Results – Mumbai

Jockey S.N.Chavan (QUAND MEME) reported the loss of his whip about 300 metres from the winning post. Since the horse had won the race and it was the first time the jockey has reported loss of his whip no action has been initiated against him beyond reminding him of the notice with regard to the loss of whip. The Sr.V.O. reported that FOCUS and WILD TORRONAADO were examined after the race and found to be sound. Both the horses had a wolf tooth on either side.

Soon after the start, the rein on GATRAVAT (Riyaz Shaikh) snapped due to which the jockey did not have a constant control over his mount and approaching the 800 metres, GATRAVAT leaned onto PRINCE LOCHINVA (Sunny Chinoy) who in turn tightened BORN DESTINY (Nirmal Jodha). On examination, the equipment was found to be in serviceable condition, as such no action has been initiated against the jockey. The Sheep Skin Nose Band on SPIRITUAL FLAME (P.S.Chouhan) was observed to be loose. Trainer Nirrad Karanjawalla has been asked to ensure that the equipments on his charges are properly fitted in future. After the race, PRINCE LOCHINVA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

BLACK HUSSAR (P.S.Chouhan) lost a length at the start. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (BLACK HUSSAR) reported that his mount stumbled twice in the early part of the race. Passing the 1200 metres, FULL THROTTLE (Y.S.Srinath) shifted out and inconvenienced PREMIER QUEEN (M.Narredu). Jockey Y.S.Srinath has been reprimanded for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of PREMIER QUEEN (M.Narredu) in this race and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, FULL THROTTLE was observed to have an abrasion above the tendon on the left hind, CHOPASNI had an abrasion on the right fore coronet and BLACK HUSSAR was found to have a wolf tooth on either side.

At the start EL BUNDUQ (K.P.G.Appu) was steadied in the early part of the race due to lack of room. Near 800 metres, ELAN VITAL (S.N.Chavan) was observed to have stopped galloping. On examination the filly was found to have haemotoma of the right stifle. The filly was sent to Equine Hospital for further diagnosis. CYCLADES (M.Narredu) and DIVINE (Suraj Narredu) were inclined to lug-in in the straight. Trainers Vinayak and C.D.Katrak have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge. In the final stages of the race, DIVINE (Suraj Narredu) shifted out under use of the whip and carried ALGORITHMS outwards for a brief period and then went across her. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been fined Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey Anil Baandal (BLACK SAPPHIRE) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (2nd Offence). COLOURFUL LADY (C.Rajendra) was placed fift

At the request of Trainer Rehanulllah Khan, THE REBEL was examined by the Sr. V.O. on 22/03/2008 at 0830 hours and was found to have painful swelling on the forehead on the left eye. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Soon after the start, MEDTIAS PRIDE (P.Belose, dr.5) shifted in and made contact with TEARAWAY (K.P.G.Appu, dr.4). Traveling some distance from the start, MISTER FIXIT (App.Kishore Kadam) shifted in due to proximity of THE DREAMER (Vikram Jodha) and made contact with MEDTIAS PRIDE (P.Belose). Near 900 metres, TEARAWAY (K.P.G.Appu) was inclined to lug in and in the process forced MAZAN (M.Narredu) to shift in on to SUPREME SWORD (R.Shelar) who in turn inconvenienced ARABIAN PRIDE (T.S.Jodha). Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Near 400 metres, ARABIAN PRIDE (T.S.Jodha) was held up for a run for a brief period while racing on the inside of R

Trainer Hosidar Daji been fined Rs.2000/- for accepting his charge MERCEDES in two races on this day. BAY MAGIC (App A.M.Tograllu. dr.7) jumped out awkwardly towards the inside and traveling some distance further, leaned inwards on to LATEST NEWS (Nadeem Alam, dr.6) who went in on to PHI (Shailesh Shinde, dr.5) who in turn forced DISCOVER (F Irani, dr.4) to shift in and in the process was placed awkwardly behind the heels of VARUN (Amyn Merchant) and was eased off. Trainer Magansingh P Jodha has been asked to show the filly in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting to race. MERCEDES (Malcolm Kharadi, dr.2) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and went on to VARUN (Amyn Merchant, dr.3). Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated in the matter. DISCOVER (F.Irani) was held up in the straight.