Results – Mumbai

At the start, STAR BRIGHT (Neeraj Rawal, dr.1) jumped outwards and made contact with GNOSTIC EYES (App.K.Nazil, dr.2). After the race, OTHELLO, STAR BRIGHT and GNOSTIC EYES were trotted and found to be sound.

ARIZONA PIE (App.H.Zeeshan) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, ALLEGRIA (App. A. S. Peter, dr.7) jumped outwards and went across GOLDEN DESTINY (Bhawani Singh, dr.8) who was slow to begin, and inconvenienced GRAPEVINE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.9).

At the start, THEA’S PET (Hanumant Singh, dr.5 ) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head up and made contact with MIGHTY WARRIOR (Bhawani Singh, dr.8). App. Vishal N. Bunde (MY PRECIOUS) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On being questioned after the race, App. Vishal N. Bunde stated that his mount was inclined outwards in the straight and the whip was used as a corrective measure, as such, no action has been initiated against him. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, KINGSMAN was trotted and found to be sound.

Approaching 1400 metres, GLORIOUS EYES (S. Zervan) leaned inwards thereby inconveniencing FOREST FAIRY (P. Trevor) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. Zervan has been cautioned. After the race, GLORIOUS EYES 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, BRAINSTORM was trotted and found to be sound.

DIVINE GLORY (Akshay Gaikwad) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts, as such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Altaf Hussain 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. Before the race, on being weighed out Jockey A. Imran Khan (BLAZING BAY) was unable to make the declared weight, as such, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy was permitted to declare P. S. Chouhan. Jockey A. Imran Khan has been fined Rs.2,000/- for failing to fulfill his riding commitment. At the start, ROYAL CRYSTAL (Neeraj Rawal, dr.1) jumped outwards and went across POLARIS (Bhawani Singh, dr.2) who was marginally slow. Soon after the start, GODS PLAN (A.Sandesh, dr.4) shifted in and made contact with DANDI MARCH (Dashrath Singh, dr.3). Passing 100 metres, GODS PLAN (A.Sandesh) was held up for room and had to be steadied. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the trainer, TOMMASO was scoped at the Club’s Equine Hospital after the race and no abnormality was detected After the race, TOMMASO and EYE CANDY were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer P.Shroff, YOUR ROYAL MAJESTY was examined at 0845 hours on 30/11/2018 and found to be sore by the left fore leg, as such, the horse was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Passing 200 metres, NEW ENGLAND (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and went across CAPRISCA (Robbie Downey) forcing the latter to be checked and change course. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey Akshay (JACK FROST) reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2018/19, no action has been initiated. After the race, JACK FROST and CAPTAIN COURAGE were observed to have a cut injury at the left fore cannon.

COOL EYES (App.Raghuveer Singh) planted in the stall and took no part in the race. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. At the start, ONE EYED PRINCESS (App.N.Nadeem) was observed to have lost its footing. At the start, TEODOR MONTE (App.N.B.Kuldeep, dr.7) jumped outwards and made contact with BRONCO BILLI (App.Parbat Singh, dr.8). Before passing the Red Marker, ZEEMO (App.Vishal N Bunde, dr.12) shifted in and went across CASABLANCA (App.A.S.Peter, dr.11) forcing the latter to be checked. Thereafter, ZEEMO further shifted in thereby inconveniencing TEODOR MONTE (App.N.B.Kuldeep). After questioning, App Vishal N.Bunde has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Passing 1000 metres, CASABLANCA (App.A.S.Peter) was observed to have shifted in thereby bumping and forcing TEODOR MONTE (App.N.B.Kuldeep) inwards, due to which TOP WIZARD (Hanumant Singh) was tightened for room and had to be checked and dropped back thereby inconveniencing ANDALUCIA (P.Trevor). On questioning, App.A.S.Peter stated that his mount was keen and in his effort to settle the filly, she suddenly shifted in despite his efforts. As the same was borne out in the video recording of the race, no action has been initiated against App.A.S.Peter. However, Trainer M.Narredu has been advised to be more prudent in his choice of riders. Passing 350 metres, ZEEMO (App.Vishal N.Bunde) shifted in thereby tightening ONE EYED PRINCESS (App.N.Nadeem) along the rails. App.Vishal N Bunde has been cautioned. ANDALUCIA (P.Trevor) was inclined outwards in the final stages of the race. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, BRONCO BILLI 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. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the trainer, CASABLANCA was scoped at the Club’s Equine Hospital after the race and found to have respiratory infection. After the race, ZEEMO was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind cannon. CASABLANCA and ANDALUCIA were found to be sound in the trot.