Results – Mumbai

ATHOS (C.Rajendra) brushed the Gates at jump out and was unbalanced, then shortly after steadied from the heels of YOUNG OFFENDER (Dashrath Singh). BOUNTY (D.S.Rathore) kept an erratic course in the straight thereby placing the Rider at a disadvantage. In the final 200 metres, SPRAUNCY (Vikram Jodha) lugged in and hampered the running of BLADES OF GLORY (T.S.Jodha) and also scrapped the rails approaching 100 metres. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. SPLASH (Akash Agarwal) did not get a clear run in the concluding stages of the race and had to shift outwards continuously to make a run. Trainer Mansoor Shah was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of his charge YOUNG OFFENDER. He said that in the previous race, in Race no 88, over 1000 metres the horse had met with interference at the start and he was left with too much to do in the straight. He said that this race was over 1200 metres, which suited the gelding. The explanation was noted. The Sr.V.O. reported that BOUNTY was examined on 16/1/2012 and, was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ATHOS, HERZELIYAH, SPRAUNCY (examined on 16/1/2012), YOUNG OFFENDER, WELLS FARGO and INNER HARMONY were found to be sound.

ARABIAN ROCK (D.Patel) refused to enter the stall despite all efforts. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. ARABIAN EMPIRE (T.S.Jodha) was restless in the stall and was not allowing the rider to settle, resulting in losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainers Altaf Hussain and Vijay Kasbekar have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge NANINA. The Jockey wore the Emergency Colours i.e. All Black. Trainer N.B.Chenoy has been fined Rs.1000/- for presenting her charge SYLVINIA with a Tongue Strap, in the Paddock prior permission for the use of which was not obtained. The Tongue Strap was removed. At the start, SYLVANIA (Akshay, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across NANINA (D.K.Ashish, dr.7) and then made contact with PATEK PHILIPPE (Vikram Jodha, dr.8) and in the process NANINA was steadied. Near 900 metres, SYLVINIA (Akshay) shifted out and made contact with OCEAN OF FAITH (R.Shelar). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned. Trainer Imtiaz A Sait was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge AL HUZZAH. The Trainer stated that the previous run in Race no 107 was over 1200 metres and the horse was in contention till the final 200 metres and then petered out. This time the distance was shorter by 200 metres and he had changed the tactics, in that, he had instructed the Jockey to hold the horse and then ride out. He added that he was as surprised as any other person, with the performance of his horse. To another question he stated that he had run the horse in this race since the next age group race was about 6 weeks away. He further stated that he had not fancied the gelding and was at longer odds. The explanation has been noted. After the race, NANINA 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, SOLID ROCK was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SYLVINIA was found to be sound.

MY LUCKY STAR (Akash Agarwal) jumped out slowly, losing about 2 lengths at the start. Trainer Anil Kumar has been fined Rs.3000/- for racing his charge DIAMONDZIP without the bandages, for the removal of which no prior permission was obtained. At the start, ABERDARES (D.Patel) drifted inwards despite Jockey’s effort. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Soon after the start, RADICAL MACKIE (D.K.Ashish, dr.8) shifted in and went in on to WINGS TO FLY (Dashrath Singh, dr.7) who in turn went in on to LAURUS PRIDE (T.S.Jodha, dr.6) who in turn hampered the running of ELCETRA (B.Prakash). Due to the interference, LAURUS PRIDE, while dropping back, forced BELLE BRISE (Khalander), who was following to shift outwards and cause ADERBADES (D.Patel) to shift out. Jockey D.K.Ashish was reported to the Stewards for careless riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey D.K.Ashish and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s License for 4th February 2012 for Careless Riding. (Permitted to ride work/Mock race). Approaching 800 metres, WINGS TO FLY (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and hampered the running the DIAMONDZIP (R.Rupesh). Soon on straightening for home, DIAMONDZIP (R.Rupesh) was tightened and steadied while racing between ELECTRA (B.Prakash) and LOLA (Malcolm Kharadi). Jockey Khalander (BELLE BRISE) was observed to have ridden feebly in the straight. On questioning, Jockey Khalandar stated that he found his saddle shifting and therefore he had not ridden out the horse. On examination the buckle of the girth was found to have turned the other side which may have resulted in the saddle being loose. Trainer Altamash A.Ahmed, when questioned, stated that the horse had received interference at the start and due to pressure the hook of the buckle on the girth may be turned to the other side. The explanation was noted. After the race, BELLE BRISE and RADICAL MACKIE were found to be sound.

