Results – Mumbai

At the start, INNER HARMONY (Shrikant Kamble, dr.4) was slow to begin. At the start, HEAVENLY PRIZE (C.Rajendra, dr.7) shifted in after an awkward jump and went in on to AURARIA (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.6) who went in on to HERZELIYAH (Kavraj Singh, dr.5) and at the same time MUMBAI KING (App.Prabhu Naidu, dr.3) shifted out on to HERZELIYAH. Soon after the start, WORD OF HONOUR (R.Shelar, dr.14) shifted in and made contact with ILLUMINIQUE (S.N.Chavan, dr.13) and continued to shift in and made contact with LAKE ONTARIO (V.Phadke, dr.12). Jockey R.Shelar has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. ILLUMINIQUE (S.N.Chavan) hung out during the race. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. JUSTERINI (Shammi Khan) lugged out in the straight and carried ILLUMINIQUE (S.N.Chavan) outwards. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey A.Sandesh (FALLEN ANGEL) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, HEANLY PRIZE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon. JUSTERINI was found to be sound.

BAT YAM (V.Phadke) was slow in the strides, losing about 2 lengths at the start. BAT YAM (V Phadke) hung out in the straight. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. Nevertheless, Jockey V.Phadke has been cautioned for not making sufficient efforts to correct the horse. Near 150 metres, FOLLOW THE DREAM (Kavraj Singh) shifted in and caused interference to ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE (D.K. Ashish). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. After the race, FOLLOW THE DREAM and MOUNTAIN N DALES were found to be sore by the right fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, BAT YAM and WINCHESTER were found to be sound.

BEYOND COMPARISON (Nirmal Jodha) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out of the stall and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous outing, Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed 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. At the start, VIBGYOR (Akshay) tried to veer to the outside and lost ground. Passing 1000 metres, MARUDHARA RATAN (Ishwar Pardeshi) shifted in due to close proximity of VIBGYOR (Akshay) on its outside and made contact with DICTATOR (Daniel M.Grant) and at the same time FORWARD CHARGE (Shrikant Kamble) shifted out and made contact with DICTATOR. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated against any Jockey. Jockey Suraj Narredu (ENLIGHTENMENT) reported loss of whip near 100 metres. Near 100 metres, SNOW QUEEN (C.Rajendra) was pulled up by its Rider and stopped galloping. The Sr.V.O. reported that SNOW QUEEN stopped galloping just before the winning post. On examination, the mare was found to be sore from the left fore leg. After first aid treatment, the mare was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, MARUDHARA RATAN was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore fetlock.

Jockey A.Sandesh (BAYBLUES) reported that he lost his left stirrup at the start which he regained shortly. Passing 1000 metres, VOLTERRA (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted in as the filly shied away and went in on to MOUNTAIN FAIRY (Suraj Narredu). Jockey A.Sandesh (BAYBLUES) reported loss of whip between 400 to 350 metres. BALACLAVA (T.S.Jodha) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. After the race, MOUNTAIN FAIRY 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.

DAYS BEST (Amyn Merchant) lost about 3 lengths at the start. BELMONT (Y.S.Srinath) hung out in the straight. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. PHOENIX FORCE (D.S.Rathore) was steadied near 800 metres. PATRIOTIC (Kavraj Singh) lugged out for a brief period in the straight. Trainer Karthik G. has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey D.S.Rathore (PHOENIX FORCE) has been reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift out in the straight and also for easing up his mount before passing the Post.

Trainer S.Mangalorkar and Jockey C.Rajendra were questioned regarding the poor performance of PRINCE BRIJENDRA. The Instructions to the Jockey were to take a jump and be well up. The Jockey added that from a 10th draw it was difficult for him to hit front. He further added that the horse did not respond to his urgings at all. The Jockey said that the horse had hung out in the previous race, therefore Tongue Strap was put this time. Trainer S.Mangalorkar stated that the race did not suit the horse, the horse races best when being sat against, if the horse is got into, in the early part of the race, he does not respond. He said that in the previous outing, the pace was slow and the Jockey could hold him and ride. He is a one pace horse. He added that the horse does not run two races alike. The race has to go according to him, then he performs well. The explanation tendered was noted for future reference. After the race, PRINCE BRIJENDRA was found to be sound.

SUNLIGHT MAGIC (V.Chandrakant) lost about 2 lengths at the start. ROSE BOWL (R.K.Mahesh) tried to veer out momentarily after jump out. Jockey V.Chandrakant (SUNLIGHT MAGIC) has been cautioned for travelling wide while negotiating the bend. After the race, OCEAN ADMIRAL was found to be sound.