Results – Mumbai

After the race, App. Yash Narredu (OSTWIND) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, ILLIDAN was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, ILLIDAN and OSTWIND were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, CAPTAIN (A. Sandesh) shifted in on to KNIGHT AT ARMS (App. Bhawani Singh) who had to be steadied. Passing 900 metres, SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) shifted in on to CAPTIAN (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied. Passing 300 metres, FURY (App. Yash Narredu) was observed to have brushed the railings. Passing 100 metres, SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) was observed to have brushed the rails unbalancing herself. On questioning, Jockey S. Zervan stated that the filly had changed her running lead due to which she was unbalanced, the explanation was noted. After the race, App. Bhawani Singh (KNIGHT AT ARMS) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, Jockey J. E. Pereira (SAHASHRABAAHU) reported that his mount was hesitant to raise a gallop during the early part of the race. After the race, FURY was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon and right hock. KNIGHT AT ARMS and SYDNEY HARBOUR were found to be sound.

At the start, KALEIDOSCOPE (S. Zervan, dr.4) shifted out on to BLACKBEAN (C. S. Jodha, dr.5). At the start, STARRY MOMENT (R. Vaibhav) jumped out awkwardly. An enquiry has been initiated into the riding of Jockey S. Zervan on KALEIDOSCOPE and a repot will be submitted shortly. After the race, STARRY MOMENT was found to be sound.

At the start, SCARLET OF HOPE (I. Shaikh, dr.3) shifted in on to SILVER EDGE (R. Vaibhav, dr.2) who had to be steadied. SECRET RITUAL (Amyn Merchant) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to ensure his ward runs with the field next time out. After the race, Jockey R. Vaibhav (SILVER EDGE) reported that his mount was changing its running lead frequently, as such he could not ride out. After the race, App. S. J. Sunil (STAR HIGHNESS) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, STAR HIGHNESS 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, SCARLET OF HOPE, SILVER EDGE, COUNTRY’S EMPRESS, STAR HIGHNESS and JUNE were found to be sound.

BALCHANDRA (App. R. Ajinkya) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Asad Siddiqui 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, COAT OF ARMS (App. K. Nazil, dr. 4) shifted in and bumped SANAM (App. S. J. Sunil, dr. 3) who had to be steadied. Soon after the start, SHUKRAN (Neeraj Rawal) who was racing between BAY OF LOVE (Amyn Merchant) and COAT OF ARMS (App. K. Nazil), was tightened for room. Passing 1400 metres, SHE’S AN ACE (S. Sunil) shifted in and went across MYTHICAL SUNRISE (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied. App. S. J. Sunil (SANAM) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his fourth offence with regard to the use of the whip during the current Mumbai Meeting, the matter has been reported to the Stewards. Jockey S. Sunil (SHE’S AN ACE) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey S. Sunil stated that his mount hung-in in the straight. In view of the whip being used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated against Jockey S. Sunil. However, Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, App. Bhawani Singh (ENVISION) reported that his mount frequently changed its running lead and was erratic due to which he could not ride out. After the race, SHE’S AN ACE, ENVISION and MYTHICAL SUNRISE were found to be sound.

Trainer P. Shroff has been fined Rs.1,000/- for bringing his charge STATEIRA late into the paddock. At the start, APSARAS (App. Akshay Gaikwad, dr.4) shifted out and at the same time PHOENIX FIRE (S. Zervan, dr.5) shifted in and they made contact. At the start JIMBO (App. S. Joseph) jumped out awkwardly. Soon after the start, STATEIRA (P. Trevor) shifted in on to ABIGAIL (P. S. Chouhan) who was tightened for room and dropped back. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned. At about 1100 metres, PHOENIX FIRE (S. Zervan) who was racing between PEARL SECRET (A. Sandesh) and HUNT FOR HEADS (App. Yash Narredu), was observed to have jostled for room. Approaching 1000 metres, ROMANTIC LASS (C. S. Jodha) shifted in and went across HUNT FOR HEADS (App. Yash Narredu) and ADVANCE TO CONTACT (App. Bhawani Singh), whereby both the horses had to be steadied. Approaching 700 metres, JIMBO (App. S. Joseph) shifted in onto APSARAS (App. Akshay Gaikwad), who was steadied. After the race, STATEIRA 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, PEARL SECRET, APSARAS and HUNT FOR HEADS were found to be sound.