Results – Mumbai

THE UNICORN (S.Zervan) was reluctant to be stalled and TOOFAN (P.Trevor) was restless in the stall. Trainers P.Shroff and Nina M.Lalvani 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. BETHPAGE (App.Santosh G) jumped out slow, losing about 5 lengths at the start. The explanation of the Apprentice that the filly was in her stalls for considerable time and had relaxed and therefore she had jumped out slow, was noted. Dashrath Singh (ATOMIC) reported that his mount lugged-out during the race. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting the race to the gelding. Jockey Kavraj Singh (REPLICA) reported that he has used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount as a corrective measure since the filly lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, DAISHONIN 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, ATOMIC was found to be sound.

At the start, SILVANO (Kishore Kadam, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to CAPTIVATE (A.Sandesh, dr.7), who in turn went on to AVANT GARDE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6). Passing 1000 metres, CAPTIVATE (A.Sandesh) leaned inwards due to which SHADOWFAX (C.S.Jodha) shifted in and hampered the running of CONTINENTAL (D.K.Ashish). VELVET AMARI (P.Trevor) hung-out in the straight. Trainer M.Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock race, before next accepting to race. An objection was lodged by Jockey D.K.Ashish, rider of CONTINENTAL (Placed Second) against VELVET AMARI (P.Trevor, Placed First). The reason being, turning for home, VELVET AMARI took him out from 400 metres and bumped him, therefore he could not ride out and lost a certain race. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards upheld the objection and revised the order of placing of the race as under : CONTINENTAL - FIRST; SHADOWFAX - THIRD; VELVET AMARI - SECOND; AVANT GARDE - FOURTH. After the race, SHADOW FAX and VELVET AMARI were found to be sound. CONTINENTAL had lost its left fore plate.

GABRIELLA (S.Zervan) commenced to lug out while negotiating the bend and soon on entering the straight hung-out sharply and drifted to the outer rails. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock race, before next accepting to race. After the race, GABRIELLA was found to be sound.

AL SHAMSHEER (Darren Williams) lost about 2 lengths at the start. Jockey C.S.Jodha (ACE FANTASY) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. The Sr.V.O. reported that after completion of the race, ACE FANTASY showed signs of restlessness whilst being led to the paddock. First Aid treatment was given at the paddock but the gelding collapsed and did not respond to the treatment and died. The Stewards considered the above report and directed the Stipendiary Stewards to enquire into the matter and to submit a report. After the race, AL SHAMSHEER was found to be sound.

At the start, SPEED KING (App.R.Ajinkya) jumped out awkwardly. BEYOND HORIZONS (Neeraj Rawal, dr.9) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to CHA CHA CHA (Darren Williams, dr.10), who went out on RAMESSES (D.K.Ashish, dr.11). Near 1000 metres, FLANKER (App.S.Joseph) was tightened while racing on the inside of CENTAURUS (Kishore Kadam). As FLANKER lost position, HAIL THE KING (A.Sandesh) who was following, was steadied and lost position. Jockey A.Sandesh (HAIL THE KING) reported that his mount did not travel well during the race. After the race, RAMESSES was observed to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right hind thigh. BARRINGO, HAIL THE KING and CHA CHA CHA were found to be sound.

At the start, MOUNTAIN SONG (Vikram Jodha) jumped out awkwardly and was steadied. Soon after the start, CHASE THE ACE (P.Trevor) shifted in and made contact with UMARKOT (Kavraj Singh) on a couple of occasions. Jockey P.Trevor has been reprimanded.