Results – Mumbai

Approaching 1200 metres RUN LIKE THE WIND (A.Sandesh) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of LAURUS TIKATI (Amyn Merchant). Jockey Amyn Merchant (LAURUS TIKATI) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, DREAM YUGA, BINZZ and PRIZE FIGHTER were found to be sound.

Near 300 metres MANYATTA (Suraj Narredu) shifted out, forcing his way through, in the process forcing PAPAKURA (P.Trevor) behind SCARLET PIMPERNEL (S.Zervan) whereby Jockey P.Trevor had to take evasive action to avoid clipping the heels of SCARLET PIMPERNEL. As such, Jockey Suraj Narredu has been reported to the Stewards for careless riding. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards. MONZA (Kavraj Singh) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Akash Agarwal (MYLA ROSE) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

After the race, HAWK OF THE WIND was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the right fore cannon. SO TRUE was found to be sound.

After being stalled, ULTRASONIC (J.Fortune) was restless and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait 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. INCENTIO (Satish Nayak) hooked one of his hind legs on the side platform. The gelding was taken out and re-stalled. Near 1000 metres ULTRASONIC (J.Fortune) shifted in and carried VICTORIA FALLS (Neeraj Rawal) inwards, who shifted in and jostled YELLOW ZONE (A.Sandesh). Travelling some distance further, ULTRASONIC shifted in and inconvenienced YELLOW ZONE. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated in the matter. Passing 200 metres ULTRASONIC (J Fortune) shifted in under the use of whip and went on to YELLOW ZONE (A.Sandesh). ULTRASONIC (J.Fortune) continued to shift in and caused QUE SERA SERA (Kavraj Singh) to shift in, who in turn caused interference to TRISARA (S.Zervan). Shortly thereafter, ULTRASONIC shifted out under the use of whip and took the running of VICTORIA FALLS (Neeraj Rawal). As such, Jockey J.Fortune was reported to the Stewards for Careless Riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey J.Fortune and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, held him guilty of careless riding on his mount ULTRASONIC. However, considering that he had admitted his mistake of having used the whip the second time when the filly had started shifting in, and had apologized for the same, the Stewards took a lenient view and decided to only fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/- . Further, he was warned to be more careful in the future. Jockey Kavraj Singh (QUE SERA SERA) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. After the race, VICTORIA FALLS 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, ULTRASONIC was found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer MK Jadhav, NOVAK was examined at 1730 hours on 13/12/2013 and was found to be sore by right fore leg, as such, the rig was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. NOVAK has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. Passing 400 metres, DIXIE DELIGHT (Imran Chisty) shifted out due to lack of room and in the process carried PENNY LANE (Shrikant Kamble) outwards. Jockey Imran Chisty has been cautioned. The Sr.V.O. reported that KAIZER and GIANT LUCK were examined at the stables in the morning on 16/12/2013 and found to be sound.

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, at about 300 metres MINT APPROACH (S.John, Placed Fourth) shifted in on to SHEER CLASS (Imran Chisty) who in turn shifted in and jostled with AMELIA (S.Zervan) who was unbalanced and fell, dislodging the rider. 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. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey S.John for careless riding on his mount MINT APPROACH and having heard him, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him. The Stewards noted that his Jockey’s license already stands suspended up to 3rd January, 2014 under B.T.C., Ltd. Rules of Racing. Therefore, they decided to further suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 5th January, 2014 to 9th January, 2014 (both days inclusive) for careless riding on MINT APPROACH (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely cautioned for the future. After the race, AMELIA was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hind pastern. KEUKENHOF (Y.S.Srinath) was placed fifth and ISN’T SHE SPECIAL (David Allan) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

ULRIKA (A.Sandesh) played up and bolted rider-less towards the Mile Chute. The filly was caught and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race. WAR COMMAND (Fr’Co F.Dasilva) ran green in the straight. IN TIME (Vikram Jodha) hung-in in the straight and inconvenienced ROYAL SAPPHIRE (Dashrath Singh). Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, STRAWBERRY CRUSH and IN TIME were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Faisal A Abbas, MISS BEHAVE was examined at 1150 hours on 14/12/2013 and was found to be sore by left hind leg, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, ZOE (A.Sandesh) was hampered for a run as LUCKY RED (Dashrath Singh) shifted in. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. Jockey Satish Nayak (BALINGA) reported the loss of his whip near 400 metres. After the race, FOLLOW ME was found to be sound.