Results – Mumbai

After being stalled, DANCE THE DREAM (P.S.Chouhan) played up and flipped over and thereafter jumped over the rear gates and came out, as such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait 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. ARROWFIELD (P.Trevor) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start. At the start, MEDICI (A. Sandesh, dr.3) jumped outwards and carried ARABIAN FRIEND (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.4) outwards. At the start, EXCELLENT SORRENTO (App.Yash Narredu, dr.7) jumped outwards and made contact with OCTAVIUS (App. S. A. Amit, dr.8). Passing 100 metres, EXCELLENT SORRENTO (App.Yash Narredu) shifted out under the use of whip and went across BAKHTAWAR (Neeraj Rawal). After questioning, App.Yash Narredu has been cautioned. After the race, BAKHTAWAR 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, ARROWFIELD and ARABIAN FRIEND were trotted and found to be sound.

LOVELY FAIRY (Neeraj Rawal) was fractious and refused to move towards the starting point, as such, the mare was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer C.Rajendra has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the start in a mock race before next accepting with her to race. Soon after the start, NAVIGATOR (App. K. Nazil) shifted out thereby carrying LAMBRETTA (App. A. Prakash) outwards, due to which CECELIA (G. Amit) was tightened for room and dropped back. After questioning, App. K. Nazil has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Soon after the start, SHAPATH (App P. S. Kaviraj) shifted in under urgings and bumped SMOKY HAZE (A. Sandesh) who in turn shifted in and bumped LAMBRETTA (App. A. Prakash) forcing it inwards thereby brushing the haunches of NAVIGATOR (App. K. Nazil). Due to this incident, both LAMBRETTA and NAVIGATOR were unbalanced. After questioning, App. P. S. Kaviraj has been suspended for 2 Race Days i.e. from 29th March, 2019 to 31st March, 2019 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). Approaching 1200 metres, SHAPATH (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted in and bumped CECELIA (G. Amit) who had to be steadied. Passing 150 metres, DECCAN KING (App. S. A. Amit) was observed to have shifted out and at the same time LAMBRETTA (App. A. Prakash) shifted-in and were in close proximity, due to which App. S. A. Amit accidentally struck App. A. Prakash with the whip. App. S. A. Amit has been asked to be more cautious in the future. After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (HIGHLAND WIND) reported that his mount leaned inwards in the final stages of the race. Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of DECCAN KING and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, CECELIA was observed to have a gum injury.

Trainer M.Narredu has been fined Rs.1,000/- for racing his charge ODESSA with bandages on both fore legs without obtaining prior permission for the same. Soon after the start, THE CIVILIAN (S. Jaykumar) was observed to have thrown its head up thereby losing ground. After the race, KING KHALIL was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, PRICELESSGIRL 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, THE CIVILIAN was trotted and found to be sound.

SAFFRON FLOWER (App.D.R.Shubham) jumped out throwing its head resulting in losing about a length at the start. Approaching 1200 metres, PRINCESS ELIZA (App. K. Nazil) shifted in and went across CORMORANT (P. Trevor) causing the latter to be checked and drop back. After questioning, App. K. Nazil has been fined Rs.5,000/-. After the race, SAFFRON FLOWER and ALLEGRIA were observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, PRINCESS ELIZA was trotted and found to be sound.

DANCING RAPIDS (Amyn Merchant) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. JAIPAR HONEY (Nirmal Jodha) reared up and put her head in the adjoining stall as the start was effected, resulting in the filly jumping out riderless. In view of above, Trainers Sangramsinh N.Joshi and Nirad Karanjawala have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Passing 800 metres, SHIVALIK QUEEN (A. Sandesh) leaned inwards thereby tightening DAZZLING STAR (N. S. Parmar) along the rails. Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned. The Club’s V.O. reported that DANCING RAPIDS was trotted after the race and found to be sound. The gelding was re-examined at the Equine Hospital at 1150 hours on 15/03/2019 and found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, DAZZLING STAR was trotted and found to be sound.