Results – Pune

In the process of stalling, the bridle on HIGHLANDER (P.S.Chouhan) broke. Considering that the gelding was unruly and fractions, replacing the broken gear was not possible, As such, HIGHLANDER was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. After the race, WAR HORSE 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, PHOENIX TIGER was found to be sound.

At the start, DEEP DIVER (App. R. Ajinkya, dr. 5) jumped out and shifted in and went across GANGNAM STYLE (App. Bhawani Singh, dr.4). At the start, RAVELLO (App.Vishal, dr.6) jumped out awkwardly and went on to VALENTINO (Dashrath Singh, dr.7). Passing the 400 metres, RAVELLO (App. Vishal) was observed to have brushed the rails unbalancing the Jockey. Trainer M.Narredu and App.Yash Narredu were questioned regarding the running and riding of ANOTHER CONQUEST as the horse was a favourite and was slowly away. Trainer M.Narredu said that ANOTHER CONQUEST is normally not quick out of the gates and there were 2 - 3 fast horses in this race who may try to chase one another and hence had instructed the Jockey to follow them and pull the filly out in the straight and do his best. App.Yash Narredu confirmed the instructions. After viewing the race, these statements were noted for future reference. After the race, RAVELLO and ICE ZONE were found to be sound.

HELPING HAND (J.Chinoy) stumbled at the start. WESTPHALIA (Neeraj Rawal) hung out in the last 100 metres thereby inconveniencing HELPING HAND (J. Chinoy). On questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that this mount was hanging out despite his efforts. Trainer Nosher Cama has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (GRENADINE) has been fined Rs.1,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, HELPING HAND and WESTPHALIA were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Altaf Hussain, STAR HIGHNESS was examined on 09/10/2015 and was observed to be showing symptoms of colic. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. CICITALIA (S.G.Prasad) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head and did not raise an effective gallop. Tr.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. WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant) jumped out awkwardly. At the start, CICITALIA (S. G. Prasad, dr. 4) and WIZARD OF ODDS (Amyn Merchant, dr.3) jumped awkwardly inwards and thereafter CICITALIA shifted in on to WIZARD OF ODDS. Soon after the start, WINNING GIRL (P.Kamlesh, dr.9) shifted out and made contact with JABBLE (Neeraj Rawal, dr.10). Approaching 800 metres, FOREVER YOURS (D. K. Ashish) shifted in and tightened ALLEE BLEUE (Akshay). Jockey D.K.Ashish has been severely cautioned. After the race Jockey C.S.Jodha (PARAMOUR) reported that his mount was running green. After the race, WINNING GIRL 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, JABBLE was observed to have a cut injury at the left nostril. CICITALIA was found to be sound.

Passing 200 metres, ALDERLEY EDGE (App. Yash Narredu) maintained an erratic course, as a result, the gelding shifted in on to IRIDESCENCE (A.Sandesh) and thereafter, ALDERLEY EDGE shifted out on to TOOFAN (P. Trevor). On questioning, App.Yash Narredu stated that his mount was hanging out. Trainer S. Waheed has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. After the race, CEZANNE, PAPPILLON, IRIDESCENCE and ALDERLEY EDGE were found to be sound.

At the start, MATRIOSHKA (C.S.Jodha, dr.9) jumped out throwing her head and went on to FAIRFARREN (N.S.Parmar, dr.8) Soon after the start, JACKNIFE (App. Yash Narredu, dr.6) shifted in under urgings from the rider and went across the field on his inside and made contact with SAMURAI (Shrikant Kamble). App.Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-. An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of THEN AND NOW and a report will be submitted shortly.

HIGH AUTHORITY (J.Chinoy) and JESTER (J.E.Pereira) were restless in the stall and DREAM YUGA (App.D.S.Daman) lost about 4 lengths at the start. Trainers Adhirajsingh Jodha, Dallas Todywalla and Vinesh 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. At the start, AZADEGAN (F.Irani, dr.5) shifted out and PURPLE ROSE(C.S.Jodha, dr.7) shifted in, as a result ARSENAL (A,J,Nilesh, dr.6) was tightened and lost position. Jockeys F.Irani and C.S.Jodha have been cautioned. At the start, WIND OF THE HILLS (App.N.Nadeem, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly leaning inwards. Soon after the start, HIGH AUTHORITY (J. Chinoy, dr.12) shifted in thereby bumping and boring THE OTHER SONG (Dashrath Singh, dr.11), who in turn went on to RUNNING CLOUD (App.Yash Narredu). Jockey J. Chinoy has been fined Rs.3,000/-. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of AZADEGAN and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, HIGH AUTHORITY was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore coronet. ARSENAL had a gum injury.

COAT OF ARMS (Shrikant Kamble) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him fit to race. KREBBS (R.Shelar) was restless in the stall and not allowing the rider to settle. Trainers Narendra Lagad and Altaf Hussain 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. At the start, SHADES OF GLORY (Suraj Narredu, dr.6) shifted in and made contact with SHIVALIK STORY (S.Zervan, dr.5). After the race Jockey Suraj Narredu (SHADES OF GLORY) reported that his mount was hanging out. Jockey Suraj Narredu (SHADES OF GLORY) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. However, since the same was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated. After the race, SHADES OF GLORY was found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the Trainer, SHADES OF GLORY was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.III). The filly is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, COAT OF ARMS was found to be sound.

At the start, JUNE (App.Yash Narredu, dr.9) shifted out and INCANDESCENT (Neeraj Rawal, dr.11) shifted in and bumped each other due to which DAISHONIN (T.S.Jodha, dr.10) was inconvenienced. Thereafter, JUNE shifted in on to STAYING ALIVE (H.G.Rathod) causing the latter to be checked and drop back. App.Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Passing 1200 metres, due to a tightly packed field, SPEED OF SOUND (Suraj Narredu) shifted in on to INDUS PRINCE (P.S.Chouhan) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Passing 300 metres, JUNE (App.Yash Narredu) shifted in and bumped SPEED OF SOUND (Suraj Narredu). App.Yash Narredu has been cautioned. Jockey P.S.Chouhan (INDUS PRINCE) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. An enquiry was held into the running and riding of JUNE. It was felt that App.Yash Narredu had not ridden out the horse to the post. App.Yash Narredu explained that after the interference at the 300 metres, his horse was trying to hang in. After viewing the replay, no action was initiated beyond cautioning App.Yash Narredu to make more efforts to ride out the horse past the post in the future. After the race, JEANNINE was observed to have a cut injury at the right nostril. JUNE was found to be sound.