Results – Pune

PLAN B (App.Yash Narredu) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainer Vinesh 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 RISING ANGEL (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.4) jumped awkwardly inwards and carried PLAN B (App.Yash Narredu, dr.3) inwards, who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of STARSONBOARD (Malcolm Kharadi, dr.2) and steadied, who had itself marginally shifted out. An Objection was lodged by App.Yash Narredu, rider of PLAN B (Placed Second) against STARSONBOARD (Malcolm Kharadi, Placed First). The reason being, immediately after jump out, STARSONBOARD came on to him because of which he could not get his position and he was far behind from where he came and ran second, or else he would have won the race. After considering the submissions made by Jockey Malcolm Kharadi and Apprentice Yash Narredu who was accompanied by Trainer Vinesh, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to overrule the objection. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race, GOLDEN SPURS was observed to be returning 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. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, STAR FIRE BOY was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SEEN IT ALL was found to be sound.

SPANISH SAGA (A.Sandesh) jumped out awkwardly and veered towards the outside. Near 200 metres, DREAMS OF YOU (S.Zervan) suddenly ducked-in and made contact with BONOBO (Kavraj Singh). After the race, SAVAGE GARDEN was found to be sound.

Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge TATIANA whilst the horse was on an unapproved owner’s name. The horse was struck out at the acceptance stage. Jockey Darren Williams (MUFASA) and Jockey P.Trevor (ISADORO) both reported that they found their respective mount uncomfortable coming into the straight and had weakened considerably and dropped out of contention as the horses tired. The Sr. Veterinary Officer was requested to examine both the horses and he reported that no abnormality was detected. After the race, TOP COMMANDER was observed to have an abrasion at the right hind fetlock.

At the start, ULTRASONIC (Dashrath Singh, dr.3) jumped awkwardly outwards and jostled with FORTUNE HUNTER (S Mosin, dr.4), who itself had jumped out awkwardly. ULTRASONIC (Dashrath Singh) lugged-in In the final 200 metres. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, JIMBO was observed to have an injury at the lower gum and lower tooth was broken. PAPAKURA and FORTUNE HUNTER were found to be sound.

After being stalled, DIAMOND THIEF (J.Pradeep) played up and in the process the rider got injured and was unable to ride, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Near 300 metres, EGYPTIANA (N.S.Parmar) shifted in as the filly ran green and made contact with STARISTOCRAT (D.K.Ashish) who itself had marginally shifted out, due to which BORN TO WIN (Zameer Sayyed) who was racing behind the two horses, was steadied. After the race, STARISTOCRAT was observed to have an abrasion at both the hind fetlocks and a cut injury at the right hind cannon. DIVALATHA was found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Sanjay Kolse, NATALIAN EXPRESS was examined at 0815 hours on 1st August, 2014 and was found to have a cut injury an the left hind coronet and pastern. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with her to race. YODHA SHAKTI (H.A.Sachin) jumped out awkwardly losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha 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, DOC HOLLIDAY (A.Sandesh, dr.2) jumped awkwardly outwards and went on to DIESEL DON (D.A.Naik, dr.3). DYNA (App.Yash Narredu, dr.5) jumped awkwardly outwards. MAGIC VISION (T.S.Jodha, dr.8) jumped out awkwardly. Soon after the start, MAGIC VISION (T.S.Jodha) was steadied as SATURDAY AFFAIR (Sandeep Jadhav) shifted ground inwards and went cross the former. Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has been cautioned. Near 1000 metres, WALK OF FAME (Altaf Sayyed) stumbled on its own. DYNA (App.Yash Narredu) lugged-out in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha and Jockey Kavraj Singh were questioned regarding the running and riding of ADAMS SPIRIT. The Jockey was instructed to be in a good position and to ride with support from wherever position the filly was comfortable as she travels well when she gets support. Jockey Kavraj Singh was informed that he had not made sufficient efforts throughout the race, to which he said that near 800 metres the filly lost her footing and he thought she may not travel well thereafter, therefore, he rode her with support. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Kavraj Singh, he has been fined Rs.3,000/- and Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been cautioned and asked to ensure that his charges are ridden out to full advantage in the future. After the race, DYNA was observed to have a cut injury at both the hind fetlocks and MAGIC VISION had lost its right hind plate. ADAMS SPIRIT was found to be sound.