Results – Mumbai

At the start, LAS SALINAS (Altaf Sayyed dr. 4) was tightened for room due to ROCKING (S. P. Ranjane dr. 5) and THE OTHER SONG (App. Bhawani Singh, dr. 3) shifting in and out respectively. At the start, WILD VENTURE (App. Parbat Singh) was observed to have ducked inwards. Approaching 1000 metres, ACKER BILK (C. S. Jodha) shifted inwards, tightening GYAHANA (App. S. J. Sunil). Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned. Approaching the 800 metres ARMEL (Hanumant Singh), due to a tightly packed field was tightened for room and had to be steadied. Passing the 300 metres, ENSIGN (P. S. Chauhan) shifted out and made contact with ACKER BILK (C. S. Jodha). Jockey P. S. Chouhan (ENSIGN) was questioned regarding the riding of his mount. He stated that he was asked to ride his own race, as such he went to the front and on turning for home his horse was leaning out and gave up. The explanation has been noted. The Club’s V.O. reported that after crossing the Sampling Yard, ACKER BILK was observed to be in distress and was treated accordingly. The gelding was examined at the stables in the morning on 18/12/2015 and found to be sound. After the race, ENSIGN, WILD VENTURE and OCEAN SPARKLE were found to be sound.

Tr. Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs.2,000/- for accepting with his charge CLOUDS OF GLORY in two races i.e. The Bourbon King Plate and The Muroio Plate. As per the General Conditions published in the Prospectus, CLOUDS OF GLORY was struck out from this race. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been fined Rs.1,000/- for bringing his charge CICITALIA (S. G. Prasad) into the paddock without a Tongue Strap. The same was put on the filly before she left the paddock. Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha was questioned in connection with his charge SEACRETS being brought late into the paddock. Trainer stated that saddling of his charge was delayed as the Jockey failed to send the saddle on time. Jockey J. Chinoy confirmed the same and further added that as he had a ride in the previous race and was using the same saddle, he was unable to send the saddle on time. However the Jockey was apologetic and assured that he would not repeat this in future. No action has been initiated. In the process of stalling, GENEROUS LADY (App.D.R.Shubham) rushed the front gate and went through. The filly was examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race. At the start, ASPEN (P.S.Chouhan, dr. 9) shifted out and made contact with MISS USA (Colm O’Donoghue, dr.10). Turning for home CHOTE NAWAB (D. S. Rathore) shifted out on to TOP WIZARD (Dashrath Singh) who in turn went on to BAY OF LOVE (App. N. Nadeem) Approaching the 400 metres BAY OF LOVE (App.N.Nadeem) shifted in onto RAPID GIRL (Neeraj Rawal), who had to be steadied. App.N.Nadeem has been cautioned. After the race, ASPEN was found to be sound, but having a gum injury. CHOTE NAWAB and SEACRETS were found to be sound.

Tr. C.Rajendra has been fined Rs.5,000/- for failing to declare his charge SHIVALIK ROSE in this race. At the request of Trainer Karthik G. SWEEPING MOVE was examined on 16/12/2015 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg. 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 VO before next accepting to race. DEMARCHE (Shrikant Kamble) lost about a length at the start. EVIDENCE (P.Trevor, dr. 8) was observed to have shifted in before passing the Red Marker. Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Passing the 800 metres, SPEED MAGIC (App. S. Joseph) shifted in under urgings and hampered SILK BABY (Amyn Merchant). App.S.Joseph has been fined Rs.2,000/-. On turning for home, SPEED MAGIC (App.S.Joseph) was observed to have shifted out. On questioning, App.S.Joseph stated that his mount hung out despite his efforts. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (AAMERICAN AGATTA) reported that his mount kept shying away from the other horses throughout the race and as a result was running on to the inner rail. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race. After the race, ALTUS 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, MAKE IT SHINE was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SPEED MAGIC and AAMERICAN AGATTA (examined on 18/12/2015) were found to be sound.

HOLY BULL (Akshay) lost about 2 lengths at the start. Approaching 600 metres, ICE CUBE BABY (App.Yash Narredu), who was racing between SAIL PAST (Dashrath Singh) and BACKSTREET BAY (R. Shelar), was tightened for room and dropped back. Turning for home , ICE CUBE BABY (App. Yash Narredu) drifted out and finished the race on the outer rails. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Passing 200 metres, CEZANNE (App.Bhawani Singh) shifted out and raced in the middle of the course. Trainer A.M. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, SAIL PAST and ICE CUBE BABY were found to be sound.

