Results – Mumbai

MASTER OF STUDIES (P.S.Chouhan) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start. At the start, FLYING DRAGON (App. M. Ayyar, dr.8) jumped inwards on to HIS MASTER’S VICE (A. Sandesh, dr.7), who in turn shifted in thereby inconveniencing SIR SONG (App.S. A. Amit, dr.6). Passing 500 metres, GANDALF (App. K. Nazil) lost its footing and stumbled thereby bumping GRAND EYES (N. S. Parmar) forcing it outwards on to BABY FACE (App. D. R. Shubham), who in turn shifted out and carried HIS MASTER’S VICE (A. Sandesh) outwards. It was observed that approaching 400 metres, FLYING DRAGON (App. M. Ayyar), under urgings over-reached and clipped the heels of DAZZLE N DAZE (S.S..Baria) and was unbalanced. After questioning Apprentice M.Ayyar, he has been referred to the Jockeys’ Riding Instructor to improve his riding skill. After the race, Jockey P. S. Chouhan (MASTER OF STUDIES) reported that passing the 150 metres his reins slipped out of his hands which he regained thereafter. The Stipendiary Stewards will be looking into this incident and submit a report later. After the race, DAZZLE N DAZE 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, BABY FACE was 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, GRAND PASSAGE, GANDALF (examined on 14/04/2019) and FLYING DRAGON (examined on 14/04/2019), were trotted and found to be sound.

SILVER STORM (S.S.Baria) dislodged its rider on the way to the start and bolted. Considering that the colt had run the full course, he was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures. On arrival at the start, MACAU (App.K.Nazil) was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race. After being stalled, ON VA DANSER (Sunny Chinoy) rushed the front gates, due to which the gates opened. After being stalled, GREY FALCON (Dashrath Singh) reared up and sat on its haunches. Both the horses were taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified them fit to race. At the start, CIPHER (Amyn Merchant, dr.8) jumped inwards and made contact with GOD’S DECREE (App.S. A. Amit, dr.7). From the 500 metres, GOLDEN GUEST (A. Sandesh) was inclined outwards despite the Jockey’s efforts and carried THE CHEETAH (S. Zervan) outwards. Thereafter, in the final stages GOLDEN GUEST further shifted out and went across THE CHEETAH. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, GOD’S DECREE was observed to have a cut injury at both hind pastern and GOLDEN GUEST had a gum injury. BAIT AND SWITCH was found to be sound in the trot.

At the request of Trainer M.Narredu, SACHERTORTE was examined at 1130 hours on 13/04/2019 and found to have painful swelling at the left point of shoulder, 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 to race. Soon after the start, SPLASH (Akshay) shifted in under urgings and at the same time THEA’S FIRE (Sunny Chinoy) shifted out thereby tightening MONK (App.S.J.Sunil) who was racing between them. Jockeys Akshay and Sunny Chinoy have been cautioned. Passing 300 metres, TOUGH COP (N. S. Parmar) shifted out and went across SPLASH (Akshay) who clipped the former’s heels and stumbled. After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar reported that his mount was running green. Passing 200 metres, THEA’S FIRE (Sunny Chinoy) shifted out under urgings and made contact with SPLASH (Akshay). Passing 150 metres, RAWENO (Amyn Merchant) shifted in and went across TOUGH COP (N. S. Parmar) and KANADARIO (Bhawani Singh). After the race, Jockey Amyn Merchant reported that his mount hung in despite efforts. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. In the final stages of the race, MONK (S. J. Sunil) was observed to drift out and finished the race on the extreme outside. After the race, Jockey S. J. Sunil reported that his mount hung out in the straight. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey S. J. Sunil that since his mount was inclined outwards, he should have changed his whip hand which he failed to do, however, keeping in mind the behavior of the gelding he has only been cautioned and Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, KANADARIO and TOUCH COP (examined on 14/04/2019) were trotted and found to be sound

Soon after the start, BUNTING (App. K. Pranil) shifted out and at the same time IMPALA (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted in thereby bumping and tightening SAFDAR (N. S. Parmar) who was drawn between them. Due to this, SAFDAR had to be checked and dropped back. After questioning all concerned, App. K. Pranil and App. P. S. Kaviraj have been severely reprimanded. After the race, HIGHLAND PRINCESS was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, MINSTREL HEIGHTS was trotted and found to be sound.

After being stalled, JACK FLASH (App.Niranjan S.Parmar) got restless and stood in an awkward position and in the process of the rider correcting his mount, his bridle came off. The same was adjusted in the stall. At the start, DANCE THE DREAM (A.Sandesh, dr.8) jumped inwards on to STICK TO THE PLAN (App.P.Shinde, dr.7), who in turn shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing JACK FLASH (App.Niranjan S.Parmar, dr.6). Soon after the start, TASCH (P. Trevor) shifted in due to which MOUNT OLYMPUS (Dashrath Singh) shied inwards. Thereafter, MOUNT OLYMPUS (Dashrath Singh) shifted in under urgings and bumped STEPPENWOLF (P.S.Chouhan) who stumbled unbalancing its rider. After questioning all concerned, Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.3,000/- and Jockey Dashrath Singh has been suspended for 2 Race Days for careless riding i.e. if he applies for a Jockey’s license for the Season 2019/20, the same will be granted to him, however, his license shall stand suspended for 2 Race Days starting from the first Race Day of the Pune Meeting 2019. After the race, ORION’S BELT 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, RED CARNATION, MINE THAT BIRD and STICK TO THE PLAN were trotted and found to be sound.

Passing 900 metres, PILATUS (B. Nikhil) shifted in thereby tightening CLASSICUS (Akshay) who had to be checked and dropped back. Jockey B. Nikhil has been cautioned. Jockey Bhawani Singh (PRINCESS ELIZA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On being questioned after the race, Jockey Bhawani Singh said that his mount was hanging out and he had used the whip as a corrective measure, as such no action was initiated against him. However, Trainer Karthik Ganapathy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, PRINCESS ELIZA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, DIBABA and JULIO CESARO were trotted and found to be sound.