Results – Mumbai

Jockey J.H.Christopher (RAZEENAA) has been fined Rs 2,000/- for improper use of the whip wherein he used the whip with his right hand while his mount was shifting out in the straight. After the race, RAZEENAA was found to be sound but having a cut injury at the right hind pastern. MUFASA was found to be sound.

The Sr.V.O. reported that SPEAR OF TRIUM got loose in the stable on the way to the saddling enclosure, had a fall and sustained injuries at the left stifle and shoulder. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds.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. Jockey S.Zervan (FAST LADY) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight and was hesitant while galloping. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (PRAELECTOR) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Anil Baandal (DESERT RAGE) reported that his mount lugged-in during the race. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, GRAND GIBRALTAR and FAST LADY were found to be sound. RED RUBY had lost its left hind plate.

HEATWAVE (S.P.Ranjane) was reluctant to be stalled. BOMBARDIER (Suraj Narredu) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle, resulting in the gelding losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainers H.J.Antia and M.Narredu have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Jockey Suraj Narredu (BOMBARDIER) has been fined Rs 1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey S.P.Ranjane (HEATWAVE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being the fourth offence with regard to use of the Whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed the Jockey S.P.Ranjane and having heard him, held him guilty of using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount HEATWAVE. Therefore, the Stewards decided to deprive him of the use of the whip in races with immediate effect till the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2014/ 15, Further, if he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2014/15, the same may be granted to him. However, he shall be deprived of the use of the whip in races for the first two race days of the Pune Meeting 2014 i.e. 24th July, 2014 and 25th July, 2014. Approaching 1000 metres, MOON SHADOW (S.G.Prasad) commenced to lean inwards and then shifted-in and made contact with HEATWAVE (S.P.Ranjane), who in turn made contact with REMEMBER ME (A.Sandesh) who was unbalanced and shifted out on the HEATWAVE who lost position. Jockey S.G.Prasad has been severely reprimanded for making insufficient effort to control his mount. After the race, PAPAKURA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SET TO FLY, CARUSO and HALLE were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Vijay Kasbekar, MIRACLE OF MERCY was examined at 0945 hours on 30/03/2014 and was found to be sore by the left hind leg, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, SUNSHINE HEART (N.S.Pawar, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to SEACAUCUS (I.Pasha, dr.3). At the start, UMARKOT (Kavraj Singh, dr.5) and BASIC LIFE (S.P.Ranjane, dr.4) made contact with each other. BEAU ROYALE (B.Nikhil) and UMARKOT (Kavraj Singh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainers Narendra Lagad and Magansingh P.Jodha have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge. The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jockey S.P.Ranjane (BASIC LIFE) weighed in 2 kg over the weight at which he had weighed out at. It was felt that the overweight so carried may have effected the placing of BASIC LIFE, therefore, Jockey S.P.Ranjane has been suspended w.e.f. 19th April, 2014 to 20th April 2014 for his lapse (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, BEAU ROYALE, SEACAUCUS and NEGREDO were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer P.Shroff, MINE FOREVER was examined at 10.40 hours on 30/03/2014 and was found to be sore by the left 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 V.O. before next accepting to race. ANTARTIC (I.Pasha) jumped out and veered to the outside resulting in the filly losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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, SPIDER MAN (C.S.Jodha, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to PALATIAL (R.Shelar, dr.7). After the race, AL SHAMSHEER was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, BEACH GAME was found to be sound, but having a gum injury.

Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been fined Rs 1,000/- for using bandages on both forelegs of his charge DIOR without permission. Approaching 1200 metres, ROMANTIC BEAUTY (C.S.Jodha) shifted in and hampered the running of FEAST OF LOVE (P.Trevor). Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs 2,000/-. After the race, PRESENCE, JUST BY CHANCE, THE OTHER SONG, WORD OF HONOUR and COPPER GLOW (examined on 31/03/2014) were found to be sound.

NO REPORT.

When FLASHING CHIEFTAIN (Neeraj Rawal) was brought into the parade ring, the Jockey found that one of the stirrups was missing which resulted in the Jockey being re-weighed with the correct equipment and re-saddled. Trainer Karthik G and Jockey Neeraj Rawal have been fined Rs 2,000/- each for their lapse. PEPITO (C.S.Jodha) took a fly jump and landed on its knees resulting in the Jockey being dislodged. At the start, PEPITO (C.S.Jodha) fly-jumped and landed awkwardly whereby the Jockey lost his balance and was dislodged. Passing 1200 metres, NAZRANA (H.G.Rathod) was tightened and lost position while racing on the inside of SCENT OF A WOMAN (S.Zervan) who shifted-in as the gelding was being settled. Jockey S.Zervan has been cautioned. After the race, PEPITO was found to be sound.

Jockey S.S.Baria (NICANORA) reported the loss of whip near the winning post. This being the second occasion of him losing the whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs 1,000/-. After the race, SCARLET OF HOPE was found to be sound, but having a gum injury. CROWNED PRINCESS and STEADFAST were found to be sound.