Results – Pune

FINAL ATTACK (J.Chinoy) was slow in the strides, losing about 2 lengths at the start. Passing 800 metres, RED SENSATION (Dashrath Singh) shifted out and caused BRAVE GYPSY (Aadesh Kumar) to travel wide. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey Suraj Narredu (ASLAN) reported that near 500 metres, his mount was held up for a run for few strides and ridden in check, while racing behind RADICAL MACKIE (P.Trevor) and on the inside of MALISCHKA (Ishwar Pardeshi). Soon on entering the straight, FINAL ATTACK (J.Chinoy) caused BRAVE GYPSY (Aadesh Kumar) to travel wider as the former was ridden out to progress in the race. Jockey Kavraj Singh (SACRED RELIC) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race RADICAL MACKIE and APHRODITE were found to be sound. BRAVE GYPSY was examined on 16/10/2011 and found to be sound.

PURE ELATION (Neeraj Rawal) was restless in the stall. Trainer Nosher Cama 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. Jockey Akash Agarwal (SET AFIRE) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift in under the use of the whip in the last 200 metres. After the race, OCEAN WISH was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel. SET AFIRE was found to be sound.

OCTOPAUL (Dashrath Singh) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start. Near 500 metres, POUND FOOLISH (P.Trevor) was steadied and shifted in as GATRAVAT (I.Shaikh) shifted inward due to the bend, and made contact with WESTERLIE (A.Sandesh) who lost position. The incident was accidental, as such no action was initiated against any jockey. In the final stages of the race, SADDLERS RULE (P.S.Chouhan) shifted out and made contact with FLYING JEWEL (P.Kamlesh). Jockey Dashrath Singh (OCTOPAUL) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift inwards in the final 200 metres. After the race, FLOODS OF FORTUNE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SADDLERS RULE and GATRAVAT were found to be sound.

Jockey Ladjadj Stephane (FORWARD CHARGE) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift inwards in the final 200 metres and in the process went across SNOW QUEEN (C.Rajendra). After the race, SNOW QUEEN was found to be sore by the left fore leg and STARSEEKER was sore by the right fore leg. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, VENUS ROSEWATER and FORWARD CHARGE were found to be sound.

Approaching 400 metres, KNIGHTON (Ladjadj Stephane) shifted out and forced his way when there was insufficient room and jostled with BRETTON WOODS (C.Ruzaan). Jockey Ladjadj Stephane was reported to the Stewards for Careless Riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey Ladjadj Stephane and having heard his submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him and decided to suspend his Jockey’s License for 13th November 2011 (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race) for careless riding. After the race, SMART HUNTER was observed to have a cut injury at the right hock. FORTUNE HUNTER and SAIFEENA were found to be sound.

At the Start, HERZELIYAH (Kavraj Singh, dr.9) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to KATRINA (C.S.Jodha, dr.10). ARSHAVIN (P.S.Chouhan, dr.3) also jumped out awkwardly outwards and went on to STYLISH STROKES (Shammi Khan, dr.4). Passing 200 metres, ATLANTIC STAR (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and went across INSITE SOUL (Amyn Merchant). Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. Near 100 metres, TWITTILLATOR (A.Sandesh) lugged in and hampered the running of HERMANN (S.Sunil). Trainer Robert D’Mellow has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. Jockey Akash Agarwal (DAREDEVIL) has been fined Rs.3000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. The explanation of Jockey A.Sandesh (TWITTILLATOR) that in the final stages of the race, his leg made contact with one of the metallic plates placed on the Inner running rails and therefore he had weakened in his riding effort was noted. After the race, STYLISH STROKES was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern and LAKE HURON had a gum injury.

The Sr.V.O. reported that DOI MOI was examined on 16/10/2011 and found to be sore by the left fore leg and also had a cut injury between the left fore bulb of heel. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.