Results – Mumbai

KITE RUNNER (C.S.Jodha) planted and was assisted out of the gates. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner in her previous start, she has been banned from racing for a period of one month after which she has to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before accepting to race. At the Start, VISIONAIRE (M.A.Roushan, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and caused interference to FALLEN ANGEL (A.Sandesh, dr.5). STARLIGHT MAGIC (B.Prakash) raced keen in the early part and in trying to settle, the gelding threw its head around. In the early part of the race, FALLEN ANGEL (A.Sandesh) was ridden in check due to crowding. Jockey M.A.Roushan (VISIONAIRE) reported loss of whip near 200 metres. Near 100 metres, FALLEN ANGEL (A.Sandesh) shifted in under the use of the whip due to which VISIONAIRE (MA Roushan) shifted in and inconvenienced MACHO UNO (Vikram Jodha). An Objection was lodged by Jockey B.Prakash, the rider of STARLIGHT MAGIC (placed second) against ROGER BCOOL (S.S.Baria, placed first). The reason being, in the last 250 metres, ROGER BCOOL cut across him from the inside due to which he was unbalanced and had to stop riding for a couple of strides which broke the rhythm of his horse and this cost him the race. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. ROGER BCOOL hung out badly in the straight. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar earlier, Trainer S Shaikh has been asked show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. Trainer S.Shaikh was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of ROGER BCOOL in this race which the gelding won as compared to its previous start in Race no 273 run on 15th March, 2012 over 1400 metres. The Trainer stated that the Instructions were to be well up in 3rd or 4the position, pull the horse out in the straight and ride out. He added that in Race No.273, it was the gelding’s first run under his charge and Jockey P.Trevor had informed him after the race that there was crowding which the horse did not like. To another question, the Trainer stated that he did not fancy the gelding and he was at longer odds. When questioned as to the choice of the Jockey this time, he stated that Jockey S.S.Baria works this horse but he was not available when the gelding ran in Race no 273 and this time, since he was available, he had declared him. The matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Trainer S.Shaikh and informed him that they were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and found him in breach of the Calendar Notification Re “ Comparative performance of horses winning within a short span of time”. However, considering that this was only the second run of the horse under his charge and the horse had won un-fancied, the Stewards decided to only caution him on this occasion and to warn him to be more careful in the future. After the race, ROGER BCOOL was found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Altaf Hussain, ROYAL CONNECTION was examined at 1000 hours on 22/03/2012 (Race Day) 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 VO before next accepting to race. SONG OF PRAISE (A.J.Nilesh) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trails before next accepting to race. At the Start, AURARIA (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards. SONG OF PRAISE (A.J.Nilesh, dr.7) jumped awkwardly outwards and jostled with DIAMONDZIP (A.Ashad Asbar, dr.8). Jockey C.S.Jodha (CAPTAIN SMART) has been fined Rs.1000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker. Jockey V.Phadke (MEDIATOR) reported loss of whip near 400 metres. The Jockey explained that the whip of Jockey Kavraj Singh (TOMORROWS DREAMS), who was alongside of him, hit his whip and therefore he lost his whip. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar (DIAMONDZIP) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. AURARIA (Dashrath Singh) lugged out in the early part of the straight. TOMORROWS DREAMS (Kavraj Singh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainers Sangramsinh N.Joshi and HJ Antia have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge. After the race, AURARIA and AL ZAMARUD were found to be sound.

SMOOTH OPERATOR (A.Sandesh) was reluctant to be stalled. After being loaded, JUSTERINI (C.S.Jodha) played up and fell backwards and thereafter again reared up and fell to the front and got stuck awkwardly in the gate. The front gate was opened and the mare was taken out. On examination by the Club’s V.O. the mare was found to be very uncomfortable, hence, she was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainers Rehanullah Khan and Magansingh P.Jodha 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. Approaching 200 metres, ARABIAN CHAMP (J.E.Pereira) shifted in and inconvenienced KERINGDINGAN (P.Trevor) who was checked. Jockey J.E.Pereira has been fined Rs.2000/-. Near 200 metres, KERINGDINGAN (P.Trevor) was pulled up and stopped galloping. On examination by the Club’s Sr.V.O., the mare was found to have broken her left fore fetlock. After consent of the trainer, the mare was euthanized on humane grounds. SHABDEEZ (Amyn Merchant) hung out in the straight and in the early part of the straight carried SMOOTH OPERATOR (A.Sandesh) outwards. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. After the race, SHABDEEZ and ARABIAN CHAMP (examined on 23/03/2012) were found to be sound.

