Results – Mumbai

AL SHAMSHEER (App. Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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. An objection was lodged by Jockey A. Sandesh, rider of SHIVALIK SHOWERS (Placed Third) against BOOKER JONES (P. Trevor, Placed Second). The reason being, at 300 metres when he was gaining ground, BOOKER JONES (P. Trevor) shifted in and took his ground whereby he had to stop riding and pull his horse out and this interference had cost him certain second place. 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 over-rule the objection. Jockey P. Trevor (BOOKER JONES) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, the Jockey stated that he had used the whip as a corrective measure as his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer S. S. Attaollahi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, QUASAR, BARACCHUS and BOOKER JONES were found to be sound.

The Sr. V. O. reported that on the way to the Saddling Enclosure, SAFFIRE SONG reared up and fell and sustained injuries. Also, bleeding from the nostrils was noticed. Hence, SAFFIRE SONG was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a Fitness Certificate for the filly from the Club’s V. O. before next accepting to race. Soon after the start CATALEYA (App. Yash Narredu) shifted out at the same time HONEY DEW (P. Trevor) shifted in due to which SAFDAR (N. S. Parmar) had to be steadied. Approaching the 800 Metres FROSTY (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and went across SAFDAR (N. S. Parmar) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, FROSTY (P. S. Chouhan) further shifted in inconveniencing CATALEYA (App. Yash Narredu) and MESOPOTAMIA (Suraj Narredu) jockey P.S.Chouhan has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (MESOPOTAMIA) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Tr. C. D. Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. CATALEYA (App. Yash Narredu) was placed fifth and SAFDAR (N. S. Parmar) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

At the start, BRAHMACHARI (P. Trevor, dr. 4) shifted in and bumped SUPER SUNSHINE (Suraj Narredu, dr. 3), who in turn went on to MALEFICENT (App. R. Ajinkya, dr. 2). At the start, GOLDBERG (David Allan, dr. 6) was observed to have shifted in sharply. Jockey David Allan (GOLDBERG) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SUPER SUNSHINE) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount After the race, MALEFICENT and MERCHANTOFVENICE were found to be sound.

At the start, SOLANGE (Akshay, dr. 6) shifted in on to NIFTY (S. Zervan, dr. 5) who in turn went on to HEAVEN IS HERE (David Allan dr.4). At the start, AVANT GARDE (C. Alford, dr. 14) jumped outwards due to which the rider was unbalanced momentarily. Soon after the start, JEANNINE (Dashrath Singh, dr. 7) shifted in and went across SOLANGE (Akshay, dr. 6) and then went on to HEATHER (Jim Crowley, dr. 3) and MYRTLEWOOD (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 1), causing both the horses to be checked . Jockey Dashrath Singh has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Soon after the start NIFTY (S. Zervan) and SWEEPING STAR (C. S. Jodha) were inconvenienced due to a tightly packed field. Approaching the 600 Metres HEAVEN IS HERE (David Allan) racing between CAMERON (P. Tervor) and WAVEAFTERWAVE (Colm O’DONOGHUE) was tightened for room. Thereafter, HEAVEN IS HERE (David Allan) had to shifted out to avoid clipping the heels of HEATHER (Jim Crowley). Jockey Neeraj Rawal (CHEF D’OEUVRE) reported the loss of whip at about 200 metres from the winning post. After the race jockey Suraj Narredu (STAR FORMATION) reported that his saddle had shifted forward during the race. Trainer Bipin Salvi has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. Jockey David Alan (HEAVEN IS HERE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. However as his mount hang-in in the straight the same was used as a corrective measure. Trainer S. Padmanabhan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, CAMERON and NOSTALGIC MEMORIES were found to be sound, CAMERON had lost its left fore plate. HEAVEN IS HERE (David Allan) was placed fifth and CAMERON (P. Trevor) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

Passing 1200 metres, PERFECTIONIST (App. Yash Narredu) shifted in and went across APACHE (Dashrath Singh) who had to be steadied. After the race, RULE DOWNUNDER was observed to have an injury at the right nostril.

