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font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:black">Trainer P.Shroff was questioned regarding the poor performance of CENTRESTAGE. He stated that the Instructions to the Jockey were to follow STEP UP and NEONA and do his best. He opined that the filly may have not liked being covered with horses as she was a bit tentative soon after the start when BIZARRO came alongside whereas in the previous outing she was placed on the outside. He further added that the other horses were better than her as she was running in a higher Class today. Jockey J.P.O’Brien stated that the filly appeared to be fine but she did not gallop the way she had done on the previous occasion. The Sr. VO was requested to examine the filly and he reported that no abnormality was detected. The explanation was noted.

At the start, CERRO NEGRO (C.Rajendra, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and as the filly was brought on an even keel, she shifted in and jostled with TUSCANIA (S.S.Baria, dr.3). Approaching 400 metres, FEARLESS (App.S.Mosin) shifted out and inconvenienced MAHIKI (Suraj Narredu). Approaching 200 metres, CASTLEROY (S.Zervan) shifted out under the use of the whip, losing ground. Jockey S.Zervan has been fined Rs.1,000/- for improper use of the whip. CERRO NEGRO (C.Rajendra) lugged outwards in the final 200 metres. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, TUSCANIA 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, CASTLETROY, MAHIKI and CERRO NEGRO (examined on 16/01/2013), were found to be sound.

OCTOPAUL (P.Trevor) lost 2 lengths at the start. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (MARENGO) reported that his mount was not comfortable during the race and was not stretching. He added that he rode the gelding with support and found the gelding more uncomfortable under pressure. The Sr. VO was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that no abnormality was detected. After the race, BARRINGO was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore cannon and right hind coronet.

At the stat, ZARAR (Akshay, dr.1) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to RIO (Daniel M.Grant, dr.2). GHANGHORR (Nirmal Jodha) also jumped out awkwardly. At the start, YELLOWZONE (Dashrath Singh, dr.10) shifted in, due to which TAHRIR (P.Trevor, dr.9) shied away and hampered the running of PANTHERA (S.Zervan). At the start, OVERTIME MAGIC (M.A.Roushan, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to PANTHERA (S.Zervan, dr.7), who shifted out and hampered the running of BARONESS (D.K.Ashish, dr.8). Approaching 800 metres, RIO (Daniel M Grant) shifted in and took the running of ZARAR (Akshay) who clipped the heels of the former and stumbled. The matter is reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit and the same will come up before the Stewards at the next meeting. An objection was lodged by Jockey S.Zervan, rider of PANTHERA (Placed Second) against YELLOW ZONE (Dashrath Singh, Placed First). The reason being, immediately on start, YELLOW ZONE shifted in and caused a chain reaction due to which he did not get room to get into a desirable position and his horse dropped back completely out of contention and finished on strongly to run second and the above incident had cost him a certain 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. After the race, BARONESS and GHANGHORR were found to be sound. PANTHERA was observed to have lost its left fore plate.

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, REINSTATE was examined at 0745 hours on 14/01/2013 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The mare has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After being loaded, MYLA ROSE (D.K.Ashish) kicked the rear gates. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race. EQUIANO (App.Sandeep Jadhav) reared up and flipped over in the stall and WINNING DESTINY (A.Sandesh) reared up and cast itself in an awkward position. Both the horses were withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainers Faisal A.Abbas, Amjad Khan and Rehanullah Khan 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. ROSWALD (S.Zervan) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (SAVAGE GARDEN) reported the loss of whip, near 400 metres. An objection was lodged by Jockey D.K.Ashish, rider of MYLA ROSE (Placed Fourth) against ROSWALD (S.Zervan, Placed Third). The reason being, near 150 metres, ROSWALD came on to him, bumped his horse and took his ground due to which he had to stop riding and thereafter his filly made a re-run to finish fourth, on the quarters of ROSWALD. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards upheld the objection and revised the order of placing of the race as under :-. WINDS OF FORTUNE - First; MYLA ROSE - Third; ANTONIUS MAXIMUS - Second; ROSWALD - Fourth After the race, WINNING DESTINY was observed to have an abrasion at both fore cannon, MYLA ROSE had an abrasion at the left hind pastern and EQUIANO had an abrasion at the right fore elbow. SAVAGE GARDEN, ZAMBEZI, ROSWALD and ANTONIUS MAXIMUS were found to be sound.

Jockey Suraj Narredu was declared to ride RELIC HUNTER and MASTEROFTHESKY by Trainers C.D.Katrak and Dallas Todywalla respectively in this race. After enquiring, Trainer C.D.Katrak was permitted to declare Jockey Suraj Narredu to ride RELIC HUNTER and Tr.Dallas Todywalla declared App.Sandeep Jadhav on MASTEROFTHESKY. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring a Jockey without his consent. Soon on entering the straight, INCENTIO (Vikram Jodha) was inconvenienced as BULLSEYE (J.P.O’Brien) shifted out due to AUTUMN RUSH (C.Rajendra) shifting out at that stage. ARCTIC MINSTREL (Dashrath Singh) lugged out in the final stages of the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. HALO OF FAME (Akshay ) hung out in the straight. The Trainer has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. ARCTIC MINSTREL (Dashrath Singh) and FOREST LEGION (Colm O’Donoghue) made contact with each other on a few occasions in the straight as both the horses shifted ground. Jockey J.P.O’Brien (BULLSEYE) has been cautioned for shifting out under the use of the whip in the final stages of the race. After the race, DESTINED TO GLORY was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, INCENTIO was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right hind cannon. HALO OF FAME and MARINE ZONE were found to be sound.

Approaching 400 meters, HURRICANE WIND (Suraj Narredu) shifted in and went on to COMMANDER (Dashrah Singh) who caused AMAZING DESIRE (D.K.Ashish) to shift in. Jockeys S.John (AN ACQUIRED TATSTE) and S.Zervan (HEMISPHERE) have been fined Rs.1,000/- each for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on their respective mount. Jockey P.Trevor (NEW WORLD) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. SHIVALIK HERO (Colm O’Donoghue) and MACHIAVELLIANISM (P.S.Chouhan) lugged out in the straight. Trainers M.Narredu & L.V.R.Deshmukh have been asked to take remedial measures with their respect charge before next accepting to race them. At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards Enquiry was held into the running of this race. The reason being, in the straight SHIVALIK HERO (Colm O’Donoghue, placed Second) twice shifted out on to MACHIAVELLIANISM (P.S.Chouhan, placed Third) as they were running neck and neck, the second time i.e. at about 200 metres, the incident might have caused MACHIAVELLIANISM to get unbalanced and in the process the horse started dropping back. 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 maintain the order of placing as declared by the Judge,. After the race, MACHIAVELLIANISM and SHIVALIK HERO were found to be sound. AN ACQUIRED TASTE had a cut injury at the right hind fetlock, HACHIKO had a cut injury at the right hind coronet and SHIVALIK HERO had an abrasion at the right hind heel.

SACRE COEUR (Nirmal Jodha) was slowly out losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Near 700 metres, WINDS OF LUCK (Suraj Narredu) weakened and slowed down due to which WISH UPON A STAR (Ishar Pardeshi) who was following, was steadied and in the process dropped back on to KALINGA STAR (Dashrath Singh) who in turn hampered BY THE WAY (J.Chinoy) and GLOWING MIST (C.S.Jodha) who were steadied. WINDS OF LUCK trailed the field thereafter. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine WINDS OF LUCK and he reported that the gelding 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. Jockey S.Zervan (AMORA) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, GLOWING MIST was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind pastern. SACRE COEUR was found to be sound.