Results – Mumbai

Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.2,000/- for weighing out late, which resulted in FOREVER YOURS being brought late into the Parade Ring. The filly arrived as the other runners were leaving for the start. Passing 800 metres, GRANDE VITESSE (F.Irani) was tightened while racing between HIROHAMA (D.K.Ashish) and DEVOTED (R Shelar). ABBEY (Dashrath Singh) hung out badly in the straight and finished racing along the outer rails. Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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. HIGH WINDS (Amyn Merchant) hung out while negotiating the bend and in the straight. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey J.Chinoy (GO DOLPHIN GO) reported that he found his mount uncomfortable and was not able to ride out to complete advantage. After the race, GO DOLPHIN GO and TAREEF were found to be sound.

Jockey P.Trevor has been fined Rs.1,000/- for weighing out late, which resulted in SHAHRIYAR being brought late into the Parade Ring. The gelding arrived as the other runners were leaving for the start. At the start, HONEST PLEASURE (App SJ Sunil) shifted in and made contact with SHAHRIYAR (P Trevor). Near 700 metres, HONEST PLEASURE (App.S.J.Sunil) and SHAHRIYAR (P.Trevor) jostled with each other on a couple of occasions. HELPING HAND (D.K.Ashish) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting the race the filly. After the race, SHINING PATH 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. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the Trainer, ATTRACTION was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.I).

The Clerk of the Scales reported that that Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (WESTERN LIGHTS) was weighing out 2 kg. overweight and that the Trainer did not seek prior permission for the Jockey to carry an overweight as the Jockey had informed him that he (the Jockey) would make the weight. After enquiring Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi has been fined Rs.2,000/- for not informing the weight at which he would ride WESTERN LIGHTS and he was substituted by Jockey S.K.Jadhav. At the start, RUNNING CLOUD (J Chinoy) jumped out awkwardly. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar (DAYTONA) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker. Soon after the start WONDER STORY (R.Shelar) leaned out and hampered the running of RACHEL (Kishore Kadam). Near 700 metres, RACHEL (Kishore Kadam) was again steadied as TURF DANCER (T.S.Jodha) shifted inwards. Jockey T.S.Jodhahas been cautioned. The bit on WESTERN LIGHTS (S.K.Jadhav) slipped to the right side during the race whereby the Jockey was unable to ride out his mount. BLOCKBUSTER (Dashrath Singh) ran green during the race. After the race, RUNNING CLOUD was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind coronet. HORSE POWER had a cut injury at the left hind cannon and had lost its left hind plate.

Trainer Arif Patel has been fined Rs. 3,000/- for declaring Jockey C.S.Jodha to ride MAGIC VISION whilst the Jockey was under suspension. At the start, ANCIENT WORLD (A.Ashhad Asbar, DR.9) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to PADMAKOSA (T.S.Jodha, DR.10), who in turn went on to MAGIC VISION (App.R.Ajinkya, DR.11). MY FREEDOM (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out awkwardly. REACH THE STARS (App.G.Amit) jumped awkwardly outwards. Jockey Kishore Kadam (NATIONAL PRIDE) reported the loss of whip near 400 metres. He explained that the whip got stuck in the reins and in his attempt to free it, he lost his whip. Jockey Kishore Kadam has been asked to be more careful in the future. ESSENCE OF LOVE (A.Sandesh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of ESSENCE OF LOVE in this race which he won as compared to his previous runs during the current Mumbai Meeting and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, QUEEN OF VENUS was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, NATIONAL PRIDE was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind tendon. SAVANNAH SOUND, WINDS OF CHANGE and REACH THE STARS (examined on 26/4/2015) were found to be sound.

On arrival at the starting gates, SPANISH SAGA was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to be sore from the right fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds, 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. On a request from Trainer Vinesh, the use of Pacifiers was permitted on his charge RAPID GIRL. GRACE AND MERCY (T.S.Jodha) was reluctant to be stalled. 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, DIAMOND THIEF (M.A.Roushan) commenced to shift in and at about 800 metres went across GRACE AND MERCY (T.S.Jodha) and ROYAL SAPPHIRE (J.Chinoy). Shortly afterwards, RAPID GIRL (P.Trevor) was tightened between GLORIOUS CROWN (Akshay) and DIAMOND THIEF (M.A.Roushan) and as RAPID GIRL was steadied, the filly stumbled and dropped back, due to which ROYAL SAPPHIRE (J.Chinoy), who was following, clipped the heels of RAPID GIRL and stumbled. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated. Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (LOCARNO) was observed to have persisted with the use of the whip in his right hand as his mount shifted out in the straight thereby aggravating the outward movement of his mount, losing precious ground, which could have had a material effect to the result of the race considering the short verdicts between horses that finished ahead of him. As such, Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi has been suspended w.e.f. 23rd July 2015 to 24th July 2015 for incompetent riding (Permitted to ride work / mock race). At about 700 metres, THERE SHE GOES (App.S.A.Amit) was steadied while racing between JEWEL (App.D.R.Shubham) and ROYAL SAPPHIRE (J.Chinoy). Jockey Kavraj Singh (MAKE WAY FOR ME) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. This being his third offence, his Jockey’s License stands suspended w.e.f. 23rd July, 2015 to 24th July, 2015 (both days inclusive) (Permitted to ride work/ mock race). Jockey Kavraj Singh (MAKE WAY FOR ME) was reprimanded for wearing an unapproved safety vest. RAPID GIRL (P.Trevor) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, GRACE AND MERCY and REALITY were found to be sound.

LA TRAVIATA (A.Sandesh) did not get a clear run in the final stages of the race. Jockey Kavraj Singh (FORTUNE HUNTER) was observed to have worn an unapproved safety vest. In view of him being warned in the previous race, he has been fined Rs.10,000/-. After the race, ZORAAVAR was found to be sound.

Near 700 metres, SUNNY SEA (App.K.Nazil) shifted out due to the bend and forced PAURUS (P.Trevor) outwards, who was steadied. Near 300 metres, SUNNY SEA (App.K.Nazil) shifted out and forced MILLENIUM FALCON (App.Akshay Gaikwad) outwards, who in turn hampered the running of HEART OF THE CITY (App.Santosh G). App.K.Nazil has been cautioned. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of STAR and a report will be submitted shortly. The Sr.V.O. reported that after completion of the race, App.R.Ajinkya dismounted from his mount, RARE AND GORGEOUS. On examination, the filly was found to be sore from the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After the race SUNNY SEA 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.