Results – Mumbai

App.Yash Narredu (DANCING PRETTY) reported that his mount ran green during the race.

An objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, rider of EL CAMINO (Placed Second) against HOSHIYAAR (A.Sandesh, Placed First). The reason being, passing the 400 metres when his horse started moving comfortably on the bit, HOSHIYAAR drifted out and bumped him whereby the horse got unbalanced and lost more than half a length and thereafter hesitated to pass, 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 upheld the objection and revised the order of placing of the race as under : EL CAMINO - FIRST; DANSE DEBONAIRE - THIRD; HOSHIYAAR - SECOND; TROPPA BELLA - FOURTH.

Soon on entering the straight, PROVIDENCE (App.Bhawani Singh) shifted out and went on to SIMPLY SWEET (C.S.Jodha) and bored the latter for a few strides. App.Bhawani Singh has been fined Rs.3,000/-. An Enquiry has been initiated into comparative performance of ICE ZONE and the running and riding of HIMALAYAN QUEEN & STARISTOCRAT and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, HIMALAYAN QUEEN and STARISTOCRAT were found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of TrainerM.Narredu, STARISTOCRAT was again examined at the stables in the morning on 19/04/2015 and found to be sore by the right hind leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

After being stalled, HIGHLAND KING (Deep Shanker) hooked its hind on the side partition. The colt was taken out and restalled. TrainerC.Rajendra has been asked to give the colt more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. HIGHLAND KING (Deep Shanker) ran erratic during the race. After the race, SENSEX was observed to have an injury at the right nostril. RUNNING STORM was found to be sound.

The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi, ADVANCE TO CONTACT was examined at 1000 hours on 18/04/2015 and was found to be sore by the left hind leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. MZURI (Neeraj Rawal) was restless in the stall. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait 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, SUMMER EXPRESS (App.S.J.Sunil) shifted in and made contact with ZAAGROS (App.Bhawani Singh).App.S.J.Sunil has been cautioned. Approaching 800 metres, MIDNIGHT RUN (App.Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in and tightened CEASARINA (J.Chinoy). App.AkshayGaikwad has been cautioned. CEASARINA (J.Chinoy) did not get a clear run between the 300 and 200 metres. Jockey Dashrath Singh (SHAUGHNESSY) reported that his whip got entangled with the reins in the straight and he had difficulty in freeing it. The Sr.V.O. reported that MAALIK was examined at the stables in the morning on 19/04/2015 and was found to be sore by the right foreleg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, SEVEN SEAS was found to be sound.

Passing 800 metres, SANAM (I.Pasha) was steadied while racing behind MT TIANMEN (App.D.S.Daman). App.S.J.Sunil (SUNSHINE HEART) reported that his mount was inclined to lean inwards during the race and near 600 metres shifted-in and caused interference to PEIZIERES (T.S.Jodha). App.S.J.Sunil has been fined Rs.2,000/- for not making sufficient efforts to control his mount. Jockey Dashrath Singh (SPEAR OF TRIUM) has been fined a sum Rs. 3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, PEIZIERES was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, BRAZIL 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, SANAM was found to be sound.

On arrival at the start, ASHRAFIE (A.Ashhad Asbar) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, SOOTHSAYER (App.Yash Narredu) was tightened due to lack of room. Approaching 800 metres, EL WONDER (Mudassar Nazar) shifted in and caused interference to AINRA (Akshay Gaikwad). JockeyMudassar Nazar has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Jockey Dashrath Singh (INCENTIO) reported that his Instructions were to be up with the field but since the gelding did not have speed in the early part of the race, he was unable to follow the Instructions.

On arrival at the start, WITHOUT FEAR (Darren Williams) was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the right fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. ZARAR (P.Trevor) was very fractious and restless in the stall. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials After the race, FAJR 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.