Results – Pune

After the race, MON AMI was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind fetlock.

EYE OF THE TIGER (V.Chandrakant) was reluctant to be stalled. Also, the gelding jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start. 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. Jockeys I.Pasha (AUGUSTYNA) and V.Chandrakant (EYE OF THE TIGER) have been cautioned for the unnecessary use of the whip on their respective mounts. Jockey P.Trevor (STAR GAZING) reported that his mount was inclined to run out during the race. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, MESMERIC was found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the right hind fetlock. EYE OF THE TIGER, VIVA ZAPATA and AUGUSTYNA were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, TELL ME MORE (Shrikant Kamble) was tightened and lost position. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (SINDBAAD) reported that his mount lugged out in the straight. Trainer Nina M.Lalvani has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (TELL ME MORE) has been reprimanded for insufficient efforts to ride his mount as per the instructions in the early part of the race, which were to be in second or third position. After the race, TELL ME MORE, STAR PRINCE and SINDBAAD were found to be sound.

The saddle on MIRACLE OF MERCY (App.S.Mosin) was observed to have slipped back during the race. As such, Trainer Jayantilal K.Gor has been fined Rs 2,000/-. STAR BENEVOLENT (C.S.Jodha) hung out in the straight and finished racing on the sand track. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race gelding. After the race, STARSONBOARD, STOLEN RELIC and STAR BENEVOLENT were found to be sound. CALYPSO QUEEN had a cut injury at the left hock and STOLEN RELIC had a gum injury.

At the start, SHABDEEZ (App.Prabhu Naidu, dr.4) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to YOU’RE THE BOSS (P.Trevor, dr.5) who in turn went on to STORMY PRINCESS (App.S.Mosin, dr.6), who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of MOUNTAIN SONG (App.Prasad, dr.7) and was steadied. Soon after the start, MOUNTAIN SONG (App.Prasad) shifted in and carried YOU’RE THE BOSS (P.Trevor) inwards, who went across SHABDEEZ (Prabhu Naidu) and then shifted in further and hampered the running of QUID PRO QUO (Neeraj Rawal). Apprentice Prasad has been fined Rs 2,000/-. Trainer S.K. Sunderji was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge INCENTIO. He stated that the gelding had a set-back, he had undergone two knee surgeries, one during the previous Mumbai Meeting and again during the Off-season and hence, he was able to race the gelding in the month on September in Race No 170. He added that the race may have helped the gelding and he showed improvement in this race and he was pleasantly surprised with the win. He further added that the gelding was available at longer odds. The explanation was noted. After the race, QUID PRO QUO was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind pastern, INCENTIO had a cut injury at the left hind fetlock and WINDMILL LADY, MOUNTAIN SONG & STORMY PRINCESS had a gum injury. MOUNTAIN SONG and STORMY PRINCESS (examined on 19/10/2013) were found to be sound.

HIGHRAZ (Neeraj Rawal) was restless in the stall and reared up as the start was given. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait 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. After the race, HAIL THE KING and HIGHRAZ were found to be sound.

ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE (App.Prasad) planted and took no practical part in the race. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner in a previous outing, Trainer Janardhan has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter in a mock race, before next accepting to race. At the start, MR MORRISON (R.K.Mahesh, dr.1) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to FOREST VISION (C.S.Jodha, dr.2). Near 300 meters, SUN SALUTATION (App.S.Mosin) shifted in and took the running of FOREST VISION (C.S;Jodha). App.S.Mosin has been cautioned. Jockey P.Trevor (SUPER SATIN) has been fined Rs 3,000/- for using the whip in excess to the prescribed limit on his mount. Trainer Narendra Lagad and Jockey V.Chandrakant were questioned regarding the running and riding of DARK KNIGHT. The instructions were to be in the sixth or seventh or eighth position and to do his best and not to let the gelding off the bit. The Trainer stated that they have tried this tactics as the gelding when ridden from a forward position had fizzled out in the latter part of the race and that the gelding has performed better this time with the changed tactics. The Trainer added that the horse has choking problem. He further opined that had the Jockey been more vigorous, possibly he could have won the race. Jockey V.Chandrakant confirmed the instructions and added that he has done his best in this race. The Stewards considered the report and directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct further enquiries and submit a report later. After the race, MR MORRISON, DARK KNIGHT and SUMMER ECLIPSE were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Altaf Hussain, DANCING PRANCES, was examined at 1900 hours on 16/10/2013 and found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. STEP UP (S.Sunil) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Dallas Todywalla 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. At the start, ICE EMPIRE (S.P.Ranjane,dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to MOUNTAIN MYNAH (App.Prasad, dr.3), who in turn shifted out and took the running of STEP UP (S.Sunil, dr.4), who was steadied. QUE SERA SERA (Kavraj Singh) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. Jockey S.Sunil (STEP UP) has been cautioned for easing up his mount prematurely in the final 100 metres. After the race, QUE SERA SERA, MOUNTAIN MYNAH and STEP UP (examined on 19/10/2013) were found to be sound.

At the start, ZOOM ZOOM (Vikram Walkar, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went across MARINE ZONE (Ishwar Pardeshi, dr.3) and then went on to EARTH TAMER (A.Sandesh, dr.4) who in turn went on to SHEER ROMANCE (Shrikant Kamble, dr.5). Soon after the start, EARTH TAMER (A Sandesh) shifted out as the gelding was being settled and caused MATTER OF HEART (Akshay) to shift out, who in turn caused MATEUS ROSE (P.Trevor) to shift out. In the process, THREE ROSES (I.Pasha) who was following, clipped the heels of MATEUS ROSE and stumbled. Near 1000 metres, HUNT FOR HEADS (S.Zervan) shifted in and caused MATTER OF HEART (Akshay) to shift in and hamper the running of ZOOM ZOOM (Vikram Walkar). Jockey S.Zervan has been reprimanded. Approaching 200 metres, EARTH TAMER (A.Sanesh) shifted in due to which HUNT FOR HEADS (S.Zervan) was forced to shift out and in the process hampered the running of SHEER ROMANCE (Shrikant Kamble). Jockey A.Sandesh has been reprimanded. App.S.Mosin (CLASSIC RULER) reported loss of his whip near 100 metres. After the race, MARINE ZONE and ZOOM ZOOM were found to be sound.