Results – Mumbai

After the race, FLYING VISIT was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the gelding has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After the race, MOJITO was trotted at the stables and was found to be sound.

On arrival at the starting gates, at the request of Jockey P. Trevor (WALL STREET), his mount was examined by the Club’s V.O who certified him fit to race. Jockey S. Saqlain (MAGNETO) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his 1st offence during the current Mumbai Meeting 2023/24, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-. After the race, WALL STREET was trotted and found to be sound. Further, at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, endoscopy was performed on WALL STREET and was found to have EIPH (Gr.II).

Tr. Bezan Chenoy informed that his charge CELESTINA was under medication and had requested to withdraw the filly from the race. As such, he was permitted to withdraw his charge and is fined Rs.15,000/- for his lapse. Further, in accordance with the Calendar Notification the sample has been collected for analysis. At the request of Trainer Karthik Ganapathy, SACHIKO was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. in the stable area at 6.00 p.m. on 18th January, 2024 and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. ALARICUS (App. Mustakim Alam, dr.9) jumped out slowly losing about two lengths at the start. After the race, Jockey Y. S. Srinath (WINDBORNE) reported loss of whip approaching the 200 metres. This being his first instance during the current Mumbai Meeting 2023/24, no action has been initiated. After the race, FAST APPROACH was found to have a wolf tooth. Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures. After the race, MEMPHIS was found to have an injury on right hind pastern.

Passing the 800 metres MAJESTIC WARRIOR (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing MAYSARA (App. N. Bhosale) causing the latter to check and drop back due to which SUPERIMPOSE (S. Saqlain) racing on its haunches had to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied App. Mustakim Alam has been fined Rs.2,000/- Passing the 600 metres, SUPERIMPOSE (S. Saqlain) shifted out thereby tightening and inconveniencing MAYSARA (N. Bhosale) who had to check and drop back due to which MISTY (P. Trevor) racing on its haunches had to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey S. Saqlain has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Approaching the 200 metres, ESPENRANZA (Amyn Merchant) weakened and dropped back due to which DIVINE THOUGHTS (P. Vinod) racing along the rails had to be checked. After the race, Jockey N. S. Parmar (MAJORELLA BLUE) reported that passing the 200 metres his reins slipped momentarily. After the race, ESPERANZA was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right hind, as such, the mare has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race.

RAISE THE STAKES (N. S. Parmar, dr.9) reared up in the stall and got her right fore stuck in the adjoining gate and was leaning behind, as such, the filly was taken out and was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Aman Altaf Hussain has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. GYPSY SOUL (H. M. Akshay, dr.5) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. After the race, BAKLAVA was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by right fore, as such, the colt has to be passed fit by Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After the race, MUMTAZ was trotted and found to be sound and RAISE THE STAKES was found to have a gum injury and bruises on right elbow.

Approaching the 200 metres, OVER THE LINE (R. Ajinkya) shifted in under urgings and went across TREASURE GOLD (S. Mosin) who had to check and change course. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey R. Ajinkya has been suspended for one race day i.e. 11th February 2024 (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, LITTLE MINISTER and ELOQUENT were trotted and found to be sound.