Results – Mumbai

The Sr.V.O. reported that after the first race, Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi informed him that his filly ASHWA APOLLO had sustained injuries on the left fore knee and fetlock on the way from the stables to the saddling enclosure. The filly was examined and found to have deep bleeding abrasions on the left knee and fetlock and was sore by left fore leg. As such, ASHWA APOLLO was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Approaching 400 metres, BAY BLUES (Ishwar Pardeshi) shifted in slightly, tightening DOUBLE DIAMOND (J.E.Pereira) on to CELSIUS (Dashrath Singh), which shifted in causing DOMAIN ANNA (V.Chandrakant) to ease. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone. GIBRAN (A Ashhad Asbar) hung-in in the straight. Trainer Anil Kumar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 200 metres, SOLI DEO GLORIA (M.A.Roushan) was tightened for room as XENIA (Ashay) shifted out and at the same time GIBRAN (A Ashhad Asbar), who had hung inwards in the straight, shifted in. Jockey Akshay (XENIA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his third offence, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards at their meeting held on 8th April, 2012 interviewed Jockey Akshay and having heard him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered and held him guilty of using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount XENIA in the above race. Therefore, they decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 28th April, 2012 to 29th April, 2012 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Trainer Anil Kumar was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge GIBRAN. The Trainer stated that he had used Blinkers this time since the horse hung in last time. To another question he stated that the horse raced in a similar pattern in both the races. He said that the work pattern has been the same. He said that there was no common horse and he gave the horse a small chance. The explanation was noted. After the race, GIBRAN and DOMAIN ANNA (examined on 8/4/2012) were found to be sound.

ASAHI (A.Sandesh) hooked one of his hind leg on the side platform couple of times making the rider uncomfortable and delaying the start. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next to race the gelding. At the start, AMITAYUS (Nirmal Singh) was slow to move. SAMBURU (N.Rawal) which began awkwardly, raced wide making the home turn. Soon after the start, SNOW BALL (S.Zervan) shifted in and tightened YOUR LORDSHIP (Satish Nayak). As such, Jockey S.Zervan has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Passing 200 metres, AMITAYUS (Nirmal Singh) shifted out to obtain a clear run and in the process caused SONG OF SPARROW (Amyn Merchant) to shift out, who inconvenienced ASAHI (A.Sandesh). Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated against anyone. After the race, AMITAYUS was found to be sound.

After the race, REMNISCING was found to be sound.

Near 1200 metres, ORIENTAL DAWN (C.S.Jodha) clipped the horse racing in front and stumbled. Near 1200 metres, COCCINELLA (S.Zervan) was tightened for room and eased off while racing on the inside of CENT PER CENT (Y.S.Srinath). After the race, SNOW BLAZE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that CENT PER CENT was examined after the race at the stable and was found to be sound in trot. The filly had cut injury on both hocks and at the right hind tendon area. The filly had been given first aid treatment at the Equine Hospital. Also, on physical examination, external symptoms of the filly being in season were noticed.

On start, STAR BLESSINGS (App.Tushar Nemane, dr.8) jumped out awkwardly inside and then shifted in, due to which STYLISH STROKES (C.S.Jodha, dr.7) shifted in and made contact with HERCULEAN (S.Sunil, dr.6) on a couple of occasions. App.Tushar Nemane has been severely cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey S.Sunil (HERCULEAN) has been cautioned for failing to ride out his mount past the Post. Jockey Akshay (DIVINE) reported the loss of whip passing 400 metres. This being the second occasion that he had lost his whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs.1000/-. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (LAZOR RAZOR) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift in under the use of the whip in the straight. After the race, STAR ZONE and SCINTILLATING STAR were found to be sore by the right fore leg and left fore leg respecively. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, STYLISH STROKES was found to have an abrasion at the right hock. HERCULEAN was examined at the stables on 8/4/2012 and found to be sound.

At the start, GLOWING STAR (A.J.Nilesh, dr.1) jumped out awkwardly outwards and then hung out and in the process went on to SONEEYO (C.S.Jodha, dr.2), who in turn went out on to RISKY BUSINESS (B.Prakash, dr.3). Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Trainer Bezan Chenoy was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge SONEEYO. The Trainer stated that in the previous run he wanted Jockey Imran Chisty to be well up, behind the leader, but he cut pace and he did not want the Jockey to ride the way he did. Today, his instructions were to sit last which may have suited the horse. He added that the colt was running 200 metres more than last and he ran in a higher Class this time carrying about 10 kg less this time. To another question, he stated that he had not fancied the colt this time and the horse was available at longer odds. The explanation was noted. After the race, INVICTUS was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of eight weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, GLOWING STAR and STAR TREASURE were found to be sound.

At the start, ROYAL DESTINY (T.Atul, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards at the same time STARSONBOARD (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with each other. Due to the impact, STARSONBOARD shifted out and made contact with SPINAWIN (C.S.Jodha, dr.6) who had also jumped inwards. At the start, ENLIGHTENING (I.Pasha) and QUANDO QUANDO (Zameer Sayyed) jumped out awkwardly. At the start, WHITE FEATHER (Shrikant Kamble, dr.3) jumped out awkwardly and as the filly regained her balance, shifted out and took the running of ROYAL DESTINY (T.Atul, dr.4). STRIKING GIRL (D.K.Ashish) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ENLIGHTENING and STRIKING GIRL were found to be sound.

ARABIAN EAGLE (App.Pabhu Naidu) trailed the field. Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to ensure that his charge races competitively in future. After the race, ARABIAN EAGLE was found to be sound.

On arrival at the start INTEQUAM (V.Phadke) reared up and fell, dislodging the rider who was hurt and unable to ride. As such, the filly was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order. SHAHENSHAH (B.Prakash) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer P.Shroff 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, MOUNTAIN WIND (App.Tushar Nemane, dr.12) jumped awkwardly inwards. At the start, AFLAME (App Nikhil Bhujbal, dr.11) jumped awkwardly inwards on to SEEN IT ALL (T.Atuldr.10), who in turn went on to SCINTILLO (S.Sunil, dr.9) and then continued to shift in and inconvenienced SCINTILLO. App.Nikhil Bhujbal has been cautioned. Soon after the start, STAR PRINCE (S.Shinde) was steadied when MACHO UNO (A.Ashhad Asbar) shifted out due to STUNTACULAR (Akshay) shifting out at that stage. JUSTERINI (C.S.Jodha) lugged –in in the straight. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. Jockey T.Atul (SEEN IT ALL) has been cautioned for shifting course outwards and also causing CRIMSON AND CLOVER (Nirmal Jodha) to travel wide in the final stages of the race. Jockey B.Prakash (SHAHENSHAH) reported loss of his whip near 200 metres. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of MACHO UNO and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, SEEN IT ALL was observed to have lost his right fore shoe. JUSTERINI was found to be sound.