Results – Pune

At the start, STRAIGHTFORWARD (R.Shelar) had its ground taken as COUGAR (Sunny Chinoy) shifted in. Jockey S.Sunil (ROYALTY) was reported to the Stewards, being his third Offence, for having used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit. The Stewards interviewed Jockey S.Sunil and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and resolved to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 25th September, 2011 to 1st October, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). The explanation of Jockey Dashrath Singh (SIZZLING LOVE), that his mount was sluggish in the early part of the race and he was unable to place his mount in 3rd/ 4th position as instructed, was noted. SPLASH (Shrikant Kamble) and STRAIGHTFORWARD (R.Shelar) lugged out in the straight. Trainers Narendra Lagad and Ivor Fernandes have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charges. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi was questioned with regard to the poor performance of FLYING TACKLE as the horse finished off board this time. Tr.Joshi said that his instructions were to be well up and on inquiry after the race, the Jockey had informed him that he had brushed up the mare after the start and the mare on her own headed the field. Tr.Joshi added that he had raced the mare in Blinkers this time as it was suggested by Jockey Dashrath Singh who rode her in the previous race. To another question, the Trainer stated that the mare is ordinary. When questioned, Jockey P.S.Chouhan stated that after the start he brushed up and the mare on her own went to front and she was travelling well but the moment he asked her for an effort, he found nothing. The explanation tendered by the Trainer and Jockey was noted. Trainer Adil Dajee and Jockey S.Shinde were questioned regarding the running and riding of FIREMISS. Trainer Adil Dajee said that he had instructed the Jockey to settle the filly well in the early part and to do his best in the straight. Jockey S.Shinde confirmed the instructions and stated that filly hung out in the straight and he had done his best. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to Jockey S.Shinde that entering the straight when the filly started hanging out he had changed his whip to the left hand and tapped her and the filly had responded to the corrective measures and ran straight for about 100 metres. Thereafter, when she started hanging out again, he had made no effort to correct the filly. Jockey S.Shinde stated that he was trying to correct the filly with the rains and had ridden out. When asked for his observation of the Jockey’s riding, Trainer Adil Dajee stated that the filly was a maiden and he was satisfied with the performance of the filly. He added that the Jockey had done his best considering his caliber. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards considered the above report from the Stipendiary Stewards and having viewed the race, decided that no action was called for in the matter, keeping in mind the caliber of the Jockey. FIREMISS (S.Shinde) hung out in the straight. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race with the filly. After the race, STRAIGHTFORWARD was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ROYALTY, COUGAR, FLYING TACKLE & FIREMISS were found to be sound. ROYALTY had upper gum injury and FLYING TACKLE had an abrasion at the left fore bulb of heel.