Results – Mumbai

Jockey P.Trevor was declared to ride on two horses viz. COLOURFUL PRINCE and AVIATOR by Trainers Dallas Todywalla and P.Shroff respectively. After enquiring, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring a Jockey without his consent. At the request of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the saddle on his mount ANTARTICA ZONE was readjusted at the start. HEATWAVE (S.P.Ranjane) was reluctant to be stalled. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its last run, Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. GRAND DUKE (A.Sandesh) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Soon on entering the straight, AVIATOR (P.Trevor) shifted in and inconvenienced FOREST VISION (B.Sreekanth). Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned. Passing 600 metres, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (Dashrath Singh) was tightened due to lack of room. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SUPERLICIOUS) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight and he had used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount as a corrective measure. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Since this was the 2nd occasion of the filly having behaved in this manner, Tr.M.Narredu has been further informed that if the filly behaves in a similar manner in her next outing, she may be liable for a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SUPERLICIOUS) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for improper use of the whip, wherein he has used the whip twice on the neck of his mount in a forehand position. Jockey S.Sunil (BURN) has been cautioned for easing up his mount prematurely. The saddle on ANTARTICA ZONE (Neeraj Rawal) was observed to have slipped back during the race. Since the saddle was adjusted at the Starting Gates, no action has been initiated beyond informing Trainer Sanjay Kolse that he should be more careful in the saddling of his charges in future. After the race, ADVANCE TO CONTACT, NICANORA, ANTARTICA ZONE, AVIATOR and BURN (examined on 30/12/2013) were found to be sound. ANTARTICA ZONE had an abrasion at the left hind pastern and COLOURFUL PRINCE had a cut injury at the left hind fetlock.

At the start, TAHRIR (J.Pradeep, dr.7) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to PRICELESS ACE (David Allan, dr.8). PRESENCE (Akshay, dr.10) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to TAMMY O (Neeraj Rawal, dr.9). Near 300 metres, BEYOND HORIZONS (Ryan Marshall) who was inclined to lug-out, was tightened for room. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey David Allan (PRICELESS ACE) reported that his mount did not get a clear run on a couple of occasions in the straight. After the race, MAQSAD was observed to have an upper gum injury, PRICELESS ACE had an abrasion at the right hind fetlock and TRUMPS had a cut injury at the right hind pastern. TRUMPS, BEYOND HORIZONS and PRICELESS ACE (examined for soundness on 30/12/2013) were found to be sound.

CELTIC KING (Neeraj Rawal) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. FABULOUS FLORENCE (Fr’Co F.DaSilva) took an awkward fly jump and lost about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Karthik G. 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. Jockey R.Woodworth (PRESIDENTIAL) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, FABULOUS FLORENCE was found to be sound.

HIDDEN GOODNESS (P.Trevor) and ZORAAVAR (Prabhu Naidu) were reluctant to reach the start. Trainers S.S.Shah and Dallas Todywalla have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge. HIDDEN GOODNESS (P.Trevor) was restless in the stall and continuously kept hooking its hind on the side platform. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to give the horse more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race. Approaching 1400 metres, MAJESTIC REWARD (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and took the running of BOMBARDIER (R.Woodworth) who was checked and lost position. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Passing 300 metres, ZORAAVAR (Prabhu Naidu) shifted out and went across HIDDEN GOODNESS (P.Trevor) who was checked, and in turn, caused MON AMI (A.Sandesh) to shift out. Further, ZORAAVAR shifted out under the use of whip in the final stages of the race. Jockey Prabhu Naidu has been fined Rs.3,000/-. MONTREAL (Amyn Merchant) lugged-out in the straight. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. The Club’s V.O. reported that after completion of the race, MAJESTIC REWARD was pulled up by the Jockey near 2200 metres. On examination, the gelding was found to be sore from the right fore leg. First Aid Treatment was administered and the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, TO THE MANOR BORN was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right fore pastern.

Jockey David Allan (FIELD MARSHAL) reported the loss of his whip near 200 metres. After the race, FIELD MARSHAL was found to be sound.

IMPRESSIONIST (S.Sunil) was slow in the stride, losing about 2 lengths at the start. Jockey R.Shelar (MELINDA) reported that he lost his right stirrup at the start which he regained after travelling some distance. Approaching 600 metres, GRAND GIBRALTAR (Neeraj Rawal) who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of ROMEO (Imran Chisty), possibly clipped the heels of the former and shifted out and in doing so, carried YOUR ROYAL MAJESTY (P.Trevor) outwards. After the race, MELINDA was found to be sound. YOUR ROYAL MAJESTY (P.Trevor) was placed fifth and PURPLE MOONLIGHT (Shrikant Kamble) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

At the start, RUN LIKE THE WIND (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and ZOLTAN (Dashrath Singh, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards due to which ROCK THE TURF (V.Chandrakant, dr.7) was inconvenienced. At the start, ROCK THE TURF (V.Chandrakant) lost its footing and shifted in and made contact with ARGYLE PINK (A.Sandesh). Soon on entering the straight, ZOLTAN (Dashrath Singh) commenced to lug-in and carried OSRIC (P.Trevor) inwards. Passing 400 metres, OSRIC lugged out and ZOLTAN lugged-in and made contact with each other and ricocheted on to each other again. Near 100 metres, ZOLTAN further lugged-in due to which OSRIC was steadied in anticipation and lost position. Trainers Nina M.Lalvani and S.S.Shah have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them. STAR BENEVOLENT (C.S.Jodha) was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of NIGELLA and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, SAM was found to be sound. NIGELLA was observed to have lost its left fore shoe.

Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been fined Rs.3,000/- for declaring a Foreign Jockey in a race where the Jockey was ineligible to ride. UCHESHRAWA (App.S.G.Prasad) was slowly out, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi 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, WAVES OF MAGIC (R.Shelar) stumbled. Near 900 metres, ICE SKATES (Prabhu Naidu) shifted in and went across PURPLE PATCH (App.B.Nikhil). Jockey Prabhu Naidu has been cautioned. Approaching 800 metres, SAN RAFAEL (S.Sunil) was tightened while racing on the inside of PURPLE PATCH (App.B.Nikhil). Near 300 metres, STAR BUILDER (Akash Agarwal) was held up for a few strides while racing between BRAVE FIGHTER (A.Sandesh) and MATRIOSHKA (C.S.Jodha). Near 200 metres, ESTABLISH PREDATOR (N.S.Parmar) was held up for a few strides due to lack of room. Jockey Prabhu Naidu (ICE SKATES) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out under the use of the whip passing 200 metres wherein he carried ZANTHOS (Suraj Narredu) outwards. Jockey S.Sunil (SAN RAFAEL) cautioned for failing to persevere with his mount till past the Post. After the race, WIND CHIME 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.