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ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.
PUNE MEETING 2024, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SATURDAY, 14TH, SEPTEMBER, 2024.

 

 (PENETROMETER: 4.4 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES WIDE FROM 2000 METRES TO 1200 METRES, 4 METRES WIDE AT 1000 METRES, 6 METRES WIDE AT 800 METRES , 7 METRES WIDE AT 600 METRES, 8 METRES WIDE AT 400 METRES. THEREAFTER 9 METRES WIDE UP TO WINNING POST. RAILS WERE PLACED 4 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

On a request from Trainer S. S. Attaollahi, permission was granted to Trainer P. Shroff to saddle his charge TEHANI in the 6th race, at his own (Trainer S. S. Attaollahi’s) risk and responsibility.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEY: 

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

7(79)

TRILLIONAIRE

Mustakim Alam

Haridas Gore

Indisposed

8(80)

REMY RED

Mustakim Alam

Haridas Gore

Indisposed

 

RACE NO.1 (73) – THE COLOMBIANA PLATE  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS -  12

 

STUNNING VISUAL (Shahrukh Khan, dr.8) planted in the stall thereby taking no practical part in the race. Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, KANYA RASHI (C. S.Jodha, dr.6) jumped inwards onto ASHWA KUTANG (Amyn Merchant, dr.5) and ricochet onto HAGIBIS (R. Shelar, dr.7) thereafter ENCANTAMENTO (S. Saqlain, dr.9) leaned inwards onto HAGIBIS resulting in the latter to jostle with KANYA RASHI (C. S. Jodha, dr.6) causing them to be steadied.

 

At the start, ETIOLE (Antony Raj S., dr.11) jumped outwards and made contact with FLOYD (T. S. Jodha, dr.12).

 

Passing the 600 metres, SHOWMAN (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted out thereby carrying INDIA STRONG (Prashant P. Dhebe) outwards thereafter approaching the 500 metres, INDIA STRONG shifted in and went across SHOWMAN causing the latter to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

Passing the 100 metres, THE GENERAL (Bhawani Singh) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening, inconveniencing and unbalancing ENCANTAMENTO (S. Saqlain) racing along the rails causing the latter to check and drop back. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Bhawani Singh has been suspended for one race day i.e. on 5th October 2024 for careless riding (permitted to ride work / mock race).

 

After the race, THE GENERAL, ENCANTAMENTO, ASHWA KUTANG & ELIZABETH REGINA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

After the race, HAGIBIS was trotted at the stables and found to be sound and KANYA RASHI was observed to have an injury on left hind bulb of heel.

 

RACE NO.2 (74) –  THE STAR OF GIBRALTAR PLATE: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES – RUNNERS - 9

 

At the start, MARLBORO MAN (App. Haridas Gore, dr.9) jumped and veered outwards.

 

Approaching the 700 metres, DAIANNE (Bhawani Singh) shifted out at the same time UZI (T. S. Jodha) leaned inwards thereby tightening TOOFAAN (S. G. Prasad) who had to be checked due to which YULETIDE (App. Mustakim Alam) had to check and change course. After questioning all concerned, Jockeys T. S. Jodha and Bhawani Singh have been cautioned.

 

After the race, DAIANNE was trotted and found to be sound and WILLY WONKAA was observed to have an injury on both hind pasterns.

 

RACE NO.3 (75) – THE GENTLEMEN'S TROPHY  - DIVISION II: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS -  10

 

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, STORM CLOUD was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. at 09:30 a.m. on 14th September 2024, at the stables and was found to be sore by right hind, as such, the colt was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

TOSCANA (T. S. Jodha, dr.6) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

MOONLIGHT KISS (App. S. Saba, dr.9) planted in the stall thereby losing considerable ground at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, ANANYA (S. A. Amit, dr.11) jumped outwards and had to be steadied.

 

Passing the 150 metres, SUPERIMPOSE (App. N. Bhosale) leaned inwards onto TOSCANA (T. S. Jodha). App. N. Bhosale has been cautioned.

 

After the race, CUBAN PETE 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, ADONIS was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.4 (76) – THE FOURTH ESTATE TROPHY: (ABOUT) 2000 METRES –RUNNERS- 7

 

Passing the 600 metres, DORON (S. Saqlain) leaned outwards thereby carrying DANCING STAR (App. Mustakim Alam) outwards.

 

After the race, ARISE AND SHINE 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.

 

RACE NO.5 (77) – THE ACCLAIMED PLATE: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 8

 

At the start, ALPINE STAR (App. S. Saba, dr.5) jumped outwards at the same time IN THY LIGHT (A. Sandesh, dr.6) jumped inwards and they made contact causing the latter to stumble.

 

Passing the 200 metres, IT’S MY TIME (Akshay Kumar) shifted in under urgings and went across FAST PACE (Vivek G.) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Akshay Kumar has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

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

 

RACE NO.6 (78) –  THE PUNE CITY GOLD CUP: (ABOUT) 1600 METRES – RUNNERS - 10

 

Passing the 250 metres, GOLDEN NEIL (App. Mustakim Alam) was observed to have lost its footing and thereafter fell along with the rider. Further, the Sr. V.O. reported that the gelding had broken both fore fetlock joints. Hence, with the due consent of Trainer Narendra Lagad, the gelding was euthanized on humanitarian grounds.

