ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB, LTD.

MUMBAI MEETING 2020/21, SPECIAL RACE DAY, SUNDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 2020

(CONDUCTED AT THE PUNE RACE COURSE)

(PENETROMETER: 4.0; GOING: GOOD)

RACE DAY REPORTS

 

RAILS WERE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POINT FROM 2000 METRES  UP TO 1600 METRES, 2 METRES AWAY AT 1400 METRES, 5 METRES AWAY AT 1200 METRES, 7 METRES AWAY AT 1000 METRES, 8 METRES AWAY AT 800 METRES, 9 METRES AWAY AT 600 METRES AND THEREAFTER 10 METRES  AWAY UP TO THE WINNING POST.  RAILS WERE ALSO PLACED 5 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

 

RACE NO.1(53) –THE VIJAYS PRIDE PLATE (DIV.II): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners -  11   

 

ISINIT (S. Joseph) planted in its stall thus losing considerable ground. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, GRAVITAS (App. Kirtish Bhagat, dr. 9) jumped outwards, bumped MENILLY (A. Sandesh, dr. 10) and veered out dislodging the rider. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, DASHING IMAGE (App. Malam Singh, dr. 6) jumped inwards and made contact with TURMERIC TOWER (Dashrath Singh, dr. 5).

 

Passing 500 metres, FENDI (Amyn Merchant) shifted out due to which MICHELANGELO (T. S. Jodha) shied and carried SUITED ACES (App. A. S. Peter) outwards. Thereafter, MICHELANGELO shifted in and went across TURMERIC TOWER (Dashrath Singh) causing the latter to clip its heels and stumble, thereby dislodging the rider. After questioning, Jockey T. S. Jodha has been suspended for 1 race day. i. e. 15th January, 2021 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

After the race, App. A. S. Peter (SUITED ACES) reported that his mount stumbled as he was pulling up, thus dislodging him.

 

After the race, MICHELANGELO was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon and SUAREZ had bruises at the right mandible. TURMERIC TOWER, GRAVITAS and SUITED ACES were found to be sound in the trot.

 

RACE NO.2(54) –THE M.H.AHMEDBHOY TROPHY: (About) 2000 Metres – Runners -  4     

 

After the race, IN IT TO WIN IT, GLORIOSUS and GOLDEN ERA were trotted and found to be sound.

 

RACE NO.3(55) –THE BANGALORE TURF CLUB TROPHY: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners -  13    

 

FARAHNAAZ (J. Chinoy) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to give the filly more gate practice before next accepting to race.

 

At the start, FALAKNUMA (R. Ajinkya, dr. 7) jumped outwards and went across DESERT FIRE (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr. 8) who was marginally slow to begin.

 

Soon after the start, DESERT FIRE (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted in under urgings and went across SPANISH CITY (Neeraj Rawal) causing the latter to be checked and change course due to which it shifted out and bumped FLASH FORCE (M. Ayyar). Thereafter, FALAKNUMA (R. Ajinkya) shifted in thereby tightening DESERT FIRE and ANOUSHKA (C. S. Jodha) causing ANOUSHKA to be checked and drop back. App. P. S. Kaviraj and Jockey R. Ajnkya have been fined Rs.2,000/- each.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that ISLE OF SKYE was declared to run with bandages on both fore legs but ran without the bandages. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.

 

 

The Equine Hospital reported that ANOUSHKA had left eye injury (sore, lacrimation, inflammation) and SPANISH CITY had injuries to both eyes (right eye – lacrimation, left eye mild ulcer).

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After the race, SPRINGBOK was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore fetlock.

 

RACE NO.4(56) –THE SIACHEN PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners -  14     

 

At the start, BELENUS (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 2) leaned outwards on to TWINSPIRE (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr. 3), who in turn shifted out and made contact with PROPERLY POSH (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 4).

 

At the start, ELLYSIA (App.A.S.Peter, dr. 12) jumped outwards on to CIPHER (T. S. Jodha, dr. 13).

 

At the start, MARIANNE (S. J. Sunil, dr. 5) and SANDMAN (A. Sandesh, dr. 6) jumped outwards and inwards respectively and made contact.

 

Soon after the start, MARIANNE (S. J. Sunil) shifted out and went across SANDMAN (A. Sandesh) who had to be checked.

 

After the race, Jockey C. S. Jodha (THUNDERCLAP) reported that his mount hung out despite his efforts. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that MIKAYLA’S PRIDE was declared to run with bandages on both fore legs but ran with bandages on both hind legs. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that PROPERLY POSH was declared to run with bandages on all four legs but ran with bandages on both fore legs. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.

 

After the race, MS BOSS was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind cannon. PROPERLY POSH was found to be sound in the trot.

