Results – Mumbai

CAPITAL ATTRACTION (A.Sandesh) was slow in the strides, losing about 3 lengths at the start. After the race, MOUNTAIN FORCE was found to be sound.

An objection was lodged by Jockey D.K.Ashish, rider of AIGAION (Placed Second) against SONEEYO (N.S.Parmar, Placed First). The reason being, in the last 100 metres, SONEEYO (N.S.Parmar) shifted in on to NUSH ( Neeraj Rawal) who in turn shifted in and brsushed his horse, due to which the horse lost his momentum, which 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, AIGAION, SEVEN SEAS and NUSH were found to be sound.

Trainer M.Narredu has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours at the Scales in respect of his charge GOLD NECKLACE (J.E.Pereira). The Jockey wore the Emergency Colours i.e. All Black. At the start, TO THE MANOR BORN (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to MT TIANMEN (Abhishek Habbu, dr.4). At the start, MIDNIGHT RUN (Vikram Walkar) lugged in and carried FONTANELLE (I.Pasha) inwards, who in turn carried MT TIANMEN (Abhishek Habbu) inwards. Shortly afterwards, MIDNIGHT RUN continued to lug in and carried FONTANELLE inwards, who hampered the running of TO THE MANOR BORN (Neeraj Rawal). Trainers M.K.Jadhav and P.Shroff have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them. The Sr.V.O. reported that during the race BARONESS (A.Sandesh) stumbled near 150 metres and dislodged the rider. On examination, the filly was found to be sore from the right fore leg with swelling at the shoulder area. First aid treatment was given and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that the filly had sustained multiple fractures of right distal scapula. As such, BARONESS was euthanized on humane grouds after conscent of the Trainer. Due to the above incident, MYKONOS (R.Shelar) and FONTANELLE (I.Pasha) who were racing behind BARONESS, were pulled up for a few strides. After the race, MIDNIGHT RUN was found to be sore by the right fore leg and also had wolf tooth on either side. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

At the request of Trainer H.J.Antia, SEEN IT ALL was examined at 0800 hours on 19/04/2013 and was found to be sore by the right hind leg and had a cut injury below fetlock on the right hind leg. As such, SEEN IT ALL 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. The Sr.V.O. reported that MARINE ZONE was observed to be trotting sore whilst approaching the starting gate. On examination, the mare was confirmed to be sore from the right fore leg. As such, MARINE ZONE was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Jockey S.P.Ranjane (MOUNTAIN WIND) has been cautioned for repeatedly looking back in the straight and for exulting before passing the Post. STOLEN RELIC (A.Sandesh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer B.Prakash has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey S.P.Ranjane (MOUNTAIN WIND) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey A.Sandesh (STOLEN RELIC) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in an improper manner, wherein he had used the whip in a forehand position on the neck of the horse. After the race, DIAMONDZIP was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the upper lip. MARENGO and STOLEN RELIC were found to be sound.

At the start, NATALIAN EXPRESS (Shezad Khan) jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (MODUS VIVENDI) has been fined Rs.2,000 /- for shifting in before the Red Marker and in the process carrying RIO (D.K.Ashish) inwards, who inconvenienced ACEJET (App.S.Mosin). Passing 200 metres, Jockey D.K.Ashish (RIO) lost his right rein which he regained shortly. After the race, NATALIAN EXPRESS was found to be sound, but having a cut injury above the left fore coronet.

BELVEDERE (Malcolm Kharadi) was reluctant to be stalled and OSRIC (T.S.Jodha) was restless in the stall and not allowing its rider to settle. Trainers P.Shroff and S.S.Shah 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, OSRIC (T.S.Jodha, dr.8) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with WENTWORTH (N.S.Parmar, dr.9) and was steadied. Passing 1200 metres, WENTWORTH (N.S.Parmar) shifted out and carried OSRIC (T.S.Jodha) outwards. Passing 400 metres, FLASH DRIVE (Abhishek Habbu) lugged in. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Near 300 metres, PAPPILLON (C.Rajendra) was held up for a few strides. Jockey Kishore kadam (PARIS) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift inwards and hampering the run of HEAVENS KEY (Akshay) near 300 Metres. After the race, PAPPILLON was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore fetlock.

At the Start, REINSTATE (A Ashhad Asbar) jumped awkwardly and was converged upon as PURPLE MOKARA (App Prasad) jumped awkwardly outwards and at the same time ORIENTAL MASTI (NS Parmar) jumped awkwardly inwards. Soon after the start, REINSTATE (A.Ashhad Asbar) was tightened due to a tightly packed field and lost position. Approaching 1200 metres, WISH UPON A STAR (P.Trevor) shifted in, due to which MOUNTBATTEN (A.Sandesh) shifted in and as the gelding was being settled, it shifted in on to ORIENTAL MASTI (N.S.Parmar) and then shifted out on to REINSTATE (A.Ashhad Asbar) who in turn forced IL MORAN (D.K.Ashish) outwards, who was steadied to ease off the heels of MAHIMA (R.Shelar). After the race, MAHIMA was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right stifle. SPIRIT OF ECSTASY and WISH UPON A STAR were found to be sound.