Results – Pune

At the start, ACT OF VALOUR (Anil Baandal, dr.4) jumped out awkwardly and went on to LEOTHEFIERCEHORSE (App.S.J.Sunil, dr5). Near 200 metres, LEGEND OF THE SEAS (Sandeep Jadhav) shifted-out and inconvenienced VIXEN (D.K.Ashish). Jockey Sandeep Jadhav has been cautioned. Trainer Nirad Karanjawala was questioned regarding the comparative performance of his charge VIXEN in this race which the filly won as compared to all her previous runs during the current Pune Meeting. The Trainer stated that he tried the filly over a longer trip in her previous start in Race No.169 where she had run suggestively, and therefore, in today’s race he gave her a chance as this was a weaker set of horses. He said that during the Mumbai Meeting also the filly had performed well over 1400 metres. He added that he had run the filly over sprint distances in her first three runs, since the filly had won a 1000 metres race and also, he relied on the feedback from the Jockeys who worked her. The explanation was noted. After the race, DANNY BOY 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, LEGEND OF THE SEAS, ALECTAR and NAZRANA were found to be sound.

WINDSOR (V.Chandrakant) lost about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, STARRIANO (Anil Baandal, dr.11) leaned outwards, due to which AMAZON CAT (R.Shelar, dr.12) shied away and went on to SMART RAIDER (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.13) who was unbalanced and shifted-in, whereby STARRIANO and AMAZON CAT jostled with each other and AMAZON CAT shifted out on to SMART RAIDER who in turn made contact with STORMYDAY (S.G.Prasad, dr.14). Jockey Anil Baandal has been fined Rs.1,000/- and severely cautioned. At the start, GLORIOUS CROWN (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.2) hung-out and went across MACHO UNO (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) and then jostled with ZAAGROS (App.Akshay Gaikwad, dr.4). After the race, Jockey Sandeep Jadhav reported that his mount was trying to run out throughout the race whereby he found it difficult to ride out. Trainer Adil Dajee has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. Approaching 800 metres, GLORIOUS CROWN (Sandeep Jadhav), who lugged out during the race, shifted out and tightened IZARRA (S.Mosin) on to LIGHT OF ARABIA (App.S.J.Sunil). After the race, RISING ANGEL was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, SMART RAIDER was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind cannon and ZAAGROS had a cut injury at the right fore cannon. STORMYDAY had lost its right fore plate. GLORIOUS CROWN, WINDSOR and IZARRA were found to be sound.

After being stalled it was observed that the Australian Nose Band on EMPEROR OF FRANCE was damaged. Considering that it was not a declared equipment and excess time would be required for a change, the damaged equipment was removed and the horse ran without the said equipment. At the start, FULL MOON (P.S.Chouhan) travelled wide as the filly tended to run out. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (FULL MOON) has been cautioned for shifting-in before the red marker. Near 800 metres, DEEP DIVER (App.Bhawani Singh) scrapped the rails. RAJSAMMAN (Kavraj Singh) lugged-out during the race. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, IN THE LIMELIGHT was found to be sore by the left fore leg. Also, the gelding had an injury at the right nostril. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, RAJSAMMAN was found to be sound.

JACK FROST (Neeraj Rawal) lost about 2 lengths at the start. Near 300 metres, SNOWING (App.Yash Narredu) was forced to travel wide as LA FEMME FLEUR (Akshay) leaned outwards. After the race, HOME ADVANTAGE was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, RUNNING SUN, LA FEMME FLEUR, JUST BY CHANCE and SNOWING (examined on 18/10/2014), were found to be sound.

HONEYMOON (Malcolm Kharadi) was reluctant to be stalled and thereafter jumped out tardily, losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Jockey Malcolm Kharadi (HONEYMOON) reported that his mount threw its head at the jump out and lost some ground. At the start, PASSION PRINCE (S.Mosin) jumped awkwardly inwards. The explanation of Jockey Malcolm Kharadi (HONEYMOON) that he had travelled wide while negotiating the bend since there was lot of kick back was not accepted, as such he has been cautioned for travelling wide while negotiating the bend and feeble handling in the straight. PASSION PRINCE (S.Mosin) lugged-in in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of TAMMY O and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, HONEYMOON was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore and left hind fetlock. INCENTIO, DOUBLE O SEVEN and PASSION PRINCE were found to be sound.

VICTORIAN (D.K.Ashish) and COPPERGLOW (C.S.Jodha) lugged-out in the straight. Trainers Bezan Chenoy and Sanjay Kolse have been asked to take remedial measures with their respective charge before next accepting with them to race. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (PURE BLISS) reported that his mount lugged-out under pressure. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey S.Mosin (GLORIA) has been cautioned for travelling wide while negotiating the bend. After the race, JEWEL was observed to have a cut injury at the right hind fetlock. MOHEGUN SUN and PURE BLISS were found to be sound.

OKAVANGO (App.Yash Narredu) lost about 3 lengths at the start. Near 2000 metres, FIRE ENGINE (A.Sandesh) suddenly drifted wide out and lost considerable ground when the gelding re-joined the field. App.Yash Narredu (OKAVANGO) reported that his mount was inclined to run out near the 2000 metres. Near 600 metres, OKAVANGO (App.Yash Narredu) shifted in and hampered the running of RODEO (C.S.Jodha). App.Yash Narredu has been cautioned.