 

RACE NO.5(57) –THE M.M.T.PANDOLE PLATE: (About) 1200 Metres – Runners -  12     

 

EBONY (Neeraj Rawal) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start.

 

Passing 800 metres, BARACK (App. Kirtish Bhagat) was observed to have stumbled due to a tightly packed field and was steadied.

 

Passing 200 metres, AGRAMI (K. Nazil) hung-in and went across POKERFACE (P. S. Chouhan). Jockey K. Nazil has been severely reprimanded for not taking corrective measures and persisting with the use of whip from the left side. 

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that EBONY was declared to run without bandages but ran with bandages on both fore legs. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse.

 

After the race, HIGHLAND LASS was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind fetlock, UNTITLED had a cut injury at the left hind cannon and RED CARNATION had lost its left hind shoe. SHARAREH was found to be sound in the trot.

 

RACE NO.6(58) –THE MRS PATMORE PLATE: (About) 1600 Metres – Runners - 12   

 

At the start, BRIANNA (C.S. Jodha, dr.8) jumped outwards and made contact with GRACIDA (Nirmal Jodha, dr. 9).

 

After the race, App. A. S. Peter (VICTORIOUS SPIRIT) reported the loss of whip passing the 300 metres. This being his second instance of whip loss during the current Mumbai Meeting 2020/21, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

 

Soon after the start, Jockey Amyn Merchant’s (DOWSABEL) right rein was observed to have slipped momentarily.

 

The Sr. V.O. reported that SACHERTORTE was found to be in distress after the finish of the race. No treatment was given and the gelding recovered after rest. 

 

After the race, BRIANNA was found to be sore by the right hind leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

 

RACE NO.7(59) –THE VIJAYS PRIDE PLATE (DIV.I): (About) 1000 Metres – Runners -  11     

 

FIRE PRINCESS (App. Aniket Karande) planted in the stall and did not take part in the race. Since the filly had behaved in a similar manner in the past, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. 

 

At the start, EXOTIC QUEEN (App. A. S. Peter, dr.6) jumped inwards and went across INTENSE APPROACH (A. Sandesh, dr.5) who was marginally slow to begin. Thereafter, EXOTIC QUEEN shifted in under urgings starting a chain reaction, due to which ENLIGHTENED (T. S. Jodha), POWER OF NEATH (Amyn Merchant) and C’EST L’AMOUR (App. P. S. Kaviraj) were tightened for room and had to be checked. After questioning, App. A. S. Peter has been suspended for 1 race day i. e. 15th January, 2021 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

 

After the race, JULIO CESARO 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.

 

The Equine Hospital reported that CEST L’AMOUR had right eye injury (lacrimation, corneal opacity – mild) and DANCE EMPEROR had left eye injury (mild corneal ulcer).

 

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The urine samples of the winner of the 2nd and 5th race, viz. GOLDEN ERA and EPIPHANY,  were collected for detection of prohibited substance.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES    -              7       TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS                                    -               77

TOTAL STAKES               -    Rs.15,15,875/-      AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE                   -               11  

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SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION/ FINE (S)

R.1(53)

Joc. T. S. Jodha – sus. for 1 day – 15/01/2021 (careless riding)

R.3(55)

Tr. Dallas Todywalla – fined Rs.1,000/-

Joc. R. Ajinkya & App. P. S. Kaviraj – fined Rs.2,000/- each

R.4(56)

Trainers Asad Siddiqui & Altamaash A. Ahmed – fined Rs.1,000/-

R.5(57)

Tr. Altamaash A. Ahmed – fined Rs.1,000/-

R.6(58)

App. A. S. Peter – fined Rs.2,000/- (whip loss – 2nd offence)

R.7(59)

App. A. S. Peter - sus. for 1 day – 15/01/2021 (careless riding)

ACTION ON HORSE/S

R.1(53)

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

GRAVATIS (veered out and dislodged the rider after the start) – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race

R.3(55)

FARAHNAAZ – to be given more gate practice

R.4(56)

THUNDERCLAP 9Hunt-out) – remedial measures

R.6(58)

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

R.7(59)

FIRE PRINCESS (planted) – to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a mock race

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

 

PACIFIERS USED

R.1(53)

ISINIT, MICHELANGELO, DASHING IMAGE

R.2(54)

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R.3(55)

FALAKNUMA, FARAHNAAZ, SPARKLING GLORY

R.4(56)

MIKAYLA’S PRIDE, MARIANNE, ELLYSIA

R.5(57)

UNTITLED, ARC SHINE, EPIPHANY

R.6(58)

SO SPLENDID,  TAKE IT EASY

R.7(59)

POWER OF NEATH, ENLIGHTENED

 

Pune: 31st December, 2020