Results – Mumbai

At the start, RAJDOOT (C.S.Jodha, dr.9) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to YOUNG OFFENDER (S.S.Baria, dr.8), who in turn made contact with ADVENTURER (Daniel M.Grant, dr.7). Approaching 1000 metres, ADVENTURER (Daniel M.Grant) was eased off the heels of KIMAYA (Nirmal Jodha), when forced to shift in due to RAJDOOT (C.S.Jodha) shifting in. Jockey C.S.Jodha has been cautioned. Approaching 400 metres, ADVENTURER (Daniel M.Grant) leaned outwards due to which YOUNG OFFENDER (S.S.Baria) who was being ridden out to progress in the race, shifted out and at the same time RAJDOOT (C.S.jodha) shifted in, which resulted in KIMAYA (Nirmal Jodha) being tightened. Travelling some distance further, RAJDOOT (C.S.Jodha) shifted in again and inconvenienced YOUNG OFFENDER (S.S.Baria). On questioning, Jockey C.S.Jodha explained that his mount lugged in throughout the race. As such, Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Nevertheless, Jockey C.S.Jodha has been asked to exercise sufficient control over his mounts in the future. After the race, BONNY LIGHT, VICTOR IVANOV, BORN DESTINY and RAJDOOT were found to be sound. KIMAYA had a cut injury at the left hind gaskin.

At the start, AURARIA (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to HIGHLAND WARRIOR (R.Shelar, dr.3). Jockey Shammi Khan (KITE RUNNER) has been reprimanded for incompetent handling of his mount, wherein he had failed to position his mount advantageously in the race. Jockey C.Rajendra (BLAU HIMMEL) was observed to have dropped his hands before passing the Post. The Jockey explained that his mount lugged-in in the final stages of the race. Not being entirely satisfied with the explanation, Jockey C.Rajendra has been cautioned for the future and Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, HIGHLAND WARRIOR 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 VO before next accepting to race. After the race, DANCING MONEY was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern.

After being stalled, EXPELLIARMUS (Y.S.Srinath) was not allowing its rider to settle. As such, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas 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. DESERT EAGLE (J.E.Pereira) jumped out throwing its head at the start. Jockey S.Zervan (RANCHO) has been cautioned for shifting in under the use of the whip near 300 metres. Approaching 200 metres, EXPELLIARMUS (Y.S.Srinath) was awkwardly placed behind the heels of CARLYLE HILLS (C.Rajendra) and was steadied. Jockey S.Zervan (RANCHO) reported the loss of his whip in the last 100 metres. EXPELLIARMUS (Y.S.Srinath) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, DESERT EAGLE was found to be sound.

An objection was lodged by Jockey Dashrath Singh, rider of HAMMERHEAD (placed third), against WALKING TALL (J.Chinoy, placed first). The reason being, in the last 75 metres, WALKING TALL (J.Chinoy) shifted in and bumped his horse whereby the horse got unbalanced and stumbled and he too was unbalanced at that stage and could not ride out just when the horse was getting into stride. At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards’ Enquiry was also held in this race. The reason being, WALKING TALL (J.Chinoy, placed first) shifted in under use of the whip near 100 metres, causing ARABIAN CHAMP (Kavraj Singh, placed 3rd) to shift in, who in turn caused HAMMERHEAD (Dashrath Singh, placed 4th) to shift in and make contact with TOWERING HIGH (C.S.Jodha) who was severely interfered with, due to which HAMMERHEAD ricocheted back on to WALKING TALL. As TOWERING HIGH was steadied and squeezed out, DISTINGUISHED (A.M.Tograllu) who was following, collided with TOWERING HIGH and became unbalanced, nearly dislodging its Rider. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stewards decided to disqualify WALKING TALL (placed first) and to revise the Order of Placing as under :- MACHO UNO - First ARABIAN CHAMP - Second HAMMERHEAD - Third MOMENT TO REMEMBER - Fourth The Stewards after the last race, interviewed Jockey J Chinoy for Dangerous Riding in the above race and having heard the submissions made by him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 4th December 2011 to 1st January 2012 (both days inclusive) for dangerous riding on his mount WALKING TALL in the above race. (Permitted to work/ Mock race). After the race, DISTINGUISHED was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, WALKING TALL was found to be sound.

Trainer Nina M.Lalvani has been fined Rs.2000/- for declaring incorrect shoeing in respect of her charge MOON FLOWER, wherein the mare was declared to have Aluminium, Hind Bare, however, on examination the mare was found to have Aluminium, all Four. After the race, ST CATZ was found to be sound.

BEYOND COMPARISON (Nirmal Jodha) played up in the stall and hooked one of its hind leg on the side platform. The gelding was taken out of the stall and examined by the club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. PRINCE OF TROY (Shrikant Kamble) was restless in the stall. As such, Trainers Altamash A.Ahmed and Narendra Lagad have been asked to give their respective charge, more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. DAFFODILS (C.S.Jodha) lugged out in the straight thereby placing its Rider at a disadvantage in his riding effort. Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards’ Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being. STAR OF KILLARNEY (Akshay), dead heated for 4th Place, had shifted out passing 150 metres and took the running of SNOW BLAZE (C.Rajendra), dead heated for 4th Place, causing the latter to be checked. After having heard the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stewards decided to revise the Order of Placing of the race, as under :- ORITO - First PRINCE OF TROY - Second ANGELS PURSUIT - Third SNOW BLAZE - Fourth After the race, STAR OF KILLARNEY was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ANGELS PURSUIT, SNOW BLAZE & SILVER SCREEN were found to be sound.

ENCHANTED (Akash Agarwal) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Passing 400 metres, PRONTO STAR (Y.S.Srinath) was hampered for a run when SADDLERS RULE (C.S.jodha) shifted in. Jockey C.S.Jodha has been cautioned Jockey Y.S.Srinath (PRONTO STAR) reported that he did not get a clear run in the straight. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of PRONTO STAR and a report will be submitted shortly. The post race urine sample of the winner of 1st, 2nd & 3rd viz. MAGICAL MANTRA, YOUNG OFFENDER & POUND FOOLISH, as also that of SOUND OF RIVER (1st race) and HIGHLAND WARRIOR (3rd race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.