Jockey P Trevor, the declared Rider for ARZAAN, reported late to the Weighing Room which resulted in the gelding being brought late into the Parade Ring. This being the second occasion that Jockey P Trevor has reported late to the Weighing Room, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.
At the start, OCEANA (Dashrath Singh, dr.1) ducked out and went across MISSFIELD (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) and at the same time IBIS (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.3) jumped awkwardly inwards, which resulted in both the horses jostling with each other. Trainer Zadmal Singh also reported that IBIS was knocked at the start which may have had an effect on the positioning of his charge in the race. Having viewed the race, the incident was found to be accidental, as such no action has been initiated against anyone.
Approaching 400 metres OCEANA (Dashrath Singh) shifted out and inconvenienced MISSFIELD (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned.
OCEANA (Dashrath Singh) lugged out in straight. Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
SIR SONG (Kavraj Singh) leaned inwards in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.
Jockey Kishore Kadam (GUNS N ROSES) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.
After the race IBIS was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind bulb of heel. OCEANA & PLATED were found to be sound.
Tote Favourite: HIS HIGHNESS Owner: Mr Rajendra Singh Idar
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹29
₹45
₹19,12,-
₹71
₹120
₹137 & 38
Racing Incidents
HIS HIGHNESS (A.Sandesh) and DOUBLE OR QUITS (Neeraj Rawal) leaned outwards in the straight. Trainers Imtiaz A.Sait and Nirad Karanjawala have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.
After the race, HIS HIGHNESS, DOUBLE OR QUITS and WORD OF HONOUR were found to be sound.
Tote Favourite: SENORITA EVITA Owner: Dr. & Mrs.Vijay Mallya rep. United Racing and Bloodstock Breeders Ltd.
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹24
₹14
₹13,16,-
₹23
₹18
₹58 & 38
Racing Incidents
At the start, PEPITO (Dashrath Singh, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and caused SPIDERMAN (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.5) and SENORITA EVITA (P.Trevor, dr.4) to shift in. Also, HABIBIANS (S.Sameer, dr.3) shifted in and went on to TOP TRAINER (A.Sandesh, dr.2) who went on to ACHIEVE (Satish Nayak, dr.1) who itself had jumped awkwardly outwards.
After the race, TOP TRAINER (A.Sandesh) was observed to be in distress. Considering that TOP TRAINER was found to be in distress after its previous start as well, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures. If a similar instance were to occur again with this horse, the matter will be referred to the Stewards for necessary action.
After the race, PEPITO and ACHIEVE were observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race, at the paddock, TOP TRAINER was observed to be in distress. Hence the gelding was treated at the saddling enclosure.
Tote Favourite: FIRE ENGINE Owner: M/s Geoffrey B. Nagpal & B. R. Mehra
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹34
₹111
₹31,19,-
₹312
₹68
₹1261 & 442
Racing Incidents
OKAVANGO (App.Yash Narredu) lost about 2 lengths at the start.
Passing 400 metres FIRE ENGINE (A.Sandesh) weakened abruptly and was pulled up by its rider and in doing so, CAESARS STAR (P.Trevor), who was following, was forced to travel wide due to which RODEO (Dashrath Singh) also travelled wide.
The Sr.V.O. reported that during the race FIRE ENGINE was uneasy and stopped before the winning post. On examination, the gelding was found to have broken its left fore fetlock. First aid treatment was given and the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance. Later, the Equine Hospital reported that the horse was euthanized on humane grounds.
Tote Favourite: STARISTOCRAT Owner: Mr Harisharan Devgan & Mrs Pooja V Shah rep. Zaia Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding Pvt Ltd
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹43
₹25
₹16,23,-
₹61
₹24
₹254 & 277
Racing Incidents
After the race, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala reported that he had instructed Jockey Sandeep Jadhav (GLORIA) to ride from the rear position as the mare has performed well when raced from the rear position. When questioned, Jockey Sandeep Jadhav confirmed the instructions and stated that the mare ran-on on her own and went to the front and he did not want to break her stride, therefore, he let her race in the front. After questioning and having viewed the race, the explanation tendered by the trainer was noted and that of Jockey Sandeep Jadhav was not accepted and he was fined Rs.2000/- for not following the Trainer'.
After the race SOUL CENTRIC was found to have a gum injury.
Tote Favourite: BE SAFE Owner: Dr. M A M Ramaswamy Chettiar of Chettinad Charitable Trust rep. by Dr.A C Muthiah
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹21
₹10
₹10,31,-
₹19
₹16
₹42 & 21
Racing Incidents
App.Yash Narredu (TOP COMMANDER) reported that his mount lugged out while negotiating the bend. Trainer Karthik G has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
After the race, CONGRESSIONAL and TOP COMMANDER were found to be sound.
Tote Favourite: CHRISTMAS EVE Owner: M/s Dinsha P. Shroff, Munchi P. Shroff, Mrs Lynn Deas & Mr Shapoor P. Mistry rep. Manjri Horse Breeders Farm Pvt Ltd
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹55
₹57
₹15,29,13
₹257
₹426
₹639 & 179
Racing Incidents
Approaching 800 metres, AGELESS (App.Yash Narredu) shifted in on to KIND DEED (R. Shelar) who went on to TAP IT RICH (Neeraj Rawal) who lost position and while doing so, BELLA LUNA (A.Sandesh) who was following, was steadied and also lost position. App Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-.
App Yash Narredu (AGELESS) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
After the race, INTELLIGENCE was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind pastern and SPRING LOADED had a cut injury at the right knee.
KIND DEED (R.Shelar) was placed fifth and SPRING LOADED (C.S.Jodha) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
Tote Favourite: DANCING PRANCES Owner: M/s Ashok Ranpise, Dinsha P Shroff, Solomon F Sopher & Mrs Mozelle Kelly
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹51
₹28
₹12,19,17
₹109
₹59
₹309 & 120
Racing Incidents
Trainer Pesi Shroff has been fined for Rs.1,000/- for bringing his charge MARIINSKY late into the Parade Ring. The mare was brought into the Parade Ring when all the other horses had left the Parade Ring.
Near 600 metres WAY OUT (App.Yash Narredu) put in an awkward stride and went on to MARIINSKY (P.Trevor).
AMELIA (S.Zervan), DANCING PRANCES (A.Sandesh) and DANCING PHOENIX (Y S Srinath) lugged out in the straight. WAY OUT (App.Yash Narredu) was inconvenienced in the concluding stages of the race as DANCING PRANCES (A. Sandesh) lugged out. Trainers Pesi Shroff, Altaf Hussain, and Dallas Todywalla have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge.
After the race, AMELIA, MARIINSKY and DANCING PHOENIX were found to be sound. DANCING PHOENIX had a wolf tooth on the left side. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures.
At the start ARSENAL (App G Amit, dr.11) jumped awkwardly outwards and jostled with SUPER BOLT (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.12).
Approaching 1000 metres, STAR BENEVOLENT (R Shelar) shifted out and made contact with STAR BUILDER (C.S.Jodha) who in turn went on to SUPER BOLT (Ishwar Pardeshi).
Near 200 metres, ARSENAL (App G Amit) was inconvenienced as NOBLE EXPRESS (Sandeep Jadhav) shifted inwards. Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has been cautioned.
Jockey C S Jodha (STAR BUILDER) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight. Trainer H J Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Jockey A Ashhad Asbar (MAALIK) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.