Results – Pune

Jockey Suraj Narredu (ZODIAC) reported that passing the 600 metres marker he felt that his mount was not comfortable and completely gave up subsequently. However the gelding did not show signs of discomfort upon returning to the paddock. In view of the drift in odds and the poor performance of the gelding in this race, ZODIAC was placed under observation of the Club’s Vets. The Sr.V.O. reported that ZODIAC did not urinate in the sampling yard, hence he was taken to the Trainer’s stable at around 7.00 p.m. accompanied by the Sr.V.O and Sr.Stipe. The gelding did not urinate at the Trainer’s stable also, hence sample collection was abandoned after the stipulated period of time. The gelding was examined at 8.00 p.m. and was found to be sore from the left hind leg and also showing discomfort from the left quarter. At around 8.30 p.m. the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further observation. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. The Chief Veterinary Officer, Equine Hospital, reported that all the vital parameters were normal. The gelding appeared very dull and in pain. On walk, the gelding was sore from the left hind. Endoscopy was performed and diagnosed with Grade II EIPH. Ultra-Sonography revealed the discontinuity in the contour of the wing of the left Ilium, suggestive of the fracture. In view of the above reports from the Club’s Sr.V.O and Chief Veterinary Officer, Equine Hospital, no enquiry is being initiated by the Stipendiary Stewards into the poor performance of ZODIAC. EL CAMINO (P.Trevor) was observed to have marginally leaned inwards during the final stages of the race.

At the request of Trainer Dallas Todywalla, ATHENS was examined at 0750 hours on 08/08/2015 and was found to be sore by the right 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 As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.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. After the race, LAURITA was observed to have a cut injury above the left hock

Jockey S.Zervan (BRIGHT HALO) reported the loss of whip approaching the 200 metres. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into the matter and will submit a report shortly.

NIGHT OF STARS ( P.Trevor, dr.2) Jumped out angling outwards and went on to CONTINENTAL (Suraj Narredu, dr.3) who in turn shifted out and made contact with UNICO CORAZON (T.S.Jodha dr.5) who was on his outside. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated in the matter. NIGHT OF STARS (P.Trevor) was observed to shift out near 150 metres and made contact with BUBBLY BELLINI (Dashrath Singh) who was racing on his outside. Since Jockey P.Trevor immediately corrected his mount, no action was initiated other than cautioning him. Jockey T.S.Jodha (UNICO CORAZON) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Tr.S.S.Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, UNICO CORAZON was found to be sound.

ALIEN (Amyn Merchant) stood awkwardly in the gates and fly jumped on start. Tr.Sangramsinh N.Joshi 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. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been fined Rs. 2,000/- for declaring incorrect shoeing on his charge ALIEN, wherein he had declared Aluminum plates while the gelding was sporting Steel plates. App.Bhawani Singh (HELIX) reported that his mount threw its head up at start. RICH N RARE (S.G.Prasad, dr.5) jumped out inwards and made contact with ALLEE BLEUE (Akshay, dr.4). Jockey S.G.Prasad reported that the filly hung-in throughout the race and he found it difficult to ride her. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that RICH N RARE was examined at the stables in the morning on 09/08/2015 and found to be sore on her left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. GODSENT (P.Trevor) hung out throughout the race and finished on the outer rails. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the colt to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a Mock Race, before next accepting with him to race. After the race, ALIEN was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind coronet. GODSENT was found to be sound.

MADE TO MEASURE (Kishore Kadam) was observed to have come into the paddock wearing a wrong saddle cloth number. After questioning Trainer Asad Siddiqui and Jockey Kishore Kadam and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered, both were fined Rs. 1000/- each. LANCELOT (S.Sunil) was restless in the stalls and MOUSSAEIF (App.Yash Narredu) lost about 5 lengths at the start. Trainers Nirad Karanjawala and Zadmal Singh 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. NATALIAN EXPRESS (App.S.J.Sunil) was observed to shift out passing the 400 metres thereby causing interference to BEACH GAME (Ishwar Pardeshi), who in turn went onto LANCELOT (S.Sunil) who were racing on his outside. App.S.J.Sunil was cautioned for going wide round the final bend. App.S,J.Sunil (NATALIAN EXPRESS) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey S.Zervan (GOLDEN BELLE) reported that STRATEGIC MOVE (A.Sandesh) came onto him passing the 1000 metres causing him to check his mount. Jockey A.Sandesh has been fined Rs.1,000/- WINGS OF GLORY hung out throughout the race. Tr.Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. MADE TO MEASURE hung-in in the straight. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, MADE TO MEASURE, MELINDA (examined on 09/08/2015) and WINGS OF GLORY (examined on 09/08/2015) were found to be sound.

Tr.M.Narredu has been fined Rs.1,000/- for presenting his charge THERE SHE GOES with a Tongue Strap, an equipment for which no prior permission was obtained. The filly ran without the Tongue Strap. THERE SHE GOES (App.S.A.Amit) lost about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer M.Narredu 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. ROYAL SAPPHIRE (Dashrath Singh) shifted in near 300 metres and inconvenienced SUPER ICON (App.N.B. Kuldeep) who was racing behind him. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. After the race, THERE SHE GOES was observed to have an abrasion at the left fore cannon.