SIR DESMOND (Dashrath Singh) played up in the stall and hooked one of its hind legs on the side platform. The colt was taken out and examined by the Club’s V. O. who certified him fit to race. However, after being re-stalled, SIR DESMOND again behaved in a similar manner, as such, he was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. BOLD MARCH (A. Sandesh) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. SOVEREIGNSKY (App. Yash Narredu) and STAR COUNCILLOR (S. John) were reluctant to be stalled. Trainers S. K. Sunderji, Karthik G. and M. Narredu have been asked to give their respective charge/s more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter, at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, THOMAS MORE (Jim Crowley, dr. 8) shifted in on to ANGEL GIRL (A. Imran Khan, dr. 7), who in turn went on to NEVER SAY NEVER (C. Alford, dr. 6). At the start, SANG ROYAL (David Allan, dr. 5) shifted in and bumped KRIEGER (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 4). Thereafter, SANG ROYAL further shifted in and tightened. KRIEGER (Neeraj Rawal), forcing the latter to drop back, due to which ENGLAND (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 3) was inconvenienced. Soon after the start, STAR COUNCILLOR (S. John, dr. 15) shifted in on to ACCOLADE (P. Trevor, dr. 13) who went on to ANGEL GIRL (A. Imran Khan, dr. 7). Thereafter, STAR COUNCILLOR further shifted in on to SANG ROYAL (David Allan, dr. 5) who was tightened for room. Jockey S. John has been fined Rs.5,000/- for cutting across the field. Passing the 200 Metres NEVER SAY NEVER (C. Alford) shifted in thereby inconveniencing SANG ROYAL (David Allan) along the rails. Jockey S. John (STAR COUNCILLOR) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey C. Alford (NEVER SAY NEVER) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, Jockey Imran Chisty (SPIRITED REGENT) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race. After the race, ACCOLADE and SPIRITED REGENT were found to be sound. ENGLAND (P. S. Chouhan) was placed fifth and NEVER SAY NEVER (C. Alford) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

Trainer C. D. Katrak has been fined 2,000/- for declaring incorrect shoeing on his charge EXODUS wherein the gelding was declared to have “Aluminium, both hind high heels” but on examination was found to have “plain Aluminium shoes”. EXODUS (App. Yash Narredu) was reluctant to reach the starting point thus delaying the start. Trainer C. D. Katrak has been asked to school his charge during a mock race to proceed to the start and ensure that the gelding reaches the starting point in time, in the future. At the start PEARL SECRET (A. Sandesh dr.5) shifted out on to ANCIENT GLORY (App. N. B. Kuldeep dr.6) who in turn shifted out taking the ground of SNOW BLAST (Vikram Jodha dr. 7). Approaching the 800 Metres GODSENT (T. S. Jodha) shifted in tightening PEARL SECRET (A. Sandesh) who had to be checked. Jockey T. S. Jodha has been cautioned. Approaching the 800 Metres PARAMOUR (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in due to which CARRALISA (P. Trevor) had to be checked and in the process shifted out and went wide taking BATMAN (Suraj Narredu) and BAY OF LOVE (Imran Chisty) along. Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been asked to be more careful in the future. Approaching the 200 Metres ALISHAS PET (A. Imran Khan) Shifted out and went across SNOW BLAST (Vikram Jodha) who had to be checked and thereafter ALISHAS PET (A. Imran Khan) went on to SPEED OF SOUND (Dashrath Singh) forcing the latter to be checked. Jockey A.Imran Khan has been fined Rs.2000/- In the final stages of the race PARAMOUR (P. S. Chouhan) shifted out under urgings on to ALISHAS PET (A. Imran Khan) who in turn went on to GODSENT (T. S. Jodha) jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.2000/- After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (CARRALISA) reported that his mount was trying to run out at the bend. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting the filly to race. After the race, CARRALISA and PARAMOUR were found to be sound.