Results – Pune

After being stalled, ZAMBIAN (D.K.Ashish) reared up and had an awkward fall and came out of the gates. As recommended by the Club’s V.O., the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s Order.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. Also, the Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with him to race. At the start, ARTISTE (Dashrath Singh, dr.7) shifted in and went across the field on his inside, and in the process, went across CEZANNE (A.Sandesh) who received interference and in turn went on to SUPER ICON (S.S.Baria). Jockey Dashrath Singh has been fined Rs.5,000/-. After the race, DUSK N DAWN was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, ARTISTE was found to be sound.

At the start, ICE GATE (C.Umesh) jumped out awkwardly. Soon after the start, TITLEIST (Dashrath Singh) shifted out as the gelding was being steadied and went across GATES OF HEAVEN (D.A.Naik), who was steadied. App.R Ajinkya (STAR GAZING) has been cautioned for travelling wide throughout the race.

Soon after the start, WINDSOR QUEEN (App.Yash Narredu, dr.5) shifted-in on to SAMAY BALWAN (B.Nikhil, dr.4), who shifted-in on to NATIONAL PRIDE (App.D.S.Daman, dr.3), who in turn hampered the running of ARUSHA (D.K.Ashish, dr.2). Further, WINDSOR QUEEN (App.Yash Narredu) raced keen during the race and near 700 metres the mare shifted out on a few occasions whereby SOMBRERO (S.Mosin) who was following, clipped the hind heels of WINDSOR QUEEN, stumbled and dropped out considerably out of contention and in doing so, NATIONAL PRIDE (App.D. S. Daman) who was following SOMBRERO, received interference. The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit. The Stewards after the last race interviewed App. Yash Narredu who was accompanied by his Master, Trainer M.Narredu. The Stewards also heard Trainer Faisal A.Abbas and having viewed the video recording of the race, were not entirely satisfied with the explanation tendered by App.Yash Narredu. The Stewards noted that WINDSOR QUEEN was very keen and App.Yash Narredu in trying to hold his position, the horse kept an erratic course and negotiating the final bend shifted out due to which SOMBRERO (S.Mosin) who was racing behind on his outside, clipped WINDSOR QUEEN and stumbled almost dislodging the rider. However, keeping in mind that App.Yash Narredu was specifically instructed not to hit the front and the horse was very keen, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of a grave doubt for careless riding and warned him to be more careful in the future. Jockey Sandeep Jadhav (GLORIA) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount and he has been severely cautioned for the future. Trainer H.J.Antia has been fined Rs.1,000/- for taking away his charge STARRY OCEAN (Placed Fourth) from the paddock, before the ALL CLEAR was given. After the race, WINDSOR QUEEN was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hock. ARABIAN LORD, SOMBRERO and ARUSHA were found to be sound.

INTESAR (S.P.Ranjane) leaned inwards in the early part of the race and carried PROVIDENCE (P.Trevor) inwards, who in turn inconvenienced CARUSO (App.D.S.Daman). CARUSO (App.D.S.Daman) was inclined to lean-in in the straight. Trainer Janardhan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Approaching 600 metres, PROVIDENCE (P.Trevor) shifted in and tightened YOU’RE THE BOSS (Darren Williams) along the rails, who lost position, and in the process, PETITE FLEUR (A.Sandesh) who was following YOU’RE THE BOSS, was steadied and forced to shift out. Jockey P.Trevor has been fined Rs 3,000/-. After the race, INVINCIBLE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

REYNOLDS (S.Zervan) leaned-in in the final stages of the race due to which SHIVALIK STORM (A.Sandesh) was inconvenienced and steadied. Trainer Janardhan has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. While negotiating the final bend, FORTUNE FAVOURS (C.S.Jodha) travelled wide, due to which ZIDAAN (App.Yash Narredu) travelled further wide.

After the race, CIRCLE OF BLISS was found to be sound.