 

After the race, Jockey Kirtish Bhagat (CHOPIN) reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres. This being the first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2024, no action has been initiated.

 

After the race, ROYAL MYSORE was observed to have an injury on left hind below hock.

 

RACE NO.7 (79) –  THE GENTLEMEN'S TROPHY  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1000 METRES – RUNNERS - 12

 

On the arrival at the starting gate, at the request of Jockey K. Pranil, NORTHERN SINGER was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified the mare fit to race.

 

NORTHERN SINGER (K. Pranil, dr.5) was fractious after being stalled due to which its bit got displaced. The mare was taken out and the bit was adjusted and thereafter the mare was re-stalled. Further, the Sr. V.O. reported that the mare had a gum injury. Considering the mare’s behavior, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

ATTAINED (Vishal N. Bunde, dr.11) lost about three lengths at the start.

 

At the start, MAYSARA (R. Shelar, dr.1) jumped outwards thereby tightening DECACORN (N. S. Parmar, dr.2) who had to be steadied. Jockey R. Shelar has been cautioned.

 

After the race, Jockey K. Pranil (NORTHERN SINGER) reported that the saddle used on his mount shifted to the left during the race, due to which he could not ride out his mount to the full advantage. This being the first instance of faulty saddling during the current Pune Meeting 2024, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

After the race, NORTHERN SINGER & TRIGGER were trotted and found to be sound and GODDES OF DAWN was observed to have an injury on right nostril.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ELOQUENT had left eye injury (sore), REDOUBLE had left eye injury (sore) with ulcer and MYSARA had left eye injury (sore).

  

RACE NO.8 (80) –  THE COLOMBIANA PLATE  - DIVISION I: (ABOUT) 1400 METRES – RUNNERS - 12

 

ASHWA MAHAVEERA (P. S. Kaviraj, dr.8) lost about four lengths at the start. 

 

Approaching the 300 metres, STAR GALLERY (Vivek G.) shifted out under urgings thereby carrying WHATSINANAME (K.Nazil)  outwards, thereafter,  passing the 200 metres, STAR GALLERY further shifted out  thereby tightening and inconveniencing CIPHER (Amyn Merchant) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey Vivek G. has been severely cautioned.

 

Approaching the 200 metres, due to a tightly packed field RICOCHET (P. Trevor) was tightened, had to be checked and dropped back.

 

After the race, RICOCHET & ENDURANCE were trotted and found to be sound.

  

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The urine samples of the winner of the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 8th race, viz. ETOILE, ARBITRAGE, SEEKING ALPHA & WINTER AGENDA, and the special samples of CUBAN PETE (3rd race), ARISE AND SHINE (4th race), RICOCHET & ENDURANCE (8th race),were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

The urine and blood samples of the ROYAL MYSORE (Winner – 6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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 TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES – 8

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 80

TOTAL STAKES - Rs.61,50,000/-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 10 

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 SUMMARY: 

SUSPENSION (S) / FINE (S)

R.1(73)

Joc. Prashant P. Dhebe (INDIA STRONG) – fined Rs.5,000/-

Joc. Bhawani Singh (THE GENERAL) – Suspended for 1 race day i.e. on 5th October 2024 (permitted to ride work/mock race)

R.5(77)

Joc. Akshay Kumar (IT’S MY TIME) – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.7(79)

Tr. Narendra Lagad (NORTHERN SINGER) – fined Rs.2,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(73)

STUNNING VISUAL – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.3(75)

STORM CLOUD & CUBAN PETE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

TOSCANA & MOONLIGHT KISS - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.4(76)

ARISE AND SHINE - to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.7(79)

NORTHERN SINGER - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.8(80)

ASHWA MAHAVEERA - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(73)

INDIA STRONG, HAGIBIS

R.3(75)

NELSON RIVER, ARBITRAGE, TOSCANA

R.4(76)

DIVINE HOPE

R.6(78)

COUNT OF SAVOY

R.7(79)

DECACORN, ATTAINED, ELOQUENT, MAYSARA, TRIGGER

R.8(80)

CIPHER

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT:

 

RE: THE JAIDEV TROPHY – DIST. 1000 MTRS. ON 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that CUBAN PETE did not complete the recommended withdrawal period for Sodium Bicarbonate Injection. As such, the gelding was struck out at the acceptance stage and Trainer Hosidar Daji has been fined Rs.5,000/- for the lapse.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that NELSON RIVER did not complete the recommended withdrawal period for Flunixin Meglumine Injection. As such, the gelding was struck out at the acceptance stage and Trainer H. J. Antia has been fined Rs.5,000/- for the lapse.

 

SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

The urine samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

15/08/2024        -           AXLROD, IN THY LIGHT, BOOSTER SHOT, IRISH GOLD

 

16/08/2024        -           WANDERLUST, MIRAE, BASHIR, JENDAYI, AMADEO

 

17/08/2024        -           NOBILITY, KARIENA, TRIGGER, FIELD OF DREAMS, REDEFINED,

                                       DREAM SELLER, SOUP AND SANDWICH

 

The blood samples of the following runners have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of prohibited substance/s:-

 

Race Day: 

 

15/08/2024        -           AXLROD, IN THY LIGHT, BOOSTER SHOT

 

17/08/2024        -           FIELD OF DREAMS, REDEFINED

 

Pune: 16th September 2024.

 

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