Results – Pune

On the way to the start FIBONACCI SEQUENCE (Akshay) dislodged the rider and bolted. Since the Jockey was unable to ride, FIBONACCI SEQUENCE was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. LOVEABLE LOCKS (S.G.Prasad) was observed to have jumped out throwing its head and then was restrained by its rider. On questioning, Jockey S.G.Prasad stated that his instructions were to take a good jump and ride out in the straight. When Trainer H.J.Antia was questioned, he stated that the instructions were to take a good jump and be in 3rd/4th position, which was contrary to the instructions stated by the Jockey. The Trainer added that the filly has soft mouth and tends to throw her head, which she does even during morning workouts. The Trainer was satisfied that the Jockey had done his best. Not being entirely satisfied with the riding of the Jockey in the early part of the race, he has been cautioned. After the race, LOVEABLE LOCKS was observed to have a cut injury at the left shoulder and COOL RUNNINGS had a gum injury. FIBONACCI SEQUENCE, SUPER ICON, AFFECTIONATELY and SHIVALIK SKIES were found to be sound.

At the start, SEA TREASURE (S.G.Prasad, dr.4) was tightened as BRYNHILL (N.S.Parmar, dr.3) and DREAMLAND (App.Yash Narredu, dr.5) converged when these two horses jumped awkwardly outwards and inwards respectively. Jockey S.G.Prasad reported that due to the interference he could not ride the gelding as per the instructions, which was to take a good jump and be in 2nd/3rd/4th position. Approaching 600 metres, BRAVE VISION (Kishore Kadam) was tightened for a room and steadied. Near 200 metres, SAINTS N SINNERS (App.S.J.Sunil) was tightened and steadied as BRYNHILL (N.S.Parmar) shifted-in and at the same time CELSIUS (C.S.Jodha) shifted-out. After the race, SAINTS N SINNERS & DREAMLAND were found to be sound. SAINTS N SINNER had an abrasion at both hind fetlocks and DREAMLAND had an abrasion at the right hock. BRAVE VISION had a gum injury.

PETITE FLEUR (N.S.Parmar) jumped out awkwardly, resulting in losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Nina M.Lalvani has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. At the start, RUNNING SUN (Shobhan Babu) lost its footing momentarily and began awkwardly. While straightening for home, ZIDAAN (App.Yash Narredu) shifted-out and went across PETITE FLEUR (N.S.Parmar). Approaching 200 metres, SAMAY BALWAN (Akash Agarwal), who was inclined to lug-in, shifted-in under the use of whip and caused severe interference to RUNNING SUN (Shobhan Babu), who while losing position, hampered the running of WINGS OF GLORY (D.A.Naik). On questioning, Jockey Akash Agarwal, admitted that his mount SAMAY BALWAN had shifted-in as he had used the whip. As such, his Jockey’s License has been suspended for 21st September, 2014 for careless riding (Permitted to ride work / Mock race). Passing 200 metres, FORTUNE HUNTER (Kavraj Singh) shifted ground inwards as the gelding leaned in. Trainer S.Mangalorkar has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, HOME ADVANTAGE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, WINGS OF GLORY was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind fetlock. RUNNING SUN, PETITE FLEUR, HOME ADVANTAGE and SAMAY BALWAN were found to be sound.

Jockey Kishore Kadam (ADVANCE TO CONTACT) reported that he lost his left stirrup at the start, which he regained shortly. At the start, WIND CRAFT (Hanumant Singh) jumped out awkwardly brushing the gates of its Stall. Near 800 metres, HONEYMOON (Malcolm Kharadi) was inconvenienced as ADVANCE TO CONTACT (Kishore Kadam) shifted-in. Jockey Kishore Kadam has been cautioned. Near 700 metres, DOUBLE O SEVEN (R.K.Mahesh) shifted-in and hampered the running of NATURE BOY (N.S.Parmar). Jockey R.K.Mahesh has been fined Rs.1,000/-.

At the start, LAURITA (C.S.Jodha) fly jumped and was slow to begin. Soon after the start, EMBER LADY (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.13) shifted-in before the Red Marker and went across QUEEN OF VENUS (App.K.N.Bhati, dr.12), and then tightened WIND OF THE HILLS (S.G.Prasad) who lost position. Jockey S.G.Prasad has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Passing 400 metres, EMBER LADY (Sandeep Jadhav) lugged-in and hampered the running of PHELPS (Kavraj Singh). Trainer M.K.Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. In the final 100 metres, BAY OF LOVE (Amyn Merchant) shifted-in and hampered the running of WIND OF THE HILLS (S.G.Prasad). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.1000/-. Jockey Sandeep Jadhav (EMBER LADY) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey S.Zervan (STORMING HOME) reported that his mount lugged-in in the straight. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, QUEEN OF VENUS, EMBER LADY (examined on 07/09/2014) and BAY OF LOVE (examined on 07/09/2014) were found to be sound. EMBER LADY (Sandeep Jadhav) was placed fifth and BAY OF LOVE (Amyn Merchant) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

At the start, JOLEENE (C.S.Jodha) veered outwards and thereafter ran erratic whereby the Jockey could not ride out his mount to complete advantage. Soon after the start, VALENTINO (D.K.Ashish) shifted in and went across ARSENAL (S.S.Baria) and then took the running of CLOUDS OF GLORY (S.Sunil) who was steadied. Jockey D.K.Ashish has been fined Rs.2,000/-. FLANKER (D.A.Naik) lugged-in in the straight and scrapped the rails. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Kavraj Singh (SOMETHING SPECIAL) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ARSENAL was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern. CLOUDS OF GLORY, JOLEENE, SOMETHING SPECIAL and FLANKER (examined on 07/09/2014) were found to be sound.

At the start, WORD OF HONOUR (V.Chandrakant) brushed the Gate and began awkwardly. DOUBLE OR QUITS (Amyn Merchant) was tightened for room soon after the start and was steadied. Near 800 metres, SEVEN SEAS (App.Yash Narredu) shifted out due to which BURN (S.G.Prasad) shifted out and in turn inconvenienced WORD OF HONOUR (V.Chandrakant). Passing 600 metres, WISH UPON A STAR (D.A.Naik) shifted out and went on to SEVEN SEAS (App.Yash Narredu) who went on to BURN (S.G.Prasad) who in turn went on to WORD OF HONOUR (V.Chandrakant). Jockey D.A.Naik has been reprimanded. HOT PEPPER (T.S.Jodha) hung-out in the straight. Since the gelding was observed to have behaved in similar manner in his previous runs, Trainer S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the gelding to the satisfaction of Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race, before next accepting to race. After the race, ALLEGIANCE, HOT PEPPER and WORD OF HONOUR were found to be sound.