ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2018, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 13TH OCTOBER, 2018.
(PENETROMETER – 4.0; GOING : GOOD)
RACE DAY REPORTS
RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 1200 METRES CHUTE, 5 METRES AWAY FROM 1000 METRES UP TO THE WINNING POST. FOR THE RACES STARTING FROM THE BACK STRETCH, RAILS WERE PLACED 2 METRES AWAY FROM 2000 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1600 UP TO 1000 METRES.
RACE NO.1(139) – THE HILLS AND STARS PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – 10 Runners
Jockey Arshad Alam (GOLD MAGIC) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
After the race, Jockey A.Sandesh (HOPE AND GLORY) reported that his mount was fractious in the stalls and was marginally slow to begin.
After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (EBONY) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu (WHO’SYOURDADDY) reported that his mount was erratic.
After the race, HOPE AND GLORY, EBONY and RED INDIAN (examined on 14/10/2018) were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.2(140) – THE SIR SULTAN CHINOY TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – 10 Runners
Trainer H. J. Antia has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge UNTITLED in two races on the same day. As per the General Conditions published in the Prospectus, the gelding was struck out from this race and accepted to run in THE FA & KA IRANI TROPHY.
In process of stalling, GODSWORD (C.Umesh) kicked the gates. The filly was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race.
WILSHIRE (App.M.Ayyar) jumped out slow losing about 4 lengths at the start. 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, BOURBON LEGEND (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr. 3) jumped inwards and made contact with LORRAINE (P. S. Chouhan).
Soon after the start, QUEENS BEST (A Imran Khan) shifted in and went across IMPERIAL HERITAGE (S. A. Amit) who had to be steadied. Jockey A. Imran Khan has been cautioned.
Approaching 400 metres, BOURBON LEGEND (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted in and went across QUEENS BEST (A.Imran Khan) who had to be steadied. App P.S.Kaviraj has been cautioned
After the race, GODSWORD 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, BOURBON LEGEND 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, FIREBALL was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.3(141) – THE N.K.PUDUMJEE TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – 8 Runners
SCRATCHMYBACK (Bhawani Singh) planted and took no part in the race. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting with him to race.
ETERNAL MEMORIES ( Neeraj Rawal) was slowly off and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop thereby trailing the field. Trainer Imtiaz A Sait has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race before next accepting with her to race.
An objection was lodged by Jockey A.Sandesh, the rider of TASAWWUR (Placed Second) against MYSTIC FLAME (P.Trevor, placed First). The reason being, passing 150 metres, MYSTIC FLAME came on to him sharply causing him a very bad check and breaking his horse’s stride which cost him a certain first place.
After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgement, the Stewards upheld the objection and revised the order of placing of the race as under :-
TASAWWUR - FIRST; DANCING HOOVES - FOURTH
MYSTIC FLAME - SECOND; RED CARNATION - FIFTH
GRAND CHIEFTAIN - THIRD;
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on 14th October, 2018 interviewed Jockey P.Trevor for careless riding on his mount MYSTIC FLAME in the above race and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and decided to fine him a sum of Rs.5,000/-.
After the race, DANCING HOOVES 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.
RACE NO.4(142) – THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA TROPHY (DIV.II): (About) 1200 Metres – 15 Runners
At the start, FIRE FLAME (S.A.Amit, dr.1) jumped outwards on to ROYSTON ROCK (App.H.Zeeshan dr.2).
At the start, ART O WAR (App.Aniket Karande, dr.7) jumped outwards on to WIZARD OF ODDS (S.S.Baria, dr.8).
Soon after the start, FIRE FLAME (S.A.Amit) shifted out and carried ROYSTON ROCK (App. H Zeeshan) outwards and at the same time, ART O WAR (App.Aniket Karande) shifted in thereby tightening POINT THE STARS (App.P.S.Kaviiraj). Thereafter, ANGEL COIN ( S. G. Prasad) shifted in thereby tightening SHAKIN STEVENS (App. A. S. Peter). Jockey S.A.Amit, App.Aniket Karande and Jockey S.G.Prasad have been cautioned.
