Results – Mumbai

PADMAKOSA was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. Near 400 metres, SHIVALIK SKIES (App.Yash Narredu) shifted inwards due to the presence of SAVANNAH SOUND (A.Sandesh) on his outside who had shifted ground inwards, and inconvenienced STAR PRINCE (S.P. Ranjane). Apprentice Yash Narredu (SHIVALIK SKIES) has been cautioned for improper use of the whip passing 300 metres wherein he had used the whip in his right hand as his mount drifted out. After the race, ICE RINK and STAR PRINCE were found to be sound.

At the start TAP IT RICH (App.Bhawani Singh) tried to veer outwards, losing ground. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi (FLYING SHOW) has been cautioned for feeble handling of his mount in the straight.

CELCIUS (C.S.Jodha) refused to be stalled despite all efforts, as such, the mare was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas 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, VICTORIOUS MARCH (App.S.J.Sunil, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to SAINTS SINNERS (Kishore Kadam, dr.5), who in turn went on to MAXIMUS (I.Pasha, dr.4) who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of RIO (App.Yash Narredu) and was steadied. Soon after the start, BRYNHILL (P.S.Chouhan) shifted in and tightened VICTORIOUS MARCH (App.S.J.Sunil). Jockey P.S.Chouhan has been cautioned for making insufficient effort to control the movement of his mount. Near 700 metres, MYKONOS (A.Sandesh) was inconvenienced and lost position as VICTORIOUS MARCH (App.S.J.Sunil) shifted ground inwards as the latter leaned inwards. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the horse. Approaching 400 metres, SAINTS N SINNERS (Kishore Kadam) and MAXIMUS (I.Pasha) made contact with each other. Passing 300 metres, MYKONOS (A.Sandesh) and WAR HORSE (Sandeep Jadhav) made contact with each other. Jockey Kishore Kadam (SAINTS N SINNERS) reported that he had lost his reins near 400 metres which he regained shortly. After the race, MAXIMUS was found to be sound.

At the start, ICE AFFAIR (App.G.Amit) jumped out awkwardly and stumbled. App. R.Ajinkya (LORELEI) reported that his mount was slow to begin. Near 100 metres, ALECTO (S.Mosin) commenced to lug-out and in the process carried HOME ADVANTAGE (Sandeep Jadhav) outward. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. SUN HOT (App.S.J.Sunil) lugged out in the final 100 metres. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait and Jockey Sandeep Jadhav were questioned regarding the running and riding of HOME ADVANTAGE. The jockey stated that he was instructed to be in 5th or 6th position and to do his best. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait agreed that the jockey had ridden feebly in the straight and added that being an allowance claimer, the Jockey has ridden as per his ability. Whilst noting the explanation of the Trainer, Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has been reprimanded for feeble handling of his mount in the straight. After the race, BURGUNDY ROSE and SONG OF AFRICA (examined on 22/12/2014) were found to be sound.

Approaching 200 metres, HEATWAVE (P.S.Chouhan) was held up for a few strides as AMELIA (S.Zervan) shifted-in. Jockey S.Zervan has been asked to be more careful. SILVER STREAK (A.Sandesh) was hampered for a run for a few strides near 400 metres. After the race, AMELIA 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.

Near 150 metres SPEED KING (App.Yash Narredu) was steadied as ZACHARY (S.Zervan) shifted-in. Jockey Y.S.Srinath (SHIVALIK STORM) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, JOSHUA 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, ZACHARY was observed to have lost its left hind plate. RULE DOWNUNDER (P.Trevor) was placed fifth and JACK FROST (Darren Williams) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

Jockey J.Chinoy was declared to ride on two horses viz. VINI VEDI VICI & ALLEGIANCE – by Trainers HJ Antia and Narendra Lagad respectively. On enquiring Jockey J Chinoy was found at fault for accepting two rides in the same race as such he has been fined Rs.1000/- for his lapse. GHALIB (App.Yash Narredu) lost about 4 lengths at the start. At the start, SOUND OF RIVER (Prabhu Naidu) jumped out awkwardly. At the start, FEAST OF LOVE (S Mosin) and FORGOTTEN VOICE (Sandeep Jadhav) jumped awkwardly outwards. Passing 400 metres, BELMONT (App.Bhawani Singh) commenced to lug out and carried BETHPAGE (P.S.Chouhan) outwards, who in turn carried RAMESSES (D.K.Ashish) outward. Trainer C.Rajendra has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey S.Mosin (FEAST OF LOVE) reported that his mount lugged in during the race. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. RAMESSES (D.K.Ashish) lugged-in in the final 100 metres. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous run, Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, AD ASTRA, RAMESSES and FEAST OF LOVE were found to be sound. AD ASTRA had an upper gum injury.