Results – Mumbai

Soon after the start, ETERNAL SUNSHINE (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 6) veered out and went across GLORIOUS OPINION (Amyn Merchant, dr. 7) and had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (FURIOUS N’ FAST) reported that passing 150 metres his whip came in contact with that of App. S. A. Amit (ETERNAL SUNSHINE) and slipped out of his hand and got stuck in his equipment, whereby he was able to recover the same. After viewing the replay repeatedly from various angles, his explanation was noted. After the race, DAISHONIN, CELESTIAL LIGHT and FURIOUS N’ FAST were trotted and found to be sound. DAISHONIN had an injury at the right hind bulb of heel.

At the start, SWEET MUSIC (R. Shelar, dr. 3) jumped outwards and at the same time MAGICAL SCRIPT (Kishore Kadam, dr. 5) jumped inwards thereby tightening MINDING (Amyn Merchant, dr. 4). At the start, BOURBON LEGEND (Bhawani Singh, dr.11) jumped and shifted out and had to be steadied. Soon after the start, POLYNEICES (A. Sandesh, dr. 9) shifted in and went across CAMBRIDGE (P. Trevor, dr. 8) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, POLYNEICES further shifted in thereby tightening HIGHLAND WIND (S. Mosin), SHAKIN STEVENS (C. S. Jodha), MAGICAL SCRIPT (Kishore Kadam) and inconveniencing SWEET MUSIC (R. Shelar). Jockey A. Sandesh has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Passing 700 metres, CAMBRIDGE (P. Trevor) shifted in and went across HIGHLAND WIND (S. Mosin) and SHAKIN STEVENS (C. S. Jodha) and thereafter further shifted in inconveniencing SWEET MUSIC (R. Shelar). Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.2,000/-. After the race, STAR WARS 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, MINDING was trotted and found to be sound. SERENO had a gum injury.

At the request of Trainer Hosidar Daji, HARRIER was examined at 0910 hours on 14/04/2017 and was observed to be sore by the left hind leg. As such, HARRIER was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, SPINNING GOLD (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 2) jumped outwards and went across STAR PHOENIX (Bhawani Singh, dr. 3) who was slow to begin. Soon after the start, PORVI (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across SIR PERCY BLAKENEY (Neeraj Rawal). Thereafter MAGIC DUST (Dashrath Singh) shifted in on to PORVI (A. Sandesh), who in turn shifted in and went across DOUBLEDOWN (N. Rawal) who had to be steadied. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. Passing 100 metres, ANGEL COIN (Amyn Merchant) shifted in on to SPINNING GOLD (App. S. A. Amit) who had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey N. Rawal (DOUBLEDOWN) reported that passing the 200 metres he was denied of a clear run, as such he had to momentarily stop riding. After the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh (STAR PHOENIX) reported that his mount took a lethargic start and thereafter did not raise a fluent gallop. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (SIR PERCY BLAKENEY) reported that his mount was inclined to run out throughout the race. After the race, STAR PHOENIX and PORVI were trotted and found to be sound.

Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed reported that PANATELA had a fall at the Weighing Scale. PANATELA was examined by the Club’s V.O. and found to have bruised her right hip, as such, the filly 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. After being stalled, FENCING (App. S. A. Amit) hooked one of its hind leg on the side platform. The filly was taken out and on recommendation from the Club’s Sr. V.O. she was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha 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. Soon after the start, DIVINE ANGEL (App. D. R. Shubham) shifted out on to KOOKABURRA (C. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied. App. D. R. Shubham has been cautioned. Passing 200 metres, ODESSA (App. S. Jaykumar) was observed to have drifted out and finished the race on middle of the course. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. CREATIVE VISION (S. G. Prasad) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Arif Patel has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time out After the race, ODESSA was trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer C. Rajendra, VENTURA was examined at 1745 hours on 14/04/2017 and was found to show signs of colic. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a Fitness Certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, LORD ARAZAN (App. S. Jaykumar, dr. 3) jumped outwards thereby bumping and carrying SIMONA (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 4) outwards and at the same time ROYAL CLASSIC (D. S. Daman, dr. 6) shifted in and went across RELENTLESS PURSUIT (C. S. Jodha, dr. 5) and made contact with SIMONA (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 4). At the start, SILK BABY (Bhawani Singh) was observed to have stumbled. Passing 250 metres, LORD ARAZAN (App. S. Jaykumar) shifted out and at the same time RELENTLESS PURSUIT (C. S. Jodha) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening MASTER OF TRINITY (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be steadied. After the race, LORD ARAZAN, AEOLUS MAXIMUS, LOGANO, ROYAL CLASSIC, RAPID GIRL and SAIL PAST were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, ROCK IN RIO was examined at the Saddling Enclosure and observed to be sore by the right 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, OSLO COURT (Neeraj Rawal) got restless in the stall and tried to duck the front gate. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. At the start, BE BOLD (G. Amit, dr. 6) jumped outwards onto MY BLESSINGS (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 7), who in turn shifted out on to GRAPPA (R. Ajinkya, dr. 8) forcing him outwards on to BULLION EXPRESS (S. G. Prasad, dr. 9). Approaching the 600 metres, BE BOLD (G. Amit) shifted out thereby inconveniencing SHOGUN (Anil Baandal). Passing 400 metres, ZABISCO (Amyn Merchant) shifted out and went across MY BLESSINGS (App. S. A. Amit) and BE BOLD (G. Amit) who had to be checked. Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.3,000/- Approaching 200 metres, ZABISCO (Amyn Merchant) shifted in and tightened GRAPPA (R. Ajinkya) who had to be checked. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (OSLO COURT) reported that his mount was inclined to run out throughout the race. After the race, ZABISCO was trotted and found to be sound.

On arrival at the start, BLAZE THE TRACK (S. G. Prasad) was examined by the Club’s V.O and was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. ETERNAL LOVE (S. Joseph) played up in the stall and stood in an awkward position. The filly was taken out and was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. BLAZING STEPS (Anil Baandal) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle and on start the gelding took an awkward fly jump thereby losing about 8 lengths. Since the filly had behaved in a similar manner in its previous start, Trainer Altaf Hussain has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. ETTIHAAD (App. Shahrukh Khan), BLACK JAGUAR (Akshay Gaikwad) and CHIVALROUS KNIGHT (App. Raj Pawar) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths each, at the start. RISING CONCERT (App. Raghuveer Singh) was observed to have stumbled as soon as the start was affected. After the race, SILVER RIVER was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, REALITY was trotted and found to be sound.