Passing 500 metres, BAY OF LOVE (App. N Nadeem) who was racing between BITCOIN (App. N. B. Kuldeep) and LOVELY FAIRY (Amyn Merchant) was tightened for room and had to be steadied.
The Stipendiary Stewards have initiated an enquiry into the running and riding of CHOO MANTAR and a report will be submitted shortly.
After the race, FIRE FLAME was trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.5(143) – THE ASHWAMEDHA PLATE: (About) 1400 Metres – 10 Runners
At the request of Jockey P Trevor, the saddle on his mount MASTEROFBALANTRAE was adjusted.
Approaching 300 metres, MASTEROFBALANTRAE (P. Trevor) shifted in and tightened BUNTING (S. A. Amit) along the rails, forcing the latter to check and change course, due to which ODESSA (App. Gagandeep Mann) who was racing on its haunches also had to be checked and shifted out thereby taking the ground of TEXAS GOLD (J. Chinoy) causing it to stumble. On being questioned after the race, Jockey P. Trevor stated that his mount hung in throughout the race despite his efforts. Trainer Vishal Gaikwad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (EXCELLENT GOLD) reported that his mount hung in from the top of the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (CARBONARA) reported that he was denied a clear passage in the straight .
After the race, EXCELLENT GOLD, STAR COUNCILLOR, BESHIKTASH and MASTEROFBALANTRAE were trotted and found to be sound. TEXAS GOLD had lost its left hind shoe.
RACE NO.6(144) – THE SIR SULTAN CHINOY TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – 9 Runners
At the request of Trainer S.Waheed, GDANSK was examined at 1000 hours on 13/10/2018 and was found to have left eye opacity, lacrimation, 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 him to race.
On the way to the start, IMPROVISSO (A.Sandesh) dislodged it’s rider and bolted. The filly was apprehended at the 1400 metres and was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. and found to have injury on both hind fetlocks. As such, IMPROVISSO was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. The trainer has to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Soon after the start, App.Raghuveer Singh (CELESTIAL LIGHT) was observed to have been dislodged. On being questioned after the race, App. Raghuveer Singh stated that his filly was leaning to one side inside the stalls as the start was affected whereby he was not ready, due to which he was dislodged. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly.
Soon after the start, ANGELS HARMONY (App. Vishal N. Bunde) who was racing between the rider less CELESTIAL LIGHT and ORION’S BELT (Dashrath Singh) was tightened for room and had to be steadied.
ORION’S BELT (Dashrath Singh) was observed to have maintained an erratic course from 200 metres due to which FLOWER DUST (App. M. Ayyar) was inconvenienced on more than one occasion. On being questioned after the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh stated that the filly behaved in an erratic manner despite his efforts to maintain a straight course. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that ORION’S BELT 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.
RACE NO.7(145) – THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA TROPHY (DIV.I): (About) 1200 Metres – 16 Runners
Soon after the start, DIWALI LIGHTS (App.S. A. Amit, dr.8) shifted out and at the same time FABIO (A. Sandesh, dr.11) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing WINDSOR FORTUNE (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr.10) and TOP WIZARD (App. N. B. Kuldeep, dr.9). App. S.A.Amit and Jockey A.Sandesh have been cautioned.
Soon after the start, ZEEMO (App.Vishal N. Bunde, dr.15) shifted in and went across JULIO CESARO (App. Aniket Karande, dr.14) forcing the latter to be checked. App. Vishal N. Bunde has been cautioned.
Passing 800 meteres, WINDSOR FORTUNE (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted out thereby inconveniencing ZEEMO (App. Vishal N. Bunde) and JULIO CESARO (App. Aniket Karande).
Approaching 400 metres, LA MOTTE (J. Chinoy) shifted out on to JULIO CESARO (App. Aniket Karande) forcing the latter to be steadied. On being questioned after the race, Jockey J. Chinoy stated that he had shifted out in order to avoid clipping the heels of WINDSOR FORTUNE (App.P.S.Kaviraj). Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned.
