Results – Mumbai

SCHOLAR (Y.S.Srinath) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, LIVING THE DREAM was found to be sound.

At the start, STARDOM BOUND (P.Trevor) veered to the outside. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (EYE OF THE STORM) has been fined Rs.1000/- using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Trainer Suresh Chavan and Jockey T.S.Jodha were questioned with regard to the poor performance of SADDLERS RULE Vis-a-Vis the common runner – EYE OF THE STORM. The Instructions were to be 4th or 5th. The Jockey stated that the horse did not respond to his urgings. The Trainer stated that the pace of the race was fast which may not have suited the horse. He added that on the basis of his previous form he had fancied the horse and he was surprised at the poor performance. He further added that the horse was much fitter this time as compared to its previous race and this run was disappointing. The explanation was noted. Trainer Suresh Chavan subsequently submitted an Endoscopy Report from the Club’s Equine Hospital the next day morning which showed that the horse had bled internally (EIPH Grade III). As such, SADDLERS RULE has been stopped from racing for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. After the race, STARDOM BOND 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, PHOSPHOR and SADDLERS RULE were found to be sound.

DESERT EAGLE (M.A.Roushan) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head. In view of this behavior and a similar behavior in its previous start, Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to give the gelding more Gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, HONEY BEE (C.S.Jodha, dr.5) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to SAVAGE GARDEN (Akash Agarwal, dr.6). Jockey David Allan (EQUIANO) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, HERMANN was observed to have a cut injury on the right fore cannon. BY THE WAY was found to be sound, having an injury on the upper gum.

Trainer Vinay Lagad had accepted with his charge FULL THROTTLE while the horse was on a veterinary ban. As such the horse was struck out at the Acceptance stage and Trainer Vinay Lagad has been fined Rs.1000/- for his lapse. After the race, LAKE COMO, RAJDOOT and STUD OF GOLD were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, DAFFODILS (Kavraj Singh) leaned inwards despite Jockey’s effort and made contact with MYSTIC TEMPLE (P.S.Chouhan). Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. After the race, MOMENT TO REMEMBER was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, DAFFODILS and CRÈME DE LA CRÈME were found to be sound.

At the start, MOUNTAIN WARRIOR (R.Hughes, dr.1) jumped awkwardly outwards on to CHIQUITA (P.Trevor, dr.2). Near 1300 metres, SPOOK (A.Sandesh) shifted in and tightened SONG OF PRAISE (S.Sunil) who went on to GOSSIP (Stephane Pasquier), who in turn went on to DISTANT PROMISE (Vikram Jodha). Jockey A.Sandesh has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Near 1200 metres, SONG OF PRAISE (S.Sunil) was tightened for room and was steadied. Approaching 1000 metres, GOSSIP (Stephane Pasquier) shifted out to avoid clipping DISTANT PROMISE (Vikram Jodha) and in the process tightened SILENT KILLER (T.S.Jodha). After the race, SONG OF PRAISE was found to be sore by the right left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

At the start, VIVA LA DIVA (S.P.Ranjane) was inconvenienced for room as OCEAN EMPEROR (B.Prakash) shifted in. Jockey B.Prakash has been asked to be more careful. Approaching 800 metres, OCEAN EMPEROR (B.Prakash) was tightened and dropped back as SCINTILLO (S.Sunil) shifted in, due to which AL HUZZAH (Nirmal Jodha) received interference. Jockey S.Sunil has been cautioned. After the race, CROWNED PRINCESS, VIVA LA DIVA and AL HUZZAH were found to be sound. Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey S.P.Ranjane were questioned regarding the running and riding of VIVA LA DIVA. Trainer Antia said that he had instructed the Jockey to hit the front and if some other horse hits the front, not to fight for the lead but sit well up and to do his best. Jockey S.P.Ranjane confirmed the instructions. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey S.P.Ranjane that the horse was slightly inconvenienced on jump out and he had to steady his mount but thereafter he had made no effort to improve his position and sit well up as instructed. Further, on entering the straight twice he had the opportunity to take an opening but he made no attempt to take the gap and instead went behind horses thereby denying his horse a clear run and took the horse out when the race was nearly over. Further, he had not used the whip even once and he was feeble in his riding efforts. Trainer Antia said that he had not told the Jockey not to use the whip. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the Jockey’s riding. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.P.Ranjane, he was reported to the Stewards for not allowing his mount VIVA LA DIVA to run on its merits in the above race. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey S.P.Ranjane in the above connection. Having heard the submissions made by Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey S.P.Ranjane and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.P.Ranjane and held him guilty of not permitting his mount VIVA LA DIVA to run on its merits. However, before taking a decision in the matter, the Stewards wished to give Jockey S.P.Ranjane one more opportunity to defend himself and hence adjourned the hearing to Thursday, 22nd December, 2011. The Stipendiary Stewards were directed to issue a letter to Jockey S.P.Ranjane to show cause in writing as to why necessary/appropriate action should not be taken against him by the Stewards of the Club in connection with the captioned matter and also to appear before the Stewards of the Club after the last race on Thursday, 22nd December, 2011

At the start, QUICK RETURNS (Akash Agarwal, dr.8) and RIVER TERN (Y.S.Srinath, dr.9) made contact with each other due to which RIVER TERN went out on to MCQUEEN (Kavraj Singh, dr.10) who in turn went out and caused ELECTRA (B.Prakash, dr.11) to shift out and at the same time FIREMISS (Akshay, dr.12) shifted inwards due to which ELECTRA was steadied. Near 400 metres, FIREMISS (Akshay) drifted out. Jockey Akshay has been asked to exercise proper control over his mount. HILLS AND DALES (R.Shelar) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, DANCING JENNY and RIVER TERN were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Dallas Todywalla, HOME ALONE was examined at 1245 hours on 13/12/2011 and was found to be sore by left hind leg, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. On arrival at the Gates, PEAK PEAK PEAK (Nirmal Jodha) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and was found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, STAR BUILDER (R.Hughes) tried to veer to the outside. PABLO NERUDA (S.Zervan) was slowly away, losing about 5 lengths at the start and then veered to the outside losing further ground. Trainer Shyam S.Habbu has been asked to give the gelding more Gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning trials before next accepting to race. Also, he has been asked also to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of STAR BUILDER in this race and a report will be submitted shortly.