Results – Mumbai

The Clerk of the Scales informed that Jockey Robbie Downey (GLORIOSUS) was weighing out 2 kg over the published weight and the permission for the same was not sought. After questioning the Trainer and the Jockey, permission was granted to Jockey Robbie Downey to carry 2 kg. over weight and he was fined Rs.3,000/- for his lapse. UNCLE SCROOGE (App.Vishal N.Bunde) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start. Passing 300 metres, GLORIOSUS (Robbie Downey) shifted in and went across SQUARE MOON (App. D. R. Shubham) and UNCLE SCROOGE (App. Vishal N. Bunde). On questioning, Jockey Robbie Downey stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, SQUARE MOON was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

As ABERLOUR (S. Jaykumar) was heading to the start, it was observed that the gelding was not sporting the declared equipment i.e. Blinkers. Subsequently Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed was informed and the said equipment was put at the starting gate. Trainer Altamaash A. Ahmed has been fined Rs.2,000/- for the lapse on his part. On arrival at the start, SHIVALIK QUEEN (A.Sandesh) was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified the filly fit to race. At the start, AME (App. Aniket Karande, dr.10) jumped inwards and went across ABERLOUR (S. Jaykumar, dr.9) and BROTHERSOFTHEWIND (B. Nikhil, dr.8). At the start, THEA’S PET (Hanumant Singh, dr.7) jumped out awkwardly and thereafter veered out and had to be steadied. In view of a similar behavior of the filly in her previous start, Trainer Narendra Lagad 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. In the final stages of the race, ABERLOUR (S. Jaykumar) was observed to have drifted out under the whip. After questioning, Jockey S. Jaykumar has been warned for failing to change his whip hand despite his mount shifting out. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of STORMY ATLANTIC and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, STORMY ATLANTIC and AME were trotted and found to be sound.

Trainer Altaf Hussain has been fined Rs.3,000/- for putting in late declaration in respect of his charge ANGELS HARMONY. At the start, GOLDEN HIND (P. Trevor, dr.7) jumped outwards on to MOMENTUM (Akshay Kumar, dr.8). At the start, KING OF KILLEN (S. A. Amit, dr.4) jumped inwards and made contact with GRAND CHIEFTAIN (Bhawani Singh, dr.3) forcing it inwards on to KIMBERELLA (Robbie Downey, dr.2). Passing 1300 metres, I AM THE WAY (B. Nikhil) shifted in thereby tightening KING OF KILLEN (S. A. Amit), who in turn shifted in thereby tightening ANGELS HARMONY (Akshay Gaikwad) who had to be checked. Jockey B. Nikhil has been cautioned. After the race, KING OF KILLEN, MOMETUM, KENNEDY and I AM THE WAY were trotted and found to be sound. KING OF KILLEN had a cut injury at the right hind coronet.

On arrival at the start, VISTANA (Santosh G.) was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified the mare fit to race. QUEEN CREDIBLE (Y.S.Srinath) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start and VISTANA (Santosh G.) took a fly jump thus losing about 2 lengths at the start. Passing 100 metres, BESHIKTASH (App. R. Ajinkya) shifted in and went across BOUNTY QUEEN (Dashrath Singh) who had to be checked. After the race, App. R. Ajinkya reported that his mount hung in despite his efforts. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 400 metres, GOLDEN WEAVER (App. K. Nazil) got inconvenienced between MINSTREL HEIGHTS (App.A.Prakash) and STAR COMRADE (Bhawani Singh).

At the start, HOLY SMOKE (S. Zervan, dr.3) jumped awkwardly inwards on to WILD FIRE (S. A. Amit, dr.2). Soon after the start, LINCOLN (Akshay Kumar) shifted in thereby tightening DANCING PHOENIX (Neeraj Rawal) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. The bridle used on LINCOLN (Akshay Kumar) was observed to have been displaced during the race. Trainer P. Shroff has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. Jockey S. Zervan (HOLY SMOKE) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2018/19, no action has been initiated.

At the request of Trainer M.K.Jadhav, IMPROVISSO was examined at 1000 hours on 09/12/2018 and found to be sore by the right hind leg, as such the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Jockey Y. S. Srinath (EYES FOR YOU) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey Y. S. Srinath stated that his mount was hanging out and the whip was used as a corrective measures, as such no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey Akshay Kumar (ARABIA) reported loss of whip passing the 250 metres. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2018/19, no action has been initiated. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the trainer, ISN’T SHE LOVELY was scoped at the Club’s Equine Hospital after the race and found to be EIPH (Gr.III). The filly is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that TIC TAC IPSY TIPSY showed signs of distress after coming back from the race. The filly also had blood tinged discharge from both the nostrils. After cold water hosing the filly was given First Aid Treatment. On scoping by the Equine Hospital, the filly was found to be EIPH (Gr.III). The filly is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, ISN’T SHE LOVELY and OOMPH were trotted and found to be sound. ISN’T SHE LOVELY had an abrasion at the left hind fetlock and PRINCESS ELIZA had a gum injury.

After the race, PLEIADES was trotted and found to be sound.

At the start, SIA (P. S. Chouhan, dr.6) jumped outwards and at the same time ITS A DEAL (Amyn Merchant, dr.9) jumped inwards thereby inconveniencing FENCING (App. Malam Singh, dr.7) and STRONG VALUES (Bhawani Singh, dr.8). After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (SIA) reported that his mount had shied away from the other runners. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been asked to take remedial measures. After the race, Jockey Satish Nayak (ISINIT) reported that at the start he lost his left rein which he regained shortly. After the race, LA MOTTE 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.