Results – Mumbai

At the request of Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor, VINCERO was examined at 0800 hours on 14/04/2012 (Race Day) and was found to be sore by the right fore leg with swelling on the fetlock, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.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. At the request of Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi, SPEED UP was examined at 0945 hours on 14/04/2012 (Race Day) and was found to be sore by the left fore leg with painful swelling above fetlock, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.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. FIREBACK (S.Zervan) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. Trainer Bezan Chenoy lodged a complaint against the riding of the Jockey D.K.Ashish on his charge ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE. The Trainer stated that Jockey D.K.Ashish had ridden the filly before and knows her. He said that his Instructions were to let the filly stride on her own and not to hassle her in the early part of the race as she is one paced. The Jockey was observed to have ridden the filly in check in the early part of the race and had resisted the filly and squandered the chance of going to the front which she may have been able to, if she was allowed to. He said that Jockey had also waited too long to make his move in the straight considering that the filly does not have a turn of foot. Jockey D.K.Ashish stated that he was carrying top weight and he allowed the filly to be in 2nd position. The matter was reported to the Stewards . The Stewards interviewed Trainer Bezan Chenoy and Jockey D.K.Ashish and having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey D.K.Ashish. However, they decided to give him the benefit of the doubt for the charge “not allowing his mount to run on its merits” and held him guilty of riding an injudicious race. Taking an overall view, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 29th April, 2012. Thereafter, should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2012/13, the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 26th July, 2012 to 4th August, 2012 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, BONNY LIGHT was observed to have a cut injury at the right hock. LAZOR RAZOR and ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE were found to be sound.

YOUNG OFFENDER (Akshay) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, OCEAN OF FAITH (App.Tushar Nemane) jumped awkwardly outwards and was slow to begin. While negotiating the bend, OCEAN OF FAITH (App.Tushar Nemane) shifted out to progress in the race and in the process carried ARSHAVIN (A.M.Tograllu) outwards. App.Tushar Nemane has been cautioned. Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned regarding the comparative performance of GOLDEN SPURS in this race which the gelding won as compared to its previous starts during the current Mumbai Meeting. It was pointed out to Trainer Antia that in the previous four starts the horse was ridden by Jockey T.Atul and was always at longer odds as compared to Race No.341 where he declared Jockey M.A.Roushan and the horse won well backed. Trainer H.J.Antia stated that in the previous race, the horse ran over 1200 metres in a higher Class in much stronger company as compared to Race No.341 which was in a lower class. Also, he had run the horse after two weeks and there was a change of equipment i.e. he had used Pacifiers this time. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer H.J.Antia, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Trainer H.J.Antia and having heard him, directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct further enquiries in the matter and to submit a report. Trainer Suresh Chavan informed that his charge ARSHAVIN had bled on the way to the stables after the race. The gelding was examined at the stables by the Club’s V.O. and it was confirmed that the horse had bled. ARSHAVIN is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and until passed fit by the Club’s V.O. After the race, OCEAN OF FAITH was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the right fore cannon.

LEGENDS ORDER (R.Rupesh) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the Start, ROYAL CREST (T.S.Jodha) and HOUDINI (A Sandesh) jumped out awkwardly. GUERNICA (Neeraj Rawal) also jumped awkwardly outwards. Approaching 800 metres, ASHWA YODHAA (Nirmal Jodha) shifted in and carried MONEY FLASH (Dashrath Singh) inwards, who shifted in and caused interference to ROYAL CREST (T.S.Jodha). Jockey Nirmal Jodha has been fined Rs.3000/-. MUSICAL RHAPSODY (Kavraj Singh) hung out in the straight. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. After the race, MONEY FLASH was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare had also lost her right hind shoe. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ASHWA YODHAA was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hind bulb of heel and a gum injury. After the race, MUSICAL RHAPSODY and PEEWEE were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Mansoor Shah, NEGREDO was examined at 1000 hours on 14/04/2012 (Race Day) and was found to be sore by the right fore leg with swelling on the right knee, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. MAGIC STAR (S.Shinde) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, PEZZONOVANTE (Nirmal Jodha) jumped awkwardly outwards on to BUCHAREST (Dashrath Singh). Soon thereafter, PEZZONOVANTE commenced to lug in and carried ICE GATE (V.Phadke) inwards, who was later tightened on to MONSIEUR STRAUSS (N.S.Parmar) who was also checked by its Rider. Trainer Vinay Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the start, MONSIEUR STRAUSS (N.S.Parmar) put in an awkward stride and shied inwards. DANCING DOLLY (Zameer Sayyed) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer D.J.Surti has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ICE GATE and MONSIEUR STRAUSS were found to be sound.

Approaching 1000 metres, MOUNTAIN WIND (Kavraj Singh) shifted in as the horse was being settled and made contact with SATYAMEV JAYATE (Neeraj Rawal). OCTOPAUL (Nirmal Jodha) lugged in in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. THIS ONES FOR YOU (A.Sandesh) was denied a clear run after entering the straight and till 200 metres. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar (RIDING ONTHE STORM) reported that his mount was trying to run out while negotiating the bend. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, BANANA BOY was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding also had a gum injury. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, MOUNTAIN SONG was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel. OCTOPAUL, SEBASTIAN and THEOLOGY were found to be sound.

MAGIC MELODY (D.A.Naik) was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, CAPRI (A.Sandesh, dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to CENTRESTAGE (P.Trevor, dr.3). ANGEL’S DREAM (D.K.Ashish) was slow to move, losing ground. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (RISING POWER, dr.8) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker. CAPRI (A Sandesh) commenced to lug out near 400 metres and carried MEMORABLE (S.Zervan) outwards. Since the filly had broken a blood vessel, no action has been initiated in the matter. After the race, CAPRI 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, ANGEL’S DREAM was found to be sound.

BEYOND STARS (R.Rupesh) and BRAVE VISION (M.A.Roushan) were withdrawn on compassionate grounds. ALBUURZ (App.Tushar Nemane) was examined by the Club’s V.O. on arrival at the starting gate and found to be sore from right fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary ground, before coming under the Starter’s Order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. STRINGSOFMYHEART (Akshay) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Jockey M.A.Roushan was declared to ride on two horses in this race viz. BRAVE VISION & VIVA LA DIVA by Trainers S.K.Sunderji and H.J.Antia. After enquiring from all concerned, Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1000/-. At the start, CAPITANO (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.7) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to AFLAME (App.Nikhil Bhujbal, dr.8) and thereafter CAPITANO shifted in and in the process made contact with DESTINED TO GLORY (A.Sandesh) who had also shifted out at that stage. Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi has been fined Rs.2000/- for not making sufficient effort to control the inward movement of his mount. The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jockey Akash Agarwal, the rider of VIVA LA DIVA had weighed in two kg. overweight. When questioned, Jockey Akash Agarwal said that he had used the sweat box in order to reduce his weight to fulfil a light weight ride and he had some snacks and water after having weight out on VIVA LA DIVA. The matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Akash Agarwal and having heard him, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered. However, since he had admitted his mistake and spologized for the same, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 29th April, 2012. Further, he was severely cautioned for the future. After the race, BORDERLINE and DESTINED TO GLORY were found to be sound. The post race urine sample of the winner of 1st, 3rd and 5th race, viz. CAPTAIN SMART, GOLDEN SPURS and QUID PRO QUO and the special sample of ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE (2nd race) and CAPRI (7th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substances.