Results – Mumbai

Trainer P.Shroff has been fined Rs.500/- for not declaring the use of rubber bit on his charge DREAMING (C.Rajendra). In the final stages of the race, MONTALVO (M. Narredu) shifted in and took the running of MILES AND MORE (Samuel Fargeat) who had to be checked from its rightful running. Jockey M Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. After the race, DIPLOMATIC LICENCE was observed 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 blindfolds on PERFECT ATTRACTION (C.D.Hayes) got stuck in the head gear and did not come off at the first attempt, as a result the mare lost a length at the start. Approaching the 200 metres, SAIL AWAY (App. A. M. Tograllu) shifted in under use of the whip and brushed the rails. App. A. M. Tograllu has been cautioned for improper use of the whip. Apprentice Shailesh Shinde (NANJING) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Since this was the 3rd occasion that the Apprentice was found to be in breach of the norms pertaining to use of the Whip, the matter was reported to the Stewards who interviewed the Apprentice in this regard and resolved to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s License w.e.f. 28th January 2008 to 3rd February 2008 (both days inclusive). (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race). App.Shailesh Shinde subsequently informed that he did not wish to appeal against the decision and would like to take his punishment earlier as per the Cal

BRIDGE TOO FAR ( R.Shelar) was reluctant to be stalled. SEPIA TONE (App.A.M.Tograllu) tried to duck under the front gates. Trainers S.K.Sunderji and Magansingh P.Jodha have been asked to give their respective charges more gate practice and to show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, ACCEPTANCE (S.S. Baria, dr. 8) shifted in and jostled with RED MESA (T.S. Jodha, dr. 7) forcing her to shift in and cause severe interference to GREEN VALLEY (App Nadeem Alam, dr. 6), the fancied runner. Jockey S.S.Baria was reported to the Stewards for Careless Riding. The Stewards interviewed the Jockey and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, held him guilty of Careless Riding on his mount and decided to suspend his Jockey’s License w.e.f. 28th January 2008 to 21st February 2008 (both days inclusive). (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race). Travelling some distance from the start, SEPIA TONE (App.A.M. Tograllu)

Trainer Anil Kumar has been fined Rs.3000/- for late submission of the Declaration form in respect of his charge ITSRACINGAFTERALL. ITSRACINGAFTERALL (S.S.Baria) was inclined to lug in the early part of the race. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing the 800 metres ELEMENTTO STYLE (Daniel M. Grant) shifted out and inconvenienced GOLDEN ROCK (G.Oza) and later on ELEMENTTO STYLE (Daniel Grant) was inconvenienced when POMME DE TERRE (Nirmal Jodha) shifted out. On questioning, Jockey Nirmal Jodha stated that his mount ran unsettled in the race, may be due to the blinkers which were being used for the first time. As such, no action was initiated against Jockey Nirmal Jodha. However, Jockey Daniel M Grant has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. In the final stages of the race, PRINCESS RUBY (Amyn Merchant) was held up for run when SUPREME FALCON (P.S.Chouhan ) lugged out, as a resul

Near 400 meters, AUTONOMY (C.D. Hayes) was forced to shift out when GLEAMING SKY (Y.S. Srinath) shifted out despite Jockey’s effort. Trainer Karthik G has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race with the filly. Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey C.D.Hayes were questioned regarding the running and riding of AUTONOMY. The Jockey stated that he was instructed to sit well up but his mount was slow to begin and was then crowded with horses around him due to the slow pace of the race and he had no option but to sit where he was. He added that he was also tightened for room when GLEAMING SKY (Y.S. Srinath) lugged in and he lost his position. Further, that he had made his move as soon as he got the opportunity in the straight and near about 400 meters he was forced to travel wide due to GLEAMING SKY shifting out. The Trainer concurred with the views of the Jockey. The explanation tendered was accepted.

SURAJ (Riyaz Shaikh, dr. 9) jumped out awkwardly towards the inside and made contact with COUNCILOFTHEGODS (App Kishore Kadam, dr. 8) and at the same time NECTAR JEWEL (R.Shelar, dr. 10) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and lost some ground. After passing 800 meters, COUNCILOFTHEGODS (App.Kishore Kadam) shifted in and forced SURAJ to shift in and cause interference to BEYOND THERAPY (S.P.Ranjane). App Kishore Kadam has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. After the race, MAJOR ROBERTS was observed to have broken a blood vessel. The gelding has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of 4 weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Near 1200 meters, LOVE FORTY (C Ruzaan) was checked in anticipation of JOLTEON (R Rupesh) shifting in. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone. Approaching 400 meters, WELLS FARGO (App Shailesh Shinde) shifted in due to which THUNDERING HERO (T.S. Jodha) shifted in and made contact with SPARROW HAWK (Anil Baandal) and THUNDERING HERO was again tightened when WELLS FARGO further shifted in. App Shailesh Shinde has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey T.S. Jodha (THUNDERING HERO) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, VICEREEN was observed to go short by her left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. --------------- The urine sample of winner of the 1st, 5th, 6th and 8th race viz. RAVE ON, SUGAR RAY, RED ROMEO & WELLS FARGO and also that of STAR PRESENTATION & AUTONOMY (6th race)