Results – Mumbai

WALK THE TALK jumped out and did not raise an effective gallop. In view of above it is recommended the gelding be given more gate practice and to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

On the arrival at the start App. Jockey A. S. Peter (STICK TO THE PLAN) reported that his whip was damaged and was left unserviceable, as such the same was replaced with the Club’s Gear. At the start, KALINA (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 5) jumped outwards and ANTARCTICA (S. A. Amit, dr. 6) jumped inwards and they made contact. Soon after the start, HODSON’S HORSE (App. Malam Singh) shifted in under urgings and went across SAFDAR (App. A. Prakash) causing it to be checked. Thereafter, HODSON’S HORSE further shifted in and bumped ARRECIFE (S. A. Amit). In view of the same, App. Malam Singh has been suspended for 1 race day i.e. 19th March, 2020 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/Mock Race). After the race, HODSON’S HORSE showed symptoms of distress. The gelding was given cold water hosing and first aid treatment, after which it recovered and was sent to the stables. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, KALINA and RELENTLESS PURSUIT (checked at the Stable on 27/02/2020) were trotted and found to be sound. The Sr. V. O. reported that KALINA was scoped after the race at the Equine Hospital and found to be Grade-II EIPH.

Approaching 1000 metres, LIVE BY NIGHT (Nicky Mackay) shifted in thereby tightening and forcing MELANIA (P. S. Chouhan) to be checked and drop back. Jockey Nicky Mackay has been fined Rs. 2,000/-. Passing the 350 metres, BLUE BLOOD (Dashrath Singh) shifted out and carried LIVE BY NIGHT (Nicky Mackay) outwards. After the race, Jockey Dashrath Singh reported that his mount was running green. Passing 150 metres, Jockey David Egan (BOLD LEGEND) was observed to have persisted with the use of whip from the right despite his mount being inclined outwards due to which his mount further shifted out, thereby inconveniencing and forcing SALVO (P. Trevor) outwards. After questioning, Jockey David Egan has been fined Rs. 3,000/-. Passing the 100 metres, LIVE BY NIGHT(Nicky Mackay) shifted in and went across BLUE BLOOD (Dashrath Singh) causing the later to be steadied. Thereafter, LIVE BY NIGHT shifted out and had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey Nicky Mackay reported that his mount was running green. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

App. P. S. Kaviraj (TURMERIC TOWER) was observed to have attempted to weigh out sporting a Body Protector of an unapproved standard. After questioning, App. P. S. Kaviraj has been fined Rs. 3,000/-. Approaching 200 metres, NAMAQUA (P. Trevor) shifted out and carried RISING BRAVE (K. Nazil) and ALPINE EXPRESS (App. Malam Singh) outwards. Jockey P. Trevor has been cautioned. Approaching 100 metres, IMPALA (J. Chinoy) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening and inconveniencing WILD FIRE (App. Aniket Karande) and TURMERIC TOWER (App. P. S. Kaviraj). After questioning, Jockey J. Chinoy has been fined Rs. 2,000/-. After the race, IMPALA 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.

OPENING VERSE jumped out slowly losing about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, LADY LORRAE (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr. 5) jumped outwards and shifted out under urgings onto MENILLY (Nicky Mackay, dr. 6) who in turn shifted out and bumped MONARCH (P. Trevor, dr. 7) thereby forcing it outwards. Thereafter, ASHWA CHINTZ (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 10) shifted in due to which MONARCH was further tightened for room and had to be checked. After questioning all concerned, App. P. S. Kaviraj has been suspended for 2 race days i.e. 19th to 22nd March, 2020 for careless riding and Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been severely cautioned. In the final stages of the race, FINALIST (Dashrath Singh) shifted out under the use of whip inconveniencing MONARCH (P. Trevor). Jockey Dashrath Singh has been fined Rs. 3,000/-. After the race, MONARCH was trotted and found to be sound. However the gelding was found to have wolf tooth on the left side.

Trainer Nosher Cama has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge CAESAR in this race, whilst the gelding was under Starter’s ban. The gelding was struck out at the acceptance stage. Trainer Dallas Todywalla had declared a Foreign Jockey viz. Jockey David Egan on AMERICAN ODESSEY in this race when the said Jockey was not eligible to ride this horse. On being informed of the same, Trainer Dallas Todywalla declared Jockey C. S. Jodha on AMERICAN ODESSEY. Subsequently, it came to light that Jockey C. S. Jodha was not in town and hence Trainer Dallas Todywalla was allowed to replace him with Jockey P. S. Chouhan. In this connection, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.5,000/- for declaring an ineligible Jockey on his charge. Further, he has been fined Rs.1,000/- for declaring a Jockey without his consent. RED FIRE (App. P. Vinod) was observed to have been brought into the Paddock sporting a Snaffle Bit instead of the declared Rubber Bit. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs. 1,000/- for the lapse. PRIMUM NON NOCERE turned its head as the start was effected due to which the mare lost about 2 lengths at the start. After the race, OFFICER IN COMMAND, AMERICAN ODESSEY and ARABIAN DREAM were trotted and found to be sound. The Sr. V. O. reported that OFFICER IN COMMAND was scoped after the race at the Equine Hospital and found to be Grade-III EIPH. The gelding 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.