Results – Mumbai

On the way to the start, UNCLE CHOICES (S.Zervan) dislodged the rider and bolted. The horse was caught at the starting gate. However, since Jockey S.Zervan was hurt and unable to ride, UNCLE CHOICES was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Jockey D.K.Ashish (BELLA LUNA) has been cautioned for shifting in before the red marker. Near 300 metres, KOAL (Kavraj Singh) shifted in and went on to TURF DANCER (S.Mosin) who in turn caused interference to ROCK IN RHYTHM (I.Pasha). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Jockey P.Trevor (SHE IS SPECIAL) reported the loss of whip near at about 250 metres. This being the second occasion of him losing the whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, he has been fined Rs. 2,000/-. The Stipendiary Stewards would be further inquiring into this incidence. Jockey Dashrath Singh (VICTORIO) reported that his instructions were to be in third position but gelding did not have initial speed hence he could not follow the instructions. After the race, KOAL and SHE IS SPECIAL were found to be sound.

On arrival at the start, KHALEEFA (App.Bhawani Singh) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the right hind leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. HYPOTHESIS (Neeraj Rawal) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. QUATRO (I.Pasha) and SNOW BLAST (R.Shelar) jumped out slow, losing about 6 lengths each, at the start. Trainers Nosher Cama, M.Narredu and Altaf Hussain 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. Near 700 metres, PRETTY IN PATPONG (Hanumant Singh) shifted in caused interference to PRESIDENT (Kavraj Singh). Jockey Hanumant Singh has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Soon on entering the straight, PRESIDENT (Kavraj Singh) put in an awkward stride and was unbalanced momentarily. Near 300 metres, KISS THE STAR (Anil Baandal) shifted-in, due to which HUNTING PLEASURE (M.A.Roushan) was steadied for a few strides. Jockey C.S.Jodha (MY FREEDOM) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of ENGLISH LASS, TERRIFIC and SNOW BLAST and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, DOUBLE DIAMOND and HYPOTHESIS were found to be sore by the left fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, IZARRA, BLAVATSKY and PRESIDENT (examined on 12/04/2015) were found to be sound.

SAVANNAH SOUND (App Yash Narredu) did not get a clear run in the straight. On a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Jockey J.Chinoy, rider of INCENTIO (Placed Third) had failed to weigh in, a Stewards Enquiry was held. After considering the submissions made by Jockey J.Chinoy, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards, the Stewards decided to disqualify INCENTIO (Placed Third) and revised the order of placing of the race as under :- HUNT FOR HEADS - FIRST; ABDERUS - THIRD; STORMY PRINCESS - SECOND; NATALIAN EXPRESS - FOURTH In the above connection, Jockey J.Chinoy was held guilty of being careless and negligent in failing to weigh in on a placed horse. Therefore, his license has been suspended for 26th April, 2015 and thereafter, should he apply for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2015/16, it will be granted to him, however his license shall stand suspended w.e.f. 23rd July, 2015 to 1st August, 2015 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of ABDERUS and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, WINGS OF GLORY and NATALIAN EXPRESS were found to be sound.

CHIEF GUEST (S.Mosin) reared up as the start was given thus losing considerable ground. Trainer Adil Dajee 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. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race BLUE KNIGHT was checked at the Equine Hospital and found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

JORDEN PRINCE (D.A.Naik) jumped out and veered towards the outside thus losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer C.Rajendra 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 SWEEPING STAR (Placed Second) against ABIGAIL (D.K.Ashish, Placed First). The reason being, in the last 100 metres, ABIGAIL came on to him and took his ground due to which his filly lost her stride and momentum which cost him 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 decided to over-rule the objection. In the above connection, Jockey D.K.Ashish has been suspended from riding in races for 26th April, 2015 for careless riding on his mount ABIGAIL (permitted to ride work/mock race). App.Yash Narredu (SWEEPING STAR) reported the loss of whip at about 400 metres from the winning post. The Stipendiary Stewards would be enquiring into this incident. After the race, UNDISPUTED was found to be sound.

ETERNAL ROYALTY (A.Sandesh) was fractious in the stall and kept rearing up and not allowing the rider to mount. The gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer S.S.Shah 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. Soon after the start, RARE AND GORGEOUS (App.R.Ajinkya) shifted in and caused a chain reaction, wherein RARE AND GORGEOUS went on to SCARLET OF HOPE (N.Rawal) who went on to THRERE SHE GOES (R.Vaibhav), who went on to GRAND MARCH (Kishore Kadam), who went on to SONG OF AFRICA (App.D.S.Daman) who in turn tightened HEART OF THE CITY (Dashrath Singh), who, whilst dropping back, clipped the heels of SONG OF AFRICA and stumbled. App.R.Ajinkya has been fined Rs.2,000/-. After the race, WIND AND STARS was found to be sound. DIVINE SPARK had lost its left fore plate.

OKAVANGO (Neeraj Rawal) planted and did not take part in the race. Trainer M.Narredu 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.