Results – Mumbai

Two objections were lodged in this race. The first objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, rider of STRATEGY (Placed Fourth) against DREAMS R MINE (Kavraj Singh, Placed Second) and BOURBON STREET (S.Mosin, placed Third). The reason being, at about 350 metres, DREAMS R MINE (Kavraj Singh) came in sharply and bumped him out of the race whereby he lost his balance totally, and simultaneously BOURBON STREET (S.Mosin) shifted out and squeezed him whereby he was unbalanced and this cost him a certain second place. The second objection was lodged by Mr.Sanjay Kolse, Trainer of BOURBON STREET (S.Mosin, Placed Third) against DREAMS R MINE (Kavraj Singh, Placed Second). The reason being, between the 400 and 300 metres, DREAMS R MINE (Kavraj Singh) came on to BOURBON STREET whereby Jockey S.Mosin was unbalanced for a few strides and could not ride out the horse or else he could have finished closer to the winner. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned as also Trainer Sanjay Kolse in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to overrule the objection lodged by Mr. Sanjay Kolse, the Trainer of BOURBON STREET (S.Mosin, Placed Third) against DREAMS R MINE(Kavraj Singh, Placed Second). The Objection lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, the rider of STRATEGY (Placed Fourth) against DREAMS R MINE (Kavraj Singh, Placed Second) and BOURBON STREET (S.Mosin, Placed Third) was upheld and the order of placing revised as under :- MAGIC STAR - FIRST; DREAMS R MINE - THIRD; STRATEGY - SECOND; BOURBON STREET - FOURTH The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey S.Mosin for careless riding on his mount BOURBON STREET and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 9th February, 2014 to 13th February, 2014 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). The Stewards also interviewed Jockey Kavraj Singh for careless riding on his mount DREAMS R MINE. However, in view of the Club’s Sr.V.O. reporting that the horse was observed after the race to have broken a blood vessel, the Stewards decided to give Jockey Kavraj Singh the benefit of the doubt and he was warned to be more careful in the future. After the race, DREAMS R MINE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start CUMBRE VIEJA (I.Pasha, dr.2) leaned outwards and went on to VENI VIDI VICI (J.Chinoy, dr.3). VENI VIDI VICI (J.Chinoy) shifted-in in the final 150 metres and inconvenienced GRACIOUS (S.Sunil). Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned. After the race, TIMEBOMB was found to be sound.

HIDDEN GOODNESS (P.Trevor) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the horse. DOMINGO (Dashrath Singh) jumped out throwing its head. Trainer Nina M. Lalvani and Jockey Dashrath Singh were questioned regarding the running and riding of DOMINGO. The instructions to the Jockey were to be in 2nd / 3rd position, and if not, he may go to the front. It was put to the Jockey that he has fought with his mount for nearly 500 metres from the start and had placed his mount at a disadvantage. The Trainer opined that the Jockey had ridden an ill-judged race in the early part. The matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer Nina M.Lalvani and Jockey Dashrath Singh and having considered the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, decided to give Jockey Dashrath Singh the benefit of the doubt. However, he was warned to follow the instructions in the future. Jockey S.Sunil (NEW WORLD), when questioned, in respect of his travelling wide while negotiating the bend and in the straight, stated that he was following DOMINGO (Dashrath Singh), the only threat to him and due to DOMINGO racing a bit erratic ahead of him, he could not get a clear passage and he was forced to travel wide. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of NEW WORLD and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, DOMINGO was found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Ivor Fernandes, MAMBO MAGIC was examined at 0930 hours on 23/01/2014 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. PRECIOUS OPINION (T.S.Jodha) jumped out slowly, losing about 2 lengths at the start. App.Sandeep Jadhav (BETHLEHEM) has been reprimanded for easing up his mount prematurely. After the race, DREAM WEAVER was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, PRECIOUS OPINION was found to be sound.

After the race, THE BIG BULL was found to be sound.

At the time of weighing out, Jockey Prabhu Naidu (CURIOSITY) informed that he would carry an overweight instead of him claiming an allowance of 3.5 kgs over the published weight of 54.5 kgs. Trainer Dallas Todywalla was not agreeable for the Jockey to carry an overweight and requested for a change of Jockey, which was acceded to and Jockey Prabhu Naidu was replaced by Jockey S.P.Ranjane. CARTEL (C.S.Jodha) was reluctant to reach the starting point. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. UCHESHRAWA (S.G.Prasad) lost about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, ADMINISTRATE (R Woodworth, dr. 7) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to HYDE PARK (Dashrath Singh, dr. 8) who went across KAIZER (Dharmendar, dr.9), who was slow, and then went out on to PRESENCE (N.S.Parmar, dr. 10). Near 1400 metres, SHINING PATH (P.Trevor) shifted out and carried HYDE PARK (Dashrath Singh) outwards who was tightened on to PRESENCE (N.S.Parmar) and steadied, losing position. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned. When questioned, Jockey S.Sunil (RUBENS) stated that SHINING PATH (P.Trevor) had shifted-in and was racing in front of him due to which, he could not continue to ride out his mount and to avoid clipping the heels of SHINING PATH (P Trevor), he had eased up his mount just before the winning post. Whilst accepting the explanation, Jockey S Sunil has been cautioned. After the race, LAURUS PRIDE, CURIOSITY, ADMINISTRATE and THE PACE were found to be sound.

At the time of weighing out, Jockey Prabhu Naidu (ARABIAN LORD) informed that he would carry an overweight instead of him claiming an allowance of 3.5 kgs over the published weight of 55 kgs. Trainer Altaf Hussain was not agreeable for the Jockey to carry an overweight and requested for a change of Jockey, which was acceded to and Jockey Prabhu Naidu was replaced by Jockey Satish Nayak. Taking into consideration that there was change of Jockey in the 7th Race, as well as in this race, the Stipendiary Stewards suspended Jockey Prabhu Naidu for 9th February 2014 for his carelessness in not informing the correct weight at which he would ride to the Trainers before accepting both the rides. At the start, FOINAVEN (F.Irani, dr.5) jumped out awkwardly and went across EARTH SENSOR (Hanumant Singh, dr.6) and jostled with FIRST GLANCE (S.Mosin, dr.7). Jockey Satish Nayak (ARABIAN LORD) reported the loss of whip after passing 400 metres. This being the second occasion of him having reported the loss of his whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs.1,000/-. After the race, KATNISS 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.

At the start, GUNS N ROSES (V.Chandrakant, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to HUNT FOR HEADS (R.Shelar, dr.7). Soon after the start, MOUNTAIN PRINCE (S.P.Ranjane) shifted-in and caused ICE SKATES (S.Mosin) to shift-in, who took the running of WINDSOR QUEEN (F.Irani) who was tightened and lost position. Jockey S.P.Ranjane has been fined Rs 1,000/-. In the concluding stages of the race, COLOURFUL PRINCE (P.Trevor) shifted out under the use of whip and carried AFFIRMATION (N.S.Parmar) outwards, who in turn carried SILSILA (Kavraj Singh) outwards. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned. Jockey R.Shelar (HUNT FOR HEADS) reported that his mount was held up for a stride or two near 100 metres from the winning post due to the movement of horses in front of him. After the race, HOLIDAY DANCER and YARDSTICK (examined on 24/01/2014) were found to be sound.

OKAVANGO (R.Woodworth) lost about 3 lengths at the start.