Results – Mumbai

Soon after the start, SHIVALIK HEROINE (App. Yash Narredu) shifted in and cut across the field, due to which MELINDA (A. Sandesh) and SOLANGE (P. Trevor) had to be checked. App. Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-. After the race, SOLANGE was trotted and found to be sound.

At the start, SWARAJ (R. S. Deora, dr. 3) jumped inwards on to MARVEL (App. Yash Narredu, dr. 2). Passing 1400 metres, SWARAJ (R. S. Deora) shifted out on to SOUL CENTRIC (S. Mosin), who in turn went on to GEIRANGERFJORD (Arshad Alam). Passing 1400 metres, JEENA (App. G. Amit) shifted in and went across KALEIDOSCOPE (P. Trevor) who had to be checked Passing the 150 metres, GEIRANGERFJORD (Arshad Alam) shifted in on to DANCING PRETTY (A. Sandesh) who in turn went on to KALEIDOSCOPE (P. Trevor). Jockey Arshad Alam (GEIRANGERFJORD) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, KALEIDOSCOPE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. The Sr. V.O. reported that SPONTANEOUS EDDIE was examined in trot at the stables in the morning on 18/03/2016 and found to be sound.

MYTHICAL SUNRISE was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. After the race, App. Santosh G. (DEVILS RIDE) reported that his mount was fractionally slow. GATSBY (App. Parbat Singh) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time out. After the race, DEVILS RIDE was trotted and found to be sound.

SPADES (N. Rawal) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle, as a result the horse took a fly jump. Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, ZOOM ZOOM (Kishore Kadam, dr.5) shifted out and made contact with CAPTAIN ABDON (A. Sandesh, dr.6) who was inconvenienced. Approaching 1200 metres, COOL RUNNINGS (P. Trevor) shifted in on to BULLION EXPRESS (C. S. Jodha) who was tightened along the rails. Passing 600 metres, CAPTAIN ABDON (A. Sandesh) shifted out on to BULLION EXPRESS (C. S. Jodha). Passing 300 metres, ZOOM ZOOM (Kishore Kadam) shifted in on to SINDBAAD (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be steadied. Passing 150 meters, DRACO (App. Santosh G.) shifted in and took the ground of CAPTAIN ABDON (A. Sandesh) who had to be checked and shifted in on to ZOOM ZOOM (Kishore Kadam) who in turn shifted in on to SINDBAAD (Neeraj Rawal). On questioning, App. Santosh G. stated that the horse had hung- in, not giving him sufficient time to correct. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, DRACO was trotted and found to be sound.

SHUKRAN was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, MAJESTIC LIGHT (Amyn Merchant, dr. 7) jumped inwards thereby causing interference to LAKSH (R. S. Deora, dr. 6), SECRET OATH (App. Santosh G., dr. 5) and SO GOOD (App. Jaykumar, dr. 4). Approaching 600 metres, MAJESTIC LIGHT (Amyn Merchant) was observed to have hung out and thereafter raced on the extreme outside. The gelding was pulled up at about the 50 metres and Jockey dismounted. It was observed that the saddle on MAJESTIC LIGHT had shifted forward during the race. Trainer C. D. Katrak has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling. Further, Trainer C. D. Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. The saddle used on LAKSH (R. S. Deora) was observed to have slipped back during the race. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/- and asked to be more careful in the future. After the race, RICH N RARE, STARRY IMAGE (examined on 18/03/2016) and MAJESTIC LIGHT (examined on 18/03/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.

CHILY CHILY (P. Kamlesh) jumped out slow, losing about 4 lengths at the start and thereafter veered out. Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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, ALPINE EXPRESS (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 3) and KOOKABURRA (T. S. Jodha, dr. 4) were observed to have jostled. Passing 1000 metres, ALPINE EXPRESS (Neeraj Rawal) shifted out on to IRON MAN (Amyn Merchant) who had to be steadied. After the race, IRON MAN was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Also, the gelding had a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel and his right hind plate was splayed. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, CHILY CHILY and MONTE GRECO were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha, NIGHT OF STARS was examined at 1100 hours on 17/03/2016 and was observed to have urticaria all over the body. As such, the filly 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. At the start, HOT PEPPER (T. S. Jodha, dr. 8) jumped outwards, due to which COMMODORE (P. Trevor, dr. 9) shied and went on to JAZZMYN (Dashrath Singh, dr. 10). At the start, SHE’S AN ACE (S. Sunil, dr. 4) shifted in on to GRANDE VITESSE (A. Sandesh, dr. 3). Approaching 700 metres, AEOLUS MAXIMUS (App. K. Nazil) shifted out on to VENTURA (D. A. Naik). App. K. Nazil has been cautioned. After the race, App. K. Nazil (AEOLUS MAXIMUS) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Subsequently, on veterinary examination, the gelding was found to have returned sore by the right fore. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, SHE’S AN ACE and HOT PEPPER were trotted and found to be sound.

PALACE GIRL was withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start ADAVNCE TO CONTACT (App. N. B. Kuldeep, dr.3) jumped outwards and at the same time BORN TO WIN (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.4) shifted in and they bumped each other. Soon after the start, DESERT RAGE (Satish Nayak) shifted out and at the same time SUNNY SEA (App. Vishal) shifted in, due to which ALTUS (App. S. A. Amit) who was racing between them, was tightened and had to be checked. Soon after the start, STATEIRA (P. Trevor) and STAR (App. Akshay Gaikwad) were observed to have shifted in thereby going across the field. Both the Jockeys have been cautioned. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of VALENTINO (Dashrath Singh) and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, VALENTINO, EL WONDER, STATEIRA, ADVANCE TO CONTACT, STAR, NIOBRARA and IN THE LIMELIGHT (examined on 18/03/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.