Results – Mumbai

The starting stall remark of PSYCHIC FORCE (Akshay Kumar) was blindfold till end and the same was removed as the field was dispatched, at which point it was observed that the hood used on the said horse came off with the blindfold. Subsequently, on examining the hood, it was observed that the same did not have a tied rope. As such, Trainer Aashay Doctor has been fined Rs.1000/- for faulty application of the equipment. After the race Jockey Akshay Kumar (PSYCHIC FORCE) reported that his mount was inclined outwards throughout the race. Trainer Aashay Doctor has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the horse. Jockey .A.Imran Khan (MY OPINION) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. The Sr.V.O. reported that WIZARD OF STOCKS broke down after completing the race. On examination, the gelding was found to be sore from the right hind leg. After administering pain killer, the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital for further investigation. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, SALAZAAR was trotted and found to be sound.

Jockey Bhawani Singh was declared to ride NORTHERN ALLIANCE. NORTHERN ALLIANCE (Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, FLYING VISIT (T.S.Jodha, dr.9) jumped inwards and went across NORTHERN ALLIANCE (Bhawani Singh, dr.8) who was slow to begin. Approaching the 100 metres. Jockey S John (TRAFALGAR) was observed to have lost his reins momentarily . Jockey Bhawani Singh (NORTHERN ALLIANCE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his second offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2020/21, he has been fined Rs.5,000/-.

Jockey Suraj Narredu was declared to ride STOCKBRIDGE. CHARMING STAR (J.Chinoy) jumped outwards brushing the gate due to which the Jockey lost his left stirrup which he regained shortly. Thereafter, the colt did not raise an effective gallop. In view of above, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the colt more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. In the process of stalling, STOCKBRIDGE (Suraj Narredu) reared up and fell backward. The colt was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified him fit to race. At the start, HELLBENT (T.S.Jodha, dr.9) jumped outwards on to EASY RIDER (K.Nazil, dr.10). After the race, Jockey K Nazil (EASY RIDER) reported that the saddle on his mount had shifted forward as such he was unable to ride out and eased up at the 600 metres. Trainer Nosher Cama has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. After the race, STOCKBRIDGE and EASY RIDER were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Jockey A.Sandesh, his mount FARRELL was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. on arrival at the start and was found to be sore by the right hind leg, as such the colt was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After being stalled, AHEAD OF HIS TIME (P Trevor) and MOGUL (S.Zervan) played up in their respective stall. Both the horses were taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified them fit to race. Trainers Dallas Todywalla and Vishal Gaikwad 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. After the race, Jockey K.Nazil (LIT) reported that his mount hung-out in the straight. Trainer A.M.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, LIT was trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer S.S.Attaollahi, PISSARRO was examined at 1730 hours on 24/03/2021 and found to be suffering from fever and dehydration and needed to be medicated, 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. Jockey Suraj Narredu was declared to ride IMMORTALITY. Approaching the 800 metres, SPORTING MEMORIES (S.John) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing ASHWA BRAVO (A.Imran Khan) inwards on to SUCCESSOR (J.Chinoy). Due to this incident, ASHWA BRAVO had to be checked and Jockey J.Chinoy (SUCCESSOR) lost his stirrup which he regained shortly. Jockey S.John has been fined Rs.2,000/-. After the race, Jockey A.Imran Khan (ASHWA BRAVO) reported that this mount hung-out throughout the race despite his efforts. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the colt and he reported that ASHWA BRAVO was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, ASHWA BRAVO and TAIMUR were trotted and found to be sound.

Jockey Suraj Narredu was declared to ride GIANT STAR. At the request of Jockey J Chinoy, the saddle on his mount SCRAMJET was adjusted and in view of the horse being fractious at the time of re-saddling, the right ear lob of the hood tore, as such, the same was replaced with the Club’s gear. LIVE BY NIGHT (S.Zervan) jumped out and stopped galloping. In view of above, Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race. Approaching the 1000 metres, EXOTIQUE (App.P.S.Kaviraj) leaned inwards on to RAYS OF SUN (T.S.Jodha) who had to be steadied Passing the 1000 metres, due to a tightly packed field, TIGRIO (Y.S.Srinath) was tightened for room and had to be checked. Passing the 500 metres, App.P.S.Kaviraj (EXOTIQUE) leaned inwards on to ASHWA SHEHANSHAH (Prashant P.Dhebe) who had to be steadied. Thereafter. App.P.S.Kaviraj was observed to have lost his left rein due to which he lost control and shifted in thereby bumping and tightening THE SOVEREIGN ORB (P.Trevor) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning App.P.S.Kaviraj and not being satisfied with his explanation, he has been suspended for 2 race days for careless riding. Since his Apprentice Jockey’s licence already stands suspended till the end of the Mumbai Meeting 2020/21 for an earlier offence, it was decided that. should he apply for an Apprentice Jockey’s licence for the Season 2021/22, the same may be granted to him, however, his licence shall stand suspended for the first two race days of the Pune Meeting 2021. Passing the 300 metres, ONE WISH (A.Sandesh) was denied a clear passage. In the final stages of the race, GIANT STAR (Suraj Narredu) leaned outwards on to RAYS OF SUN (T.S.Jodha), who in turn shifted out on to TANHAIYAAN (P.S.Chouhan). Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned. Jockey .J.Chinoy (SCRAMJET) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, ONE WISH 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.

After being stalled, SUPER GIRL (T.S.Jodha) sat on her haunches, as such, the filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race. Soon after the start, ENIGMA (P.S.Chouhan) shifted in and made contact with DECAPRIO (Vishal N.Bunde). Passing the 100 metres ENDEAVOUR (Y.S.Srinath) hung out despite the rider’s efforts thereby inconveniencing EXCELERATOR (App.A.Prakash). After the race, Jockey Y.S.Srinath reported that his mount hung out despite his efforts. In view of this behavior, Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures and show his charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race. The Clerk of the Scales reported that App.A.Prakash (EXCELERATOR, placed 4th) had weighed out at 49 kg. and he weighed in at 50.5 kg. i.e. 1.5 kg. overweight. The Stewards directed the Stipendiary Stewards to enquire into the matter and submit a report. After the race, ENDEAVOUR was trotted and found to be sound.