Results – Mumbai

The Sr.V.O. reported that approaching the starting gate, LAZOR RAZOR was observed to be trotting sore. On examination, it was confirmed that the gelding was sore from the right fore leg. As such, LAZOR RAZOR was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary ground. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, TUSCANIA (App Sandeep Jadhav) fly jumped. Approaching 800 metres, MIDNIGHT WIND (S.P.Ranjane) shifted inwards, due to which JAIPUR GEM (Nirmal Jodha) shied away and shifted in and tightened EQUIANO (Shammi Khan) who lost position. WINDMILL LADY (Kavraj Singh) scraped the rails passing 300 metres. Jockey Kavraj Singh (WINDMILL LADY) has been cautioned for unbalancing his mount whilst using his whip. He has been further cautioned for exulting before passing the Winning Post. After the race, ALL GUNS BLAZING 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, MANYARA, ALL GUNS BLAZING, CASINO JACK, EQUIANO, JAIPUR GEM and MIDNIGHT WIND were found to be sound.

After the race, WHITE KNIGHT was found to be sound.

While negotiating the first bend after the start, NUSH (S.Zervan) was hampered and steadied as MOUNTAIN FORCE (Kavraj Singh) shifted inwards. Jockey Kavraj Singh has been cautioned. HONEST PLEASURE (A.Sandesh) was observed to have shifted in soon on straightening for home and hampered the running of SOPHISTICATED (P.Trevor). Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned. Jockey Kavraj Singh (MOUNTAIN FORCE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his fourth offence with regard to the use of the whip, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Kavraj Singh and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to deprive him of the use of the whip in races with immediate effect till the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2012/13.

Trainer H.J.Antia informed that he had accepted with his charge WIND CRAFT while the horse was medicated and requested permission not to declare the horse, which was granted and Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.5,000/-. Near 1000 metres, AMARA (P.Trevor) was inconvenienced while racing between XALIESS (Kavraj Singh) and PRETTY IN PATPONG (S.P.Ranjane). In the final 100 metres, Jockey Altaf Sayyed (WALK OF LIFE) fumbled with his whip. Further, Jockey Altaf Sayyed has been reprimanded for failing to ride out his mount in the straight. After the race, PRIZE FIGHTER, XALIESS, PRETTY IN PATPONG, WALK OF LIFE and DOUBLE DIAMOND were found to be sound.

At the start, ONE WISH (S.Zervandr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with FOND MEMORIES (R.Rupesh, dr.5). Jockey T.S.Jodha (HOT PEPPER) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Since the gelding lugged out in the straight, and the whip was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, FOND MEMORIES was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, LAVENDER BROWN and NEW WINGS were found to be sound.

On arrival at the starting gate, JAVELIN (P.S.Chouhan) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was 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. After being stalled, NATALIAN EXPRESS (Shrikant Kamble) started kicking the rear gates. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race. The filly was re-stalled, however, she persisted with her erratic behavior, as such, NATALIAN EXPRESS was also withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. In view of the above, the Starting Stall Certificate of NATALIAN EXPRESS has been revoked. Jockey A.Sandesh was declared to ride on two horses i.e. ARGYLE PINK & COSMIC DANCER by Trainers M.K.Jadhav and Rehanullah Khan respectively. After enquiring, Jockey A.Sandesh was fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting two rides in the same race. Passing 200 metres, FLASH (J.Fortune) shifted out under the use of the whip and carried ROCKY BALBOA (C.Rajendra) outwards, who went across THE MINISTERIAN (Abhishek Habbu), who was checked. Jockey J.Fortune has been cautioned. After the race, NATALIAN EXPRESS was observed to have an abrasion at the left hock, ROSIE SUNSHINE had a bruise at the left hind pastern and AUTUMN LOVE had a gum injury. FLASH and OVERTIME MAGIC were found to be sound.

STARRY EYES (David Allan) lugged out in the straight. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ADAMS SPIRIT was found to be sore by the right hind leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, STARRY EYES was found to be sound. SOUTHERN SKY (P.Trevor) was placed fifth and TRANCE (J.Fortune ) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

CELTIC KING (David Allan) was reluctant on the way to the starting gate thus delaying the start. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. At the start, BOMBARDIER (P.S.Chouhan) jumped awkwardly inwards. While straightening for home, FALCON (D.K.Ashish) leaned inwards and inconvenienced GLORIOUS REWARD (C.Rajendra). Near 300 metres, CYCLOPS (S.Zervan) lugged in and carried CELTIC KING (David Allan) inwards and at the same time CACTUS CASH (Nirmal Jodha) shifted outwards, which resulted in CELTIC KING jostling with CACTUS CASH and then being steadied. Remedial measures suggested for CYCLOPS. Near 200 metres, PRESENCE (A.Sandesh) was steadied for a few strides as he was inconvenienced when BOMBARDIER (P.S.Chouhan) laid outwards. Jockey D.K.Ashish (FALCON) has been cautioned for exulting before passing the Post. After the race, BOMBARDIER and CYCLOPS were found to be sound. CYCLOPS (S.Zervan) was placed fifth and MARS (P.Trevor) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

After the race, ANGELS TERN 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, ICE RINK, RUBENS, SLEUTH, FLYING KISS and ANGELS TERN (examined on 18/03/2013) were found to be sound.