ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB.

MUMBAI MEETING 2022/2023, SIXTH DAY, SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY 2023

 

(PENETROMETER: 4.0 (LONGCHAMP METHOD); GOING: GOOD)

 

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT THE ORIGINAL POINT.

 

RACE NO.1 (58) THE MARCHETTA TROPHY-DIVISION II   - (ABOUT) 1000 METRES - RUNNERS -  13

 

At the start, SUITED ACES (N. Nadeem, dr.1) jumped outwards at the same time RECIPROCITY (App. Haridas Gore, dr. 3) jumped inwards thereby tightening SUPERIMPOSE (R. Ajinkya, dr.2).

 

At the start, CHAMPAGNE SMILE (Vishal N. Bunde, dr.7) jumped inwards and brushed the haunches of SMART CHOICE (App. P. Vinod, dr.6).

 

Passing the 800 metres, PEGASO (J. Chinoy) drifted out despite the riders efforts and completed the race on the extreme outside. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race, before next accepting to race.

 

Jockey S. Zervan (ARBITRAGE) was observed to have dropped his hands before passing the winning post thereby losing the 5th place. Jockey S. Zervan has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

After the race, RECIPROCITY 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.2 (59) THE P. D. AVASIA - (ABOUT) 1000 METRES - RUNNERS - 5 

 

After the race, Club’s Sr. V.O. reported that ARCANA was examined and was found to be sound, however, on being scoped the gelding was found to have GP Empeyma.

 

RACE NO.3 (60)  THE YAWAR RASHID TROPHY -  (ABOUT) 1600 METRES -  RUNNERS -  10

 

GREAT GUNS   (R. Ajinkya, dr.6) was reluctant to stall. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

Passing the 400 metres, RASPUTIN (Y. S. Srinath) shifted out onto AIRA (Vishal N. Bunde) who was weakening at that juncture thus dropped back due to which GREAT GUNS (R. Ajinkya) racing on its hunches had to check and change course. Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been severely reprimanded.

 

After the race, Club’s Sr. V.O. reported that SUNRISE was scoped and found to have laryngeal abnormality, GP Empyema and upper respiratory tract infection.

 

RACE NO.4 (61) THE TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS TROPHY-DIVISION - (ABOUT) 1200 METRES  - RUNNERS -  12

 

At the request of Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, PYRRHUS was examined in the stable area at 12:10 pm on 14/01/2023 and was found to be lame by left fore and swelling on medieval of right hind hock, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

HAGIBIS (R. Shelar, dr.5) took a fly jump at the start.

 

At the start, NORTHBOUND (S. Zervan, dr.6) jumped inwards thereby bumping HAGIBIS (R. Shelar, dr.5) thereafter FLASH FORCE (S. P. Ranjane, dr.7) leaned in thereby tightening NORTHBOUND.

 

Soon after the start, DAZZLING PRINCESS (Amyn Merchant) and SKY HAWK (P. Trevor) shifted in and went across the field before passing the red marker. Jockey’s Amyn Merchant and P. Trevor have been fined Rs.2,000/- each.

 

Passing the 1100 metres, SNOWFALL (A. Sandesh, dr.12) shifted in and went across EYES ON THE PRIZE (Bhawani Singh, dr.9) who had to be steadied. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned.

 

Passing 300 metres, DEMETRIUS (N. B. Kuldeep) shied away from the whip and had to be steadied. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, EYES ON THE PRIZE 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, COMMANDMENT was observed to have broken a blood vessel (2nd time) and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, MONARCHY, SKY HAWK and NORTHBOUND were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.5 (62) THE UTTAM SINGH TROPHY -  (ABOUT) 2000 METRES - RUNNERS - 14 

 

DIAMONDINTHEROUGH (N. Nadeem) and FREEDOM (App. Kirtish Bhagat) were observed to have weakened turning for home and dropped back, further, FREEDOM was observed to have been erratic.

 

After the race, App. Mustakim Alam (ALPINE STAR) reported loss of whip passing the 50 metres. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai meeting 22/23, no action has been initiated.

 

Jockey Y. S. Srinath (VINCENT VAN GOGH) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2022/23, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-.

 

After the race, JUBILANT JOURNEY 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, FAIRMONT 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, ANGELS TRUMPET 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.

 

RACE NO.6 (63) THE RAMNIWAS RAMNARAIN RUIA GOLD CUP (GRADE 3) - (ABOUT) 2000 METRES - RUNNERS -  6 

 

Passing the 200 metres, SUPERNATURAL (P. Trevor) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening and inconveniencing ONCE YOU GO BLACK (A. Sandesh) causing the latter to check. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey P. Trevor, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

 

After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (MOJITO) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race. Trainer A. M. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, ONCE YOU GO BLACK was trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.7 (64) THE GOOL S. POONAWALLA MILLION (GRADE 3) - (ABOUT) 1200 METRES RUNNERS - 12 

 

On the arrival at the Starting gate, at the request of Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ALOYSIA) the saddle on his mount was readjusted.

