Results – Pune

FEW DOLLARS MORE (P. Trevor) was slowly out, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Hosidar Daji 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. At the start, PAPAKURA (T. S. Jodha, dr. 2) jumped inwards, brushed the starting stall and made contact with STARISTOCRAT (Yash Narredu, dr. 1). After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (FEW DOLLARS MORE) reported that his mount leaned backwards in the gate and was hesitant to jump out as the start was affected.

At the start, AN JOLIE (Yash Narredu, dr.1) jumped outwards and had to be steadied. At the start, VALENTINO (App. H. Zeeshan, dr.4) jumped outwards and NATURE BOY (App. S. A. Amit, dr.6) jumped inwards, as a result DRAMARAMA (C. S. Jodha, dr.5) had to be checked. Soon after the start, NATURE BOY (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in and made contact with VALENTINO (App. H. Zeeshan) who in turn shifted in. At the same time AN JOLIE shifted out thereby inconveniencing VIA AMORIS (Neeraj Rawal). Passing 900 metres, DRAMARAMA (C. S. Jodha) shifted in on to VALENTINO (App. H. Zeeshan), who in turn shifted in and tightened AN JOLIE (Yash Narredu) and VIA AMORIS (Neeraj Rawal), whereby both the horses had to be steadied. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (VIA AMORIS) reported that his mount did not respond to his urgings throughout the race. After the race, AN JOLIE, VIA AMORIS and VALENTINO were trotted and found to be sound.

An objection was lodged by Jockey Yash Narredu, rider of SILKEN EYES (Placed Second) against FROSTY (P. Trevor, Placed First). The reason being, coming to the last furlong his filly started getting into stride and he could have got past FROSTY quite comfortably. However, FROSTY came on to him suddenly thereby breaking his filly’s stride till the last 50 metres and this 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 judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. Passing 600 metres, SIR DESMOND (Neeraj Rawal) who was racing on the haunches of KODIAC QUEEN (D. S. Daman), was tightened along the rails and had to be steadied. Passing 200 metres, FROSTY (P. Trevor) marginally shifted out on to SILKEN EYES (Yash Narredu). After the race, GENERAL’S SONG and REDS REVENGE were trotted and found to be sound.

GOLDEN ECLIPSE (Shrikant Kamble) lost about 2 lengths at the start. SHE’S AN ACE (F. Irani) lost about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas 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. At the start, DIVINE SOLITAIRE (R. Shelar, dr.2) shifted out under urgings and bumped HOT PEPPER (T. S. Jodha, dr. 5), who in turn went on to CAVALIA (Dashrath Singh, dr.7). Jockey R. Shelar has been fined Rs.2,000/-. At the start, SHE’S AN ACE (F. Irani, dr.12) jumped outwards and went wide and had to be steadied. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Approaching 1400 metres, JEENA (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in, due to which CAVALIA (Dashrath Singh) shied inwards on to HOT PEPPER (T. S. Jodha). Passing 1400 metres, CAVALIA (Dashrath Singh) shifted in on to HOT PEPPER (T. S. Jodha) who had to be checked and shifted in thereby inconveniencing FURY (Yash Narredu) along the rails. Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. Approaching 200 metres, RAINBOW DASH (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby tightening JEENA (Neeraj Rawal) along the rails. On questioning, Jockey P. Trevor stated that his mount had hung in despite his efforts. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Jockey P. Trevor (RAINBOW DASH) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. As the filly hung in and the whip was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated. Jockey Shrikant Kamble (GOLDEN ECLIPSE) reported the loss of whip at about the 200 metres. Jockey Kavraj Singh (NIGHT OF STARS) has been cautioned for having raised his hand as a Victory sign before passing the Winning Post. Jockey N. S. Parmar (SIMON SAYS) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. Jockey Kavraj Singh (NIGHT OF STARS) has been fined Rs.3,000/- for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of CAVALIA and a report will be submitted shortly. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of JESTER and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, HOT PEPPER was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, CAVALIA, FURY and RAINBOW DASH were trotted and found to be sound.

PHOENIX KNIGHT (S. Zervan) was fractious in the stall. At the start, PHOENIX KNIGHT (S. Zervan, dr.1) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to the rails. Soon after the start, BE CAUTIOUS (App. S. Jaykumar, dr. 9) shifted out and bumped ALTUS (App. S. A. Amit, dr.11) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, ALTUS (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in and brushed the haunches of BE CAUTIOUS (App. S. Jaykumar) unbalancing the latter. Soon after, ZAHRAZAN (App Vishal N. Bunde, dr.12) shifted in thereby tightening ALTUS (App. S. A. Amit), forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Soon after the start, HIROHAMA (R. Ajinkya) shifted in on to WIND CRAFT (Kishore Kadam) who was tightened along the rails. Jockey R. Ajinkya has been cautioned. After the race Jockey S. Zervan (PHOENIX KNIGHT) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of PHOENIX KNIGHT and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, BE CAUTIOUS, HIROHAMA and PHOENIX KNIGHT were trotted and found to be sound. JIMBO had a gum injury and CHAMPAGNE had lost its left hind plate.

At the start, RAJASTHAN ROYALTY (App. Parbat Singh, dr.5) jumped inwards and bumped FLYING ELEPHANT (R. Shelar, dr.4). Approaching 300 metres, ALLEGIANCE (Bhawani Singh) weakened and dropped back along the rails thereby inconveniencing TERRIFIC (R. Ajinkya). After the race, AVAKRAZ was trotted and found to be sound, but having an abrasion at the right fore fetlock. RAASCALLA, ALLEGIANCE and FLYING ELEPHANT (examined on 04/09/2016) were found to be sound.