SCARFACE (T.S.Jodha) jumped out slow and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop and trailed the field throughout the race. Trainer Janardhan has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trails, before next accepting to race. Jockey N.S.Parmar (SORRENTO) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, ENLIGHTENMENT was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SCARFACE was found to be sound.

PHAROAH (A.Sandesh), after a slow start did not raise an effective gallop and trailed the field. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock race before next accepting to race. Approaching 400 metres, PRINCE ARIUS (App.Tushar Nemane) was inclined to shift out when SIGNOR SASSI (S.Zervan) shifted in due to which PRINCE ARIUS shifted in and made contact with MOUNTAIN WARRIOR (Kavraj Singh). Jockey S.Zervan (SIGNOR SASSI) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. The Trainer has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. While negotiating the bend, AUGUSTUS (C.Rajendra) travelled wide as TELL ME MORE (App.Nikhil Bhujbal) took a wider turn. App.Nikhil Bhujbal has been cautioned. After the race, PHAROAH was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SIGNOR SASSI was found to be sound.

While negotiating the bend, PRONTO STAR (Dashrath Singh) was forced to travel wide when PHOSPHOR (Ishwar Pardeshi) travelled wide. Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi has been cautioned. The Sr.V.O. reported that TALK OF THE TOWN was examined at the stables on 23/03/2012 and found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, MYSTIC TEMPLE and TAG ALONG TOMMY were found to be sound.

Near 1000 metres, HELEN (P.S.Chouhan) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of RED TABASCO (D.K.Ashish). Passing 400 metres, JACQUES (Nirmal Jodha) lugged out and carried GRAND DESIGN (Malcolm Kharadi) outwards for a brief period. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. GRAND DESIGN (Malcolm Kharadi) kept an erratic course in the straight and in the final stages of the race caused JACQUES (Nirmal Jodha) to shift inwards. Approaching 450 metres, VOYAGER which laid in, was steadied off the heels of HELEN (P.S.Chouhan). Jockey Kavraj Singh (VOYAGER) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. BOUNTY (S.S.Baria) lugged out in the straight. Trainer S.Shaikh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, LAZOR RAZOR, SOLI DEO GLORIA and BOUNTY were found to be sound.

SOPHISTICATED (D.K.Ashish) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Karthik G. 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. HOT PEPPER (P.S.Chouhan) played up in the stall. The colt was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. HOT PEPPER (P.S.Chouhan) lugged outward in the straight thereby placing his Rider at a disadvantage. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. Jockey P.Kamlesh (AL ATTATURK) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey B.Prakash (WINSTON) reported that his mount ran green in the straight, playing him at a disadvantage in riding his mount out. After the race, HOT PEPPER was found to be sound but having an abrasion at the left cannon. LORD ARAGORN had an abrasion at the left hind pastern and had also lost his left hind plate. WINSTON was found to be sound, having wolf tooth on both sides.

On arrival at the start, HERZELIYAH (C.Rajendra) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such the filly was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, WILD IMAGINATION (Dashrath Singh, dr.1) ducked outwards and caused MYPETHONEY (Shammi Khan, dr.2) to shift outwards. MIRACLE OF MERCY (App.S.Mosin, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with HERMANN (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.7). The explanation of Jockey Dashrath Singh (WILD IMAGINATION) that he had to ease up his mount just before the post due to there being no room to ride out owing to horses in front, was noted. After the race, MARCIANO, MYPETHONEY and AMAZING SMILE (examined on 23/03/2012) were found to be sound.