Results – Mumbai

After the race, STARISTOCRAT and AIRCO were trotted and found to be sound.

MIDNIGHT DANCER (App. Santosh G.) was fractious and reluctant to reach the Starting point. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the start during a mock race, before next accepting to race. MAJESTIC (S. Zervan) jumped out tardily, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, MIDNIGHT DANCER (App. Santosh G, dr.1) jumped outwards thereby inconveniencing SQUARE MOON (App. Parbat Singh, dr. 3). Passing 350 metres, MIDNIGHT DANCER (App. Santosh G.) was observed to have drifted out alarmingly and thereafter finished the race on the extreme outside. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race before next accepting to race. Passing 300 metres, SHADOWFAX (P. Trevor) shifted in, thereby inconveniencing DAISHONIN (A. Sandesh). Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned. After the race, MIDNIGHT DANCER was found to be sound in trot but having a gum injury.

At the start, SOU’WESTER (App. Jorawar Singh, dr.3) jumped inwards and thereafter shifted out on to PORTO BANUS (T. S. Jodha, dr. 4) who was slow to begin. At the start, ADMISSION (S. Zervan, dr. 6) shifted in on to SECRET FLAME (B. Nikhil, dr. 5) who was steadied. At the start, ZION (N. Rawal, dr. 8) shifted in and made contact with ROYAL ECLAIR (A. Sandesh, dr. 7). Soon after the start DANCING SPLENDOUR (S. Mosin) shifted in thereby inconveniencing ZION (N. Rawal) who had to be checked. Approaching 300 metres, ROYAL ECLAIR (A. Sandesh) shifted out under pressure and made contact with PORTO BANUS (T. S. Jodha). Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned and asked to be more careful in the future. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of ROYAL ÉCLAIR and a report will be submitted in due course. After the race, DANCING SPLENDOUR, ROYAL ÉCLAIR and ADMISSION were trotted and found to be sound.

STORMY PRINCESS (Kiran Naidu) was fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of all efforts, as such, the mare was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner previously, Trainer Arif Patel has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock race, before next accepting to race. After being stalled, WIND CRAFT (A. Sandesh) reared up and hooked one of its fore legs in the adjoining stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. Trainer B. Prakash 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, SQUASH (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 6) jumped inwards and brushed the haunches of WIND CRAFT (A. Sandesh, dr. 5). Passing 600 metres, DON CORLEONE (App. Akshay Gaikwad) shifted out and made contact with HIDDEN SOUL (App. Santosh G.). App. Akshay Gaikwad has been cautioned. Turning for home, SQUASH (App. S. A. Amit) was observed to have changed course and shifted out on to MAGNUM OPUS (App. Jorawar Singh), inconveniencing the latter. App. S. A. Amit has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Passing 400 metres, MAGNUM OPUS (App. Jorawar Singh) was observed to race on the wide outside. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting race the gelding. After the race, MAGNUM OPUS, DON CORLEONE and SINDBAAD were trotted and found to be sound.

On arrival at the start, it was observed that MANO NA MANO (M. A. Roushan) had come with a broken cross nose band and the same was replaced by the Club’s racing gear which caused a delay in the start of the race. SHIELD OF ACHILLES (App. Yash Narredu) and VULCAN (D. S. Daman) were fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of all efforts, as such, both the horses were withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainers M. Narredu and Adhirajsingh Jodha have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and to show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, WILDHORN (N. Rawal, dr. 6) jumped outwards and made contact with VOLANTIS (Neeraj Rawal, dr. 7), who in turn went on to ZANZIBAAR (J. Chinoy, dr. 8). At the start, TCHIBOUELA (P. Trevor, dr. 9) and MEKONG DELTA (A. Sandesh, dr. 10) were observed to have jostled. Turning for home, WARLOCK (B. Nikhil) shifted out on to TCHIBOUELA (P. Trevor), inconveniencing the latter. On questioning, Jockey B. Nikhil stated that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (VOLANTIS) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures.

Trainer Vinesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- for not producing the registered colors in respect of his charge, ALPINE EXPRESS. The filly ran in emergency colors “ALL BLACK”. At the start, RICARDUS (P. Trevor, dr. 2) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with FASHIONABLE GAIT (App. Yash Narredu, dr. 3). At the start, FROSTED (Dashrath Singh, dr. 5) jumped inwards and made contact with PHILADELPHIA (A. Sandesh, dr. 4), who in turn went on to FASHIONABLE GAIT (App. Yash Narredu dr. 3). Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ALPINE EXPRESS, dr.9) has been fined Rs.2,000/- for shifting in and cutting across the field before passing the Red Marker. Passing 400 metres, KNIGHT AT ARMS (B. Nikhil) was observed to have drifted out and thereafter raced on the middle of the course. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, KNIGHT AT ARMS, RAASCALLA, FROSTED and PHILADELPHIA (examined on 24/04/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.

ALMOST MAGICAL (Kiran Naidu) was fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of all efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. After being stalled, SENSEX (T. S. Jodha) was fractious and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainers Faisal A. Abbas and Imtiaz A. Sait have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, STAR ONE (A. Sandesh, dr.8) jumped inwards on to HUNTING PLEASURE (Arshad Alam, dr. 7). Thereafter, HAUNTING PLEASURE (Arshad Alam) shifted out on to STAR ONE (A. Sandesh) thereby inconveniencing the latter. At the start, ALIEN (App. Jaykumar, dr. 9) jumped out awkwardly and made contact with STELLENBOSCH (P. Trevor dr. 10). Passing 400 metres, ZAMBIAN (J. Chinoy) shifted in on to ACHIEVE (App. Santosh G.), thereby inconveniencing the latter. After the race, SAIL PAST and POWER SHADOW were trotted and found to be sound.

At the start VALENTINO (App. Jorawar Singh, dr.3) jumped outwards on to ZANA (App. Yash Narredu, dr.4) forcing the latter to shift out, and at the same time CELTIC PRINCE (Dashrath Singh, dr.6) shifted in, due to which VISION OF ROMANCE (A. Sandesh, dr.5) was hampered for room. Passing 250 metres, VALENTINO (App. Jorawar Singh) shifted in and at the same time FINAL ENCOUNTER (P. Trevor) shifted out, due to which CEZANNE (App. D. S. Daman) was hampered for room and had to be checked. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (FINAL ENCOUNTER) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of VISION OF ROMANCE and a report will be submitted in due course. The Sr. V.O. reported that SUNNY SEA was examined at the stables in the morning on 24/04/2016 and found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, VISION OF ROMANCE and FINAL ENCOUNTER (examined on 24/04/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.