Results – Mumbai

Whilst loading was underway, MINX (Neeraj Rawal) was observed to have lost its left fore shoe. As such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Approaching 1400 metres, MAPLEWOOD (T. S. Jodha) shifted in and brushed the haunches of MULTISTARRER (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied. After the race, MAPLEWOOD was trotted and found to be sound.

SHE IS ON FIRE (Santosh G.) planted in its stall thus losing considerable ground at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials before next accepting to race. Passing 500 metres, BLUE BLOOD (Nirmal Jodha) leaned in onto EVANGELINE (S. Zervan) racing along the rails causing it to be checked. After the race, Jockey S. Zervan (EVANGELINE) reported that approaching the 400 metres, he was held up for a clear run along the rails and was forced to check and change course. After the race, WILLIAM WALLACE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind coronet.

LORRAINE (P. S. Chouhan) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start. After the race, EXCELLENT GOLD and LADY OF LUXURY were trotted and found to be sound.

ON VA DANSER (App. Aniket Karande) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning Starting trials, before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, GOLD MEMBER (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and went across the horses drawn on his inside, due to which PRINCIPESSA (App. P. S. Kaviraj) had to be steadied. After questioning, Jockey Dashrath Singh has been severely reprimanded. After the race, WAR OF ATTRITION was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore cannon. ON VA DANSER was found to be sound in the trot.

GIVERNY (T. S. Jodha) was reluctant to be stalled and after being loaded was restless in its stall not allowing its rider to settle thereby delaying the start. In view of the above Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning Starting Trials before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, THE MENTALIST (A. Sandesh) shied inwards on to HEIDMAR (Dashrath Singh), who in turn shifted in thereby bumping and tightening AGOSTINO CARRACCI (S. Zervan) along the rails causing the latter to be checked. After the race, THE MENTALIST was trotted and found to be sound.

LAGARDE (Suraj Narredu) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer S. S. Attaollahi has been asked to give the colt more gate practice before next accepting to race. At the start, TIGRIO (Y. S. Srinath, dr. 1) jumped inwards and had to be steadied.

After the race, FANFARE was observed to have a gum injury.

FLOWER POWER (App. P. S. Kaviraj) was reluctant to be stalled and when being tried, reared up and fell backwards with its rider. The filly was examined by the Club’s Sr. V. O. who certified her fit to race. However, after being stalled she was restless and did not allow her rider to settle. At the same time, HIGHLAND WOODS (App. M. Ayyar) rushed the front gate due to which the gates gave way and the gelding jumped out of the stall. However, the Jockey had managed to pull up his mount soon after and the gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O who certified it fit to race. Since the gates were to be tested, all the horses which were stalled were unloaded and in the process of unloading SUAREZ (S. P. Ranjane) reared up and fell backward injuring its rider who was indisposed as such the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. After unloading the horses, FLOWER POWER (App. P. S. Kaviraj) was observed to have sustained a cut injury on the left fore elbow and as such the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. MULTIBAGGER (Neeraj Rawal) planted in the stall taking no practical part in the race. In view of the above, it is recommended FLOWER POWER, HIGHLAND WOODS & MULTIBAGGER be given more gate practice and to be shown to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. At the start, TALEEM (S. A. Amit, dr.9) jumped outwards due to which TITANIUM (S. J. Sunil dr.10) and JAIPAR HONEY (Raghuveer Singh, dr.11) were inconvenienced. On being questioned after the race, Jockey S. A. Amit stated that the filly had jumped out awkwardly. The explanation was noted. After the race, TALEEM was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind coronet and HIGHLAND WOODS had a gum injury. FLOWER POWER was found to be sound in the trot.