Results – Pune

At the start, ARABIAN EMPIRE (A.M.Tograllu) was slow out and later on the gelding was converged upon by BLAU HIMMEL (J.Pradeep) and ALASKA (Zameer Sayyed) who shifted out and in respectively. At the start, WINCHESTER (S.P.Ranjane) shifted in and jostled with ADVENTURER (Dashrath Singh) who in turn went on to BLAU HIMMEL (J.Pradeep) who went on to ARABIAN EMPIRE (A.M.Tograllu). Jockey S.P.Ranjane has been fined Rs.2000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. At the start, PERPETUATION (M.A.Roushan) jumped out awkwardly outwards and went on FLYING TACKLE (Ishwar Pardeshi). Jockey Nirmal Jodha (MASTER CRAFT) has been cautioned for gradually shifting inwards before the Red Marker. After the race, LOYAL TYCOON was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit to by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ARABIAN EMPIRE, ALASKA and BLUE DAFFODILS were found to be sound.

MY LUCKY STAR (I.Shaikh) was slowly out, losing about 6 lengths at the start. Considering this and similar behavior of the gelding in its previous run, Trainer 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. An Objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor (FLYING STAR, placed 2nd) against Jockey Kavraj Singh , the rider of GRANT PARK (placed first). The reason being, in the last 50 metres, GRANT PARK shifted out due to which he had to check his mount momentarily, which cost him the 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. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey Kavraj Singh for careless riding on his mount GRANT PARK and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 13th November, 2011 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). Jockey P.Trevor (FLYING STAR) was observed to have used his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his third offence, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Jockey P.Trevor and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey License w.e.f. 13th November 2011 to 17th November 2011 (both days inclusive). (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race). After the race, ENCHANTED, GRANT PARK and MOUNTAIN FLORA were found to be sound.

Trainer Narendra Lagad informed after the 2nd race that ETIQUETTE had played up in the Saddling Enclosure and sustained injury on the left fore cannon and tendon. On examination by the Club’s Sr.V.O., the filly was found to have a painful swelling on tendon, as such, she was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Trainer Narendra Lagad is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s Sr.V.O before next accepting to race. ROYALTY (Y.S.Srinath) was restless in the stall and was not allowing its Rider to settle down. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas 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. Jockey Y.S.Srinath (ROYALTY) reported that his mount hung out throughout the race and he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. FANTASTIC KINGDOM (Malcolm Kharadi) hung out in the straight and in the final stages inconvenienced CAVALRYMAN (C.S.Jodha). Trainer Hosidar Daji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, ROYALTY and MISCHEVIOUS Z were found to be sound. ROYALTY had a cut injury at the left nostril.

Jockey Sunny Chinoy (SUPER HERO) has been fined Rs.2000/- for shifting in before the Red Marker and in the process going across the entire field. After the race, PRINCESS KHATOUM was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit to by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ISHPINGO, ITSMYWAY and JOIE DE VIVRE were found to be sound.

NO REPORT

In the process of being stalled, MATILDA (Dashrath Singh) reared up and flipped back. The filly was examined by the Club’s VO and certified unfit to race, as such she was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Considering this and her fractious behavior in its previous starts during the current Pune Meeting, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas 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 to race. Near 800 metres, RAIN FOREST (A.Sandesh) shifted in and went across ASHWA PRAHAR (Ishwar Pardeshi) who had to be checked and in the process clipped the heels of the former. Jockey A.Sandesh has been fined Rs. 3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey D.S.Rathore (ALWAYS SMILE) reported that he fumbled with his whip twice in the straight. He has been asked to be more careful in future. Trainer Altamaash A.Ahmed and Jockey Ladjadj Stephane were questioned with regard to the running and riding of SUKI SUKI. The Trainer explained that the filly was fractious in its Stall and had hurt her mouth. He added that the filly had come to him recently and this was her first run under his charge. He added that the filly had won a race in July 2011 with Trainer Faisal A.Abbas. When questioned, Jockey Ladjadj Stephane said that he had done his best. In view of the Sr.V.O. report that the filly had a gum injury and upper tooth broken, no action was initiated in the matter. After the race, SUKI SUKI was found to be sound, having a gum injury & upper tooth broken. JUSTERINI had a cut injury at the right hind pastern.

VICTORY ROAD (Amyn Merchant) played up in the Stall. The gelding was examined by the Club’s VO and found to be sore from the left fore leg and had lower tooth broken. As such, VICTORY ROAD was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Further, Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor 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. Soon after the start, SILVER LINING (D.K.Ashish) and AFLAME (P.Trevor) lugged out. Also, AFLAME lugged-in in the straight. Trainers S.S.Shah and Narendra Lagad have been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race their respective charge. An Objection was lodged by Jockey A.Sandesh, the rider of HIGHWAY EXPRESS (placed 3rd) against Jockey P.Trevor, the rider of AFLAME (placed 2nd). The reason being, near the 200 metres marker, AFLAME hung in and came on to him whereby he had to check his mount and stop riding, which cost him the 2nd Place. 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. After the race, ALFME and SILVER LINING were found to be sound.

At the start, GREATNESS (Ladjadj Stephane) shifted out and carried SEA BUCANEER (Shammi Khan) who went on to WORD OF HONOUR (R.Shelar) and at the same time, WALKING TALL (J.Chinoy) shifted inwards, due to which WORD OF HONOUR clipped the hind heels of WALKING TALL and stumbled. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated in the matter. Passing 200 metres, SMOOTH OPERATOR (A.Sandesh) shied away due to the presence of AWESOMENESS (M.A.Gallagher) on its outside and shifted in and caused NATIVE LADY (P.Trevor) to shift in who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of HAMMERHEAD (Dashrath Singh) and was checked. AWESOMENESS (M.A.Gallagher) lugged-in in the straight. Since the filly was reported to have returned sore after the race, no further action has been initiated in the matter. After the race, AWESOMENESS was found to be sore by the right fore leg and HOTTIE was found to be sore by the left fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit to by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. SEA BUCANEER and WALKING TALL were found to be sound.

At the start, TELL ME MORE (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out awkwardly outwards and made contact with SNOW BLAZE (B.Prakash). Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated in the matter. After the race, TELL ME MORE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit to by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SNOW BLAZE and ESMERALDO were found to be sound.

Relying on a report from the Sr. VO that CATALYST was declared to run in Aluminium plate but on examination was found to have Aluminium Both Fore, Hind Bare, Trainer Nina M.Lalvani has been fined Rs.2000/- for declaring incorrect shoeing. Near 500 metres, OUT OF MY WAY (Y.S.Srinath) shifted in and caused interference to REINSATE (Shrikant Kamble). Jockey Y.S.Srinath has been fined Rs.3000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount Jockey Ladjadj Stephane (SONEEYO) has been fined Rs.2000/- for dropping his hands before passing the Post. After the race, OUT OF MY WAY, PROCYON and RIVER GEM were found to be sound.