Results – Pune

PALATIAL (R.Shelar) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head and did not race an effective gallop thereby losing considerable ground. Trainer Adil Dajee 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, STAR STUDDED (J.E.Pereira, dr.4) became unbalanced and shifted-in and made contact with REMARKABLES (Dashrath Singh, dr.3). FLYNN (Kavraj Singh) and ULRIKA (C.S.Jodha) lugged-in in the straight. Trainers Magansingh P.Jodha and M.K.Jadhav have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting to race. After the race, PALATIAL was found to be sound.

At the start, DIXIE DELIGHT (C.S.Jodha) reared up and took a fly jump. Near 1200 metres, DANSE DEBONAIRE (App.Akshay Gaikwad) shifted-in and took the running of PUMBA (Amyn Merchant) who was eased-off the heels and shifted out. And again near 600 metres, DANSE DEBONAIRE shifted-in and went on to ARCHIMEDES (Darren Williams), who in turn inconvenienced OPEN OFFER (App.Yash Narredu) who lost position. App. Akshay Gaikwad has been reprimanded.

Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs 1,000/- for failing to produce the registered Racing Colours in respect of his charge ROYAL SAPPHIRE. The Jockey wore the Emergency Colours. i.e. All Black. At the start, RISING ANGEL (App.S.Joseph), after an awkward jump, shifted-in with the Rider making no effort to correct his mount and in the process went on to SIR SONG (App Yash Narredu), a fancied runner, and then on to GOOD MEMORY (T.S.Jodha), who shifted-in and jostled with PUNE WARRIORS (Anil Baandal) who became unbalanced and shifted out and went across SIR SONG (Yash Narredu). App.S.Joseph was suspended for 14thSeptember 2014 for careless riding (Permitted to ride work / mock race). VOICE OF FAITH (Zameer Sayyed, dr.9) was inclined to run out throughout the race, wherein at the start, the colt went on to SUPER BOLT (App.K.N.Bhati, dr.10), who in turn tightened INDISPENSABLE (App.S.J.Suni, dr.11l) on to SPEAR OF TRIUM (Dashrath Singh, dr.12). Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. Passing 200 metres, STORMYDAY (S.G.Prasad) shifted-in and hampered the running of SUPER BOLT (App.K.N.Bhati). Jockey S. G. Prasad has been cautioned. After the race, SIR SONG, SUPER BOLT, RISING ANGEL, VOICE OF FAITH (examined on 31/08/2014) and ROYAL SAPPHIRE (examined on 31/08/2014) were found to be sound.

After being stalled, SOOTHSAYER (Neeraj Rawal) ducked and cast himself under the front gates, resulting in the saddle being displaced and the gates being damaged. As such, SOOTHSAYER was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. THUNDER STAR (R.Shelar) veered to the outside after jump out and thereafter did not raise an effect gallop, resulting in losing considerable ground at the start. Trainers M.Narredu and Ivor Fernandes have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. App. S.Joseph (LOGANO) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to travel wide from 600 metres to the winning post. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi (STRAIGHT SIX) has been cautioned for failing to ride out his mount to complete advantage in the straight. After the race, SOOTHSAYER was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right fore coronet and a bruise on the forehead. LOGANO was found to be sound.

At the start, ARMEL (Hanumant Singh, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to AS GOOD AS GOLD (I.Pasha, dr.7). At the start BEYOND HORIZONS (App.S.J.Sunil) jumped out awkwardly. DIOR (N.S.Parmar) and SPEED UP (D.A.Naik) did not get a clear run coming into the straight and till about 200 metres. App. Bhawani Singh (ABDERUS) has been cautioned for allowing his mount to shift-out in the final stages of the race. After the race, QUIZICAL and CHA CHA CHA were found to be sound.

At the start, DANCING PHOENIX (Neeraj Rawal) stumbled on its own. Near 300 metres, the whip of Jockey Dashrath Singh (ROSIE SUNSHINE) accidently hit the face of DANCING PRANCES (A.Sandesh). After the race, VICTORIOUS MARCH was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern.

