Results – Mumbai

At the start, ADMINISTRATE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with DANNY BOY (Anil Baandal, dr.7) after which ADMINISTRATE ricocheted inwards and was awkwardly placed behind the heels of ROCKING (P.Trevor, dr.5) and was steadied. ALLEGIANCE (I.Pasha), who was travelling wide in the straight, commenced to shift in under the use of the whip and went across the track and hampered the running of DANNY BOY (Anil Baandal). Jockey I.Pasha has been fined Rs.2,000/- for Improper use of the whip. App.S.J.Sunil (UKELELE, dr.12) has been fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker and going across the field on his inside. ROMANTIC BEAUTY (Amyn Merchant) lugged in during the race. Trainer S.Waheed has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. An objection was lodged by Jockey A.Sandesh, rider of IRIDESCENCE (Placed Third) against UKULELE (App.S.J.Sunil, Placed First). The reason being, in the last 150 metres, UKULELE rolled on to him when he was ahead of the filly by a neck, due to which he had to check his mount, which cost him a certain race. After considering the submissions made by Jockey A.Sandesh and App.S.J.Sunil, who was accompanied by his Master Sanjay Kolse, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. The Sr.V.O. reported that during the race, GOLDSTORM stumbled before the winning post and stopped. On examination, the filly was found to have broken its right fore fetlock, hence she was euthanized on humane grounds. After the race, ROMANTIC BEAUTY was found to be sound.

CONGRESSIONAL (App.Santosh G) raced in a restricted room between 1200 metres and 900 metres. The Sr.V.O. reported that DESERT WINGS was examined at the stables in the morning on 30/03/2015 and was found to be sound.

At the start, WAJOOD (Dashrath Singh) jumped awkwardly inwards. After the race, WAJOOD and BOLD APPEAL were found to be sound.

After being stalled, WAR MACHINE (C.S.Jodha) rushed the front gates due to which the rider got injured and was unable to ride. As such, WAR MACHINE was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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 QUATRO (I.Pasha) jumped out awkwardly. LOGANO (A.M.Tograllu, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards and jostled with CAPTAIN ABDON (D.K.Ashish, dr.4). Soon after the start, LOGANO (A.M.Tograllu) shifted in on to OCEAN STAR (J.Chinoy) due to ICE GATE (App.S.J.Sunil) shifting in suddenly at that stage. As a result, OCEAN STAR (J.Chinoy) was steadied and in turn hampered the running of FAJR (App.S.Joseph). Near 700 metres, LIGHT FORCE (App.R.Ajinkya) put in an awkward stride and was unbalanced and lost position. Passing 400 metres, Jockey I.Pasha (QUATRO) lost his rein momentarily. Jockey A.M.Tograllu (LOGANO) reported the loss of whip at about 100 metres from the winning post. Jockey I.Pasha (QUATRO) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Trainer S.K.Sunderji was questioned regarding the poor performance of ACT OF VALOUR. He said that the horse had performed poorly possible since he had run too soon i.e. in ten days time and also the horse may have not enjoyed the heat. He said that he was laying the horse off for the season. The explanation was noted. LOGANO (A.M.Tograllu) lugged-in throughout the race, more so in straight whereby the Jockey was observed to have used his whip in excess as a corrective measure. Tr.Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey D.K.Ashish (CAPTAIN ABDON) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This is being his third offence with regard to the use of the whip during the current Mumbai Meeting 2014/15, his Jockey License has been suspended w.e.f. 18th April 2015 to 19th April 2015 (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race). After the race, LOGANO, ACT OF VALOUR and LIGHT FORCE were found to be sound.

Trainer Arjun Mangalorkar has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge SPREADEAGLE whilst the gelding was under Starters’ Ban. The gelding was struck out at the Acceptance Stage. The saddle on AUTHENTIC (App.Yash Narredu) was observed to have slipped back during the race. As such, Trainer Rajesh Narredu has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Jockey Darren Williams (ALAINDAIR) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, AUTHENTIC was found to be sound.

QUANDO QUANDO (App.Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Zadmal Singh 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. Soon after the start, SINDBAAD (App.G.Amit, dr.4) shifted in and took the running of ZANA (App.Santosh G, dr.3) who clipped the heels of the former and stumbled. App.G.Amit has been severely reprimanded. SWEET AS HONEY (Dashrath Singh) lugged-in throughout the race and near 300 metres shifted in and went on to SINDBAAD (App.G.Amit) who in turn went on to VENI VIDI VICI (Vikram Jodha). Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting to race the filly. ANCIENT TREASURE (App.S Joseph) lugged out while negotiating the bend. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the horse. RAPID GIRL (S.Zervan) lugged-out throughout the race. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, STAYING ALIVE 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, SWEET AS HONEY was found to be sound.

RICHOCHET (N.Rawal) jumped out slow, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha 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. At the start, ZURICH (App.Yash Narredu, dr.6) ducked out and jostled with TAHRIR (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.7), who in turn jostled with ICE AFFAIR (App.R.Ajinkya, dr.8). At the start, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (P.Trevor, dr.11) shifted in despite the Jockey’s effort and carried PRAELECTOR (Neeraj Rawal, dr.10) inwards. App.Yash Narredu (ZURICH) reported that his mount ran erratic in the straight. The Sr. VO reported that after the race, ZURICH 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, STARRY OCEAN was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ICE AFFAIR and PRETTY IN PATPONG were found to be sound.