Results – Pune

THE UNICORN (N.S.Parmar) was fractious whilst being stalled. Trainer P.Shroff 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. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SQUARE MOON) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. An objection was lodged by Jockey Suraj Narredu, rider of SQUARE MOON (Placed Second) against THE UNICORN (N.S.Parmar, Placed First). The reason being, from the top of the straight, THE UNICORN started taking him out, bumped and bored him and took him to the outer rails whereby he lost valuable ground which cost him a certain race. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their own judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. THE UNICORN (N.S.Parmar) drifted out in the straight despite the Jockey’s effort. Trainer P.Shroff 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 with him to race. After the race, ATTRACTION 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.

SHIVALIK SKIES (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3) was observed to shift in soon after the start and made contact with ATOMIC (N.S.Parmar, dr.2) forcing the latter to check his mount and drop back. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned. Passing 200 metres ATOMIC (N.S.Parmar) went across MAALIK (T.S.Jodha) who was racing on his inside, while he was not sufficiently clear. Jockey N.S.Parmar has been cautioned. ANNIE (P.Trevor) was observed to have drifted out under pressure in the final stages of the race. Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, ATOMIC was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. After the race, MAALIK, ANNIE and SHIVALIK SKIES were found to be sound.

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Jockey S.Zervan was declared to ride two horses in this race viz. SHIVALIK STORY by Tr.Dallas Todywalla and STARRY IMAGE by Trainer Altaf Hussain. After questioning all concerned, Jockey S.Zervan was fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting two rides in the same race. CICITALIA (App.S.Joseph, dr.5) was observed to shift in soon after the start and went across V TWO R ONE (Vikram Walkar, dr.4), STARRY IMAGE (T.S.Jodha, dr.3) and PURPLE ROSE (N.S.Parmar, dr.2). On questioning, App.S.Joseph stated that the filly was fractious at the Starting Gate and subsequently jumped out awkwardly and veered inwards. Trainer Sangramsinh N.Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Approaching the 600 metres, DAYTONA (D.K.Ashish) was observed to shift in thereby causing inconvenience to BULLDOZER (S.Sunil). Jockey D.K.Ashish has been cautioned. After the race, NASCAR was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, SHIVALIK STORY was found to be sound.

WARPATH (N.S.Parmar, dr.3) was observed to have jumped out leaning inwards and made contact with AEOLUS MAXIMUS (C.S.Jodha, dr.2), who in turn went on to UNCLE CHOICES (Hanumant Singh, dr.1). Trainer P.Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Passing 350 metres, MARVEL (T.S.Jodha) was held up for room as AZALEA (J.Chinoy) weakened and dropped back. An objection was lodged by Jockey C.S.Jodha, rider of AEOLUS MAXIMUS (Placed Third) against WARPATH (N.S.Parmar, Placed Second). The reason being, soon after the start, WARPATH cut across and bumped his horse whereby he lost position to the tail end of the field and he had to use the horse uphill to make his position, which cost him the second place. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their own judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. After the race, MAJESTIC LIGHT was observed to have a cut injury on both the hind fetlocks.

HABIBIANS (Shrikant Kamble) jumped out slowly throwing its head. ZOOM ZOOM (N.S.Parmar, dr.4) was observed to have shifted in soon after the start thereby tightening SAINTS N SINNERS (Kishore Kadam, dr.3). Jockey N.S.Parmar has been cautioned. The Sr.V.O. reported that HABIBIANS stumbled near the 200 metres marker and dislodged the rider. The gelding stopped near the winning post and was observed to be sore from the right fore leg. First Aid treatment was given and the gelding was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that HABIBIANS was euthanized on humane grounds as he had a broken right shoulder. After the race, UMARKOT was observed to have lost its left hind plate.

ENGLISH LASS (T.S.Jodha) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer Vijay Kasbekar 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. Trainer Vijay Kasbekar was fined Rs.1000/- for failing to produce the registered racing colours in respect of his charge MONTERAY. The gelding raced in emergency colours “All Black” LIGHT THE SKY (P.Trevor) was observed to have shifted in passing 800 metres thereby causing interference to MAQSAD (N.S.Parmar), ENGLISH LASS (T.S.Jodha) and JOY OF LIFE (S.Mosin). After questioning Jockey P.Trevor and not being satisfied with his explanation, he was fined Rs.5,000/-. MONTERAY (Kishore Kadam) stumbled approaching 400 metres and came down along with the rider, due to which ENGLISH LASS (T.S. Jodha) who was travelling on his outside got unbalanced dislodging the rider. Further STAR ELAGANCE (Neeraj Rawal) who was travelling directly behind MONTERAY, collided with the fallen horse and fell along with the rider. The Sr.V.O. reported that MONTERAY had a fall near 400 metres marker. The gelding was observed to have swelling at the right shoulder. First Aid treatment was given but the gelding did not recover and could not stand. After obtaining consent of the trainer, MONTERAY was euthanized on humane grounds on the track. The Sr.V.O. reported that STAR ELEGANCE had a fall near 400 metres marker. First Aid treatment was given and the filly got up and was observed to be sore from the left fore leg. The filly was sent to the Equine Hospital by Horse Ambulance for further management. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that STAR ELEGANCE had a broken left shoulder, hence she was euthanized on humane grounds on 23rd August, 2015. Trainer S.K.Sunderji lodged a complaint that App.R.Ajinkya had not followed his instructions on OCEAN SPARKLE and he was not happy with the Jockey’s riding. An enquiry has been initiated in the matter and a report will be submitted shortly.

Jockey C.S.Jodha (SILVER EDGE) was observed to have pulled up his mount passing the 600 metres and dismounted. On questioning, Jockey C.S.Jodha stated that he felt his mount was sore. Subsequently, the Sr.V.O. reported that SILVER EDGE was sore on his left fore leg. First Aid treatment was given and the colt was brought to the Saddling Enclosure. SILVER EDGE has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, MAGNUM OPUS was found to be sound.