Results – Pune

Soon after the FRANGIPANI (N. S. Parmar) shifted in and went across HEIFITZ (T. S. Jodha) causing the latter to be checked by its Rider. App N.S. Parmar has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Near 600 metres, PACEMAKER (Nadeem Alam) shifted in and took the running of FRANGIPANI (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to be checked. Jockey Nadeem Alam has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.

TITAN (C.Rajendra) was restless in the gate and not allowing its rider to settle. Tr.Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, CELTIC MANOR (Aadesh Kumar, dr.8) jumped out awkwardly towards the inside and jostled with IJLAL (Zameer Sayyed, dr.6). Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against the Jockey.

MAGICAL MANTRA (C.S.Jodha) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. NARA (Shailesh Shinde) was slow in the stride, losing about 2 lengths at the start. Jockey S. K. Jadhav (SPARROW HAWK) reported that his mount was unbalanced near 200 metres and his whip had entangled with the reins for a few strides in the final stages of the race.

At the request of Trainer Nina M Lalvani, RUNNING BULL was examined on 22/08/2009 at 1005 hours and was found to go short by the right fore leg. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club`s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the request of Trainer Bezan Chenoy ELMWOOD was examined on 23/08/2009 at 0930 hours and was found to have abrasion and inflammation of the left hind tendon. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.

On arrival at the Starting Gates, PREMIER PERCEPTION was found to have an injury on the inside of the right hock. As such the mare was certified unfit to race by the Club`s Sr.V.O. and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter`s Orders. Approaching 800 metres, FEET OF FLAMES (C Rajendra) was tightened for room while racing between STAR IMPACT (M Narredu) and STRATHENDRICK (Dashrath Singh). Passing 800 metres, FEET OF FLAMES (C Rajendra) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of STAR IMPACT (M Narredu).

At the request of Trainer M.K.Jadhav, DAFFODILS was examined at 1615 hours just before saddling and was found to have a bleeding abrasion on the right hip. As such the filly was certified unfit to race and hence was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Jockey Imran Chisty reported that the saddle on his mount HIGHLAND GLORY tilted to the left side soon after the start and he was unable to ride out his mount to complete advantage. Trainer CD Katrak has been fined Rs.5000/- for faulty saddling of his mount. After the race, EMPRESS OF INDIA was observed to have an abrasion on the right elbow.