After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (FABIO) reported that he felt his mount was uncomfortable and kept dropping back as such he had eased up his mount.
After the race, LA MOTTE 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, FABIO, ZEEMO and GOLDEN HORDE were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.8(146) – THE F.A. & K.A. IRANI TROPHY: (About) 1000 Metres – 15 Runners
At the start, POKERFACE (P. S. Chouhan, dr.11) jumped outwards and went across THE CIVILIAN (T. S. Jodha, dr.12) and thereafter shifted in thereby inconveniencing UNTITLED (App. D. R. Shubham,dr.8). Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been cautioned.
Soon after the start, SLAM DUNK (App.N. Nadeem,dr.1) shifted out, due to which GOLD FIELD (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) was inconvenienced and IMPALA (C. Umesh, dr.3), STALLONE (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) and LOCARNO (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.5) were tightened and had to be checked. After questioning App. N. Nadeem and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been suspended for one race day i.e. on 28th October, 2018 for careless riding.
App.G.Amit (NEMBE GREEK) was observed to have lost his whip passing 200 metres. This being the second instance during the current Pune Meeting, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.
An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of ENCHANTED and RIQUEWIHR and a report will be submitted shortly.
he Sr.V.O. reported that ANGEL GIRL stopped galloping at the 200 metres. On examination, the mare was found to be sore by the left hind leg. After sedation, the mare was sent to the Equine Hospital for further examination. Subsequently, the mare was diagnosed with spine fracture. The mare was euthanized on humane grounds after obtaining consent of the Trainer.
After the race, ENCHANTED, RIQUEWIHR and NEMBE GREEK (examined on 14/10/2018) were trotted and found to be sound.
RACE NO.9(147) – THE SURESH MAHINDRA TROPHY: (About) 3200 Metres – 4 Runners
FRIVOLOUS (Yash Narredu) took an awkward fly jump thus losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to give the horse more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.
Passing 700 metres, VULCAN (A. Sandesh) shifted in thereby tightening SQUARE MOON (App.S. A. Amit) along the rails. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.
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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 2nd, 5th and 9th race, viz. ZANZIBAAR, LORRAINE, MASTEROFBALANTRAE and RAEES, and the special sample of HOPE AND GLORY (1st race), FLOWER DUST (6th race) and LOCARNO (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 9 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 97
TOTAL STAKES - Rs.36,35,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 10.77
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SUMMARY:
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SUSPENSION/ FINE (S) |
R.1(139) |
Joc.Arshad Alam – fined Rs.3,000/- (whip offence) |
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R.2(140) |
Tr.H.J.Antia – fined Rs.1,000/- |
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R.3(141) |
Joc.P.Trevor – fined Rs.5,000/- |
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R.8(146) |
App.N.Nadeem – sus. for 28/10/2018 (careless riding) App.G.Amit – fined Rs.2,000/- (Whip loss – second offence)
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ACTION ON HORSE/S |
R.1(139) |
EBONY (Hung out) – remedial measures |
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R.2(140) |
WILSHIRE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials GODSWORD (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’sV.O. BOURBON LEGEND (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.3(141) |
SCRATCHMYBACK - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race ETERNAL MEMORIES – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race DANCING HOOVES (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.5(143) |
MASTEROFBALANTRAE & EXCELLENT GOLD (Hung in) - remedial measures |
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R.6(144) |
GDANSK & IMPROVISSO – Fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. required ORION’S BELT (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. |
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R.7(145) |
LA MOTTE (Blood vessel) – stopped for four weeks and to be passed fit by the Club’sV.O. |
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R.9(147) |
FRIVOLOUS – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials |
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PACIFIERS USED |
R.1(139) |
ARTUS, ROYAL ACE |
