Results – Mumbai

At the start, FINAL ENCOUNTER (Suraj Narredu) was observed to have jumped out awkwardly. Approaching 800 metres, GOVERNOR GENERAL (A. Sandesh) shifted in on to COOL RUNNINGS (Neeraj Rawal) who was tightened along the rails. After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (FINAL ENCOUNTER) reported that his mount was running erratic in the straight. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of BATMAN and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, FINAL ENCOUNTER, VALENTINO, COOL RUNNINGS and BATMAN were found to be sound.

REMEMBER ME (S. Zervan) and OKAVANGO (Neeraj Rawal) lost about 2 lengths each, at the start. In the last 150 metres, THE UNICORN (N. S. Parmar) shifted out on to QUASAR (App. Yash Narredu). Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, OKAVANGO was found to be sound.

At the start, CONGRESSIONAL (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 5) jumped outwards and at the same time BARACCHUS (S. Zervan, dr. 7) shifted inwards, due to which MOUNTBATTEN (N. S. Parmar, dr.6) was tightened for room and dropped back. Approaching 1400 metres, BARACCHUS (S. Zervan) shifted out thereby inconveniencing LAURITA (C. S. Jodha). Approaching 600 metres CONGRESSIONAL (Neeraj Rawal) was observed to have brushed the rails.

After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (ADAM) reported that he did not get a clear run in the straight. The Sr. V. O. reported that BRYNHILL was examined at the stables in the morning on 15/02/2016 and was found to be sound.

COSTA SMERALDA (S. Zervan) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled, as such, its Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. At the start, ALPINE EXPRESS (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 8) shifted out on to MANO NA MANO (R. Shelar, dr. 9). Passing 400 metres, ROCK IN RIO (Dashrath Singh) shifted out on to COSTA SMERALDA (S. Zervan) who was hampered for room. After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (ROCK IN RIO) reported that his mount was hanging in. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, ALPINE EXPRESS was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at both the hocks.

At the start SUDARSHAN CHAKRA (T. S. Jodha, dr.3) shifted out and at the same time PIERCE ARROW (Suraj Narredu, dr.5) shifted in, due to which MAGIC IN THE AIR (Dashrath Singh, dr.4) was tightened. At the start, GEIRANGERFJORD (Neeraj Rawal, dr.8) was observed to have jumped out awkwardly. Approaching 300 metres, GEIRANGERFJORD (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to MAGIC IN THE AIR (Dashrath Singh). Passing 300 metres, DANCING PRETTY (A. Sandesh) shifted in due to which GRANDE VITESSE (P. S. Chouhan) who was racing on its haunches, was held up for room. Approaching 100 metres, MAGIC IN THE AIR (Dashrath Singh) shifted in on to NIGHT OF STARS (J. Chinoy) who had to be steadied. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey C. S. Jodha (SUMAAQ) reported that his mount was running erratic in the final stages of the race. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, PIERCE ARROW 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, NIGHT OF STARS was found to be sound.

MULTINATIONAL (App. Bhawani Singh) planted in the stall and PRINSTINA (App. Yash Narredu) sat on her haunches as the start was effected and both the horses did not take part in the race. Trainers Narendra Lagad and C. D. Katrak have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting with them to race. Jockey P. S. Chouhan was declared to ride on two horses’ i.e ANGELIC ARIA and BIDSTONE HILL. After questioning all concerned, Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting two rides in the same race. Soon after the start JUDICIOUS (Suraj Narredu, dr.9) shifted in on to SHINING MELODY (P. Trevor, dr.8) who was tightened for room and dropped back. Passing 1000 metres, App. H. Zeeshan (SO GOOD) in an effort to settle his mount, shifted out on to ANGELIC ARIA (P. S. Chouhan). Passing 400 metres, JUDICIOUS (Suraj Narredu) shifted in and went across SHINING MELODY (P. Trevor) who had to be checked. Thereafter, JUDICIOUS further shifted in on to ZABISCO (T. S. Jodha) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned. After the race, BIDSTONE HILL 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, ANGELIC ARIA and ELSA (examined on 15/02/2016) were found to be sound.