Results – Pune

FIRECRACKER (Hamir Singh) threw its head up at the start and was ridden in check in the early part of the race. On questioning, Tr.Narendra Lagad informed that the Jockey was instructed to be 5th/6th position and to follow the instructions the Jockey has ridden in check. Approaching 600 meters, STAR SPARKLE (Nirmal Jodha) shifted out due to having made contact with ITEM BOMB (P Belose) and went on to FIRECRACKER (Hamir Singh) who in turn inconvenienced STARLITE EXPRESS (Akash Agarwal). Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.

HIGHLAND MUSIC (Zameer Sayyed) hung out during the race, more so while negotiating the final bend. Trainer CD Katark has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

SPITZ (Samuel Fargeat) was fractious and reluctant to proceed to the Starting gates and was reluctant to be stalled, as such, the colt was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Orders. Trainer Zadmal Singh has been asked to show the colt in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. After being stalled, TROMOS (C.S.Jodha) hooked his hind on the side platform. As such, the colt was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. VO who certified him fit to race.

Jockey C.S.Jodha was declared to ride by Trainers Subhag Singh and Mrs. Nina M. Lalwani on SILVER TERN and SAIL AWAY respectively. On questioning, it was established that Trainer Subhag Singh had declared Jockey C.S.Jodha without his consent, as such Trainer Subhag Singh has been fined Rs.1000/- Near 1400 meters, BALTHAZAAR (Nirmal Jodha) was steadied due to lack of room and dropped back resulting in SILVER TERN (Samuel Fargeat), who was racing directly behind, being checked. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone. After the race, SAIL AWAY was observed to have an abrasion on the right hind pastern.

Approaching 600 meters, QUEENS COURT (Riyaz Shaikh) shifted in and hampered the running of EAGLE MOUNTAIN (Khalander). Jockey Riyaz Shaikh has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. After the race, CAN CAN was observed to have an abrasion on the right hind coronet.

RAGE OF ANGELS (App.Kishore Kadam) was slow in the stride, losing about 2 lengths at the start. ABSOLUTE REALITY (SN Chavan) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.