Results – Mumbai

Soon after the start, PAPAKURA (T.S.Jodha, dr.4) shifted in as the gelding was being settled and made contact with MOON SHADOW (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.3) who was steadied and lost ground. Jockey T.S.Jodha was asked to be more careful in the future. An objection was lodged by Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar, rider of MOON SHADOW (Placed Second) against MAXIMUS (App.Santosh G. Placed First). The reason being, near 400 metres, when he made his move in the gap in front of him, MAXIMUS came out in front of him causing him to ease and check his mount for a few strides, which cost him a certain race. After considering the submissions made by Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar and App.Santosh G. who was accompanied by Trainer M.Narredu, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to overrule the objection. In the above connection, App.Santosh G. has been suspended from riding in races for 23rd July, 2015 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, MAXIMUS was found to be sound. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of MOON SHADOW and a report will be submitted later.

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, MASTERSTRIKE was examined at 1745 hours on 24/04/2015 and was found to be sore by the left fore 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 As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.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. PURE BLISS (P.Trevor) hesitated at the start. PURE BLISS (P.Trevor) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. The saddle on SANAM was observed to have slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

PINK PANTHER (Dashrath Singh) played up awkwardly as the gates opened unbalancing and dislodging the rider. 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. Jockey A.Sandesh (DANCING LORD) reported that his mount hung-in through most part of the race. Trainer C.Rajendra has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.

DANSE DEBONAIRE (R.Vaibhav) hung-out in the straight. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous outings, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures and to show him to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock race, before next accepting to race. After the race, WORD OF HONOUR 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.

At the request of Trainer C.Rajendra, MISS SENORITA was examined at 1915 hours on 24/04/2015 and was found to be sore by left hind leg and had swelling on left hock. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, ZAFIRAH (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.9) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to HOLIDAY DANCER (Amyn Merchant, dr.10), who went on to LOVEABLE LOCKS (App.Akshay Gaikwad, dr.11), who in turn went on to CHLOBUD (App. S.J.Sunil). Soon after the start, MOUNTAIN TREASURE (App.N.Nadeem) shifted in and caused MACHO UNO (A.Ashhad Asbar) to shift in, who, in turn tightened GYAHANA (Zameer Sayyed). App.N.Nadeem has been cautioned. Near 1000 metres, GYAHANA (Zameer Sayyed) was tightened due to lack of room and was steadied, losing position. CHLOBUD (App.S.J.Sunil) was inclined to lug out during the race and then hung out in the straight and drifted wide out. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take necessary remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. App.K.N.Bhati (SUPER BOLT) reported that his instructions were go to the front but as the gelding was slowly away hence he could not position his mount as instructed. He added that the gelding lugged-in in the straight and near 200 metres caused MACHO UNO (A.Ashhad Asbar) to steady his mount and then again near 150 metres from the winning post. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, HOLIDAY DANCER was found to be sore by the left hind leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SUPER BOLT and MOUNTAIN TREASURE were found to be sound.

MIRACLE OF LOVE (P.Trevor) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Jockey J.E.Pereira (RICH N RARE) reported that his mount was inclined to run out after the jump. Jockey Dashrath Singh (TRAHERNE) reported that his mount ran green during the race. DECCAN KING (S.G.Prasad) hung out in the straight and finished the race on the outer rails. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting the race to the gelding. Passing 200 metres, SPEED OF SOUND (Kavraj Singh) drifted out and inconvenienced BENEZEER (A.Sandesh) momentarily. Jockey S.K.Jadhav (ESPADA) was observed to have dropped his hands before passing the winning post thereby losing the second place. As such, Jockey S.K.Jadhav has been suspended w.e.f. 23rd July 2015 to 24th July 2015 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). An objection was lodged by Jockey A.Sandesh, rider of BENEZEER (Placed Second) against SPEED OF SOUND (Kavraj Singh, Placed First). The reason being, passing 150 metres, SPEED OF SOUND started taking him out and then came in front of him whereby his filly clipped the heels of SPEED OF SOUND and stumbled wherein he and his filly lost balance and he had to stop riding 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 overrule the objection. After the race, MIRACLE OF LOVE was found to be sound.

On reaching the start, the saddle on ENTHRALLING (Dashrath Singh) was re-adjusted. At the start, OLLY BOY (N.Rawal), HEDWIG (Kishore Kadam), ISINIT (J.E.Pereira) and ALIEN (S.G.Prasad) jumped out awkwardly. BRIGHTEST STAR (V.Chandrakant) hesitated at the start. The Saddle on ENTHRALLING (Dashrath Singh) slipped back during the race. As the saddle was re-adjusted at the Starting Gate, no action has been initiated in the matter. ALIEN (S.G.Prasad) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey J.E.Pereira (ISINIT) reported that his mount ran green during the race. After the race, ALIEN and ISINIT were found to be sound.

The Saddle on GOLD BAG (Kavraj Singh) was observed to have slipped back during the race. This being the third offence of a saddle slip during the current Mumbai Meeting, Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.10,000/-. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race, SUN HOT was observed to have suffered a cut injury at the left hind tendon. First Aid treatment was given on the track and the horse was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. After the race, PEPITO, MADE TO MEASURE and TOP TRAINER were found to be sound.