Results – Mumbai

At the start, ASAHI (A. Sandesh, dr.7) jumped inwards and made contact with JEENA (S. Mosin, dr. 6). Soon after the start, ANGEL OF LOVE (S. S. Baria, dr.4) shifted inwards and at the same time SIMONA (S. J. Sunil, dr.1) shifted out thereby tightening RELENTLESS PURSUIT (Y. S. Srinath, dr.3) and DIWALI LIGHTS (D. S. Daman, dr.2) causing the latter to be checked. Passing 350 metres, HUNTING PLEASURE (C. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby tightening SIMONA (S. J. Sunil) along the rails, who had to be checked and dropped back on to RELENTLESS PURSUIT (Y. S. Srinath) forcing Jockey Y. S. Srinath to check his mount and change course. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been fined Rs.2,000/- After the race, Jockey Y. S. Srinath (RELENTLESS PURSUIT) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. After the race, RELENTLESS PURSUIT 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, AEOLUS MAXIMUS and RELENTLESS PURSUIT were trotted and found to be sound.

The Sr. V.O. reported that after the race ARLENE showed signs of distress in the Sampling Yard. The mare was given First Aid treatment in the Sampling Yard after the collection of urine sample and she recovered.

SENSEX (P. Trevor) reared up at the start, thus losing about a length. At the start, VENTURA (D. A. Naik, dr.8) jumped inwards on to GODSENT (Y. S. Srinath, dr.7) who in turn shifted in and went across SENSEX (P. Trevor, dr.6). Passing 900 metres, Jockey B. Nikhil (STORMY PRINCESS) was observed to have changed his whip hand in an exaggerated manner which could have interfered with the running /riding of another horse/rider in the race, as such he has been cautioned. Passing 600 metres, GODSENT (Y. S. Srinath) shifted out on to VENTURA (D. A. Naik) forcing the latter to be checked. After questioning, Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been fined Rs.5,000/-. Passing 200 metres, SAWGRASS (Santosh G.) shifted out thereby inconveniencing FRINGE BENEFIT (S. Joseph). After the race, Jockey Y.S.Srinath (GODSENT) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, CENTAURUS 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.

On going through the race day reports submitted by Dr. P. T. Khambatta, the Sr. V. O. noticed that DHISHOOM had been treated with Irga (Bute). On questioning, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait clarified that he had requested Dr. Khambatta to treat his charge DHISHOOM with Neuro & Vit. C. In view of the above discrepancy, Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait requested permission to withdraw his charge DHISHOOM from this race. The said permission was granted and in accordance with the Medication Rules, the gelding was sampled. Further, the Stipendiary Stewards have initiated an enquiry into the matter and a report will be submitted shortly. The Sr. V.O. reported that ALLEGRIA was examined at the starting gate and was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. SWEET TEMPTATION (A. Sandesh) was reluctant to be stalled and in the process fell, dislodging the rider. The filly was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have bruise injury on the right knee, as such, she was certified unfit to race. Further, Jockey A. Sandesh was hurt and unable to ride. As such, SWEET TEMPTATION was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order. 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. Further, 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, SPIRIDON (C. S. Jodha, dr.7) was observed to have lost his footing and stumbled. Soon after the start, PACIFIC DUNES (Santosh G., dr.8.) shifted in and cut across the field before passing the Red Marker, due to which FIRENZE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.6) was tightened and had to be checked. Jockey Santosh G. has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Passing 350 metres, SPIRIDON (C. S. Jodha) shifted in and made contact with BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath) who had to be steadied. Approaching 300 metres, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath) was observed to have hung out. Trainer Vinesh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Approaching 200 metres, WILD JACK (J. Chinoy) shifted out thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath). On questioning, Jockey J. Chinoy stated that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 150 metres, SIGNOR (P. Trevor) shifted out thereby inconveniencing BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (Y. S. Srinath). On a random check before the race, it was found that Jockey Y. S. Srinath (BROTHERSOFTHEWIND) was sporting a Body Protector of unapproved standard which he was asked to change and made to weigh out again thereby delaying the race The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held after the races, interviewed Jockey Y. S. Srinath in the above connection and having heard him directed the Stipendiary Stewards to make further enquiries into the matter. After the race, BROTHERSOFTHEWIND, RIDGEWOOD STAR and SMOKY HAZE were trotted and found to be sound. SIGNOR had a gum injury.

At the start, AN JOLIE (J. Chinoy, dr.2) jumped outwards taking the ground of MAGICAL DANCER (D. S. Daman, dr.3) who was fractionally slow. At the start, ANCIENT GLORY (P. Trevor, dr.6) jumped inwards and made contact with FLAMBOYANT FLAME (Shrikant Kamble, dr. 5) who had to be steadied. Passing 200 metres, ANCIENT GLORY (P. Trevor) shifted out carrying BEACH GAME (App. K. Nazil) along. After the race Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount was inclined to run out in the straight. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (FRANZ FERDINAND) reported that passing 300 metres he did not get a clear passage, as such, he had to check his mount and change course. After the race, MOTHERLAND was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel.

APPLE BETTY (Bhawani Singh) and ETTIHAAD (App. Shahrukh Khan) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths and 3 lengths respectively. At the start, GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh, dr.8) jumped outwards and made contact with MULTISTAR (R. Ajinkya, dr.9) and at the same time COUNTRY’S EMPRESS (App. M. Ayyar, dr.10) shifted in thereby tightening MULTISTAR. Soon after the start, FASHIONABLE GAIT (C. S. Jodha, dr.11) shifted in due to which COUNTRY’S EMPRESS (App. M. Ayyar, dr.10) shied inwards thereby tightening MULTISATR (R. Ajinkya, dr.9), who in turn shifted in and brushed the haunches of GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh, dr.8) Approaching 800 metres, PADMAKOSA (Santosh G.) shifted in and went across FASHIONABLE GAIT (C. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, PADMAKOSA further shifted in thereby tightening the field on his inside, due to which PURE SIN (P. Trevor) had to be checked and dropped back on to GLORIOUS GIFT (App. Parbat Singh) who had to be steadied. After questioning, Jockey Santosh G. has been fined Rs. 5,000/-. Passing 800 metres, BOHEMIAN (D. S. Daman) shifted in and went across PADMAKOSA (Santosh G.) who had to be steadied. Jockey D. S. Daman has been cautioned. After the race, OLIVIA KASPEN was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore cannon. APPLE BETTY, ETTIHAAD, PURE SIN (examined on 02/01/2017) and GLORIOUS GIFT (examined on 02/01/2017), were found to be sound. The urine samples of the winner of the 3rd, 4th and 7th race, viz. COMMODORE, DANCING LORD and FASHIONABLE GAIT, and the special sample of ARLENE (3rd race), CENTAURUS (4th race) and DHISHOOM (Withdrawn – 5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance.