Results – Mumbai

SWEET SYMPHONY (R.Shelar) took a fly jump thus losing about 6 lengths at the start. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge CIRCUS RING (M.A.Roushan). The Jockey wore the Emergency colours i.e. All Black. At the start, SWEET SYMPHONY (R Shelar) fly jumped due to which he lost his right stirrup which he regained shortly. Jockey Satish Nayak (RIVER GEM) has been fined Rs.1000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker. Passing 400 metres, BANANA BOY (J.Pradeep) shifted in and went across CIRCUS RING (App.M.A.Roushan). Jockey J.Pradeep has been cautioned. Jockey Sunny Chinoy (SCINTILLATING STAR), when questioned, stated that his mount was changing its legs and was not responding. The Club’s Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the mare and he reported that no abnormality was detected. App.A.Sandesh (PROUD STAR) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey J.Pradeep and Trainer Hosidar Daji were questioned regarding the running and riding of BANANA BOY. The instructions were to go to the front and if not then to be in the front bunch. When questioned further, the Jockey stated that his mount had tired towards the end and also he himself got tired as he was riding after a gap of about 5 months as he was suspended. The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey J.Pradeep in the above connection and having heard the submissions made and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him in the subject case. However, considering that this was his first ride after a gap of five months, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of the doubt that he may have got tired and was not able to ride out in the last 100 metres. However, he was cautioned that on a repetition of similar riding in the future, his excuse of being tired will not be accepted and severe action may be initiated against him. Jockey J.Pradeep was advised not to accept any rides unless he was very sure of his fitness level.

Near 400 metres, ICON (App.A.Sandesh) shifted out and in the process went on to STARRER (Y.S.Srinath). App.A.Sandesh has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. App.M.A.Roushan (LIVING THE DREAM) has been fined Rs.1000/- for improper use of the whip wherein he had continued the use of whip while his mount was shifting outwards. Further he has been cautioned for keeping an erratic course in the straight.

MONEYBAGS (S.Sunil) lost about 3 lengths at the start. Near 400 metres, STAR MIRACLE (J.Chinoy) shifted out and in the process inconvenienced WALK OF LIFE (R.Shelar). Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

MONEYBAGS (S.Sunil) lost about 3 lengths at the start. Near 400 metres, STAR MIRACLE (J.Chinoy) shifted out and in the process inconvenienced WALK OF LIFE (R.Shelar). Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

AGNI BAAN (Amyn Merchant) kept an erratic course in the straight and near 500 metres shifted in and made contact with LAKE SUPERIOR (P.S.Chouhan). Thereafter, travelling some distance further AGNI BAAN shifted in due to the presence of MARTINIQUE (B.Prakash) on its outside and made contact with LAKE SUPERIOR. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the gelding for mouth and limbs and he reported that the gelding was found to be sound, having wolf tooth on both sides of the mouth. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

Soon after the start, MOONLIGHT BEAUTY (App Akshay, dr.9) shifted inwards and caused ATLANTIC STAR (D.K.Ashish, dr.7) to shift in, who went on to CELTIC MANOR (T.S.Jodha, dr.6) who shifted in on to CARAMEL (S.Sunil, dr.5). App.Akshay has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. App.Akshay (MOONLIGHT BEAUTY) has been fined Rs. 500/- for not wearing his goggles during the race. Jockey Sunny Chinoy (EYE OF THE STORM) has been cautioned for easing up his mount and raising his hand as a victory sign before passing the Post. After the race, EYE OF THE STORM was observed to have a cut injury at the right knee. CARAMEL & SILVER SCREEN were found to be sound.

At the start, ALIYANA (D.K.Ashish) jumped out awkwardly. Soon after the start, ALIYANA (D.K.Ashish, dr.9) shifted in before the Red Marker and later on went across DAFFODILS (P.S.Chouhan). Jockey D.K. Ashish has been fined Rs. 1000/-. EMERALD VALLEY (A.M.Tograllu) lugged in and inconvenienced DICTATOR (Harish) in the last 100 metres. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, AFLATOON & DAFFODILS were found to be sound.