Results – Mumbai

NIL

RIGOLETTO (D.K.Ashish) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting to race the colt. MAGNIFICENCE (P.Trevor) was inclined to lug-out in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, RIGOLETTO was observed to have lost its left fore plate.

At the start, ZANDER (A.Sandesh, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to VICTORIOUS MARCH (App.S.J.Sunil, dr.4), who in turn went on to RANTHAMBHORE (App.D.S.Daman, dr.3) who was tightened. MOON SHADOW (D.K.Ashish) leaned inwards in the straight and the Jockey was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount as a corrective measure. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, RANTHAMBHORE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. Also, the gelding had a cut injury at the left knee. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ZANDER was observed to have a cut injury at the left upper eye lid. STAR TRAINER was found to be sound.

RAVELLO (A.Sandesh) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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. IN THE LIMELIGHT (App.S.J.Sunil, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with DOC HOLIDAY (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5) LADYBIRD (D.K.Ashish) lugged-out in the straight for a brief period. Trainer Vishal Gaikwad has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, IN THE LIMELIGHT was found to be sound.

After the race, SPONTANEOUS EDDIE was found to be sound. Also, the Stipendiary Stewards felt that the horse had run below expectation and had requested the horse to be scoped. The Sr.V.O. reported that SPONTANEOUS EDDIE was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.I).

At the start, EARTH ORBIT (Hanumant Singh) jumped out awkwardly. Approaching 800 metres, TRUE HEIR (App.Akshay Gaikwad) was tightened while racing on the inside of SPEAR OF TRIUM (Dashrath Singh). Approaching 800 metres, POLAR ZONE (App.S.J.Sunil) shifted in and tightened QUEEN OF VENUS (D.K.Ashish) who, while dropping back, hampered the running of EARTH ORBIT (Hanumant Singh). App.S.J.Sunil has been reprimanded. After the race, EARTH ORBIT was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the mare is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of LOVEABLE LOCKS and DIAMOND THIEF and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, WINDS OF CHANGE, STRIKING SHADOW (examined on 13/04/2015) and DIAMOND THIEF (examined on 13/04/2015) were found to be sound. FAMOUS had lost its left hind plate.

LA FEMME FLEUR (D.K.Ashish) shifted in before the Red Marker and jostled with SHIVALIK SHOWERS (Darren Williams). Jockey D.K.Ashish has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Near 300 metres, AUTHENTIC (C.S.Jodha) shifted in with the rider making no effort to control the inward movement of his mount and made contact with MR GORGEOUS (Neeraj Rawal), who went on to LA FEMME FLEUR (D.K.Ashish), who in turn made contact with MOUNTBATTEN (A.Sandesh). Considering Jockey C.S.Jodha’s submission of not appealing against this decision of the Stipendiary Stewards and his request that his suspension may start early, therefore, his Jockey’s License has been suspended w.e.f. 25th April 2015 to 26th April 2015 for Careless Riding. (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race).

CROSSFIRE (I.Pasha) planted and did not take part in the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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. Passing 1000 metres, NEPTUNE’S OCEAN (App.K.N.Bhati) was inconvenienced and steadied as WAR MACHINE (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in due to REALITY (J.Chinoy) shifting in at that stage. Jockey Kishore Kadam (ALDERLY EDGE) has been reprimanded for fumbling with his reins in the final 100 metres which may have possibly cost him Second place. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of YARDSTICK and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, NEPTUNE’S OCEAN, ICE AFFAIR, YARDSTICK and REALITY were found to be sound. YARDSTICK had an injury at the right nostril.