Results – Mumbai

At the start, CASPIAN ZONE (Nirmal Jodha) jumped awkwardly inwards and ASHWA SAKIRA (M.A.Roushan) jumped awkwardly outwards. Approaching 800 metres, MYPETHONEY (Shammi Khan) shifted in and jostled with QUICK RETURNS (Akash Agarwal) who went in on to LAKE ONTARIO (R.Shelar) who stumbled. Jockey Shammi Khan was reported to the Stewards for Careless riding. The Stewards interviewed the Jockey and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him found him guilty of Careless riding and decided to suspend his Jockey’s License for 22nd January 2012 (permitted to ride work/ Mock race). Jockey M.A.Roushan (ASHWA SAKIRA) has been fined Rs.3000/- for allowing his mount to shift in the final 100 metres thereby hampering the run of MOUNTAIN LION (Imran Chisty) who shifted in and went on to MYPETHONEY (Shammi Khan). Jockey T.S.Jodha (ENDLESS HORIZON) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift-in in the straight. After the race, MYPETHONEY was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind pastern.

TZIGANE was fractious in its Stall. As the start was affected, TZIGANE (App Prabhu Naidu), while jumping out, hit the Gate of its Stall and knuckled under, due to which App.Prabhu Naidu lost his right stirrup which he could not regain for quite some distance. Due to no assistance from the saddle, the horse lost considerable ground. Trainer Altaf Hussain 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. Jockey R.Shelar (OCEAN SENSATION) reported loss of his whip near 400 metres. After the race, ALASKA was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind bulb of heel. TZIGANE was found to be sound.

OCTOPAUL (Dashrath Singh) lugged out in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out to complete advantage. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Stephane Pasquier (ZAKYNTHOS) was observed to have eased/relaxed his mount momentarily at about 150 metres from the winning post which may have effected the result of the race, considering that the verdict was a short-head. As such, the matter was reported to the Stewards who interviewed the Jockey Stephane Pasquier and Trainer P Shroff. After having heard the submissions made by them and having viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards decided to give Jockey Stephane Pasquier the benefit of the doubt. ASTAPI (A.Sandesh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Trainer Altamaash Ahmed and Jockey A.Sandesh were questioned regarding the running and riding of ASTAPI. The Jockey was instructed to settle his mount and keep him covered and gradually improve from the 800 metres mark. The instructions were changed this time as in the 2000 Guineas the horse had been in front and had fizzled out. The jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that he was unable to make his move from the 800 metres as the front runners didn’t progress and he was asked to keep the horse covered. The Trainer took no exception to the Jockey’s riding and was satisfied with the performance of the horse. The explanation was noted. After the race, ZAKYNTHOS was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge MARIACHI MAN (C.Rajendra). The horse raced in emergency colours “All Black”. At the start, BRAVE VISION (David Allan) jumped awkwardly outwards. TROPICAL ZONE (Ishwar Pardeshi) jumped out awkwardly. STAFFAN (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted out after an awkward jump and WINCHESTER (Amyn Merchant) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with each other. At the start, ZEKI (Shrikant Kamble) threw its head around and did not raise an effective gallop. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Jockey Nirmal Jodha (JACQUES) reported loss of his whip near 200 metres. After the race, WINCHESTER was found to be sore by the right fore leg. Also, the gelding had a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, LAKE CHIEF was observed to have lost its left for plate. ZEKI and LORELEI were found to be sound.

Near 300 metres, SO TRUE (C.Rajendra) was held up for a few strides while racing behind BEMISAAL (Shrikant Kamble). The saddle on SO TRUE (C.Rajendra) was observed to have slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of EXUBERANCE and a report will be submitted shortly.

Approaching 800 metres, NATIVE LADY (M.A.Roushan) shifted in and caused GUNS N ROSES (A.Sandesh) to shift in who received interference and in turn forced SALT (S.Sunil) to shift in, who clipped and stumbled and dislodged the Rider. In the incidence, it was also observed that Jockey S.Sunil (SALT) had ridden in an insufficient gap on the outside of AWESOMENESS. Due to the incidence, GUNS N ROSES was again hampered in its running as the Jockey took evasive action to avoid colliding with the fallen Jockey. Jockey M.A.Roushan was reported for Careless riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey M.A.Roushan and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s License for 22nd January 2012 (permitted to ride work/ Mock race) for Careless riding. After the race, AWESOMENESS was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SALT and NATIVE LADY were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer M Narredu, ENLIGHTENMENT was examined at 1730 hours on 01/01/2012 and was found to have colic. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer has to obtain a fitness certificate for the horse from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, SCHOLAR (R.Hughes) fly jumped. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (MOON FLOWER) reported that soon after the jump out he lost his left stirrup which he regained shortly. Jockey T.S.Jodha (SCARFACE) has been cautioned for shifting ground near 200 metres and in the process going across AMARETTO (Dashrath Singh).

After being stalled, ANTONIUS MAXIMUS (C.Rajendra) lashed at the rear Gates. The colt was unloaded and examined by the Club’s VO who certified him fit to race. STAR FIRE BOY (Neeraj Rawal), after a slow start tried to drift outwards. Passing 1000 metres, ACAPPELA (A.Sandesh) shifted in and hampered the running of ANTONIUS MAXIMUS (C.Rajendra) who, while dropping back, hampered the running of STORMY PRINCESS (David Allan). Approaching 800 metres, ADMIRALS STRIDE (D.S.Rathore) shifted in and hampered the running of ANTONIUS MAXIMUS (C.Rajendra). Jockey D.S.Rathore has been cautioned. BLUE ACE (Anthony Crastus) and DESTINY (Stephane Pasquier) hung out in the straight. Trainers Dallas Todywalla and P.Shroff have been asked to take remedial before next accepting to race their respective charge. After the race, ADMIRALS STRIDE, BLUE ACE, SIKANDER and DESTINY were found to be sound.

VIVA ZAPATA (V.Chandrakant) rushed the front Gates in the process of being loaded and bolted through the front barrier. In consultation with Trainer Suresh Chavan, who deputized for Trainer Janardhan, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. At the start, QUEENS KISS (Shrikant Kamble, dr.4) was converged upon when GOOD LOOKING (D.K.Ashish, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and STAR ZONE (V.Phadke, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards. Passing 1000 metres, EL CLASSICO (Y.S.Srinath) shifted in and went across OCEAN POWER (R.Hughes) who shifted out causing GOOD LOOKING (D.K.Ashish) to shift out on to GOLDEN SPURS (Kavraj Singh), who was checked and eased off the heels of FLYING STAR (App.Prabhu Naidu). Jockey Y.S.Srinath has been cautioned. FLYING STAR (App.Prabhu Naidu) travelled wide while negotiating the bend. Jockey Mansoor khan (STAR GLORY) reported the loss of whip at about 400 metres. After the race, GOLD LOOKING was found to be sore by the left hind leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, EL CLASICO and VIVA ZAPATA were found to be sound.