Results – Mumbai

Near 100 metres MOUNTAIN FORCE (S.K.Jadhav) put in an awkward stride and was unbalanced. After the race, GEROME and MOUNTAIN FORCE were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed, SEEKING MAGIC was examined at 1215 hours on 10/12/2013 and found to have a deep cut injury at the right hind pastern with swelling at the area, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, AUGUSTYNA was examined at 1030 hours on 12/12/2013 and found to have a cut injury at the left hock with swelling on the left hock and left hind cannon area and was sore by the left hind leg. As such, AUGUSTYNA was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (SKY LANTERN) reported the loss of whip near 200 metres. This being the second occasion of loss of whip, Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.1,000/-. After the race, SHISHYA and ICE BEAUTY were found to be sound.

After the race, WORD OF HONOUR was found to be sound.

TWILIGHT (A.Sandesh) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer M.K.Jadhav 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. At the start, FONTANELLE (Malcolm Kharadi, dr. 6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to QUICK FIRE (J.Fortune, dr.7). INVINCIBLE (Kavraj Singh, dr.8) jumped awkwardly outwards and inconvenienced STAYING ALIVE (Dharmendar, dr.9), who in turn went on to ICE AFFAIR (Hanumant Singh, dr.10) who had also jumped out awkwardly. QUICK FIRE (J.Fortune) was ridden in check in the final 100 metres due to lack of room. At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, at about 800 metres INVINCIBLE (Kavraj Singh, Placed Second) shifted in and went on to QUICK FIRE (J.Fortune) who in turn shifted in and tightened FONTANELLE (Malcolm Kharadi, Placed Third) causing both horses to get unbalanced and to be checked by their respective riders, losing position in the process and 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. In the above connection, Jockey Kavraj Singh was asked to meet the Stewards for careless riding on his mount INVINCIBLE. Consideration of the matter was deferred. After the race, TWILIGHT was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind cannon. SUPREME MINSTREL and QUICK FIRE were found to be sound.

After the race, MOON RAKER and ICE COOL were found to be sound.

At the start, KHAIRIAN (D.A.Naik, dr. 4) and MATRIOSHKA (S.Sunil, dr.5) made contact with each other. SHEER ROMANCE (Dashrath Singh) jumped out awkwardly. At the start SHERLOCK HOLMES (A.Sandesh, dr.2) began awkwardly and while regaining balance shifted out and caused SAMAY BALWAN (N.S.Parmar, dr. 3) to shift out, who took the running of KHAIRIAN (D.A.Naik, dr. 4) who clipped the hind heels of SAMAY BALWAN, stumbled and fell, dislodging its Rider. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated in the matter. The Club’s V.O. reported that KHAIRIAN fell about 20 metres from the starting gate. On examination, the gelding was found to be sore by the right fore leg. First Aid treatment was given and the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that the gelding had suffered fracture of the right shoulder (Humerus) bone. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Near 1000 metres, STOLEN RELIC (T.Mahesh) was tightened while racing on the inside of SHERLOCK HOLMES (A.Sandesh) and lost position. Passing 1000 metres, SOMBRERO (App.S.Mosin) shifted in causing a chain reaction wherein DREAM WEAVER (Altaf Sayyed) went on to NICANOR (Amyn Merchant) who went on to SAMAY BALWAN (N.S.Parmar) who in turn shifted in and caused interference to STOLEN RELIC (T.Mahesh). The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit. Consideration of the matter was deferred.