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R.2(140) |
ROMANTIC WARRIOR |
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R.3(141) |
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R.4(142) |
CHOO MANTAR, BAY OF LOVE, LOVELY FAIRY |
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R.5(143) |
BUNTING |
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R.6(144) |
ANGELS HARMONY |
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R.7(145) |
DANCE EMPEROR, DUSKY SIREN |
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R.8(146) |
ANGEL GIRL, NEMBE GREEK, SLAM DUNK, STALLONE, UNTITLED |
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R.9(147) |
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ADDITIONAL REPORTS :
RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “GOLDEN WEAVER” (K.NAZIL) IN RACE NO.65 – THE DR.K.VASUDEVAN TROPHY - RUN ON 25TH AUGUST, 2018 :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Hosidar Daji in the above connection. He said that prior to Race No.65, he had raced the filly in Race No.24 over 1400 metres which she just about won and after that race the owner suggested that since all her siblings are long distance runners, to try and run her over a little longer distance the next time which he did and raced her over 1600 metres in Race No.65. He said that the filly was in contention till the bend and may be just a little bit into the straight and then fizzled out and he felt that she did not get the 1600 metres trip. He said that subsequently he raced her in the lower Class (i.e. Class IV) and over a shorter trip i.e. over 1200 metres in Race No.106 and she won. He reiterated that he felt that the filly does not get the mile trip. Also, she is very hard to train in the sense that she does not keep condition and he has to go easy on the training, may be that is why she could not get the 1600 metres trip. Further, it is very hard to settle the filly, hence in the 1600 metres race she was up there and fizzled out in the straight.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the races concerned, the explanation tendered by Trainer Hosidar Daji was noted.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF “LESREL” (AKSHAY) IN RACE NO.85 – THE RAMBUS PLATE (1200 METRES) RUN ON 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO ITS PREVIOUS TWO RUNS DURING THE CURRENT PUNE MEETING I.E. IN RACE NO.50 RUN ON 15TH AUGUST, 2018 (1200 METRES) WHERE HE HAD FINISHED THIRD AND IN RACE NO.59 RUN ON 24TH AUGUST, 2018 (1000 METRES) WHERE HE HAD FINISHED FOURTH :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Vishal Gaikwad in the above connection. He said that LESREL is a little low pastern horse and he needed a run when he ran the first time in Pune in Race No.50 in Class IV and thereafter he would have given his 100% in the next run in Race No.59 but there was a fall in the race and due to the interference, Jockey J.Chiny who rode him that day travelled wide towards the Turf Club House thus losing about 6 to 7 lengths and finished 4th. He said that after that run the horse has improved for two reasons, viz. he has not given the horse pace work nor did he give him too many canters and secondly, he had changed the equipment i.e. he used a bit lifter Australian Nose band which probably the horse liked. He said that he would also like to place on record that one hour before the race in question it rained and being a low pastern horse, it suited him.
The video recording of Race Nos.59 and Race No.85 was viewed. It was pointed out to Trainer Vishal Gaikad that in Race No.59 the fall had nothing to do with the running of his horse. Trainer Vishal Gaikwad said that Race No.59 was a Class-IV race and the winner clocked 58.698 seconds and his horse went wide and clocked 1 – 0.151 seconds whereas in Race No.85 his horse ran in Class-V and surprised him.
Thereafter, the video recording of Race No.50 was viewed.
Having considered the submissions made, scrutinizing the Work and Medication Log Books and having viewed the video tape recording of the race in question as also his previous two races during the current Pune Meeting, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Vishal Gaikwad and fined him Rs.20,000/- for contravention of the Calendar Notification Re : Comparative Performance of Horses winning within a short span of time”.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND RIDING OF “ROYAL MEWS” (RAGHUVEER SINGH) IN RACE NO.86 – THE ISHPINGO PLATE (DIV.I) RUN ON 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 – TRAINER FAISAL A.ABBAS HAD COMPLAINED THAT HE WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE JOCKEY’S RIDING:
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Faisal A.Abas and Apprentice Raghuveer Singh in the above connection.