At the start, JOSHUA (Dashrath Singh, dr. 9) shifted in on to MALEFICENT (P.S.Chouhan, dr.8) causing the latter to drop back. Passing 1100 metres, HIDDEN ASSET (App.N.B.Kuldeep, dr. 3) shifted in and made contact with PEPITO (C.S.Jodha, dr.1). App.N.B.Kuldeep has been cautioned. Passing 1000 metres, ANOTHER CONQUEST (App.Yash Narredu) shifted in thereby tightening HIDDEN ASSET (App. N. B. Kuldeep) and forcing him to check and drop back. Thereafter, ANOTHER CONQUEST (App.Yash Narredu) further shifted in and went on to PEPITO (C.S.Jodha ) who was tightened for room. App. Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Passing the 1000 metres, JOSHUA (Dashrath Singh) leaned in onto RULE DOWNUNDER (P. Trevor) who had to be steadied. Jockey Dashrath Singh (JOSHUA) reported that his mount was hanging in. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. App. Santosh G. (DICTATOR) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Turning for home, in an effort to correct the same, The gelding suddenly shifted out. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing the 350 metres HIDDEN ASSET (App. N. B. Kuldeep) was observed to have broken down due to which DICTATOR (App. Santosh G.), was inconvenienced and had to be steadied. The Club’s V.O. reported that HIDDEN ASSET stopped galloping at about 250 metres before the winning post. On examination, it was found that the mare had a complete rupture of the right fore fetlock joint. After obtaining consent of the trainer, HIDDEN ASSET was euthanized on humane grounds on the track. After the race, PEPITO and JOSHUA were found to be sound.

ETERNAL (App.S.J.Sunil) took an awkward fly jump and RUNNING CLOUD (J.Chinoy) lost about 2 lengths at the start. After the race, Jockey R.Vaibhav (YODHA SHAKTI) reported that on turning for home, DEM SAO (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to him. After the race, ETERNAL and ALLEGIANCE were found to be sound.

At the start RUNNING STORM (App. S. J. Sunil dr. 11) shifted in and made contact with FORTUNA (App.Santosh G, dr.10) At the start, FAST FUTURE (Dashrath Singh, dr.9) shifted in onto PERSONIFY (R.Vaibhav, dr.8). At the same point FORTUNA (App.Santosh G, dr.10) also shifted in, as a result FAST FUTURE was hampered for room and dropped back. At the start MAJESTIC LIGHT (Amyn Merchant dr. 7) shifted in and made contact with JUDICIOUS (Neeraj Rawal dr. 6) Thereafter JUDICIOUS (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and went across the field. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned. Soon after the start, GOLD DREAM (Kishore Kadam) jostled with MARCOS (T. S. Jodha) and had to be steadied. Approaching the 600 metres, RELENTLESS PURSUIT (P. Trevor) was observed to have ducked in onto SIMPLY SHINNING, who was forced to check. On questioning Jockey P. Trevor stated that his mount was hanging in and thereafter kept changing legs throughout the straight. Turning for home, SIMPLY SHINING (J.Chinoy) suddenly shied out and made contact with FORTUNA (App. Santosh G.), who in turn went on to FAST FUTURE (Dashrath Singh). After the race, RELENTLESS PURSUIT was found to be sound. The gelding was scoped after the race by Dr.Prashant Wandhare and found to be EIPH (Gr.I). After the race, PERSONIFY and FAST FUTURE were found to be sound.

Passing the 900 metres ZAHRAZAN (S. Zervan) shifted in onto DANCING DAE’MON (App. Bhawani Singh) who further shifted in onto ZADORA (App. Jaykumar) forcing him to brush the haunches of PRETTY IN PATPONG (Hanumant Singh) thereby causing him to shift in, tightening CLOUDS OF GLORY (App. S. J. Sunil). Jockey S. Zervan has been fined Rs. 2000/-. Passing the 500 metres NOBLE LADY (App. Raghuveer Singh) drifted out, and went across SO GOOD (J. E. Pereira) causing him to check and shift out onto ANGEL IN THE SKY (Altaf Sayyed). App Raghuveer Singh has been cautioned. Passing the 250 metres, BLITZKRIEG (App. S. A. Amit) in an effort to get a clear run, shifted out sharply, as there were no interferences no action has been initiated. However App. S. A. Amit has been cautioned for the same. After the race, BARKAT was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ZADORA was observed to have lost its left fore plate.