At the request of Trainer Amjad Khan, DANNY BOY was examined at 1100 hours on 30th August, 2014 and was 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 by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. Near 900 metres, J’ADORE (Dashrath Singh) shifted-in as the filly shied away from MIDNIGHT DANCER (S.S.Baria) on its outside and clipped the heels of FRANKANELLA (A.Sandesh) and stumbled and dropped out of contention. Jockey S.Mosin (TINOGONA) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, CHASE THE ACE, LORD JIM, SMART RAIDER and J’ADORE were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, REPLICA was examined at 1000 hours on 30th August, 2014 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. UKULELE (A.Sandesh) was reluctant to be stalled and thereafter was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. In view of the above and considering the filly’s behavior in her previous outing, Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock race, before next accepting with her to race. PAURUS (P.Trevor) lost about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, CONSTANTINE (Dashrath Singh) jumped out awkwardly. Near 1100 metres, CONSTANTINE (Dashrath Singh) became unbalanced as the gelding clipped the heels of the front runners. Near 900 metres, UKULELE (A. Sandesh) weakened and dropped out of contention and trailed the field. The Sr. VO was requested to examine the filly and he reported that UKULELE was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore arm and right hind cannon and was treated at the Club’s Equine Hospital. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that X-Ray of the right hind cannon revealed fracture of right hind splint bone. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. App.Yash Narredu (LHOTSE) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. PURE BLISS (C.S.Jodha) hung-in in the straight whereby the Jockey could not ride out his mount and passing 200 metres PURE BLISS hampered the running of BEACH GAME (D.A.Naik). Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. PAURUS (P.Trevor) lugged-in in the final stages of the race. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. Jockey Dashrath Singh (CONSTANTINE) reported that his mount raced keen in the early part of the race and he had difficulty in settling the gelding. Trainer S.K.Sunderji and Jockey Vikram Jodha were questioned regarding the running and riding of ACT OF VALOUR. The instructions were to sit in 2nd position after the jump if possible and if no one goes to the front and if the horse is keen, then to go to the front and to do his best. The Jockey confirmed the Instructions and said that he had done his best. The Trainer stated that he was satisfied with the Jockey riding. The matter was reported to the Stewards who after viewing the race decided that no action was called for in the matter. After the race, LHOTSE, PURE BLISS and CONSTANTINE (examined on 31/08/2014) were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer S.K.Sunderji, RULE DOWNUNDER was examined at 1020 hours on 30th August, 2014 and was observed to be showing signs of stiffness and was 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 by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. UCHESHRAWA (P.S.Chouhan) planted and took no part in the race. Since the mare had behaved in a similar manner in its last run, Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock race, before next accepting with her to race. Approaching 600 metres, while racing behind DOMINGO (Darren Williams), SPEED KING (C.S.Jodha) shifted out more than the Jockey had anticipated due to the bend and went on to STRAWBERRY CRUSH (A.Sandesh) who in turn forced MALKIA (Kishore Kadam) to shift further wide, who was awkwardly placed behind the heels of ACHIEVE (N.S.Parmar) and was held up. The incident was accidental, as such no action was initiated in the matter. Travelling some distance further, ACHIEVE (N.S.Parmar) shifted-in and hampered the running of SPEED KING (C.S.Jodha) and then shifted in further and caused severe interference to DOMINGO (Darren Williams). Jockey N.S.Parmar has been fined Rs.5,000/-. Jockey N.S.Parmar (ACHIEVE) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Nazak Chenoy was asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. However, the Stewards felt that ACHIEVE had lugged in and shown similar behavior in its previous starts as well, therefore, Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock race, before next accepting to race. After the race, DOMINGO was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right hind bulb of heel and fetlock. SPEED KING was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left hind cannon. HAWKER had a cut injury at the left hind cannon. HAIL THE KING, MALKIA, STRAWBERRY CRUSH and ACHIEVE (examined on 31/08/2014) were found to be sound.