Results – Pune

At the request of Trainer Magansingh P Jodha, MANEGE was examined on 22/07/2009 at 0900 hours and found to have an abrasion with swelling on his brisket. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. After the race, ASTRAL and PANINARO were both observed to have an abrasion on the left hind fetlock.

At the start, PRIAPUS (App S Zervan) jumped out awkwardly from the Gates. Jockey YS Srinath (RIYASAT) reported the loss of whip near 200 meters. Since the horse was out of contention and this being the first time this season the jockey had reported loss of whip no action has been initiated against him beyond reminding him of the notice with regard to the loss of whip. Two objections were lodged in this race. The first objection was lodged by Mr. Bezan Chinoy, Trainer of ELMWOOD (App Shammi Khan, placed 4th) against App S Zervan, rider of PRIAPUS, placed 3rd by the Judge, for knocking his charge at about 100 metres. The second Objection was lodged by App S Zervan (PRIAPUS, placed 3rd by the Judge) against Jockey Aadesh Kumar, rider of MING, placed 2nd by the Judge, the reason being that at about 200 metres, MING came on to him and tightened him which cost him the 2nd Place. The Stewards interviewed Mr. Bezan Chinoy, Mr. Vinayak, Trainer of PRIAPUS, Apprentice Jockeys S Zervan & Shammi Khan, and Jockey

Passing 200 metres, FORBES LIST (M Narredu) shifted out and inconvenienced TELSTAR (C Rajendra). Jockey M Narredu has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. The saddle on CATALYST was observed to have slipped back during the race. As such, Trainer Nina M Lalvani has been fined Rs.2000/- for faulty saddling of her charge.

Soon after the start, PRIME TIME (P Kamlesh, dr.10) shifted in before the Red Marker. Jockey P Kamlesh has only been cautioned since no interference was caused. Shortly afterwards PRIME TIME stumbled on its own. While straightening for home, FIRE STREAK (YS Srinath), in trying to improve his position, shifted out and in doing so forced RISING ASSET (Vikram Jodha) to shift out and carry PRIME TIME (P Kamlesh) outwards who in turn carried AESTHETICS (C Rajendra) outward. Jockey YS Srinath has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. In the final furlong, RISING ASSET (Vikram Jodha) hung-in and brushed the inner rails. Trainer HJ Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Trainer Anil Kumar has been fined Rs.1000/- for accepting with his charge SHAKTIMAN in two races scheduled for the same Day. The Sr.V.O. reported that SHAKTIMAN was examined after the race and found to be sound. The gelding had an abrasion on the left hind fetlock and a wolf tooth on either side of its mouth. After the race YANKEE WOMAN was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club?s VO before next accepting to race. ------------------------- The post race urine sample of the winners of the 2nd and 4th race viz. ASTRAL & SALTORO and the special sample of RIYASAT & ELMWOOD (3rd race) and YANKEE WOMAN (5th race), were collected for detection of prohibited substance. ------------------------- TOTAL NUMBER OF RACES - 6 TOTAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS - 56 TOTAL STAKES - Rs.14,80,000/- AVE. NUMBER OF RUNNERS PER RACE - 9