Results – Mumbai

UNICO CORAZON came into the paddock sporting a Tongue Strap, permission for which was not obtained. The equipment was removed before the horse left the paddock. Trainer S.S.Shah has been fined Rs.1,000/. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race, KAYLA was observed to be sore from the left fore leg. The filly was brought to the Sampling Yard by Horse Ambulance. After sampling, First Aid treatment was given and the filly was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

At the start, GOLD STREAK (S.G.Prasad, dr.10) shifted in and bumped STARRY IMAGE (App.S.J.Sunil, dr.9) forcing the latter to check and drop back. After the race Trainer Altaf Hussain complained that in his opinion the interference was intentional. The Stipendiary Stewards enquired into the incident and having viewed the race, held the view that the incident was accidental. However, Jockey S.G.Prasad has been severely cautioned for the future. Passing 1000 metres, STARRY IMAGE (App.S.J.Sunil) was observed to have shifted in thereby going across GYAHANA (App.Vishal) and then on to ARMEL (Vikram Jodha). Thereafter, STARRY IMAGE shifted out causing GYAHANA (App.Vishal) to check and drop back. On questioning after the race, App.S.J.Sunil stated that soon after the start he received an interference as a result of which he had urged his mount to get into position due to which his mount became very keen and in an effort to settle her, he had shifted in and out. App.S.J.Sunil has been cautioned. Trainer H.J.Antia and Jockey Hanumant Singh were questioned regarding the running and riding of PRETTY IN PATPONG. Trainer Antia stated that he had instructed the jockey to take a good jump and go to the front and do his best in the straight. Jockey Hanumant Singh confirmed the instructions. After viewing the video of the race and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by the Trainer and the Jockey, both were informed that the enquiry has been kept open and the Stipendiary Stewards would keep a watch on the future runs of this mare. Jockey S.G.Prasad (GOLD STREAK) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Tr.Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, SPEED MAGIC was observed to have a gum injury. MYTHICAL SUNRISE and GOLD STREAK (examined on 04/12/2015) were found to be sound.

JUST BY CHANCE (App.R.Ajinkya) jumped out throwing its head. JUST BY CHANCE (App.R.Ajinkya) was observed to have hung-out in the straight despite the effort from the Apprentice. Tr.S.K.Sunderji has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. App.R.Ajinkya (JUST BY CHANCE) reported the loss of whip in the last 50 metres. After the race, WIND CRAFT was observed to have a gum injury. JUST BY CHANCE and RICOCHET were found to be sound.

At the start, DEEP DIVER (D.K.Ashish, dr.5) shifted out and EGYPTIANA (N.S.Parmar, dr.7) shifted in, as a result INCENTIO ( App.Yash Narredu, dr.6) was tightened for room and dropped back. Passing 800 metres, DEEP DIVER (D.K.Ashish) shifted in, as a result ARIZONA SUN (S.Zervan) who was racing on his haunches, shifted in on to JIMBO (Amyn Merchant) who was tightened for room and dropped back. After questioning Jockeys D.K.Ashish and S.Zervan, Jockey D.K.Ashish has been cautioned. Approaching 400 metres, ARIZONA SUN (S.Zervan) who was racing along the rails was observed to have stumbled due to a tightly packed field and thereafter did not get a clear run. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (MERCHANTOFVENICE) reported that his mount was hanging-in in the straight. . After the race, MERCHANTOFVENICE was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, JIMBO was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at both hocks. EGYPTIANA was found to be sound.

CHOTE NAWAB (Shrikant Kamble) ducked the front gate as the start was effected resulting in taking an awkward jump, unbalancing the rider. Trainer Altaf Hussain 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. At the start, JORDEN PRINCE (S.G.Prasad, dr.6) jumped out slowly and shifted in and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop during the initial stages of the race. Trainer C.Rajendra has been advised to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. At the start, AAMERICAN AGATTA (Dashrath Singh, dr.9) shifted in and made contact with BE CAUTIOUS (App.Yash Narredu, dr.8). At the start, CRACKLIN’ ROSIE (S.Zervan, dr.10) jumped out awkwardly and shifted out and made contact with LAS SALINAS (Altaf Sayyed, dr.11) Jockey D.K.Ashish (FOREVER YOURS, dr.14) has been fined Rs.2000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker. At the start, CHOTE NAWAB (Shrikant Kamble, dr.16) jumped out awkwardly and went on to SHUKRAN (Shahrukh Khan, dr.15), who in turn went on to ZATCHI (Akash Agarwal, dr.13). Passing 150 metres, OLIVIA KASPEN (App.Bhawani Singh) shifted in on to BLACKBEAN (App.G.Amit). Passing 150 metres, AAMERICAN AGATTA (Dashrath Singh) hung in thereby tightening MOROCCAN (C.S.Jodha). Trainer Narendra Lagad has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, Jockey S.Zervan (CRACKLIN’ ROSIE) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, AAMERICAN AGATTA, CHOTE NAWAB and CRACKLIN’ ROSIE were found to be sound.

Jockey Akshay was declared to ride on two horses i.e. ALLEE BLEUE and HIGH WINDS. After questioning all concerned, Jockey Akshay has been fined Rs.1,000/-. At the start, RAJASTHAN ROYALTY ( App.S.A.Amit, dr.3) jumped out and leaned on to FRANKEST (S.Zervan, dr.4), who in turn went on to ATALYA (R.Vaibhav, dr.5). After the race, RAJASTHAN ROYALTY was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind pastern and FRANKEST had a gum injury. AEOLUS MAXIMUS was found to be sound.

CHRISTMAS EVE was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, THE BIG REVIVAL (App.Vishal, dr.11) shifted in on to ABBEY (Colm O’Donoghue, dr.10). Soon after the start, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (App.S.Joseph, dr.16) shifted in and made contact with NASCAR (App.Raghuveer singh, dr.15), who in turn went on to NAUMEE (C.S.Jodha, dr.13). Apprentice S.Joseph has been severely cautioned for the future. Approaching 900 Metres, THE BIG REVIVAL (App.Vishal) shifted in on to MARCUS AURELIUS (F.Irani) who in turn went on to MR MORRISON (App.Bhawani Singh). Apprentice Vishal has been cautioned. Passing 800 metres, MILLENIUM FALCON (J.Chinoy) was observed to have shifted out and cut across PRESIDENT (R.Vaibhav) and NAUMEE (C.S.Jodha). After questioning, Jockey J.Chinoy has been fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to maintain a straight course. Passing 200 metres, NAUMEE (C.S.Jodha) shifted out under the use of the whip and went on to NASCAR (App.Raghuveer Singh). After questioning, Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Jockey Colm O’Donoghue (ABBEY) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and Jockey Akash Agarwal were questioned regarding the running and riding of BULLDOZER. The Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump and sit well up and do his best in the straight. The Jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that his mount hung-in in the straight as such he could not ride out. After viewing the video of the race, the Trainer was informed that the enquiry is being kept open and the Stipendiary Stewards will keep a watch on the future running of the gelding as they felt that the Jockey could have been more vigorous in his riding effort. After the race, DANCING DAE’MON, PRESIDENT and THE BIG REVIVAL were found to be sound.