Results – Pune

TICKER TAPE PARADE (P.Kamlesh) and STORMYDAY (Kishore Kadam) were slow in the stride, losing about 2 lengths and 4 lengths respectively. Tr.Sanjay Kolse has been asked to give his charge STORMYDAY more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, ORIENTAL ROCKY (R.Vaibhav, dr.1) jumped out awkwardly and went on to NIRBHAYA (App.Sandeep Jadhav, dr.2) who in turn went on to WALK OF LIFE (R.Shelar, dr.3) and in the process NIRBHAYA made contact with ARAVALI (Dashrath Singh, dr. 4). After the ORIENTAL ROCKY was observed to have lost its left fore plate and ARAVALI had lost its right hind plate. STORMYDAY and WALK OF LIFE were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Ivor Fernandes, THUNDER STAR was examined at 0945 hours on 26/10/2013 and found to be sore by the left hind leg, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. CORNELIAN (I.Pasha) was standing awkwardly in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer M.Narredu 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. Near 300 meters ACE OF DIAMOND (J.Pradeep) was inconvenienced while racing on the inside of STRIKING SHADOW (Akshay). Jockey Akshay has been cautioned. Approaching 200 meters, ARABIAN CROWN (Vikram Jodha) stumbled and fell, due to which ASHWA YODHAA (Nirmal Jodha) who was following, was pulled up to avoid colliding with the fallen horse. Jockey I.Pasha (CORNELIAN) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race STRIKING SHADOW was scoped at the Equine Hospital at the request of Trainer Mansoor Shah and no abnormality was detected. After the race, CURIOSITY was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that ARABIAN CROWN collapsed near 200 metres. On examination, the gelding was found to be sore from the right fore leg. First aid treatment was given and the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance, for further management. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that the horse had suffered catastrophic fracture of the right shoulder bone and was euthanized at the Equine Hospital on humane grounds.

EYE OF THE TIGER (V.Chandrakant) was slowly out, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Tr.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. After the race, MOON RAKER, MY DIVA, ANNABETH and EYE OF THE TIGER were found to be sound.

Soon on entering the straight, CHARLOTTE RAY [IRE] (Dashrath Singh) lugged out for a brief period and carried RUNNING SUN (App.Sandeep Jadhav) outward. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Near 700 meters MIGHTY KING (C.S.Jodha) leaned outwards and went on to SENORA BELLA (P.Trevor) who went on to SUMO (Kavraj Singh), who in turn went out to DICTATOR (N.S.Parmar). Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 200 meters MIGHTY KING (C.S.Jodha) shifted out and jostled with DICTATOR (N.S.Parmar) who in turn jostled with CATHARSIS (Imran Chisty). Jockey C.S.Jodha was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards interviewed Jockey C.S.Jodha and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s license for 17th November, 2013 for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race), App. Sandeep Jadhav (RUNNING SUN) has been fined Rs 1,000/- for allowing his mount to shift out in the final 100 meters and in the process jostled with CATHARSIS (Imran Chisty). The Sr.V.O. reported that MIGHTY KING was examined at the stables after the race and was found to be sound.

MAQSAD (Vikram Walkar) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Tr.M.K.Jadhav 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. At the start, GUNS N ROSES (V.Chandrakant) jumped out awkwardly, losing ground. App.S.Mosin (ICE SKATES) has been reprimanded for shifting in soon after the start and inconveniencing ST BARTZ (Shrikant Kamble). Near 800 meters SUNSHINE HEART (App.Prasad) shifted in and hampered the running of ST BARTS (Shrikant Kamble), who went on to WINDSOR QUEEN (C.S.Jodha), who in turn hampered STAR ZONE (I Pasha). App.Prasad has been cautioned. Approaching 200 metres, CAPTAIN SMART (Nirmal Jodha) lugged in and hampered the running of SUNSHINE HEART (App.Prasad). Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Trainer H.J.Antia, when questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge ICE SKATES, stated that this time the gelding ran over 1000 meters as compared to 1200 meters on the previous occasion, which may have suited the gelding as he was in contention till about 200 meters from home in the previous race. Further, he had claimed a 3.5 kg allowance this time which was to the advantage of his charge. He further added that the gelding has run after 20 days. To another question, he stated that he had fancied the gelding in the previous start as well but he had packed up in the final 300 meters. He said that this was a maiden win of ICE SKATES. The Stewards having considered the above report, directed the Stipendiary Stewards to conduct further enquiry and submit a report. After the race, EDGE OF GLORY, MOUNTAIN TREASURE, FLAMING HEART and CAPTAIN SMART (examined on 27/10/2013) were found to be sound.

UCHESHRAWA (App.Prasad) was slow in the stride, losing about 3 lengths at the start. At the start, INSIGNIA (S.Zervan, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to TELL ME MORE (I.Pasha, dr.3). Soon after the start, QUEEN OF VENUS (App.Sandeep Jadhav) shifted in and carried INSIGNIA (S.Zervan) inwards, who in turn tightened DIVINE INSPIRATION (Imran Chisty) who lost position. App. Sandeep Jadhav has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Approaching 600 metres, GATES OF HEAVEN (Dashrath Singh) clipped the heels of INSIGNIA (S.Zervan) and stumbled. After the race, GATES OF HEAVEN, DIVINE INSPIRATION, QUEEN OF VENUS and SATINGO were found to be sound. GATES OF HEAVEN had a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel and MAUNA KEA had a cut injury at the left hind pastern.

VICTORIA FALLS (P.Trevor) was inclined to lug-in during the race and while negotiating the bend went on to ROSIE SUNSHINE (P.Kamlesh) on a few occasions. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, PRETTY HOT was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind coronet. VICTORIA FALLS was found to be sound. MINT APPROACH (A.Sandesh) was placed fifth and QUEST FOR LOVE (Dashrath Singh) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

Jockey Suraj Narredu (OCEAN AND BEYOND) reported that he did not get a clear run in the early part of the straight. After the race, AN ACQUIRED TASTE and WINDS OF FORTUNE were found to be sound.

WINDSOR (V.Chandrakant) walked out of the gate, losing about 5 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. At the start, WAVES OF MAGIC (Amyn Merchant) jumped out awkwardly. Jockey A.Sandesh (COSMIC DANCER) reported that he did not get a clear run in the straight and could not ride out to advantage. Near 200 metres, THREE ROSES (I.Pasha) suddenly ducked out and caused SAN RAFAEL (S.Sunil) to travel wide. App.Prabhu Naidu (STARRY OCEAN) reported loss of whip near 200 metres. After the race, SAN RAFAEL and WINDSOR (examined on 27/10/2013) were found to be sound.