Results – Pune

NARA (C.S.Jodha) reared up as the start was effected and planted, taking no practical part in the race. As this was the first time the filly behaved in this manner, Trainer Nina Lalvani has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and to show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race her. Trainer Nirrad Karanjawalla and Apprentice Shammi Khan were questioned regarding the running and riding of DYNAMITE. The Apprentice was instructed to hit the front and if not, to be in 2nd or 3rd position and to do his best. The Apprentice was observed to have made insufficient efforts to follow the Trainer’s instructions. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Apprentice Shammi Khan, he has been cautioned for the same.

BEAU MONDE (Sunny Chinoy) jumped out awkwardly towards the inside. Jockey Sunny Chinoy has been asked to be more alert in the gates. Passing 400 meters, DANCE MAESTRO (C.S. Jodha) was tightened for room when the rider tried to take an insufficient room on the inside of GAME OF TALENT (Aadesh Kumar) who was dropping back at that stage. Since the incident was accidental no action has been initiated against anyone. However, Tr.S.S.Shah and Jockey C.S.Jodha were asked to wait after the last race in case the Stewards wished to interview them with regard to the running and riding of DANCE MAESTRO.

Soon after the start, ITSRACINGAFTERALL (S.S.Baria, dr.7) shifted in and jostled with GALACTICA (Y.S.Srinath, dr.5). ITSRACINGAFTERALL was banned from racing during the last Mumbai Meeting when the gelding had behaved in a similar manner. The gelding had behaved satisfactorily in his earlier start during the current Pune Meeting in Race No.20 but considering the gelding’s behavior in this race, Trainer Anil Kumar has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting to race him.

LIQUIDATOR (M.Narredu) had swayed his head to the left as the start was effected losing about 3 lengths. URUJ (T.S.Jodha) jumped out slowly, losing about 5 lengths. Trainers P.Shroff and S.S.Shah have been asked to give their respective charges more gate practice and to show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting with them to race. Jockey M Narredu (LIQUIDATOR) reported that his mount was sluggish at the start and since he was instructed to go to the front or to be well up, he had brushed up the horse to move up the field. He said that he found the horse uncomfortable throughout the race and did not respond to his urging. Tr.P.Shroff stated that he had fancied the horse and he no explanation to offer as to why the horse performed poorly. The Sr. VO was requested to examine the horse for any abnormality and he reported that the horse was found to be sound after the race.

INSITE SOUL (Zameer Sayeed) took a fly jump. After the race HIGHLAND CONQUEST was observed to have an abrasion on his left hind fetlock.

Tr.S.Mangalorkar has been fined Rs.1000/- for using Pacifier Blinker instead of Pacifier Visor on his charge WAHY. In the process of being stalled, WAHY (C.Rajendra) played up and dislodged the rider who was hurt, as such WAHY was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Tr.S.Mangalorkar has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting with her to race.

SEA GULL (Neeraj Rawal) played up after being stalled. The mare was unloaded and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. who certified her fit to race. At the start, MISTER FIXIT (App Shammi Khan, dr.3) shifted inwards and made contact with VIJAYI BHAVA (Nirmal Jodha, dr.2) due to which VIJAYI BHAVA lost its position. App Shammi Khan was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed App Shammi Khan, along with his Master, Mr. Nirrad Karanjawalla, and having heard their submissions and viewing the video recording of the race and keeping in mind that this was App.Shammi Khan’s 7th ride of his career , decided to give him the benefit of the doubt in this case. However, he was warned to maintain a straight course from the start till the red marker in the future.