar) shifted out and made contact with BRAINSTORM (David Probert) who in turn shifted out and carried ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal) outwards. Jockey N. S. Parmar has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

Passing the 100 metres, GOSHAWK (N. S. Parmar) shifted in and went across ARRECIFE (S. Zervan) who had to be checked. On questioning, Jockey N. S. Parmar stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

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

 

After the race, OTHELLO, PACIFIC DUNES, EIGER’S TIGER and TOWERING STORM were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5(159) – THE B.K.RATTONSEY MEMORIAL MAIDEN MULTI-MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres –Runners- 11 

 

There was a double declaration in respect of Jockey P. S. Chouhan on STEPPENWOLF and EYES FOR YOU by Trainers Shazaan Shah and Rehanullah Khan respectively. After having questioned all concerned, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been fined Rs. 1,000/- for his lapse.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, STEPPENWOLF (P. S. Chouhan) shifted out due to which PERPETUAL WINNING (Neeraj Rawal) shied outwards.

 

After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (STEPPENWOLF) reported that at about 150 metres his whip almost slipped out of his hand and he had collected the same. However, in his effort to collect the whip his mount veered out.

 

After the race, Jockey Fergus Sweeney (LAMBRETTA) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures.

 

After the race, LAMBRETTA and NOTTING HILL were trotted and found to be sound.

 

PERPETUAL WINNING (Neeraj Rawal) was placed fifth and IMPALA (Dashrath Singh) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.6(160) – THE KINGFISHER ULTRA INDIAN DERBY (GR.1): (About) 2400 Metres – Runners – 12

 

The Stewards of the Club permitted Trainer Mallesh Narredu to declare Jockey Silvester De Souza on AGGREGATED.   

 

Soon after the start, due to a tightly packed field GRAND PASSAGE (Bhawani Singh) was tightened and had to be checked.

 

Approaching the 2000 metres, PREVALENT FORCE (Y. S. Srinath) shifted in on to BIG SUR (Fergus Sweeney) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening MANIFOLD (David Probert) along the rails, forcing the latter to be checked. Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been cautioned.

 

Passing the 150 metres, PREVALENT FORCE (Y. S. Srinath) shifted out under urgings and carried MANIFOLD (David Probert) outwards. Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been cautioned.

 

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

 

THEMIS (Neeraj Rawal) was placed fifth and BIG SUR (Fergus Sweeney) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

 

RACE NO.7(161) – THE PADMINI GOBIND JHANGIANI MILLION: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners - 14 

 

On arrival at the start, GALLANT KNIGHT (David Allan) and ADELINE (Dashrath Singh were examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and were certified fit to race.

At the start, ORION’S BELT (J. Chinoy dr. 7) jumped inwards. At the same time IN THE STARS (P. Trevor dr. 5) jumped outwards thereby tightening GALLANT KNIGHT (David Allan dr. 6).

 

Passing the 900 metres, RENATO (Yash Narredu) shifted in and went across NICHOLAS (A. Sandesh) who had to be checked and as a result dropped back inconveniencing IN THE STARS (P. Trevor). After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

Passing the 200 metres, BESHIKTASH (A. Imran Khan) shifted out and went across RENATO (Yash Narredu) who had to be steadied. Jockey A. Imran Khan has been cautioned.

 

After the race, ADELINE 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, GOLD FIELD and RENATO were trotted and found to be sound. GOLD FIELD had a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel.

 

RACE NO.8(162) – THE EBCO LIVSMART MILLION: (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 12 

 

At the start RISING BRAVE (App. K. Nazil dr.3) jumped inwards on to WILD FIRE (Dashrath Singh dr. 2) who in turn shifted in and went across HOUSE OF COMMONS (C. S. Jodha dr.1)

 

Soon after the start, GOD’S OWN (J. Chinoy) shifted in and made contact with RISING BRAVE (App. K. Nazil) who in turn shifted in on to WILD FIRE (Dashrath Singh)

 

After the race App. K. Nazil (RISING BRAVE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial Measures before next accepting to race the horse.

 

After the race, ANACAPRI and WILD FIRE were trotted and found to be sound.

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th race, viz. COLOMBIANAPRINCESS, CHECKMATE, SMASHER, BRAINSTORM, DANCE THE DREAM, ROCHESTER, IN THE STARS and LINCOLN, as also that of LADY IN LACE and MANIFOLD (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES        -                               8       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                        -        89

TOTAL STAKES                            -   Rs.2,79,30,000/-       AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE        -   11.12         -------------------------------------

SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.4(158)

Joc. N. S. Parmar – fined Rs. 3,000/-

R.5(159)

Tr. Rehanullah Khan – fined Rs. 1,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(155)

JULIO CESARO (Inclined to run out) – remedial measures

R.2(156)

ART O WAR – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

R.3(157)

SMASHER and BABY FACE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

DAUGHTEROFTHESUN (Hung out) – remedial measures

R.4(158)

HARMONY OF THE SEA (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

HELLS BELLS – Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required.

