Results – Mumbai

MULTINATIONAL (Dashrath Singh) lugged out in the straight. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that MULTINATIONAL was found to be sound, but having wolf tooth on either side. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ALLEE BLEUE was found to be sound.

HIGHLANDER (P.Trevor) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. An objection was lodged by App.Yash Narredu, rider of THE GENERAL (Placed Second) against HIGHLANDER (P.Trevor, Placed First). The reason being, passing 300 metres, HIGHLANDER started coming on to him and then crossed him and took his ground, whereby he had to stop riding for a stride and pull his horse out, which cost him the race. After considering the submissions made by Jockey P.Trevor and App.Yash Narredu who was accompanied by his Master, Trainer M.Narredu, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. Commencing from 2200 metres, AL SHAMSHEER (Dashrath Singh) ran wide out and continued to do so till about 1200 metres. The Jockey explained that the gelding ran away with him and he found it difficult to control him, so much so, that later on near about 600 meters the gelding fizzled out. He added that the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous outing but to a lesser degree. Tr.Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, HIGHLANDER was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind fetlock. HOLY BULL was found to be sound.

Jockey C.S.Jodha (COMMANDER) reported that in the final 100 metres he lost his whip as his whip was struck by the whip of App. Bhawani Singh (JANIS JAY) who was on his inside.

ARSENAL (App.S.Joseph) and SHOWN (Zameer Sayyed) were restless in the stall and not allowing their riders to settle. Trainers Mansoor Shah and Himmat Singh 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. At the start, DIAMOND THIEF (A.J.Nilesh, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and then was tightened due to lack of room as HUGS AND KISSES (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.7) shifted in after an awkward jump out. At the start, CYCLOPS (App.D.S.Daman) jumped awkwardly inwards. Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey V. Chandrakant were questioned regarding the riding of STAYING ALIVE. The Instructions were to ride his own race and to do his best. The Jockey was observed to have ridden feebly in the early part of the straight, and in the final 100 metres when the gelding responded under the use of the whip, the Jockey was observed to have put his hands down which possibly cost him the race. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey V.Chandrakant and having heard them and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey V.Chandrakant and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 31st January, 2015 to 1st March, 2015 (both days inclusive) for incompetent and unsatisfactory riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, the Stewards were also not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Trainer Narendra Lagad and held the view that the Jockey would not have ridden in this manner unless he had the Trainer’s tacit approval. Therefore, they decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/-. The Sr.V.O. reported that STAYING ALIVE was examined at the stables after the race and was found to be sound.

At the start, MADE TO MEASURE (Dashrath Singh) stumbled on its own. Soon after the start, ACE FANTASY (Darren Williams) leaned inwards and tightened RUBENS (I.Pasha) who, while dropping back, clipped the heels of ACE FANTASY and stumbled. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. DELIGHTFUL LADY (App.Yash Narredu) was held up for a run near 100 meters while racing behind ACE FANTASY (Daren Williams) and MADE TO MEASURE (Dashrath Singh). In the final stages of the race, ACE FANTASY (Darren Williams) leaned inwards and hampered the running of MADE TO MEASURE (Dashrath Singh).

WIND CRAFT (Vikram Jodha) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its earlier run, its Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. ANGEL IN THE SKY (Sandeep Jadhav) was also restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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. BARRINGO (A.Ashhad Asbar) was slow in the strides, losing about 3 lengths at the start. Near 300 metres SONG OF AFRICA (Kavraj Singh) weakened, due to which BARRINGO (A.Ashhad Asbar) who was following, suddenly shifted in and caused interference to PRESENCE (D.K.Ashish). Near 900 metres, PRESENCE (D.K.Ashish) clipped the heels of STILETTO (App.S.J.Sunil) and stumbled.

Near 250 metres, LEX LUTHOR (App.D.S.Daman) was inconvenienced while racing behind NATIONAL GOLD (App.Akshay Gaikwad). The Sr.V.O. reported that after completion of the race, SHEER ROMANCE was observed to be sore by the right fore leg. First Aid treatment was given and the mare was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. The post race urine sample of the winner of 2nd, 3rd and 6th race viz. ROMANTIC LASS, HIGHLANDER and SHIVALIK VIEW, and the special sample of SIDDHI (1st race), NATURE BOY (7th race) and SAMURAI (8th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.