Results – Mumbai

At the start, STAR OF THEA (Dashrath Singh, dr. 4) jumped inwards on to MINE THAT BIRD (A. Imran Khan, dr. 3) who in turn shifted in and went across LOVELY KUDI (D. A. Naik, dr. 2) who was slow to begin. Soon after the start, TEETEBORO (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and went across STAR OF THEA (Dashrath Singh) who had to be checked and change course thereby inconveniencing OUTSTANDING (R. Ajinkay) and PRICELESS ART (Suraj Narredu). Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been cautioned. Passing 100 metres, MINE THAT BIRD (A. Imran Khan) leaned inwards on to STAR OF THEA (Dashrath Singh) and was steadied. After the race, Jockey R. Ajinkya (OUTSTANDING) reported that passing 300 metres his whip was entangled with the reins, hence he took time to change his whip hand. Jockey R. Ajinkay has been asked to be more careful in the future. After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (PRICELESS ART) reported that his mount was running green and was inclined to run out in the straight. After the race Jockey T. S. Jodha (DANCE OF FIRE) reported that he was unable to settle his mount as the filly was a bit tentative and shifting in and out. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of OUTSTANDING and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, STAR OF THEA and DANCE OF FIRE were trotted and found to be sound.

At the start, TURF DANCER (Dashrath Singh, dr.2) jumped outwards and at the same time STAR COUNCILLOR (Neeraj Rawal, dr.4) jumped inwards thereby tightening YANNA RASCALA (P. Trevor dr.3). At the start, UNDISPUTED (Amyn Merchant, dr.6) jumped inwards thereby inconveniencing DOMINATION (Shrikant Kamble, dr.5). Approaching 800 metres, CHARGING TIGRESS (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in on to TURF DANCER (Dashrath Singh) who in turn shifted in thereby inconveniencing YANNA RASCALA (P.Trevor). App. S. A. Amit has been cautioned. After the race, YANNA RASCALA and INCENTIO were trotted and found to be sound.

Trainer Neil Darashah has been fined Rs.1,000/- for racing his charge ESCALA (Prashant P. Dhebe) with bandages on both fore legs without obtaining prior permission for the same. At the start, B FIFTY TWO (A. Imran Khan, dr.7) jumped inwards and went across SUPREME GENERAL (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 6) and PHOENIX TIGER (P. Trevor, dr. 5) who were marginally slow to begin. After the race, SUPREME GENERAL was trotted and found to be sound.

Trainer Subhag Singh has been fined Rs.3,000/- for late declaration in respect of his charge PARADISE. At the start, WILDCARD WARRIOR (Nirmal Jodha, dr.1) jumped outwards on to CENTAURUS (Akshay, dr.2). At the start, SHE’S ALL MINE (A. Imran Khan, dr.9) and DAZZLING EYES (C. S. Jodha, dr.10) were observed to have jostled. At the start, WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant, dr.6) jumped outwards due to which SILVER EDGE (App. Raghuveer Singh, dr. 7) shied outwards starting a chain reaction, thereby inconveniencing SHE’S ALL MINE (A. Imran Khan dr. 9) and DAZZLING EYES (C. S. Jodha, dr. 10). Soon after the start, FANTASY STAR (App. M. Ayyar, dr.5) shifted in thereby tightening STAR SCHOLAR (P. Trevor) along the rails, forcing the latter to be checked. After questioning App. M. Ayyar and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, his Apprentice Jockey’s license has been suspended for One Race Day i.e. on 22nd December, 2017 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, DAZZLING EYES was trotted and found to be sound.

At the start, SMART CHOICE (App. S. Joseph, dr. 6) jumped outwards on to SOLO MISSION (Bhawani Singh, dr. 7). Soon after the start, DIVINE MAGIC (J. E. Pereira, dr.12) shifted in on to TIME OF MY LIFE (App. K. Nazil, dr.11) who in turn shifted in inconveniencing REDS REVENGE (B. Nikhil, dr.10). Jockey J. E. Pereira has been cautioned. Approaching 200 metres, TALLY HO (Dashrath Singh) shifted out on to CAPTAIN (C. S. Jodha) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, TIME OF MY LIFE (App. K. Nazil) shifted in and went across DIVINE MAGIC (J. E. Pereira) who had to be checked. After questioning, Jockey Dashrath Singh and Apprentice K. Nazil have been cautioned. Approaching 200 metres, ALBARETO (P. Trevor) shifted out and carried GLORIANA (Prashant P. Dhebe) outwards. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hung out despite his efforts. Trainer S. S. Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 300 metres, ARVAN (S. G. Prasad) drifted out under pressure. After the race, Jockey S. G. Prasad reported that his mount was not striding freely and kept drifting out despite his efforts. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas 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 REDS REVENGE and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, SERENO, TALLY HO, REDS REVENGE, ALBARETO and ARVAN were trotted and found to be sound. TALLY HO had lost its left fore shoe.

In the process of stalling, MASQUERADE (Neeraj Rawal) brushed the Starting Gate. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified her fit to race. Approaching 800 metres, ANGELS TOUCH (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby tightening STAR WITNESS (S. K. Jadhav) and SMASHER (Akshay) who had to be checked and dropped back thereby inconveniencing CRISTO BOSS (Amyn Merchant), MASQUERADE (Neeraj Rawal) and COOL EYES (Dashrath Singh). After questioning Jockey P. Trevor and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-. In the final stages of stages of the race, ANGELS TOUCH (P. Trevor) shifted out thereby taking the ground of MASQUERADE (Neeraj Rawal). After the race Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hung out despite his efforts. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting with her to race After the race, ANGELS TOUCH, SMOKEY ROSES and COOL EYES (examined on 04/12/2017) were trotted and found to be sound. ANGELS TOUCH had a clip injury on the left hind cannon and had lost its left hind shoe.