Results – Mumbai

At the start, SHAMWARI (J.Chinoy, dr.8) jumped inwards on to LORD COMMANDER (C.S.Jodha, dr.7). Soon after the start, TURNING POINT (P.Trevor, dr.6) shifted in and made contact with MOROCCO (J.E.Pereira, dr.5) forcing him inwards thereby inconveniencing TOWERING STORM (S. Sunil). Soon after the start, SHAMWARI (J.Chinoy, dr.8) shifted in thereby tightening the field on his inside, due to which IMPERIAL BEAUTY (Bhawani Singh) was tightened and dropped back. Further, BABY FACE (N.Rawal) shifted in and brushed the haunches of MANZANITA (DASHRATH SINGH) and dropped back. Jockey J.Chinoy has been cautioned. Passing 900 metres, OPTIMUM (A.Sandesh), in an effort to settle his mount, shifted out thereby inconveniencing ART O WAR (N.S.Parmar). Approaching 300 metres, OPTIMUM (A.Sandesh) shifted out taking the ground of ART O WAR (N.S.Parmar) forcing him to be checked and change course. In the final stages of the race, LORD COMMANDER (C.S.Jodha) was observed to have drifted out and had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey A.Sandesh (OPTIMUM) reported that his mount was inclined to run out throughout the race and had to be steadied. After the race Jockey P.Trevor (TURNING POINT) reported that his mount was hesitant to raise a fluent gallop during the initial stages of the race. After the race, Jockey J. Chinoy (SHAMWARI) reported that his mount was erratic in the straight. After the race, LORD COMMANDER, OPTIMUM, SHAMWARI and TURNING POINT were trotted and found to be sound.

KOTOR (A.Sandesh) reared up as the start was effected thereby losing about 4 lengths. 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. Soon after the start, LOIRE (Dashrath Singh, dr.5) shifted in and went on to SASSY LASS (Akshay, dr.4) who had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh (LOIRE) reported that his mount hung-in throughout the race. Jockey Akshay (SASSY LASSY) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for having used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, LOIRE was trotted and found to be sound.

On the way to the start, FLOWER DUST (App.K.Nazil) dropped the rider and bolted towards the Winning Post. Thereafter, the filly was led to the starting point and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race. At the start, SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh G. dr.9) jumped inwards and went across FLOWER DUST (App.K.Nazil, dr.8) who had to be steadied. Soon after the start, BENEFICIAL (P.Trevor, dr.13) shifted in and went across NOBLE CHIEFTAIN (App.M.Ayyar, dr.11) who had to be steadied. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned. Passing 150 metres, SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh G.) shifted in thereby inconveniencing ZABROK (App.Vishal N.Bunde). Jockey Santosh G. (SHE’S A TIGER) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey Santosh G. stated that his mount hung-in in the straight and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such, no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey Hanuamant Singh (SLAM DUNK) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey Hanumant Singh stated that his mount hung out in the straight and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such no, action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, in view of the gelding having behaved in a similar manner in his previous start, Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race, before next accepting with him to race. After the race, App.M.Ayyar (NOBLE CHIEFTAIN) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, Jockey C.S.Jodha (ICE ANGEL) reported that his mount hung out in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, App.K.Nazil (FLOWER DUST) reported that his mount was inclined to run out throughout the race and did not raise a fluent gallop. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. The Sr.V.O. reported that ICE ANGEL, NOBLE CHIEFTAIN and FLOWER DUST were examined at the stable in the morning on 17/03/2017 and found to be sound in trot.

At the start, VALENTINO (N.S.Parmar) jumped outwards and was slow to begin. At the start, PAPAKURA (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.6) jumped outwards on to INCENTIO (Dashrath Singh, dr.7) who in turn shifted out on to GOVERNOR GENERAL (A.Sandesh, dr.8). Passing 900 metres, PAPAKURA (Akshay Gaikwad) was inconvenienced due to a tightly packed field. Passing 600 metres, ALISHAS PET (C.S.Jodha) shifted out and carried INCENTIO (Dashrath Singh) outwards. Jockey C.S.Jodha has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ANCIENT GLORY) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer Shazaan Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, PAPAKURA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that ANCIENT GLORY was examined at the stable in the morning on 17/03/2017 and found to be sound in trot.

Soon after the start, ARABELLE (App.S.Jaykumar) shifted in urgings on to QUIXOTIC (S.Mosin, dr.8) who in turn shifted in and went across HIROHAMA (Kishore Kadam, dr.7) forcing the Jockey to check his mount and drop back thereby inconveniencing THE CIVILIAN (S.Joseph). App. S.Jaykumar has been cautioned. Passing 500 metres, QUEEN CREDIBLE (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted out and went across HIROHAMA (Kishore Kadam) forcing the latter to be checked. Jockey Akshay Gaikwad has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Passing 250 metres and then again passing the 150 metres, THE CIVILIAN (S.Joseph) was observed to have shied away from the railings thereby unbalancing itself. Trainer A.M.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, CYCLONE 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, HIROHAMA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, THE CIVILIAN was trotted and found to be sound.

KINGS BARON (Bhawani Singh) refused to be stalled inspite of substantial efforts. As such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy 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. ABBEYROAD (S.J.Sunil) lost about 2 lengths at the start and then did not raise an effective gallop. Passing 700 metres, ORLA (R.Ajinkya) shifted in thereby tightening FURIOSA (S.Sunil) along the rails who had to be checked. After questioning Jockey R. Ajinkya and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Approaching 600 metres, Jockey C.S.Jodha (NEW ENGLAND) shifted out and bumped THUNDER DOWN UNDER (J.Chinoy) thereby forcing him outwards. After questioning Jockey C. S. Jodha and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-. After the race, Jockey A.Sandesh (AURODEN) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer Shazaan Shan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, ANGEL GIRL, TOP WIZARD, PACIFIC DUNES and AURODEN were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, ROYAL CLASSIC was examined at 1015 hours on 16/03/2017 and was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After being stalled, RASHUN (C.S.Jodha) kicked the rear gate. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race. ARSENAL (App.H.Zeeshan) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, VENTURA (Shrikant Kamble, dr.4) jumped inwards on to BAY OF LOVE (Kishore Kadam, dr.3). Passing 1100 metres, JEENA (App.Vishal N.Bunde) shifted in and went across SAMURAI (N.S.Parmar) who had to be steadied. Apprentice Vishal N.Bunde has been cautioned. Passing 500 metres, RAPID GIRL (A.Sandesh) who was racing between SIMONA (S.J.Sunil) and SAMURAI (N.S.Parmar), was tightened for room and had to be checked and change course. Jockey S.J.Sunil (SIMONA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his second offence, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-. After the race, VENTURA was 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, ARSENAL was trotted and found to be sound.