Results – Pune

ORIENTAL RULE (J.Chinoy) lost about 2 lengths at the start. WAJOOD (Dashrath Singh) was observed to maintain an erratic course in the straight while under pressure. Jockey S. Zervan (AARON’S) reported that the filly had grabbed on to the bit from the left side and on turning for home drifted out. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that the filly had returned sound, but had a wolf tooth on the right side. Trainer C. Rajendra has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey J.Chinoy (ORIENTAL RULE) reported that soon after the start he felt that his mount was uncomfortable and was not willing to raise a gallop. After the race, ORIENTAL RULE and WAJOOD were found to be sound.

Soon after the start, CEASARINA (Dashrath Singh) stopped momentarily and veered to the outside resulting in the rider being dislodged. Trainer Vinay Lagad has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Approaching 100 metres, SEVEN SEAS (C.S.Jodha) shifted in on to POLAR ZONE (App.S.J.Sunil). On questioning, Jockey C.S.Jodha stated that his mount was hanging in. Trainer B.Prakash has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of ALECTAR (P. Trevor) and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, NICANORA was found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Narendra Lagad, AEOLUS MAXIMUS was examined at 0830 hours on 25/10/2015 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg with swelling at the right fore fetlock. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race. SHIVALIK SKIES (Amyn Merchant, dr.8) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to PURPLE PARADE (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.7). The rein of Jockey P.Trevor (SILVANO) was observed to have slipped passing 200 metres. On questioning, Jockey P.Trevor confirmed the same and added that the filly was hanging in badly. Trainer B.Prakash has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Passing 100 metres, SURPRISE (App.D.M.Ayyar) was observed to have stumbled and fell. The Sr.V.O. reported that on examination, the filly was observed to have broken its right fore cannon bone, hence she was euthanized on humane grounds.

HEART OF THE CITY (Neeraj Rawal dr. 7) was slowly off and in an effort to cover lost ground, the Jockey brushed the horse and found himself behind a wall of horses, as such, he had to steady his mount in order to make room for himself.

PHENOMENAL MEMORY (S.Zervan) was placed fifth and DAYTONA (Dashrath Singh) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

PALACE GIRL (A.Sandesh) was restless in the stall. ROCK THE TURF (J.Chinoy) planted, losing considerable ground at the start. Trainers Rehanullah Khan and Narendra Lagad 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. Jockey A.Sandesh (PALACE GIRL, dr.3) reported that PRETTY HOT (App.Bhawani Singh, dr.2) shifted out on to him soon after the start. Approaching 200 metres, PALACE GIRL (A.Sandesh) shifted out on to WINDS OF CHANGE (N.S.Parmar). The rein of App.R.Ajinkya (MR MORRISON) was observed to have slipped passing 150 metres.. App.R.Ajinkya has been asked to be more careful in the future. After the race, PALACE GIRL was found to be sound.

REMEMBER ME (S.Zervan) lost about 3 lengths at the start. Approaching 500 metres, STARISTOCRAT (App.Yash Narredu), who was racing between SHIVALIK STORM (Neeraj Rawal) and AGOSTINI (P.Trevor), was tightened for room and dropped back. Subsequently App.Yash Narredu reported that his mount felt uncomfortable and was tiring in the straight. After the race, STARISTOCRAT was found to be sound. The Sr.V.O. reported that at the request of the Trainer, STARISTOCRAT was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.2).

NUSH (N.S.Parmar) whipped around after the start and did not take part in the race. Trainer Nina M.Lalvani has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Jockey C.S.Jodha (INDIAN SERENADE) has been fined Rs.500/- for failing to wear his racing goggles. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race LUCKY PINEAPPLE was observed to be in distress. Cold water bath was given and the gelding was treated symptomatically and after recovery was sent to the stables. After the race, INDIAN SERENADE was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the left fore cannon. FLANKER and LUCKY CHARM (examined on 26/10/2015) were found to be sound.

CRITICAL STRIKE (S.G.Prasad) lost about 2 lengths at the start. App.S.J.Sunil (ROMANO) was observed to have dropped his hands passing 100 metres, thereby losing the fourth place.. After questioning App.S.J.Sunil and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, his Apprentice Jockey’s license was suspended for 19th November 2015 (permitted to ride work/mock race). After the race, MONEYWISE 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, B FIFTY TWO and ROMANO (examined at the stables) were found to be sound.