Trainer Faisal A.Abbas said that he had instructed the Jockey not to go wide after the jump out, sit in 5th/6th/7th position and try and get as close as possible to the inner rails at the bend to cut the circumference off, come into the straight and ride out.
App.Raghuveer Singh confirmed the instructions and added that he was drawn-11 and he did try to follow the instructions. He said that he rode the horse for the first time in Race No.86.
Trainer Faisal A.Abbas said that he had fancied the horse. When asked at what stage he took exception to the Jockey’s riding, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas said that the Jockey made a mistake at one or two places, however, he was not implying that he had stopped the horse, he only wished to bring it to the notice of the Stipes that round the bend when the winner was heading him, he checks the horse. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas felt that if the Jockey had held his position a bit more, he would have probably gone much closer to the winner.
The video recording of Race No.86 was viewed and Trainer Faisal A.Abbas was informed that from draw-11 to come in and sit along the rails was a big ask to do and in an effort to do so, App.Raghuveer Singh has lost position. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas was told that he should be more careful with his instructions in the future.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, the explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted for future reference.
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RE: ENQUIRY INTO THE RIDING OF JOCKEY ALTAF SAYYED ON “DEVOTED” IN RACE NO.92 – THE LAGO MEDIO PLATE - RUN ON 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 – TRAINER IVOR FERNANDES HAD LODGED A VERBAL COMPLAINT THAT JOCKEY ALTAF SAYYED HAD NOT FOLLOWED HIS INSTRUCTIONS :
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that Jockey Altaf Sayyed was questioned in the presence of Trainer Ivor Fernandes, in the above connection. He said that he was instructed to be alert at the start, sit in 4th position and to ride out in the straight. He said that since nobody went to the front he was unable to follow the instructions as the horse was keen and he tried to settle the horse but was unable to do so.
The video recording of Race No.92 was viewed and when asked to point out where he had made an effort to settle the horse so as to follow his instructions, Jockey Altaf Sayyed reiterated that the horse was keen.
Trainer Ivor Fernandes pointed out that Jockey Altaf Sayyed had ridden DEVOTED in its previous start in Race No.35 where he rode the horse in check.
The video recording of Race No.35 was viewed.
Having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of Race No.92 as also the horse’s previous run i.e. Race No.35, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Altaf Sayyed and suspended his Jockey’s license for 1 Race Day i.e. 28th October, 2018 for not following the specific instructions of the Trainer.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “FURIOSA” (P.TREVOR) IN RACE NO.93 – THE JAIDEV PLATE - RUN ON 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2018:
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer Faisal A.Abbas in the above connection. He said that his instructions to Jockey P,Trevor were to jump and hit the front. When asked for his observation of the race, he said that Jockey P.Trevor informed him after the race that when the gates were about to open the filly was a bit reluctant and hence he missed the jump by fraction of a second and could not hit the front. He said that going by this filly’s record, she has run her best races going to the front, unfortunately the pace was too fast in this race and the Jockey could not take over the running and this could be the reason for her poor performance.
The video recording of Race No.93 was viewed.
Trainer Faisal A.Abbas said that the filly has had 23 starts in her career and has won two races, once during the current Pune Meeting and prior to that in 2016 and both her wins were in Class-V whereas in race No.93 she ran in Class-IV and the timing of the race was 0-58.392 seconds and his filly’s best timing was 59.15 seconds but she did not win that race and prior to that when she won during this Pune Meeting, her timing was 1 – 0.528 seconds, hence he felt that the pace was fast and the set was tougher for his filly in Race No.93 and also she could not hit the front. When specifically asked whether he felt he had over-raced the filly considering that she first placed 2nd, then won a race, then placed 2nd again and now ran a poor race, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas agreed that he had probably over raced the filly but said that in all her 3 earlier starts she had a chance to hit the front and the gap between the races was hardly 15 odd days.
