Results – Mumbai

At the start, STAR BURST (Akshay, dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards and caused LAURUS TIKATI (A.Sandesh, dr.3) to shift in on to DAUGHTEROFDESTINY (C.S.Jodha, dr.2), who in turn went on to TYSEA (C.Ruzaan, dr.1). Jockey Akashy has been cautioned. THIS IS IT (Kavraj Singh) hesitated at jump out and tried to drift outwards thereby placing its Rider at a disadvantage. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Soon after the start, MONEY STRIKE (Zameer Sayyed) shifted in and made contact with LAURUS TIKATI (A.Sandesh) who in turn went in across TYSEA (C.Ruzaan). Jockey Zameer Sayyed has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. TYSEA (C Ruzaan) hung out while negotiating the bend and raced along he outer rails in the straight. Trainer D.J.Surti has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. STAR BURST (Akshay) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Vinayak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, TYSEA 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.

The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jockey Khalander, the declared Rider for BLUE SWALLOW, was weighing out 3 kg over the published weight. Since there was no permission sought by Trainer Asad Siddiqui to carry overweight for his Rider, an enquiry was held, and it was revealed that the Jockey had confirmed to the Trainer that he would carry an overweight of 1 to 1.5 kg. Further, the Trainer was not agreeable for the Jockey to carry 3 kg overweight, therefore a change of Jockey was permitted and Jockey Khalander was replaced by Jockey Zameer Sayyed and the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Khalander in the above connection and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, resolved to suspend his Jockey’s license for 18th December, 2011 (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, MACHALA and OCEAN SENSATION were found to be sound.

Passing 400 metres, KILIFI (Daniel M Grant) fell down, dislodging its Rider. First Aid treatment was given and the horse was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have suffered severe haematoma at right shoulder with possibility of having fractured shoulder bone. After consent of the trainer, the horse was euthanized on humane grounds.

Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey S.N.Chavan were questioned regarding the running and riding of ORIENTAL CHARM (IRE) and the matter was reported to the Stewards since the Jockey had waited far too long to make his move. The Stewards interviewed Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey S.N.Chavan. Trainer Bezan Chenoy stated that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the filly and wait as long as possible and to get into the race from 400 metres. Also, he had told the Jockey not to use the whip since the filly is temperamental and does not like the whip. He said that the Jockey rode as per instructions, he has waited as long as possible since the filly was travelling well but the moment he put pressure, she started lugging out and the Jockey got panicked and went for the stick. He said that this was only the second run of the filly’s career and in her first run in Pune in The F.D.Wadia Trophy she had run a good race with Jockey T.S.Jodha and even in that race he had told Jockey T.S.Jodha not to use the whip but the boy had used the whip and the filly had lugged out in a similar manner. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was put to Trainer Bezan Chenoy that the Jockey would have been better off by letting the horse stride out in the early part of the straight. Trainer Bezan Chenoy said that he had told the Jockey to wait as long as possible and it was up to the Jockey when to make his move. He said the filly was travelling well and the Jockey was confident of winning the race and he has waited as long as possible but the moment he put pressure the filly lugged out. He said that the Jockey had explained to him that he felt if he had made his move earlier, the filly would have gone ahead and stopped. Jockey S.N.Chavan said that even at work, the filly passes other horses and then stops abruptly and therefore he waited on her as long as possible but the moment he put pressure she started hanging out. After viewing the video recording of the race, the explanation tendered by Trainer and Jockey was noted. After the race, ORIENTAL CHARM (IRE) was found to be sound.

At the start, AFLAME (P.Trevor, dr.7) jumped awkwardly inwards and then continued to shift in before the Red Marker. The filly was also inclined to lean inwards in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Nevertheless, Jockey P.Trevor has been advised to exhibit greater care at the start. After the race, SLEUTH was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, BESAME MUCHO and HIGHWAY EXPRESS were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, SURPRISE GIFT (Zameer Sayyed) was tightened and lost position. Near 700 metres, LAKE HURON (V.Phadke) lost position. Passing 400 metres, MOUNTAIN LION (Mansoor Khan) was hampered for a run when SAIFEENA (D.K.Ashish) shifted in. Jockey D.K.Ashish has been cautioned. Jockey Hanumant Singh (KNIGHT RIDER) reported loss of whip near 400 metres. LAZOR RAZOR (Akash Agarwal) hung out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey D.K.Ashish (SAIFEENA) was reported to the Stewards for unbalancing his mount in the final stages of the race. The Stewards interviewed Jockey D.K.Ashish in the above connection and having viewed the video recording of the race, decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and he was cautioned to be more careful in the future. After the race, SURPRISE GIFT and LAZOR RAZOR were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, COCCINELLA (Anthony Crastus) was steadied while racing on the inside of SCARAMOUCHE (D.K.Ashish) who had shifted ground inwards. Near 800 metres, SCARAMOUCHE (D.K.Ashish) weakened, due to which COCCINELLA (Anthony Crastus) was steadied. Near 400 metres, AFSANEH (Akash Agarwal) shifted in as the Jockey used the whip once and went on to XENIA (D.A.Naik). Jockey Akash Agarwal has been reprimanded. FESTIVAL NIGHT (T.S.Jodha) was inclined to lug out in the final 200 metres. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, AFSANEH 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, COCCINELLA was observed to have lost its left hind plate. SCARAMOUCHE had a cut injury at the left hind coronet.

On arrival at the start, SEEN IT ALL (Sunny Chinoy) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Near 800 metres, SILVER SOUL (Nirmal Jodha) was steadied while racing behind CELTIC MANOR (A.Sandesh). Near 800 metres, LAGO MEDIO (A.J.Nilesh) shifted in and caused interference to BLUE KNIGHT (Malcolm Kharadi) and then again while negotiating the bend, LAGO MEDIO shifted out and carried BLUE KNIGHT outwards. Jockey A.J.Nilesh has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Near 200 metres, SILVER SOUL (Nirmal Jodha) was hampered for a run when CELTIC MANOR (A.Sandesh) shifted in. Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned. Jockey A.J.Nilesh (LAGO MEDIO) reported loss of whip near 200 metres. An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of SHABDEEZ and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, LAGO MEDIO and MARINE ZONE were found to be sore by the right fore leg and SILVER SOUL was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The above horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, KITE RUNNER was found to be sound.