Soon after the start, MAUNA KEA (P.Trevor) was steadied due to crowding of the field. Near 700 metres, MYLA ROSE (App.G.Amit) was inconvenienced when tightened due to VICTORIOUS MARCH (App.S.J.Sunil) being inclined to shift out and was eased off. Near 900 metres, MYLA ROSE (App.G.Amit) shifted in suddenly and went across MAUNA KEA (P.Trevor) who was forced to shift out and in turn carried WAR HORSE (Sandeep Jadhav) outwards. Approaching 800 metres, RIO (App.Yash Narredu) shifted-in and hampered the running of MYLA ROSE (App.G. Amit). Then again, approaching 600 metres RIO (App.Yash Narredu) shifted-in sharply and caused interference to SAINTS N SINNERS (Nirmal Jodha). As such, App.Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/- and severely cautioned for the future. ONE KEPT SECRET (CS Jodha) lugged in briefly in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Approaching 800 metres, RIO (App.Yash Narredu) shifted-in and hampered the running of MYLA ROSE (App.G. Amit). Then again, approaching 600 metres, RIO shifted-in sharply and caused interference to SAINTS N SINNERS (Nirmal Jodha). As such, App.Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/- and severely cautioned for the future. After the race, RIO, ONE KEPT SECRET and MYLA ROSE (examined on 16/08/2014) were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, WORD OF HONOUR was examined at 1030 hours on 15/08/2014 and was found to have an injury below the anus, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with him to race. Trainer C.Rajendra reported about an injury to his charge BELMONT at the time of saddling. The gelding was examined by the Club’s Sr..V.O. and observed to have sustained a deep cut injury above the right eye. As such, BELMONT was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with him to race. Jockey C.S.Jodha was declared on two horses in this race, by Trainer H.J.Antia on WIND OF THE HILLS and Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait on DIXIE DELIGHT. In the enquiry, Jockey C.S.Jodha admitted his mistake of having accepted to ride DIXIE DELIGHT for Trainer Sait while being fully aware that he was retained by the stable of Trainer H.J.Antia to ride all the horses trained by Mr.Antia. In the end, Trainer H.J.Antia allowed Jockey C.S.Jodha to ride DIXIE DELIGHT, as such, the Declaration of Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait in respect of Jockey C.S.Jodha was accepted for the filly DIXIE DELIGHT and Trainer H.J.Antia declared Jockey C.Umesh on WIND OF THE HILLS. Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.5,000/- for his lapse. Between 600 and 400 metres, FLEETWOOD MAC (P.Trevor) was inconvenienced on two occasions as ALECTAR (A.Sandesh) shifted out. Jockey A.Sandesh has been cautioned. Jockey Darren Williams, rider of ARCHIMEDES, reported that he did not get a clear run between 600 and 250 metres. Jockey Sandeep Jadhav (DANSE DEBONAIRE) reported the loss of whip near 400 metres. Near 300 metres, RICOCHET (Kavraj Singh) shifted-in on to DANSE DEBONAIRE (Sandeep Jadhav) who went on to ALECTAR (A.Sandesh) who in turn tightened ARCHIMEDES (Darren Williams). Jockey Kavraj Singh has been cautioned. Near 300 metres, JUST BY CHANCE (Dashrath Singh) was tightened between DIXIE DELIGHT (C.S.Jodha) and FLEETWOOD MAC (P.Trevor) as the later shifted out. Jockey P.Trevor has been cautioned. After the race, DOUBLE OR QUITS, ALECTAR and WIND OF THE HILLS were found to be sound.

Whilst rolling in the paddock after the race, the Club’s Vet on duty noticed a small trickle of blood from the right nostril of b f QUICK FIRE and she was reported as having broken a blood vessel and an announcement was made to that effect on the public address system. Thereafter, the filly was taken to the sampling yard and given a wash and subsequent examination revealed an injury in the right nostril. The filly was scoped at the Club’s Equine Hospital for confirmatory diagnosis and found to be EIPH (Grade-I) and it was confirmed that the trickle of blood from the right nostril was due to the injury. After the race, JOSEPHINE and DON CORLEONE were found to be sound. JOSEPHINE had a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel and DON CORLEONE had a cut injury at the right hind pastern. DHANYAVAAD had a gum injury and QUICK FIRE had an injury in the right nostril.