Results – Mumbai

Jockey C.Rajendra (FORTUNE HUNTER) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

At the Start, WALK OF LIFE (Akshay) shifted outwards and inconvenienced FIREBACK (M.A.Roushan). Soon after the start, BARTIMAEUS (Malcolm Kharadi) had its ground taken when AL ZAMARUD (Akash Agarwal) shifted outwards due to CLASSIC RULER (R.Shelar) shifting outwards. Soon after the start, WALK OF LIFE (Akshay) was steadied while racing behind GOLDEN CREEK (B.Shreekanth) and in the process inconvenienced FIREBACK (M.A.Roushan). Jockey T.Atul (AWESOME SMILE) has been cautioned for shifting inwards near 400 metres. While negotiating the bend, AL ZAMARUD (Akash Agarwal) shifted in and inconvenienced the field on the inside. Near 100 metres, AL ZAMARUD (Akash Agarwal) shifted in under the use of the whip and hampered the running of AWESOME SMILE (T.Atul). Jockey Akash Agarwal has been fined Rs.2000/-. After the race, GOLDEN CREEK was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SEA DIAMOND was found to be sound.

At the start, ALWAYS SMILE (S.Sunil) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to MYSTIC TEMPLE (Vikram Jodha) who in turn went out on to EMERALD VALLEY (Shrikant Kamble). Jockey Shrikant Kamble (EMERALD VALLEY) has been reprimanded for failing to ride out his mount to complete advantage in the race. RAIN FOREST (A Sandesh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Trainer Rehanullah Khan was questioned regarding the performance of his charge RAIN FOREST. The Trainer stated that RAIN FOREST was an ordinary horse and there was no reason for this horse to be a favourite. He added that the Track may not have suited the gelding since the horse has boxed hooves. He added that the horse had not raced during the last Mumbai Meeting and had raced only during the just concluded Pune Meeting. The explanation of the Trainer was noted for future reference. After the race, LAKE LEADER was observed to have an injury at the upper gum. RAIN FOREST was found to be sound.

Jockey T.Atul (COUGAR) has been fined Rs.1000/- for weighing out late which resulted in bringing the horses late in to the Paddock. Trainer HJ Antia has been fined Rs. 3000/- for not bringing his other horses in to the Paddock in time which could have been brought to the Paddock. At the start, COUGAR (T.Atul) jumped out awkwardly. MIRACLE OF MERCY (Kavraj Singh), after a slow start, tried to veer to the outside thereby losing further ground. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. On questioning, Jockey Mansoor Khan (PHAROAH) stated that he was instructed to ride the race from wherever he would find himself. He added that the horse was not coming on the bridle and did not improve in the straight. The explanation was noted. After the race, PHARAOH, SPLASH and MCQUEEN were found to be sound.

SECRET SERVICE (C.Rajendra) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas 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. SCARFACE (B.Prakash) lost about 3 lengths at the start. OCTOPAUL (Dashrath Singh) jumped awkwardly outwards. Soon after the start, ASTAPI (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted out as the gelding was steadied and caused SECRET SERVICE (C.Rajendra) to shift out on to STROMBOLI (P.Trevor). Approaching 800 metres, ASTAPI (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted out as the gelding was ridden in check and made contact with SECRET SERVICE (C.Rajendra). After the race, ASTAPI, SERCRET SERVICE and STROMBOLI were found to be sound.

ASHWA PRAHAR (Ishwar Pardeshi) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to MISS STARLIGHT (Daniel M.Grant). Soon after the start, BORDERLINE (Shammi Khan) shifted inwards and went on to MISS STARLIGHT (Daniel M.Grant) who shifted in and carried ASHWA PRAHAR (Ishwar Pardeshi) inwards, who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of CONSTELLATIOIN (P.Trevor) and steadied. Jockey Shammi Khan has been reprimanded. Approaching 600 metres CAPITANO (Shrikant Kamble) scraped the rails. Near 400 metres, NATIVE LADY (A.Sandesh) shifted out to progress in the race and went on to HILL RANGER (Akshay), who in turn shifted out and made contact with CIRCUS RING (T.Atul). Jockey A.Sandesh has been reprimanded. CIRCUS RING (T.Atul) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. BLUE SKY (Kavraj Singh) kept an erratic course between 400 and 200 metres. Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey D.S.Rathore were questioned regarding the running and riding of GOLDEN SPURS. The Jockey was instructed to be in 6th, 7th or 8th position, give the horse a chance and not to use the whip as the gelding does not like the whip. He added that the gelding has run its best races with allowance claiming Jockeys but he was not aware that Jockey D.S.Rathore has lost his allowance. He observed that the Jockey has ridden the horse feebly and should have been more vigorous. The Jockey stated that he had ridden the horse as per the Instructions and done his best. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of GOLDEN SPURS and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, BORDERLINE was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, CIRCUS RING, GOLDEN SPURS and MISS STARLIGHT were found to be sound. The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd and 4th race, viz. FORTUNE HUNTER and SUPER HERO, and the special sample of ITSPIRITOFRACING (1st race), GOLDEN CREEK (3rd race) and SECRET SERVICE (6th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.