Results – Pune

At start, RISING CONCERT (V.Chandrakant, dr.8) jumped out angling outwards and made contact with OCEAN SPARKLE (Vikram Jodha, dr.10). Since jockey V.Chandrakant immediately steadied his mount, no action was initiated in the matter. Jockey A.J.Nilesh (ELLA, dr.9) reported that his mount filly did not take a good jump and subsequently trailed the field, Trainer Nirad Karanjawala has been advised to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time. At the start, ALISHAS PET (Mansoor Khan, dr.5) jumped awkwardly inwards and made contact with SHADES OF SILVER (App. Bhawani Singh, dr.4). Trainer Altaf Hussain and Jockey Mansoor Khan were questioned regarding the running and riding of ALISHAS PET in this race and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by them, a further enquiry has been initiated in the matter and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, BE COOL was found to be sound.

At the start, DEEP DIVER (App.R.Ajinkya, dr.5) jumped out angling inwards and bumped SAINTS N SINNERS (A.Sandesh, dr.4) thus causing a chain reaction wherein SAINTS N SINNERS in-turn went onto HUNT FOR HEADS (N.S.Parmar, Dr.3) who in turn went on to INCENTIO (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.2). Since App.R.Ajinkay immediately steadied his mount, no action was initiated in the matter. Passing 800 metres, IN THE LIMELIGHT(App.S.J.Sunil) shifted in due to a tightly packed field as a result App.Bhawani Sing (INCENTIO) was forced to check his mount. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated in the matter. Passing the 800 metres, JIMBO (Neeraj Rawal) was observed to shift in due to a tightly packed field thus causing interference to SAINTS N SINNERS (A.Sandesh) who was forced to drop back and while doing so, caused interference to RIO (App.D.M.Ayyar) who was racing directly behind him. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated in the matter. After the race DEEP DIVER and IN THE LIMELIGHT were found to be sound. WILD WAVES had lost its right hind plate.

HELPING HAND (P.Trevor) planted and lost a distance at the start. Tr.Imtiaz A.Sait 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. An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of PHENOMENAL MEMORY in this race and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, HOLY BULL was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, WOVEN DREAMS and PHENOMENAL MEMORY were found to be sound.

ISINIT (J.E.Pereira) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head and lost about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi 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. An objection was lodged by Jockey P.Trevor, rider of GOVERNOR GENERAL (Placed Second) against FLYING SHOW (S.Zervan, Placed First). The reason being, approaching the 400 metres, FLYING SHOW bumped his horse and took his ground, due to which he had to check his mount, stop riding and then pull him out whereby he lost ground and the verdict being a short-head, he lost a certain race. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. Soon after jump out, JACKNIFE (Amyn Merchant, dr.7) veered inwards and made contact with CORABELLA (Neeraj Rawal, dr.5). After questioning Jockey Amyn Merchant and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, he was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for failing to maintain a straight course soon after the start. App.Bhawani Singh (THE MESSIAH) reported that his mount jumped out slow and subsequently did not respond to his urgings. Jockey J.E.Pereira (ISINIT) reported that his mount threw her head at start and took no part in the race. After the race, GOVERNOR GENERAL was found to be sound.

Soon after the start, BORN TO WIN (App.H.Zeeshan, Dr.6) shifted out and made contact with ALECTAR (R.Shelar, Dr.7) who in turn went on to DUSK N DAWN (App.K.N.Bhati, Dr.8) App.H.Zeeshan was cautioned and asked to maintain a straight course in future. Passing 600 metres, BEAU ROYALE (App.Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in thus causing inconvenience to BORN TO WIN (App.H.Zeeshan) who was racing on his inside App.Akshay Gaikwad was cautioned and was further informed that he should be sufficiently clear of the other runners before he changes course. DUSK N DAWN (App.K.N.Bhati) trailed the field. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been advised to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of PASSION PRINCE and ALECTAR and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, PASSION PRINCE, ALECTAR, DUSK N DAWN and BEAU ROYALE (examined on 02/08/2015), were found to be sound.

DENALI (P.Trevor) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Zadmal Singh has been asked to give the colt more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. After the race, ANCIENT GLORY and SPRING LOADED were found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the Trainer, SPRING LOADED was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.I).

ARSENAL (A.J.Nilesh) refused to proceed to the starting gate, as such, the filly was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to school his charge to proceed to the start, before next accepting with her to race. DREAM YUGA (App.D.S.Daman) jumped out slow, losing about 3 lengths at the start and CHIEF GUEST (Amyn Merchant) took a fly jump, losing about 2 lengths at the start. CASINO JACK (Akshay, Dr.13) shifted in soon after the start and made contact with JOY OF LIFE (Zameer Sayyed, dr.12). Since Jockey Akshay immediately steadied his mount, no action was initiated in the matter. After the race, CASINO JACK and KICKBOXER were found to be sound.