Results – Mumbai

Trainer S.Shaikh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge RADICAL MACKIE. The Jockey wore the Emergency colours i.e. All Black. At the start, TAJ E SHAHI (J.Pradeep, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards. ARABIAN FLIGHT (Vikram Jodha, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to HOT AS ICE (App.Sandeep Jadhav, dr.5), who went on MOON RAKER (M.A.Roushan, dr.6). Jockey J.Pradeep (TAJ E SHAHI) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, CONZTANZA 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, MOON RAKER and ARABIAN FLIGHT (examined on 11/01/2013) were found to be sound.

The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jockey Dashrath Singh, the declared Rider for RODEO, had not reported at the Scales to be weighed-out for this race, as such, Jockey A.Sandesh substituted Jockey Dashrath Singh in this race. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse. CAESARS STAR (C.S.Jodha) took a fly jump.

At the start, EXPELLIARMUS (P.Trevor, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and jostled with SIZZLING LOVE (App.Prasad, dr.3). Near 400 metres, SPRINGBANK (S.Zervan) shifted out and inconvenienced TROPICAL ZONE (Ishwar Pardeshi). Jockey S.Zervan has been fined Rs.1,000/-. Near 100 metres, MAHIMA (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in under the use of the whip and caused severe interference to EXPELLIARMUS (P.Trevor). The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Neeraj Rawal and having heard him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered and held him guilty of careless riding on his mount MAHIMA. However, keeping in mind that MAHIMA has the habit of lugging in and had done so in the previous race, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 2nd February, 2013 (permitted to ride work/mock race) . Further, Trainer Ivor Fernandes has to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. After the race, STAR BLESSINGS 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, EDGE OF GLORY and MAHIMA were found to be sound. EDGE OF GLORY had a gum injury and TROPICAL ZONE had a bruise at the left hind fetlock.

The saddle on ALBUURZ was observed to have slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. At the Start, JOSEPHINE (A.Sandesh, dr.10) shifted in and inconvenienced EROTIC FLAME (Nirmal Jodha, dr.9). Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned. At the start, TACHYON (D.A.Naik, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to GOOD LOOKING (Dashrath Singh, dr.7) and as the former was being steadied, shifted in and made contact with the latter. ANAHI (P.Trevor) hung out in the straight. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. DREAMLAND (Imran Chisty) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, ANAHI was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind coronet and REIN IN SPAIN had a cut injury below the right hock. ALBUURZ, TITLEIST, DREAMLAND and EROTIC FLAME (examined on 11/01/2013) were found to be sound.

DANCING MONEY (App.Sandeep Jadhav) took an awkward fly jump throwing her head, resulting in the rider getting unbalanced momentarily. Trainer D.J.Surti has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. Passing 1200 metres, DAREDEVIL (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out as the gelding was being settled and caused VINCERO (App.Prasad) to travel wide. After the race, STAR GLORY 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, ICE AGE, VINCERO, DAUGHTEROFDESTINY and MACHALA were found to be sound.

While negotiating the bend, FLEETWOOD MAC (Dashrath Singh) lugged in and inconvenienced CHICO’S CHICA (J.Pradeep). Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. PORTO BANUS (A.Sandesh) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, PORTO BANUS was found to be sound.

Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for presenting his charge SHAHAAB (H.G.Rathod) without a Drop Nose Band, an equipment for the use of which prior permission was granted. The horse left the Paddock without a Drop Nose Band but the equipment was placed on the gelding at the Starting Gates. At the start, STAR LEGACY (P.Trevor, dr.2) shifted out after an awkward jump and went on to KERRISDALE (A.Sandesh, dr.3) who went on to STORMYDAY (Amyn Merchant, dr.4). SOLI DEO GLORIA (M.A.Roushan, dr.5) and SHOWERS OF HEAVEN (R.Shelar, dr.6) brushed each other. SHAHAAB (H.G.Rathod) and HABIBIAN (I.Pasha) jumped out awkwardly. Soon after the start, SOMBRERO (Vikram Jodha) was tightened for room and steadied. Approaching 600 metres, SHAHAAB (HG Rathod) clipped the hind heels of BUNGA BUNGA (Neeraj Rawal) stumbled and fell, dislodging its Rider. Due to the incident, SHOWERS OF HEAVEN (R.Shelar) reacted and suddenly shifted in and caused interference to DELGADO (Malcolm Kharadi). SHAHAAB was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have suffered complete fracture of the right fore radius and ulna bones. As such, SHAHAAB was euthanized on humane grounds. Jockey M.A.Roushan (SOLI DEO GLORIA) has been reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift inwards under the use of the whip in the straight. Jockey I.Pasha (HABIBIAN) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. The Sr.V.O. reported that after completion of the race, BUNGA BUNGA was observed to be sore by the left hind leg and the Jockey dismounted. Also, the filly was observed to have sustained clip injury below the left hock involving hind tendon. First aid treatment was given in the saddling enclosure and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital in the Horse Ambulance for further management. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After the race, DELGADO was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left fore pastern. STAR LEGACY and KERRISDALE were found to be sound.

BONGANI (App.Nikhil Bhujbal) was reluctant to be stalled. WARRIOR PRINCE (S.P.Ranjane) was restless in the stall and not allowing its rider to settle. Trainers M.K.Jadhav and H.J.Antia 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. At the start, BELLE BRISE (S.N.Chavan) jumped awkwardly. BAYBLUES (Neeraj Rawal, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards on to THEOLOGY (S.Zervan, dr.5). Near 1000 metres, XENIA (Akshay) shifted in and took the running of RED TABASCO (Dashrath Singh). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned. THEOLOGY (S.Zervan) lugged-in in the final 200 metres. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (BAYBLUES) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out under the use of the whip in the final stages of the race and inconveniencing RED TABASCO (Dashrath Singh). BELLE BRISE (S.N.Chavan) hung out in the straight and carried MACHO UNO (Ishwar Pardeshi) outwards in the final 200 metres. Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. WARRIOR PRINCE was observed to have broken a blood vessel during the race 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, SAN RAFAEL was found to be sound, but having a gum injury. BONGANI also had a gum injury.

Soon after the start, AIGAION (Suraj Narredu) was inconvenienced and steadied due to crowding of the field. Near 600 metres, ICE AFFAIR (App.S.Mosin) shifted out due to the bend and caused WINSTON (S.Zervan) to shift out who forced DIVINE INSPIRATION (Malcolm Kharadi) to shift out, who momentarily inconvenienced AIGAION (Suraj Narredu). Near 400 metres, ROCKING (Hanumant Singh) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of ICE AFFAIR (App.S.Mosin). Near 300 metres, DIVINE INSPIRATION (Malcolm Kharadi) shifted in and carried ZANTHOS (Daniel M.Grant) inwards who was steadied. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi has been cautioned. WINSTON (S.Zervan) did not get a clear run in the straight. Jockey Suraj Narredu, rider of AIGAION was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being the third offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2012/13, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Suraj Narredu and having heard him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and held him guilty of using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount AIGAION. The Stewards noted that Jockey Suraj Narredu’s license was already suspended up to the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2012/13 for an earlier offence. Therefore, the Stewards decided that should Jockey Suraj Narredu apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2013/14, it will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 25th July, 2013 to 26th July, 2013 (both days inclusive) for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount AIGAION (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, AIGAION was observed to have broken a blood vessel and was sore by the right fore leg. The gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that DISTANT PROMISE was examined at the stables on 11/01/2013 and found to be sound.