 

IMPULSIVE (Bhawani Singh, dr. 10) and PRIDE’S PRINCE (C. S. Jodha, dr.2) jumped out slowly losing about 2 lengths each at the start.

 

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

 

RACE NO.8 (65) THE VILLOO C. POONAWALLA INDIAN OAKS (GRADE 1- (ABOUT) 2400 METRES - RUNNERS -  7 

 

After the race, SIERRA DELA PLATA was observed to have lost its right fore shoe.

 

RACE NO.9 (66) THE TRICUMDAS DWARKADAS TROPHY-DIVISION II   (ABOUT) 1200 METRES - RUNNERS -  13 

 

Soon after the start, DAULAT MAI (App. Mustakim Alam) leaned outwards due to which SINGER SARGENT (P. Trevor) shifted out onto RHYTHM OF NATURE (Amyn Merchant).

 

Passing the 600 metres, LORD MURPHY (S. Zervan) leaned outwards onto ATTAINED (A. Sandesh). Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned.

 

Approaching the 400 metres, MIDSUMMER STAR (R. Ajinkya) was observed to have veered out despite the riders efforts. After the race, Jockey R. Ajinkya reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race and his whip got entangled in the reins and in the process to free he lost the same, this being his first instance of loss of whip during the current Mumbai Meeting 2022/23, no action has been initiated. However, Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, Jockey K. Nazil (MIGHTY THUNDER) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

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

 

After the race, MIGHTY THUNDER was trotted at the stables and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.10 (67) THE MARCHETTA TROPHY-DIVISION I - (ABOUT) 1000 METRES - RUNNERS -  14 

 

At the Start, DIVINE INTUITION (Akshay Gaikwad, dr. 6) jumped inwards onto DUFY (P. Trevor, dr.5) forcing it inwards as a result DUFY brushed the haunches of PERFECT WIN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.4). 

 

Passing the 900 metres, PERFECT WIN (Neeraj Rawal) racing on the haunches of UNTITLED (R. Shelar) had to be steadied due to lack of room.

 

Jockey K. Nazil (PRINCE IGOR) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. However it is observed that the gelding was hanging-in in the straight and the since the whip was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.

 

After the race, DUFY was observed to have lost its right fore shoe.

                                                                                                                                                

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The urine samples of MIRAE (Winner – 1st race), SUPERNATURAL (Winner – 6th race), PORTOFINO BAY (Winner – 7th race), FIGHTON (2nd place – 7th race), KING’S RANSOM (Winner – 8th race), DANGEROUS (2nd place – 8th race), THUNBERG (3rd place – 8th race), and the special samples of SINGER SARGENT (9th race) and NELSON RIVER (10th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

 

The urine and blood sample of the AHEAD OF MY TIME (2nd place – 6th race), was collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 10

TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS – 106

TOTAL STAKES - Rs. 1,19,90,000 /-

AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE – 10.60

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.1(58)

Joc. S. Zervan (ARBITRAGE) – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.4(61)

Joc. Amyn Merchant (DAZZLING PRINCESS) – fined Rs.2,000/-

Joc. P. Trevor (SKY HAWK) – fined Rs.2,000/-

R.5(62)

Joc. Y. S. Srinath (VINCENT VAN GOGH) – fined Rs.3,000/-

R.6(63)

Joc. P. Trevor (SUPERNATURAL) – fined Rs.5,000/-

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(58)

PEGASO – Remedial measures and to be shown in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards

RECIPROCITY – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.3(60)

GREAT GUNS - to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter

R.4(61)

PYRRHUS – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

DEMETRIUS – Remedial Measures

EYES ON THE PRIZE and COMMANDMENT – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.5(62)

JUBILANT JOURNEY, FAIRMONT and ANGELS TRUMPET – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.6(63)

MOJITO – Remedial Measures

R.9(66)

MIDSUMMER STAR and MIGHTY THUNDER – Remedial Measures

BLUE’S PRIDE – to be passed fit by Club’s V.O.

R.10(67)

PRINCE IGOR – Remedial Measures

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

 

RE: MORNING GRASS GALLOP ON 16TH JANUARY 2023.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that during the morning grass gallop on 16th January 2023, DAIANNE (Saddle no.33) 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.

 

 

SAMPLES - RESULTS:

 

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

 

Race Day:

 

04/12/2022    - MAGILETO, ZUCCARELLI, NORTHERN LIGHTS, MOONSHOT, EXEMPLIFY

 

11/12/2022    - TRULY EPIC, LAZARUS, IRON AGE, THUNBERG, DANGEROUS,

                        EATON SQUARE

 

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

 

11/12/2022 – KING’S RANSOM

 

The urine samples of the following horses have been reported NEGATIVE for the presence of Anabolic Steroids and Sex Hormones:-

 

COMPULSORY

 

09/12/2022 -   RAVISHING FORM

 

13/12/2022 -   CHRISTOFLE, IMPUNITY, RIGHT TO PRIVACY, RASPUTIN, GREATEST,  

                       SUSSING, PERHAPS, CHARMING STAR, SAN SALVATORE, UGLY TRUTH,

                       TEISPES, NOLAN

 

 

Mumbai: 16TH January 2023.