Results – Mumbai

ART O WAR (J. Chinoy) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Narendra Lagad 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, YUTAKA (A. Imran Khan dr. 5) jumped outwards at the same time WILSHIRE (P. Trevor dr. 6) jumped inwards and they made contact. Thereafter, ABRAXAS (Dashrath Singh dr. 7) shifted in and went across WILSHIRE (P. Trevor dr. 6) who had to be steadied. After the race, KINGSTON HEATH was trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the saddle on his mount FANTASIA was adjusted on arrival at the start. At the start, GRAND ACCORD (A. Imran Khan dr. 7) jumped outwards on to HAPPY BIRTHDAY (P. Trevor dr. 8). Thereafter, GRAND ACCORD shifted in and made contact with FANTASIA (Neeraj Rawal dr. 6). Subsequently, FANTASIA (Neeraj Rawal dr. 6) shifted out and went across GRAND ACCORD (A. Imran Khan dr. 7) and HAPPY BIRTHDAY (P. Trevor dr. 8) due to which, both the horses had to be checked. Soon after the start, SMASHER (A. Sandesh) shifted out and carried BABY FACE (App. D. S. Daman) outwards. Passing the 500 metres, JAGER BOMB (J. Chinoy) shifted out and carried FANTASIA (Neeraj Rawal) outwards, who in turn shifted out and carried HAPPY BIRTHDAY (P. Trevor) outwards. Jockey Yash Narredu (DAUGHTEROFTHESUN) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. Since the same was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, BABY FACE and SMASHER were found to be sore by the left fore leg and right hind leg respectively. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the request of Trainer Faisal A. Abbas, HELLS BELLS was examined at 1015 hours on 02/02/2018 and was found to have submandibular lymph node swelling. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.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 with her to race. At the request of Jockey S. Zervan, the saddle on his mount ARRECIFE was adjusted on arrival at the start. On a request from Trainer P. Shroff, permission was granted for his Jockey David Probert to carry 2 kg. over-weight on BRAINSTORM. Passing the 600 metres, ARRECIFE (S. Zervan) shifted out thereby inconveniencing ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned. Passing the 400 metres, GOSHAWK (N. S. Parmar) shifted out and made contact with BRAINSTORM (David Probert) who in turn shifted out and carried ELIXIR (Neeraj Rawal) outwards. Jockey N. S. Parmar has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Passing the 100 metres, GOSHAWK (N. S. Parmar) shifted in and went across ARRECIFE (S. Zervan) who had to be checked. On questioning, Jockey N. S. Parmar stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer M. K. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, HARMONY OF THE SEA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, OTHELLO, PACIFIC DUNES, EIGER’S TIGER and TOWERING STORM were trotted and found to be sound.

There was a double declaration in respect of Jockey P. S. Chouhan on STEPPENWOLF and EYES FOR YOU by Trainers Shazaan Shah and Rehanullah Khan respectively. After having questioned all concerned, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been fined Rs. 1,000/- for his lapse. Approaching the 200 metres, STEPPENWOLF (P. S. Chouhan) shifted out due to which PERPETUAL WINNING (Neeraj Rawal) shied outwards. After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (STEPPENWOLF) reported that at about 150 metres his whip almost slipped out of his hand and he had collected the same. However, in his effort to collect the whip his mount veered out. After the race, Jockey Fergus Sweeney (LAMBRETTA) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures. After the race, LAMBRETTA and NOTTING HILL were trotted and found to be sound. PERPETUAL WINNING (Neeraj Rawal) was placed fifth and IMPALA (Dashrath Singh) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

The Stewards of the Club permitted Trainer Mallesh Narredu to declare Jockey Silvester De Souza on AGGREGATED. Soon after the start, due to a tightly packed field GRAND PASSAGE (Bhawani Singh) was tightened and had to be checked. Approaching the 2000 metres, PREVALENT FORCE (Y. S. Srinath) shifted in on to BIG SUR (Fergus Sweeney) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening MANIFOLD (David Probert) along the rails, forcing the latter to be checked. Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been cautioned. Passing the 150 metres, PREVALENT FORCE (Y. S. Srinath) shifted out under urgings and carried MANIFOLD (David Probert) outwards. Jockey Y. S. Srinath has been cautioned. After the race, SANA was trotted and found to be sound. THEMIS (Neeraj Rawal) was placed fifth and BIG SUR (Fergus Sweeney) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

On arrival at the start, GALLANT KNIGHT (David Allan) and ADELINE (Dashrath Singh were examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and were certified fit to race. At the start, ORION’S BELT (J. Chinoy dr. 7) jumped inwards. At the same time IN THE STARS (P. Trevor dr. 5) jumped outwards thereby tightening GALLANT KNIGHT (David Allan dr. 6). Passing the 900 metres, RENATO (Yash Narredu) shifted in and went across NICHOLAS (A. Sandesh) who had to be checked and as a result dropped back inconveniencing IN THE STARS (P. Trevor). After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing the 200 metres, BESHIKTASH (A. Imran Khan) shifted out and went across RENATO (Yash Narredu) who had to be steadied. Jockey A. Imran Khan has been cautioned. After the race, ADELINE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, GOLD FIELD and RENATO were trotted and found to be sound. GOLD FIELD had a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel.

At the start RISING BRAVE (App. K. Nazil dr.3) jumped inwards on to WILD FIRE (Dashrath Singh dr. 2) who in turn shifted in and went across HOUSE OF COMMONS (C. S. Jodha dr.1) Soon after the start, GOD’S OWN (J. Chinoy) shifted in and made contact with RISING BRAVE (App. K. Nazil) who in turn shifted in on to WILD FIRE (Dashrath Singh) After the race App. K. Nazil (RISING BRAVE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial Measures before next accepting to race the horse. After the race, ANACAPRI and WILD FIRE were trotted and found to be sound.