ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2020/21, NINTH DAY, FRIDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY, 2021

(CONDUCTED AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE)

(PENETROMETER: 4.0; GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED 3 METRES WIDE FROM 2000 METRES TO 1300 METRES, 4 METRES AT 1200 METRES, 6 METRES AT 1000 METRES, 7 METRES AT 800 METRES, 8 METRES AT 600 METRES, 9 METRES AT 400 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES  WIDE UP TO THE WINNING POST.  RAILS WERE ALSO PLACED 6 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

CHANGE OF JOCKEYS:

RACE

HORSE

JOCKEY

REPLACED BY

REASON

3(124)

NOBLE HEIR

JOC.S.ZERVAN

JOC.NEERAJ RAWAL

FATHER UNWELL

4(125)

ROYAL CASTLE

JOC.J.CHINOY

JOC.BHAWANI SINGH

INDISPOSED

5(126)

MS BOSS

JOC.A.SANDESH

JOC.NEERAJ RAWAL

INDISPOSED

5(126)

LITTLE MORE

APP.P.S.KAVIRAJ

APP.A.S.PETER

INDISPOSED

6(127)

BERNINI

JOC.A.SANDESH

JOC.T.S.JODHA

INDISPOSED

7(128)

PEPPER

JOC.A.SANDESH

JOC.P.S.CHOUHAN

INDISPOSED

7(128)

NORTHERN SINGER

APP.P.S.KAVIRAJ

APP.A.S.PETER

INDISPOSED

8(129)

GUSTY GIRL

JOC.A.SANDESH

JOC.T.S.JODHA

INDISPOSED

 

RACE NO.1(122) –THE PENNYWISE PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners -  10   

 

In the process of stalling, SERGIO (A.Sandesh) swayed to left and kicked the rear gate of the adjoining stall, as such, the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr V.O. who certified him fit to race.

 

SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (Amyn Merchant) jumped out slow, losing about 3 lengths at the start.

 

At the start, CUPIDO (H.Zeeshan, dr.6) jumped outwards and went across SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (Amyn Merchant, dr.7) who was slow to begin.

 

Passing the 800 metres, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (Amyn Merchant) leaned inwards thereby inconveniencing VELVET VIBES (App. Aniket Karande) who had to be steadied. Jockey Amyn Merchant has been cautioned.

 

After the race, NUSRAT, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE and PRINCIPESSA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.2(123) –THE AZIZ H.AHMEDBHOY TROPHY: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners -  4   - NO REPORT  

 

RACE NO.3(124) –THE SAMUEL NATHAN PLATE : (About) 2000 Metres –Runners- 6    

 

Passing the 600 metres,    SUCCESSOR (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby inconveniencing FLEUR DE LYS (App.P. S. Kaviraj) along the rails. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned.

 

After the race, NOBLE HEIR 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, STORM TRIGGER was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, SUCCESSOR was observed to have a gum injury.

 

RACE NO.4(125) –THE A.HOYT PLATE : (About) 1800 Metres – Runners -  13     

 

The Sr.V.O. reported that GUINEVERE (Neeraj Rawal) fell down on its head whilst saddling, as such, the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.

 

SOCRATES (P.S.Chouhan) was reluctant to be stalled. ROYAL CASTLE (Bhawani Singh) and WALK THE TALK (N. S. Parmar) jumped out slow losing about 4 lengths each at the start.  Trainers P.Shroff, Narendra Lagad and Imtiaz A.Sait have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

Passing the 400 metres, MAPLEWOOD (C.S.Jodha) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing MULTISTARRER (A.Sandesh), who in turn shifted in and inconvenienced DAGGER’S STRIKE (M.Ayyar). On questioning, Jockey C. S. Jodha stated that his mount leaned inwards despite his efforts. Not being satisfied with the explanation, he has been cautioned.

 

After the race, RUDIMENTARY and ROYAL CASTLE were found to be sore by the right fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MAPLEWOOD was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind pastern. JACK FLASH was found to be sound in the trot.

