Results – Pune

At the start, CHASING MEMORIES (App.Nikhil Bhujbal, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards went on to ROYAL FANTASY (S.Zervan, dr.5). Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar (DAREDEVIL) reported that his mount jumped awkwardly outwards and then hung out during the race and he had difficulty in riding out his mount. Trainer Anil Kumar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Near 1200 metres, ADVENTURER (D.K.Ashish) and BAT YAM (Akshay) brushed each other. After the race, ROYAL FANTASY was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, O’PRINCESS and BAT YAM were found to be sound.

Having his first start, ACQUITTAL (T.S.Jodha) was slow to move when the gates were released. At the start, SPRINGBANK ((Nirmal Jodha, dr.11) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with HOLIDAY DANCER (App.Prabhu Naidu, dr.10). Shortly after the start, HOLIDAY DANCER (App.Prabhu Naidu) shifted in and inconvenienced MOUNTAIN TREASURE (S.N.Chavan). App Prabhu Naidu has been cautioned. Jockey P.Trevor (AFLAME) has been cautioned for shifting in before the Red Marker. App Tushar Nemane (ALIYANA) reported that he lost his left stirrup at the jump out which he regained near 500 metres. App.Tushar Nemane has been cautioned to be more alert at the Gates. Near the 850 metres, FALLEN ANGEL (Zameer Sayyed) was steadied from the heels of EDGE OF GLORY (Altaf Sayyed). Near 700 metres, FALLEN ANGEL (Zameer Sayyed) was tightened when EDGE OF GLORY (Altaf Sayyed) shifted in. Jockey Altaf Sayyed has been fined Rs.1000/-. Jockey Amyn Merchant (ICE PICK) has been cautioned for failing to take up an advantageous position in the early and middle part of the race by travelling wide covering extra ground. Jockey S.N.Chavan (MOUNTAIN TREASURE) has been cautioned for failing to take up an advantageous position in the early and the middle part of the race by travelling wide covering extra ground. In the final 200 metres, EDGE OF GLORY (Altaf Sayyed) shifted out under the use of the whip and carried HOLIDAY DANCER (App.Prabhu Naidu) outwards, who in turn inconvenienced CRRISP (App.S.Mosin) on his outside. Jockey Altaf Sayyed has been cautioned. ALIYANA (App.Tushar Nemane) lugged out in the straight. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. After the race, ACQUITTAL was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind pastern and EDGE OF GLORY had a cut injury at the right hind coronet. ALIYANA and MOUNTAIN TREASURE were found to be sound.

Rounding the 1000 metres turn, CENT PER CENT (Suraj Narredu) lost position which resulted in VOLTERRA (B.Prakash) and VITTORIA (P.Kamlesh) being tightened for room and bumping each other whereby both the horses became unbalanced and lost ground. Following an enquiry, no blame could be attached to any of the Riders. After the race, STROMBOLI was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind coronet. SU CHALIYO was found to be sound.

STREET FIGHTER (Dashrath Singh) refused to be stalled despite all efforts, as such, the colt was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. After being stalled, BRIGHT LADY (Suraj Narredu) played up in the stall. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her fit to race. In view of the above behavior, the Starting Stall Certificates of STREET FIGHTER and BRIGHT LADY have been revoked. ZORAAVAR (J.Chinoy) hung out in the straight. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. After the race, BRIGHT LADY was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, ZORAAVAR was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the right hind hock.

At the Start, HABIBIAN (A.Sandesh, dr.12) jumped awkwardly inwards and jostled with PURPLE MOKARA (A.M.Tograllu, dr.11). Jockey Dashrath Singh (BLUE SEA) reported that his mount reared up and lost ground at the start. Between 800 and 600 metres, PURPLE MOKARA (A.M.Tograllu) and BLUE SEA (Dashrath Singh) raced wide covering extra ground. Passing 600 metres NATIONAL PRIDE (Nirmal Jodha) was held up for a clear run for a few strides due to a wall of horses in front of him. Near 500 metres, ROCKING (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in and hampered the running of ICE AFFAIR (S.Zervan) on a few occasions. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.1000/-. ALKAZI (C.S.Jodha) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. ARUSHA (P.Kamlesh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Bezan Cheony has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey A.Sandesh (HABIBIAN) reported that his mount ran green during the race. After the race, ALKAZI was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hind pastern and coronet. ARUSHA had an abrasion at both hind fetlock. FIRE GODDESS, PURPLE MOKARA and ORIENTAL MASTI were found to be sound.

After being stalled, GUNS N ROSES (A.Sandesh) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. However, GUNS N ROSES again started playing up after being restalled, as such the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Rehanullah Khan 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. The saddle on ILLUSTRIOUS (Imran Chisty) shifted back during the race, as such Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been fined Rs.2000/-. Jockey P.Kamlesh (TALK OF THE TOWN) has been fined Rs.1000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. FLYING STAR (C.S.Jodha) hung out in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Trainer Asad Siddiqui was asked if he could explain the apparent disappointing performance of SHABDEEZ. He said that the mare has very soft hooves and because of this she raced bare behind. However, he felt that she did not perform well and stated that he will give her a short let up.. After the race, MARINE ZONE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, FLYING STAR was found to be sound, but having a gum injury. SHABDEEZ and GUNS N ROSES were found to be sound.

After travelling a short distance, EQUIANO (T.S.Jodha) eased when CRÈME DE LA CRÈME (A.Ashhad Asbar) shifted in. Soon after the start, CRÈME DE LA CRÈME (A.Ashhad Asbar, dr.10 shifted in sharply before the Red Marker and jostled with GLORIOUS MISS (App.Prasad), thus causing a chain reaction wherein GLORIOUS MISS jostled with SNOW BALL (S.Zervan) who in turn jostled with CELSIUS (App.Tushar Nemane). Due to the above, SNOW BALL, whilst being steadied, dropped back, due to which SHE’S SWEET who was following scraped the rails and was steadied thus losing ground. Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar was reported to the Stewards for Dangerous riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey A.Ashhad Asbar and having heard him and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by the jockey and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 28th October, 2012 to 28th December, 2012 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race) for dangerous riding. Further, he was severely cautioned for the future. EQUIANO (T.S.Jodha) and FORTUNER (Ishwar Pardeshi) raced wide from 700 metres until 400 metres. Both horses covered extra ground. The saddle on THREE ROSES (P.Trevor) slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.2000/-. Jockey C.S.Jodha (ROYAL HONOUR) has been fined Rs.5000/- for improper use for the whip, wherein he allowed his mount to shift outwards under the use of the whip and carried TITLEIST (Dashrath Singh) outwards. Jockey Ishwar Pardeshi (FORTUNER) has been cautioned for travelling wide throughout the race. After the race, SNOW BALL was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind cannon and coronet. ROYAL HONOUR, THREE ROSES and CRÈME DE LA CRÈME were found to be sound.

On start, SAMBURU (R.K.Mahesh) walked out of the gate, losing about 6 lengths. Trainer M.Narredu 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 900 metres, FAIRY EMPRESS (Shammi Khan) was hampered for a run as VAILE ROUGE (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned. Jockey Akash Agarwal (ALLEGIANCE) has been cautioned for easing up his mount in the final 200 metres. After the race, TIPPING POINT was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind fetlock. SOLI DEO GLORIA, FAIRY EMPRESS, ALLEGIANCE and VAILE ROUGE (examined on 14/10/2012), were found to be sound.