GOSHAWK (Hung in) – remedial measures

R.5(159)

LAMBRETTA (Hung out) – remedial measures

R.6(160)

 

R.7(161)

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

RENATO (Hung in) – remedial measures

R.8(162)

RISING BRAVE (Hung in) – remedial measures

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS :

 

RE : COMPLAINT LODGED BY APP.M.AYYAR AGAINST HIS MASTER TRAINER M.NARREDU :

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 4th January, 2018 interviewed Trainer M. Narredu and his Spokesman, Diwan Arun Nanda as also his two witnesses, Mr. Vinesh Naik and Mr. Ravi Mane. The Stewards also heard App. M. Ayyar and his Spokesman, Mr. P. Trevor, in the above connection and directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct further enquiries in the matter.

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 31st January, 2018 considered the further evidence obtained by the Stipendiary Stewards in the above enquiry. They interviewed Trainer M. Narredu and his Spokesman, Mr. Suresh Advani. The Stewards also heard App. M. Ayyar, Mr. Vinesh Naik and Mr. Ravi Mane.

 

The Stewards of the Club considered the evidence on record before them including the Video Recording submitted by Trainer M. Narredu as evidence at the meeting of the Stewards of the Club on 4th January, 2018 and heard him/his Spokesmen, Diwan Arun Nanda and Mr. Suresh Advani as also his two Witnesses viz. Mr. Vinesh Naik and Mr. Ravi Mane. The Stewards also heard App. M. Ayyar/his Spokesman, Mr. P. Trevor as also the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stewards also considered the evidence submitted by App. M. Ayyar before the Stipendiary Stewards i.e the audio recording of a telephonic conversation between Trainer M. Narredu’s Witness, Mr. Vinesh Naik and App. M. Ayyar’s Brother wherein Mr. Vinesh Naik had narrated that Trainer M. Narredu had beaten up Apprentice M. Ayyar a lot. Mr. Vinesh Naik and App. M. Ayyar also stated during the enquiry that the Video Recording submitted by Trainer M. Narredu as evidence, was done after the incident and not of the incident as wrongly and misleadingly claimed by Trainer M. Narredu at the  earlier meeting before the Stewards on 4th January, 2018. The Stewards also noted that the Video Recording submitted by Trainer M. Narredu was not a single clip but broken up in four parts, giving the impression that the same had been edited.

 

The Stewards of the Club having considered the evidence on record and having heard all concerned, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer M. Narredu and held him guilty of gross misconduct in terms of Rule 114 (b) of the Rules of Racing and tendering false and misleading evidence before the Stewards. Having deliberated the matter at length and taking an overall view, the Stewards of the Club decided :-

 

a)       To suspend Trainer M. Narredu’s license for a period of six Race Days i.e. w.e.f. 15th February, 2018 to 8th March, 2018 (both days inclusive);

b)       To fine him a sum of Rs.1,00,000/-

c)       Further, he was severely cautioned that on a repetition of a similar offence/misconduct in the future, the then body of the Stewards of the Club will be justified in not granting him a Trainer’s license.

The Stewards of the Club were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Mr. Vinesh Naik and held him guilty of tendering false and misleading evidence before the Stewards on 4th January, 2018. However, keeping in mind the circumstances and the fact that he had subsequently come out with the truth and was very apologetic, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided not to initiate any action against him in this case. However, he was severely cautioned to be more careful in the future and once again reminded of his responsibility towards the Club as he is a license holder.

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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE DRIFT OF ODDS ON AIRLIFT (C.S.JODHA) IN RACE NO.153 – THE CIRCLE OF BLISS PLATE (DIV.II) RUN ON SUNDAY, 8TH OCTOBER, 2017 :

 

The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 21st January, 2018 having deliberated the matter and in light of the unavailability of the relevant telephone records and other factors, decided to close this enquiry. However, the Stipendiary Stewards were directed to write to Jockey C. S. Jodha that the Stewards noted, with a sense of deep regret, that he was not co-operative and at times, obstructive in the enquiry.  While the Stewards would have been justified to draw adverse inference from his conduct and consistent change of statements, in the overall interest of the integrity of the enquiry process, they have refrained from doing so. However, his approach and conduct leaves much to be desired and will certainly be one of the factors to be considered by the Stewards while renewing his license in the future.

 

 

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Mumbai: 8th February, 2018