Results – Pune

At the start, DIVINE SOLITAIRE (R. Shelar dr. 6) jumped outwards on to GENERAL’S SONG (C. Umesh dr. 7). At the start, RAPID GIRL (App. S. A. Amit, dr. 4) and JACKNIFE (J. Chinoy, dr. 5) were observed to have jostled. Soon after the start, DIVINE SOLITAIRE (R. Shelar) who was racing between JACKNIFE (J.Chinoy) and RIVER DANCE (Suraj Narredu), was tightened for room and was steadied. GENERAL’S SONG (C. Umesh) was observed to have trailed the field. Trainer Vinay Lagad has been asked to ensure that his charge runs with the field next time. After the race, GENERAL’S SONG was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind bulb of heel and RAPID GIRL had an abrasion at the left fore bulb of heel. MARISKA and EPSILON ORIONIS (examined on 18/09/2016) were found to be sound.

ALLORA (A. Sandesh) took a fly jump. At the start, JIMBO (N. S. Parmar, dr. 7) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head up. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (KINGS CANYON) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight. Trainer Vishal Gaikwad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey Suraj Narredu (ABBEY) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. However, as the same was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated. After the race, KINGS CANYON was trotted and found to be sound.

MAJESTIC HONEY (C. S. Jodha) jumped out slow, losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Himmat Singh 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. At the start, LEOTHEFIERCEHORSE (App. Vishal N. Bunde, dr. 14) was observed to have taken a fly jump. At the start, DAZZLE N DAZE (App. Parbat Singh, dr. 2) shifted out and made contact with ENSIGN (Santosh G., dr. 3) Approaching 500 metres, SAMURAI (Akshay Gaikwad) shifted in thereby tightening ENSIGN (Santosh G.) and DAZZLE N DAZE (App. Parbat Singh). On questioning, the Jockey stated that his mount hung in. Trainer A. M. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measure before next accepting to race the gelding. Turning for home, ENSIGN (Santosh G.) drifted out and had to be steadied. Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare. After the race, BALCHANDRA 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, COLEY was observed to have an abrasion at both hind fetlocks. SAMURAI, GOLD STREAK and ENSIGN (examined on 18/09/2016) were found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Dallas Todywalla, GOLDEN ORCHID was examined at 0820 hours on 16/09/2016 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg due to capped elbow. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. Passing the 1600 metres, CIGARELLO (Kishore Kadam) and VOLANTIS (Suraj Narredu) were observed to have jostled. The Sr. V.O. reported that NIGHT FURY played up and had a fall on the way to the starting gate, as such, the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. After the race, CIGARELLO 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, BRAZOS, TOMAHAWK, VULCAN, TROMBONE and VOLANTIS were trotted and found to be sound. VULCAN had an abrasion at the right hind pastern.

Approaching 200 metres, SHE IS SPECIAL (S. Zervan) shifted in thereby tightening MAGIC IN THE AIR (App. S. A. Amit) along the rails. Jockey S. J. Sunil (GLORIOUS OPINION) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit. However, as the same was used as a corrective measure, no action has been initiated. After the race, SAN MARTINO, SHE IS SPECIAL and MAGIC IN THE AIR were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer S. K. Sunderji, DESERT RAGE was examined at 1010 hours on 16/09/2016 and was found to have cut injuries on the left quarter, left shoulder and elbow. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a Fitness Certificate for the mare from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. MISS ARAZAN (Suraj Narredu) was reluctant to be stalled and thereafter was restless in the stall. Trainer M. Narredu 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. Approaching 600 metres, STARDOM CALLING (P. Kamlesh) shifted in and at the same time CANNONBALL RUN (P. Trevor) shifted out, due to which MISS ARAZAN (Suraj Narredu) had to be checked. After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (MISS ARAZAN) reported that his mount was inclined to run out from the 600 metres. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial Measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, MISS ARAZAN was trotted and found to be sound. Subsequently, at the request of the Trainer, MISS ARAZAN was scoped at the Equine Hospital and found to be EIPH (Gr.3). The filly is not to race for the stipulated period of four weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

SPORTO (Kavraj Singh) jumped out and veered towards the outside thereby losing about 5 lengths at the start. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha 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. At the start, KNIGHT AT ARMS (C. Umesh, dr.4) shifted in thereby inconveniencing TRAVIESO (Neeraj Rawal, dr.3). Soon after the start JULIANO (S. J. Sunil, dr.8) shifted in and went across YELLOW DIAMOND (N. S. Parmar, dr.7) who had to be steadied. Jockey S. J. Sunil has been cautioned. An objection was lodged by Jockey Kavraj Singh, rider of SPORTO (Placed Second) against TRAVIESO (Neeraj Rawal, Placed First). The reason being, at the two furlong marker, TRAVIESO started drifting out and came on to him and after being corrected, TRAVIESO again drifted out and that 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. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SPORTO and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, WAR PONY 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, JULIANO and SPORTO were trotted and found to be sound.