Results – Pune

MAHIMA (R.Shelar) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start. THEORY (App.Yash Narredu) fly jumped and did not race an effective gallop soon thereafter. Near 400 metres, THEORY (App.Yash Narredu) weakened and shifted out and made contact with MAHIMA (R.Shelar) and then shifted-in and made contact with STAR BUILDER (S.G.Prasad). STAR BUILDER (S.G.Prasad) did not get a clear run passing 200 metres, while racing between MAHIMA (R.Shelar) and LHOTSE (Nirmal Jodha). LHOTSE (Nirmal Jodha) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey B.Nikhil (MINSTREL SON) reported that his mount leaned-in during the race. Since the gelding was reported to have broken a blood vessel, no further action has been initiated in the matter. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi and Jockey Nirmal Jodha were questioned regarding the running and riding of LHOTSE. The instructions to the Jockey were to take a good jump and be in 3rd or 4th position and do his best in the straight. The Trainer observed that near 1100 metres the filly lost position and then she travelled on the outside. He further stated that it was not a good ride by the Jockey and that he was dissatisfied with the riding effort. He added that the Jockey had worked the horse coming into this race. When asked, the Trainer stated that the horse had returned sound after the race. The Jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that near 1100 metres, MOHEGUN SUN was steadied and slowed down due to which he had to check his mount and lost position. He added that in the straight the filly lugged in as she had done in the previous start, and he had to keep her balanced and ride out as well. To another question, he stated that his other hand does not move that well when he is using the whip. He reiterated that he had done his best. The matter was reported to the Stewards. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Stewards. After the race, THEORY and MINSTREL SON were observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the ban period of four weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, LHOTSE was found to be sound.