The video recording of the previous three races of the filly during the current Pune Meeting 2018 i.e. Race Nos.8, 28 and 56 were viewed.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race in question as also the filly’s three previous runs during the current Pune Meeting, the explanation tendered by Trainer Faisal A.Abbas was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF “FLEUR DE LYS” (NEERAJ RAWAL) IN RACE NO.99 – THE RAO SAHEB KEDARI GOLD TROPHY - RUN ON 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2018:
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that they had questioned Trainer S.Waheed in the above connection. He said that he had told Jockey Neeraj Rawal that if he can go to the front easily then he should go to the front or else to sit in 2nd/3rd position. When asked for his observation of the race, Trainer S.Waheed said that the horse jumped out nicely and the Jockey was sitting right there and followed his instructions. He said that he had expected the filly to run in the first three and was very disappointed with the run as she had run much below his expectation. When asked for a reason for the poor performance, Trainer S.Waheed said that the filly was scoped after the race by the Equine Hospital and was found to have a Arytenoid. He said that he was first waiting for Dr.Khambatta to come and check her and take a call but after the race the Club’s Vet told him that the filly was very fresh behind the starting gates and was a bit nervous.
The video recording of Race No.99 was viewed.
When asked whether there was a change in the work or feed pattern, Trainer S,Waheed replied in the negative. To another question, he said that he had fancied the filly strong and in fact had called his owner. On being asked why he had changed the Jockey, he said that he had asked Jockey P.S.Chouhan to ride this horse but he said he was riding his stable horse ZANZIBAAR.
The video recording of the winning race of FLEUR DE LYS i.e. Race No.57 was viewed.
Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race in question as also the filly’s three previous runs during the current Pune Meeting, the Stipendiary Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered. However, keeping in mind the Endoscopy Report from the Equine Hospital “Left Arytenoid – small growth and mild swelling observed on corniculate process”, the enquiry was noted.
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RE : ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF “MOUNT OLYMPUS” (VISHAL N.BUNDE) IN RACE NO.113 – THE JANARDHAN TROPY (1400 METRES) RUN ON 23RD SEPTEMBER, 2018 WHICH THE GELDING WON AS COMPARED TO ITS PREVIOUS RUN IN RACE NO.34 – THE MOOSA M.HOOSEIN TROPHY (DIV.I) (DASHRATH SINGH) (1200 METRES) – RUN ON 5TH AUGUST, 2018 WHERE HE WAS UNPLACED
The Stipendiary Stewards reported that when questioned in the above connection, Trainer Narendra Lagad submitted his explanation in writing stating that his instructions were similar in both the races i.e to hit the front. He said that in Race No.34 run on 5th August, 2018 run over 1200 metres, the horse was at 8/1, he carried 58 kg and Jockey Dashrath Singh tried to hit the front but was unable to do so. Also, in this race the horse received interference which reflects in the Race Day Report “Approaching 300 metres marker POLYNEICES shifted out and as the same time TENERIFE shifted in inconveniencing MOUNT OLYMPUS and tightening EPHIPHANY” and Jockeys P.S.Chouhan and A.Imran Khan were fined Rs.2,000/- each for this incident. He said that subsequently he raced the horse after a gap of 49 days in Race No.113 on 23rd September, 2018 over 1400 metres and put up Apprentice Vishal N.Bunde to claim 3.5 allowance. In this race, the horse carried 53 kg. and Apprentice Vishal N.Bunde managed to hit the front and won the race at 15/1. He said that in Race No.34 the horse weighed 438 kg. and in Race No.113 he weighed 445 kg (+ 7 kg). Trainer Narendra Lagad further pointed out that after Race No.34, the horse had a swollen hock which was treated with ice fomentation followed by only trot for 12 days. On 25th August, 2018 the horse again had swelling and he had to slow him down to trot for 7 days. Thereafter on 5th September, 2018 the horse again had swelling and he gave him 3 days rest followed by 4 das trot.
Having heard the submissions made, viewing the video recording of the races concerned and keeping in mind the betting and the days between the two races, the explanation tendered by Trainer Narendra Lagad was noted.
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Pune : 17th October, 2018