IMPERIAL PRINCESS was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds. The Sr. V.O. reported that QUEEN THEA reared up and had a fall in the Saddling Enclosure before the first race and sustained injury on the right knee and both hind hock. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.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 her. At the start, ALFONSO (App. Akshay Gaikwad) jumped out awkwardly thereby dislodging the rider. After the race, App. Akshay Gaikwad reported that the gelding was restless in the stalls as a result his leg had slipped out of the stirrups and at the same time the start was affected, due to which he was unbalanced and fell. At the start, HIDDEN SOUL (P. Trevor, dr.7) shifted out on to BULLDOZER (App. R. Ajinkya, dr.8). Soon after the start, SWEEP ASIDE (Amyn Merchant) stumbled and thereafter shifted in on to TARGETMASTER (App. Parbat Singh) who had to be checked. Approaching 550 metres, DECCAN KING (App. N. Nadeem) was observed to have brushed the rails. After the race, SWEEP ASIDE was trotted and found to be sound.
On the way to the start, BAKER STREET (P. Trevor) dislodged the rider and bolted. The gelding was examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. With the consent of the Trainer, the gelding was permitted to participate in the race. At the start, NIGHT OF STARS (Dashrath Singh, dr. 2) jumped outwards. On questioning, Jockey Dashrath Singh stated that his mount was trying to run out in the initial part of the race. At the start, VICE ADMIRAL (A. Sandesh, dr. 3) shifted out, due to which BAKER STREET (P. Trevor, dr.4) shifted out on to SHE’S AN ACE (S. Sunil, dr.5). Soon after the start, FLYING DRAGON (T. S. Jodha, dr.6) shifted in, due to which SHE’S AN ACE (S. Sunil, dr.5) was tightened for room and had to be checked. Jockey T. S. Jodha has been cautioned. Passing 1300 metres, STAR ACE (Sandeep Jadhav) shifted out on to NIGHT OF STARS (Dashrath Singh) inconveniencing the latter. Jockey T.S. Jodha (FLYING DRAGON) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey S. Sunil (SHE’S AN ACE) was observed to have used the whip in the forehand position down the shoulder. On questioning, Jockey S. Sunil stated that his mount was leaning inwards, hence he had used the whip as a corrective measure. Notwithstanding the explanation tendered, Jockey S. Sunil has been cautioned.
At the start, KOOKABURRA (T. S. Jodha, dr.7) shifted in on to RIOT OF COLOURS (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 6). At the start, CELESTIAL LIGHTS (J. Chinoy, dr.4) shifted out on to KINGS CANYON (P. Trevor, dr.5). Approaching 1000 metres, KOOKABURRA (T. S. Jodha) shifted in on to WAR ‘N’ PEACE (Dashrath Singh), who in turn went on to ETTIHAAD (S. Mosin). Jockey T. S. Jodha has been cautioned. Passing 900 metres, KINGS CANYON (P. Trevor) shifted in and went across CAPTAIN (A. Sandesh) who had to change course and thereby shifted out on to FURY (S. Zervan), inconveniencing the latter. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (FURY) reported that his mount was hanging out from 1000 metres onwards. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey J. Chinoy (CELESTIAL LIGHT) has been fined Rs.2,000/- for raising his hand as a Victory sign before passing the winning post. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of FURY and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, CAPTAIN and FURY were trotted and found to be sound.
Passing 500 metres, DANCING LORD (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in thereby tightening SEVERUS (A. Sandesh). On questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that his mount was hanging in and had shifted in despite his efforts. Trainer C. Rajendra has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, SAKER, DANCING LORD and OLLY BOY were trotted and found to be sound.
Tote Favourite: COSTA DEL SOL Owner: M/s D. A. Nanda, Mrs Esha Nanda Bhojwani & Mr Amitabh Nanda rep. Arion Horse Co Pvt Ltd & Sultan Singh
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹28
₹24
₹11,11,-
₹39
₹10
₹65 & 59
Racing Incidents
REMEMBER ME (Neeraj Rawal) jumped out slow, loosing about 4 lengths at the start. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous start, Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. An objection was lodged by Jockey P. Trevor, rider of COSTA DEL SOL (Placed Second) against COLOMBIANA (Suraj Narredu, Placed First). The reason being, passing the 300 metres marker, COLOMBIANA moved out and bumped him twice whereby the horse got unbalanced, due to which he lost a certain race since his horse was the fastest moving horse and the verdict was a short-head. 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. After the race, COSTA DEL SOL was trotted and found to be sound.
Tote Favourite: SERENITA Owner: M/s Joydeep Datta Gupta, Achuthan Siddharth, Ashwin B Mehta & Narendra Kumar Ambwani
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹43
₹18
₹12,20,-
₹51
₹24
₹48 & 15
Racing Incidents
Soon after the start, SERENITA (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby tightening SHIVALIK SHINE (App. Yash Narredu) who had to be steadied. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned. After the race, FORWARD THRUST was trotted and found to be sound.
Tote Favourite: RIDER ON THE STORM Owner: Mrs Jayshree R. C. Mehta
Club Dividends
SHP
Win
Place
Forecast
Quinella
Trinalla
₹37
₹38
₹18,23, 34,-
₹49
₹47
₹605
Racing Incidents
LUCKY PINEAPPLE was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, ADVANCE TO CONTACT (S. G. Prasad, dr.4) jumped out inwards on to IN THE LIMELIGHT (App. Bhawani Singh, dr. 3) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening LOGANO (App. Jaykumar, dr. 2) and JIMBO (J. Chinoy, dr.1). On questioning, Jockey S. G. Prasad stated that his mount had shifted in despite his efforts. Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 600 metres, BORN TO WIN (App. H. Zeeshan) shifted in, thereby tightening ICE AGE (App. Vishal) who had to be steadied. App. H. Zeeshan has been fined Rs.1,000/-. After the race, STORMY PRINCESS, EL WONDER, ADVANCE TO CONTACT and ICE AGE (examined on 04/04/2016), were trotted and found to be sound.
BLAZING STEPS was permitted to be withdrawn on compassionate grounds. At the start, ZABISCO (P. Trevor, dr.3) shifted out on to REALITY (App. Akshay Gaikwad, dr.4). Passing 1000 metres, MERABELLA (App. R. Ajinkya) shifted in on to TURF DANCER (App. Santosh. G), who in turn shifted in on to STAR ONE (A. Sandesh) who was tightened along the rails and had to be checked. App. R. Ajinkya has been cautioned. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of MERABELLA (App. R. Ajinkya) and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, BULLION EXPRESS 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, MERABELLA, STAR ONE and LUCKY STRIKE were trotted and found to be sound.