Results – Pune

At the start, STRIKING STORY (T.S.Jodha, dr.6) was tightened for room and dropped back. ROXELANA (App.Yash Narredu) changed course at the top of the straight. On questioning, App.Yash Narredu stated that he had changed his ridding grip so as to encourage his mount to change her running stride. App. Yash Narredu (ROXELANA) reported the loss of his whip, at about 50 Metres from the winning post. After the race, ROXELANA 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.

SPANISH SAGA (Towfeeq R.Shaikh) jumped out awkwardly. THE WAY I AM (App. Yash Narredu) hung out sharply in the straight despite the Jockey’s best efforts and went across GUNGA DIN (N.S.Parmar). Trainer M.Narredu 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. Jockey D.K.Ashish (COLEY) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

ACHIEVE (App.Santosh G.) lost 3 lengths at the start. Trainer Nazak Chenoy 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. WOVEN DREAMS (App.N.B.Kuldeep, dr.4) shifted in soon after start and made contact with HIS HIGHNESS (S.Zervan, dr.2) who in turn went on to BACKSTREET BAY (R.Shelar, dr.1). App.N.B.Kuldeep has been cautioned. After the race, WOVEN DREAMS was found to be sound.

JUPITER (App.S.J.Sunil, dr. 6) jumped out inwards and made contact with BAY OF SECRETS (D.K.Ashish,dr.5). AFFIRMATION (Suraj Narredu, dr.1) jumped out angling outwards, as a result causing WHATANINSPIRATION (Vikram Jodha dr.2) to shift out and bump SHAHRIYAR (S.Zervan dr.3). About 50 metres from the start, ALDERLEY EDGE (J.Chinoy) shifted in on to SHERONNA (S.Sunil) who in turn tightened JUPITER (App.S.J.Sunil). Approaching the 800 Metres, JUPITER (App.S.J.Sunil) shifted in and caused interference to SHAHRIYAR (S.Zervan). App.S.J.Sunil has been cautioned. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of JUPITER and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, CHRISTMAS EVE 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, WHATANINSPIRATION 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, ALDERLEY EDGE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern. SHAHRIYAR and ALANZO were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, DICTATOR (App.Santosh G, dr.8) shifted in and tightened PROVIDENCE (P.Trevor, dr.6). Thereafter, DICTATOR who was racing between FORTUNE HUNTER (Abhishek Habbu) and PROVIDENCE (P.Trevor), was tightened for room and dropped back. GOLD BAG (Suraj Narredu) shifted-in in the straight on to EGYPTIANA (Sameer Khan) who in turn tightened TAP DANCE (T.S.Jodha) who was racing on its inside. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been cautioned Trainer Dallas Todywalla and Jockey S.Zervan were questioned regarding the running and riding of AGELESS. The trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to hit the front and to do his best. Jockey S.Zervan confirmed the instructions and added that the filly missed the kick and thereafter failed to show initial pace, as a result he could not go to the front or sit well up. Thereafter he had a wall of horses in front of him through-out the race and could not improve his position. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.Zervan, the matter was reported to the Stewards for unsatisfactory riding. The Stewards after the last race interviewed Trainer Dallas Todywalla and Jockey S.Zervan and having heard them and having viewed the video of Race No.89 as also the filly’s previous races, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.Zervan and held him guilty of unsatisfactory riding. Therefore, they decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 13th September, 2015 to 26th September, 2015 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, AGELESS was found to be sound.

Passing 700 metres, VICTORIO (Neeraj Rawal), FOREVER YOURS (P.Trevor), HOLY SMOKE (Suraj Narredu) and TONTERIA (App.Yash Narredu) jostled due to a tightly packed field. In the last 50 Metres, VICTORIO (Neeraj Rawal) was observed to shift out under urgings on to HOLY SMOKE (Suraj Narredu). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned.

SIMPLY SHINING (App.Parbat Singh) lost 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha 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. STRIDON (App.K.Nazil, dr.10) shifted in soon after the start and went on to STALWART (R.Shelar, dr.9) forcing the latter to check his mount and drop back. GLORIOUS REGIME (Akshay, dr.7) jumped out angling inwards and bumped LOVEABLE LOCKS(S.P.Ranjane, dr.6). An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SIMPLY SHINNING and a report will be submitted shortly. The Sr.V.O. reported that whilst returning after the race, near 2200 metres STRIDON 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. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, SAIL PAST was found to be sound.