Results – Mumbai

At the start, STAR OF GIBRALTAR (App.S.Mosin) jumped out awkwardly. MONTEZUMA (Imran Chisty) fly-jumped and was slow to begin. At the start, WINSTON (R.Hughes, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to COMMANDER (Dashrath Singh, dr.4) who went across MONTEZUMA (Imran Chisty, dr.5) who went on to STAR OF GIBRALTAR (App.S.Mosin, dr.6). Jockey P.Trevor (SPIRIT OF MERCY) has been fined Rs 1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, STAR OF GIBRALTAR was found to be sound.

Passing 400 metres, TATIANA (J.Fortune) lugged-in due to which DISCOURSE (Fr’ Co F.DaSilva) shied away and was awkwardly placed behind the heels of AL SHAMSHEER (A.Sandesh) and steadied. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, AL SHAMSHEER, TATIANA and SAY WHEN (examined on 19/01/2014) were found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that GYAHANA was examined at the stables in the morning on 19/01/2014 and found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, AL SHAMSHEER was scoped after the race at the Equine Hospital and reported to be having EIPH (Grade III). The gelding is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

AROMATICA (C.S.Jodha) took a fly jump. AROMATICA (C.S.Jodha) hung-out in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey Hanumant Singh (WIND AND RAIN) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out under the use of whip in the final stages of the race. Jockey Hanumant Singh (WIND AND RAIN) has been fined Rs 1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, NEON LIGHT was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, AROMATICA, SHISHYA and BLUE SWALLOW were found to be sound.

At the start, SO TRUE (V.Chandrakant, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and at the same time DEEP DIVER (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and tightened BARRINGO (R.Woodworth, dr.5). Due to the impact, SO TRUE shifted in and jostled with YOU’RE THE BOSS (App.B.Nikhil, dr. 3) who shifted out as EMPEROR OF FRANCE (C S Jodha, dr. 2) shifted outwards. Near 400 metres, EMPEROR OF FRANCE (C.S.Jodha) leaned outwards and went on to SEA TREASURE (App.S.G.Prasad) who in turn went on to EMERALD VALLEY (R.Vaibhav). DEEP DIVER (Shrikant Kamble) hung-out in the final stages of the race. Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (DEEP DIVER) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit. Since the gelding hung-out in the straight and the whip was used as a corrective measure no action has been initiated. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ONE KEPT SECRET) has been fined Rs 2,000/- for improper use of the whip wherein he has persisted with the use of whip with his right hand thereby allowing his mount to shift outside, losing valuable ground. After the race, SO TRUE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, DEEP DIVER was found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that SEA TREASURE was examined at the stables in the morning on 19/01/2014 and found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (VICTORIA FALLS) reported loss of whip near 400 metres. This being the third occasion of him losing the whip during the current Mumbai season, he has been fined Rs 5,000/-. Approaching 400 metres, QUEST FOR LOVE (S.P.Ranjane) continued to shift in under the use of whip, and passing 400 metres, caused interference to DESERT WINGS (Shrikant Kamble) and Jockey S.P.Ranjane made no effort to control the movement of his mount. Jockey S P Ranjane has been suspended for careless riding w.e.f. 2nd February 2014 to 9th February 2014 (both days inclusive). (Permitted to ride work / mock race). The explanation of Jockey N.S.Parmar (FLYING EAGLE) that his Instructions were to be well up but his mount was slowly away and he could get into the position and thereafter the gelding raced keen, was noted. After the race, VICTORIA FALLS was found to be sound.

Following an accident in the Saddling Enclosure, Trainer Faisal A. Abbas was injured and was moved to the hospital for observation. As such, his Licensed Jamaadar was permitted to saddle MAGIC VISION. At the start, SYDNEY (App.Sandeep Jadhav, dr.7) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to AEACUS (I.Pasha, dr.6), who in turn went on to PORTO BANUS (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) who jostled with ESSENCE OF LOVE (S.P.Ranjane, dr.4). SONG SAA (P.Trevor) lugged-out for a brief period in the final 200 metres. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ESSENCE OF LOVE, MAGIC VISION and SINDBAAD (examined on 19/01/2014) were found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that ANCIENT TREASURE was examined at the stables in the morning on 19/01/2014 and found to be sore by the right hind leg. Also, the colt had an injury below the right hock. The colt to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

An objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, rider of MAISHA (Placed Second) against SHIVALIK STORM (A.Sandesh, Placed First). The reason being, near 400 metres SHIVALIK STORM shifted out and bumped LAURITA (Dashrath Singh) who in turn came on to him and bumped his filly who got unbalanced and lost 5 lengths. Thereafter his filly covered the 5 lengths and was the fastest moving horse when SHIVALIK STORM again shifted out whereby he had to make his move from the inside. 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 overrule the objection. LAURITA (Dashrath Singh) was placed fifth and MISS MIRACLE (Fr’Co F.DaSilva) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

VENUS MARINA (Malcolm Kharadi) played up in the stall resulting in the bridle and blinker coming off. All the horses were removed out of the gates. The gear on VENUS MARINA was re-fixed and the filly was examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that VENUS MARINA was pulled up by the Jockey near 1000 metres. On examination, the filly was observed to be sore from the right fore leg. First Aid treatment was given and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Near 200 metres, AMAZING GRACE (P.Trevor) shifted out and carried MINT APPROACH (Y.S.Srinath) outwards. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned. MINT APPROACH (Y.S.Srinath) was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Sanjay Kolse, FORTUNE FAVOURS was scoped after the race at the Equine Hospital and reported to be having EIPH (Grade III). The filly is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. STARRY EYES (A.Sandesh) was placed fifth and HIGHRAZ (S.John) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

Following an accident in the Saddling Enclosure, Trainer Faisal A..Abbas was injured and was moved to the hospital for observation. As such his Licensed Jamaadar was permitted to saddle SAN RAFAEL. After the race, DARK KNIGHT was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore cannon and SAN RAFAEL had a gum injury. SUPER SATIN, MOUNTAIN RULER, LIGHTENING THUNDER (examined on 19/01/2014) and STARSONBOARD (examined on 19/01/2014) were found to be sound.