After the race, SUGAR LOAF was found to be sound.

At the request of the Trainer, STORMY WIND was examined by the Club’s V.O. at 1830 hours on 13/01/2012 and was found to be sore by the right hind leg. As such the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Jockey A.Sandesh (CREAM OF THE CROP) has been cautioned for continuously shifting-in in the concluding stages of the race and in the process inconveniencing SKY HIGH (Y.S.Srinath). POLAR ZONE (Nirmal Jodha) hung-in in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out his mount to complete advantage. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey S.Sunil (SERGEANT MAJOR) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. After the race, SKY HIGH was found to be sound.

KNIGHTON (R.Hughes) 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. SERGEANT PEPPER (Anthony Crastus) hung-in in the straight thereby placing his Rider at a disadvantage. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey David Allan (FIELD MARSHAL) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, KNIGHTON was observed to have a bruise at both stifle and right fore fetlock. SERGEANT PEPPER had an abrasion at the right hind bulb of heel.

DOMINATOR (R.Hughes) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer S.Padmanabhan has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, SHIVALIK HERO (Suraj Narredu, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with LAVENDER BROWN (C.Rajendra, dr.7). Shortly after the start, Jockey R Hughes (DOMINATOR) readjusted his right stirrup iron. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SHIVALIK HERO) has been cautioned for shifting ground inwards in the final 200 metres. The saddle on LAVENDER BROWN was observed to have slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. DOMINATOR (R.Hughes) was placed fifth and SUN SALUTATION (Y.S.Srinath) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

At the start, SILVER SCREEN (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out awkwardly. After jump out, PRINCE OF TROY (M.A.Roushan, dr.2) shifted out and took the running of PHOSPHOR (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.3). Approaching 800 metres, LAKHADEMA (Samuel Fargeat) was tightened and lost position while racing between REBECCA (Stephane Pasquier) and ISHPINGO (Dashrath Singh) and as LAKHADEMA lost position, BLUE SKY (C.Rajendra) who was following, had to be steadied. BLUE SKY (C.Rajendra) was inclined to lug inwards in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey A.Sandesh (OUT OF MY WAY) reported that his mount hung inwards in the straight. Since the gelding was reported to have returned sore by the left fore leg, no action has been initiated in the matter. However, the gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, PHOSPHOR, LAKHADEMA, TITLEIST and REBECCA were found to be sound.

EQUIANO (David Allan) was reluctant to be stalled. After being stalled, SO ROYAL (Nirmal Jodha) prematurely tried to rush the gates and in the process flipped over in the stall whereby the Jockey was hurt and unable to ride. Due to this, SHERIFF (Akash Agarwal), who was in the adjoining stall, got upset and kicked the gates. SHERIFF was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the left hind leg. Also, the gelding had suffered bleeding injuries on both the stifle; as such, he was certified unfit to race. SO ROYAL and SHERIFF were withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainers Adil Dajee and Imtiaz A.Sait have been asked to give their respective charges EQUIANO and SO ROYAL, more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Further, SHERIFF has to be passed fit by the Club/s V.O. before next accepting to race. Near 1600 metres, EQUIANO (David Allan) was steadied as WESTERLIE (A.Sandesh) shifted in, due to which OCEAN SONATA (R.Hughes) who was travelling behind EQUAINO, was steadied and dropped out on to ARZAAN (M.A.Roushan). Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned. Near 1200 metres, ARZAAN (M.A.Roushan) was steadied while racing on the inside of OCEAN SONATA (R.Hughes). OCEAN SONATA (R.Hughes) lugged inwards in the straight and in the concluding stages of the race inconvenienced JEN’S GLORY (Kavraj Singh). Trainer Zadmal Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, LIGHT MY WAY, OCEAN SONATA, APACHE INDIAN, EQUIANO, TARA and WESTERLIE (examined on 16/1/2012), were found to be sound.