 

RACE NO.5(126) –THE QUEST FOR CASH PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners -  9

 

At the start, POWER OF NEATH (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) jumped outwards on to PRINCESS SNOW (Dashrath Singh, dr.4).

 

RACE NO.6(127) –THE SIR CHARLES FORBES TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners -  7     

 

At the request of Trainer S.Waheed, FORTUNE COOKIE was examined at 1900 hours on 11/02/2021 and found to have developed tendinitis on the left fore leg, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

At the start EXECUTIVE DECISION (C.S.Jodha dr.8) jumped inwards and made contact with SPINOZA (P.S.Chouhan dr.7) forcing it inwards on to SKY STORM (Dashrath Singh dr.6).

 

Approaching the 1000 Metres, SPINOZA (P.S.Chouhan) leaned outwards on to EXECUTIVE DECISION (C.S.Jodha) who had to be steadied.

 

Approaching the 800 metres, EXECUTIVE DECISION (C.S.Jodha) shifted in due to which SKY STORM (Dashrath Singh) who was racing on its haunches, had to be checked and change course. On being questioned after the race, Jockey C. S. Jodha stated that his mount was running green. The explanation was noted.

 

After the race, SPINOZA was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.     

 

RACE NO.7(128) –THE QUEST FOR CASH PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners - 10    

 

BIG MAGIC (S.Joseph) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start.

 

Jockey S Joseph (BIG MAGIC) reported the loss of whip passing the 200 metres. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2020/21, no action has been initiated.

 

BIG MAGIC (S.Joseph) trailed the field. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to ensure that his charge puts up better performance in the future.

 

BIG MAGIC (S.Joseph) was declared to run with aluminum shoes, hind bare but ran with aluminium. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been fined Rs.1,000/- for the lapse.

 

After the race, PEPPER, SHES THE QUEEN and WINDY CITY were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.8(129) –THE  PENNYWISE PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1400 Metres – Runners -  10     

 

ROSPOMARE (Amyn Merchant) played up and hooked its fore in the adjoining stall, 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.

 

GUSTY GIRL (T.S.Jodha) and WAFY (M.Ayyar) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths each at the start.

 

Soon after the start, CROSSWINDS (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in and went across TRINKET (Bhawani Singh) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey Akshay Gaikwad has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

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

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The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd and 4th race, viz. ALLURING SILVER & MAPLEWOOD, and the special sample of STORM TRIGGER & NOBLE HEIR (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES             -     8       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                                    -               69  

TOTAL STAKES               -   Rs.16,16,375/-      AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE                    -            8.62             

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.7(128)

Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi – fined Rs.1,000/-

 

R.8(129)

Jockey Akshay Gaikwad – fined Rs.2,000/-

 

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.3(124)

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

STORM TRIGGER (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.4(125)

SOCRATES, ROYAL CASTLE & WALK THE TALK – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

RUDIMENTARY & ROYAL CASTLE (Sore) – to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O.

R.6(127)

FORTUNE COOKIE – Fitness Certificate from the Club’s V.O. required

R.8(129)

ROSPOMARE – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(122)

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R.2(123)

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R.3(124)

ALLURING SILVER

R.4(125)

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R.5(126)

ENLIGHTENED, AME, POWER OF NEATH

R.6(127)

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R.7(128)

SPRING GROVE

R.8(129)

PEPPOLI

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

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

 

08/01/2021           -               WARRIOR CLAN

10/01/2021           -               WINTER, GOLD MEMBER

15/01/2021           -               SHAPATH, RAYS OF SUN

24/01/2021           -               EXOTIC QUEEN, SUMMER NIGHT, LADY LANETTE, POKER FACE

 

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

 

10/01/2021           -               LAGARDE, GOLDEN OAKS, STORM TRIGGER

24/01/2021           -               JULIETTE, PARISIAN

 

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The urine sample of the following horses has been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:

 

16/01/2021           -               BOLD LEGEND, GIANT STAR, RUBIK STAR, TAIMUR, SUCCESSOR

20/01/2021           -               TIGRIO

22/01/2021           -               PRINCESS SILVER

 

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Pune : 14th February, 2021