Results – Pune

At the start, VISION OF ROMANCE (S. Mosin, dr.3) jumped inwards unbalancing the rider and thereafter shifted in on to SUMAAQ (C. S. Jodha, dr.2) who in turn shifted in thereby tightening INDIAN SERENADE (Shrikant Kamble, dr.1) along the rails. At the start, ZANZIBAAR (J. Chinoy, dr.5) jumped inwards on to NIGHT OF STARS (Kavraj Singh, dr. 4) forcing the latter to be checked. After the race, VISION OF ROMANCE and NIGHT OF STARS (checked at the stables for soundness) were trotted and found to be sound. NIGHT OF STARS had an abrasion at the left hind bulb of heel.

At the start, BULLION EXPRESS (D. S. Daman, dr.3) jumped inwards on to WAY AHEAD (Neeraj Rawal, dr.2) who in turn shifted in and tightened CARE FREE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.1) along the rails. At the start, PRETTY ANGEL (Bhawani Singh, dr.6) jumped awkwardly throwing its head and at the same time BLAVATSKY (S. Mosin, dr. 7) shifted in on to PRETTY ANGEL, who in turn shied inwards on to CLEMENTI (N. S. Parmar, dr. 5). At the start, JEENA (G. Amit, dr.10) jumped inwards on to ALFONSO (App. S. A. Amit, dr.9) who had to be steadied. Thereafter, JEENA further shifted in and went across ETTIHAAD (Kishore Kadam, dr.8). Jockey G. Amit has been cautioned. Approaching 200 metres, CLEMENTI (N. S. Parmar) shifted in under urgings on to ETTIHAAD (Kishore Kadam) who had to be checked. Jockey N. S. Parmar has been cautioned. The Sr. V.O. reported that BULLION EXPRESS was examined at the stables in the morning on 25/09/2016 and found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

At the start REMEMBER ME (J. Chinoy) jumped inwards. After the race, STARISTOCRAT and BULLRUN were trotted and found to be sound.

At the start, RISING BRAVE (Kishore Kadam, dr. 4) jumped out awkwardly throwing its head. In the final stages of the race SPARKLING EYES (Y. S. Srinath) shifted in under pressure and had to be checked so as to avoid colliding with ARTISTIC (A. Sandesh). After the race, SILVER BEAUTY, SPARKLING EYES and ANTEROS (examined on 25/09/2016) were trotted and found to be sound.

COLOMBIANA (Suraj Narredu) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. Jockey A. Sandesh (DESERT GOD) has been cautioned for having raised his hand as a victory sign before passing the winning post. After the race, UNCLE SCROOGE was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind fetlock. SEVERUS (P. Trevor) was placed fifth and PHENOMENAL MEMORY (Y. S. Srinath) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

At the request of Trainer Nosher Cama, AN JOLIE was examined at 0955 hours on 24/09/2016 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg due to hoof injury. As such, the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the start, SHIELD OF ACHILLES (A. Sandesh, dr. 4) jumped inwards and made contact with TURF DANCER (C. S. Jodha, dr. 3) At the start, DENNY CRANE (P. S. Chouhan, dr.9) jumped inwards and bumped SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan, dr.8) unbalancing the latter. Approaching 700 metres, SYDNEY HARBOUR (S. Zervan) shifted in and went across DRACO (Santosh G.) forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. Jockey S. Zervan has been fined Rs.3,000/-. After the race, TURF DANCER 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, MERCHANTOFVENICE, SHIELD OF ACHILLES, DRACO, SYDNEY HARBOUR and DENNY CRANE were trotted and found to be sound. DRACO had a gum injury.

At the start, ORLA (R. Ajinkya, dr.3) jumped outwards and bumped STAR ONE (App. Vishal N. Bunde, dr.4). Approaching 600 metres, ORLA (R. Ajinkya) shifted in thereby inconveniencing STAR ONE (App. Vishal N. Bunde). After the race, SILK BABY was observed to have a cut injury at the left hock and LUCKY STRIKE had an abrasion at the left hind pastern. CRACKLIN’ ROSIE, STAR ONE, ORLA and SCARLET PRINCE were found to be sound.

FORTUNA (Santosh G) planted in the stall thereby losing considerable ground at the start. Trainer Bezan Chenoy 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. In the final stages of the race, SOVEREIGNSKY (Suraj Narredu) shifted in and collided with BULLDOZER (S. Sunil) thereby unbalancing the latter and forcing him to be checked and drop back. On questioning, Jockey Suraj Narredu said that his mount had hung in despite his efforts. 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. After the race, NEVER SAY NEVER and SOVEREIGNSKY were trotted and found to be sound. BULLDOZER had a gum injury.