Results – Mumbai

At the start, CALIFORNIA DREAM (S. Zervan, dr. 4) and WILD JACK (N. S. Parmar, dr. 3) shifted in and out respectively and made contact. CALIFORNIA DREAM (S. Zervan) and WILD JACK (N. S. Parmar) were observed to have hung out in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla and A. M. Jadhav have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race them. CATALEYA (App.Yash Narredu) was observed to have hung out in the straight. The Sr. V. O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that CATALEYA was found to be sound, but having a wolf tooth on the right side. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. NIGHT FURY (A. Sandesh) was observed to have hung out in the straight. The Sr. V. O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that NIGHT FURY was found to be sound, but having a wolf tooth on either side. Trainer Karthik G. has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, WILD JACK and CALIFORNIA DREAM, were found to be sound.

Approaching 400 metres, MALEFICENT (P. S. Chouhan) shifted out, as a result RAVELLO (A. Sandesh) shied and went on to STAR (J. Chinoy) causing him to shift out on to JOSHUA (Dashrath Singh). Passing 300 metres, RAVELLO (A. Sandesh) shifted in and inconvenienced INCENTIO (App. Yash Narredu) who had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (JOSHUA) reported that his mount was hanging-in in the straight. The Sr. V. O. was requested to examine the gelding and he reported that JOSHUA was found to be sound, but having a wolf tooth on the right side. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race STAR and RAVELLO (examined on 01/01/2016) were found to be sound.

At the start, JORDANA (App. R. Ajinkya, dr. 6) shifted in and made contact with JIBUTI (App.Yash Narredu, dr. 5) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Thereafter, JORDANA further shifted in on to MOVE IN TIME (C. S. Jodha, dr. 4). App. R. Ajinkya has been fined Rs. 2,000/-. Jockey J. Chinoy (RUNNING CLOUD) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of ALLEGIANCE and a report will be submitted shortly. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of JORDANA and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, JORDANA, JIBUTI and MOVE IN TIME (examined on 01/01/2016) were found to be sound.

An objection was lodged by Jockey P. Trevor, rider of KHAYYAM (Placed Second) against B FIFTY TWO (A. Sandesh, placed First). The reason being, passing 200 metres, B FIFTY TWO came alongside and started coming in gradually and before the 100 metres marker when his horse started moving, B FIFTY TWO came in dangerously, due to which he had to check his horse and stop riding, which cost him the 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 as under:- KHAYYAM - FIRST; CHA CHA CHA - THIRD; B FIFTY TWO - SECOND; JUST BY CHANCE - FOURTH After the race, KHAYYAM was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V. O. before next accepting to race. After the race, TOP BRACKET and STARRY MOMENT were found to be sound.

AURELIO (S. Zervan) jumped out slowly, losing about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) was observed to have taken a fly jump. At the start, FRINGE BENEFIT (S. G. Prasad, dr.7) shifted in and made contact with CARIBBEAN LEGEND (App. Bhawani Singh, dr.6), who in turn went on to WOLF ROCK (Akshay, dr.4) due to which WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) was inconvenienced. Soon after the start, INDUS PRINCE (App. Santosh G. dr.10) shifted in on to FLYING DRAGON (A. Sandesh, dr.9) and thereafter came in sharply thereby tightening the field on his inside App. Santosh G. has been Rs.1000/- Two objections were lodged in this race. The first objection was lodged by Jockey J. Chinoy, rider of ALFONSO (Placed Fourth) against INDUS PRINCE (App. Santosh G. Placed Third). The reason being, as soon as he came into the straight, near 450 metres, INDUS PRINCE came in when his horse was full of running and took his ground and he had to stop riding or else he would have definitely beaten INDUS PRINCE and run close to the winner. The second objection was lodged by App. Santosh G., rider of INDUS PRINCE (Placed Third) against AURELIO (S. Zervan, placed First). The reason being, he kept a straight course but AURELIO shifted out between the 200 and 100 metres and came on to him and crossed him, which cost him a certain race. After considering the submissions made by Jockeys J. Chinoy, S. Zervan and App. Santosh G. who was accompanied by the Trainer, Ms Nazak Chenoy, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule both the objections. After the race, INDUS PRINCE was observed to have a gum injury. AURELIO, FRINGE BENEFIT (examined on 01/01/2016) and WIZARD OF ODDS (examined on 01/01/2016) were found to be sound.

At the start, DANCING PRINCE (App. Yash Narredu, dr.3) shifted in inconveniencing JAPANESE (R. Vaibhav dr.2). At the start, AEOLUS MAXIMUS (App. Bhawani Singh, dr.8) shifted out and made contact with FORTUNA (App. Santosh G. dr.9). Passing 800 metres, ESPADA (App. N. B. Kuldeep) shifted in on to DANCING PRINCE (App.Yash Narredu) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. On questioning, App. N. B. Kuldeep stated that his mount was hanging in. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. AEOLUS MAXIMUS (App. Bhawani Singh) was observed to have shifted out in the straight. On questioning, App. Bhawani Singh stated that his mount was hanging out. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of ORLA (S. Zervan) and JAPANESE (R. Vaibhav) and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, DANCING PRINCE, AEOLUS MAXIMUS, JAPANESE and ESPADA were found to be sound.