Results – Pune

The explanation of Jockey Kavraj Singh (IVORY MINT) that his mount tried to veer to the outside and therefore lost ground at the start was noted. Near 300 metres, GRANT PARK (A.Sandesh) was held up for a few strides. Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned regarding the poor performance of CIRCUS RING. The Instructions were to be well up. Tr.Antia added that the horse was right there till 400 metres or so and then fizzled out. Jockey B.Prakash reported that his mount did not improve in the straight. The explanation was noted. After the race, IVORY MINT, CIRCUS RING & FREANY were found to be sound. GRANT PARK had a lower gum injury.

An Objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, rider of STAR ALLIANCE ( placed 2nd) against Jockey S.Zervan, the rider of CAMACHO (placed first). The reason that after 800 metres, CAMACHO (S.Zervan) started coming on to him because of which he had to ease up his mount and at about 600 metrres he had to check his mount and this cost him a certain race. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. Near 500 metres, STAR ALLIANCE (P.Trevor) was steadied and ridden in check as the former was tightened when CLARION CALL (Kavraj Singh) shifted inwards. Jockey Kavraj Singh has been fined Rs.2000/- Jockey S.Zervan (STAR ALLIANCE) has been fined Rs.3000/- for riding an over-confident race and cautioned for the future. After the race, STAR ALLIANCE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind bulb of heel.

At the start, FORWARD CHARGE (Ladjadj Stephane) drifted out and went on to MIDSUMMER KNIGHT (Akash Agarwal) who in turn jostled with SAN RAFAEL (C.Rajendra). At the start, SAN RAFAEL (C.Rajendra) jumped out awkwardly and went on GREAT WHITE (D.K.Ashish). Soon after the start, GREAT WHITE (D.K.Ashish) shifted in and inconvenienced SAN RAFAEL (C.Rajendra). Jockey D.K.Ashish has been cautioned. Near 1000 metres, ARISTOCRATIC (P.Kamlesh) shifted out as the horse was being steadied and caused TAKESTWOTOTANGO (Neeraj Rawal) to travel wide and in the process inconvenienced GREAT WHITE (D.K.Ashish). After the race, MYSTIC TEMPLE was found to be sound.

At the start, AUGUSTUS (Vikram Jodha) tried to veer to the outside. Approaching 800 metres, WORD OF HONOUR (Amyn Merchant) shifted ground inwards and made contact with MUMBAI KING (Aadesh Kumar) who shifted in and made contact with VENEZIANO (P.S.Chouhan) and in the process MUMBAI KING lost position. Jockey Amyn Merchant has been cautioned. VENEZIANO (P.S.Chouhan) hung out in the straight and in the process hampered the running of WORD OF HONOUR (Amyn Merchant). Trainer Zadmal Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. After the race, VENEZIANO was found to be sound, having a cut injury at the right hind cannon.

EYE OF THE STORM (Shrikant Kamble) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Near 1300 metres, GOLDEN GRACE (M.A.Roushan) shifted in and went across ARABIAN EAGLE (Aadesh Kumar). As such, Jockey M.A.Roushan has been fined Rs.1000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockeys Shrikant Kamble (EYE OF THE STORM) and C.S.Jodha (SADDLERS RULE) were observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on their respective mount. Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been fined Rs.3000/- (second offence) and Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.1000/-. Jockey M.A.Roushan (GOLDEN GRACE) reported loss of whip near 300 metres. This being the second instance of loss of whip during the current Pune Meeting, he has been fined Rs.1000/-. After the race, GOLDEN GRACE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. Also, the mare had a cut injury at the left thigh. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, EYE OF THE STORM & SOLAR ANGEL were found to be sound. EYE OF THE STORM had a gum injury.

At the start, BORDERLINE (C.S.Jodha) veered outwards. OUT OF MY WAY (P.S.Chouhan) kept an erratic course in the final 200 metres. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, COCCINELLA, OUT OF MY WAY and FOLLOW THE DREAM were found to be sound. COCCINELLA had lost its right fore plate.

HIGH SOCIETY (D.K.Ashish) lost about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, STERLING SILVER (Shrikant Kamble) drifted out and made contact with AWESOMENESS (Kavraj Singh). Near 1000 metres, AWESOMENESS (Kavraj Singh) kept an erratic course due to which ORITO (Y.S.Srinath) shifted out and went on to STERING SILVER (Shrikant Kamble) who in turn went out on to BOLD DANCER (M.A.Roushan). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been cautioned. Passing 800 metres, ALWAYS SMILE (C.Rajendra) lugged out and in the process of correcting his mount, the gelding shifted inwards due to which STERLING SILVER (Shrikant Kamble) was tightened and lost position and as the filly was steadied, she made contact with ZARACHA (C.S.Jodha). Trainer HJ Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, BOLD DANCER was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ZARACHA was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind coronet.

WINCHESTER (C.Rajendra) dislodged the rider on the way to the start and bolted. After consultation with the Trainer, the horse was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. At the start, DOCTOR NO (Akshay) shifted inwards and took the running of ITSDAWNOFRACING (A.Ashad Asbar) who was checked. Jockey Akshay has been cautioned. Approaching 800 metres, TAG ALONG TOMMY (M.A.Roushan) clipped the heels of MONARCHOS (J.Chinoy) and stumbled. Passing 600 metres, TEODOR (Akash Agarwal) lugged in and took the running of TAG ALONG TOMMY (M.A.Roushan) who was checked and dropped back and in doing so hampered the running of ITSDAWNOFRACING (A.Ashad Asbar). Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated. ARSHAVIN (A.M.Tograllu) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Suresh Chavan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey J.Chinoy (MONARCHOS) has been asked to continue making an effort till past the Post on his mounts in future. After the race, TAG ALONG TOMMY, WINCHESTER & MONARCHOS were found to be sound. TAG ALONG TOMMY had a cut injury at the right hind fetlock.