Results – Pune

Soon after the start, DEEP DIVER (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in thereby tightening HARVEY (A. Imran Khan) who had to be checked. Approaching 700 metres, DEEP DIVER (App. S. A. Amit) shifted in thereby tightening BRYNHILL (Santosh G.) along the rails. Thereafter, DEEP DIVER (App. S. A. Amit) maintained an erratic course thereby inconveniencing BRYNHILL (Santosh G.). The stipendiary Stewards are looking into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly. The Sr. V.O. reported that DEEP DIVER was examined at the stables in the morning on 11/09/2017 and was found to be sound in the trot.

After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ADONIJAH) reported that his mount lugged-in throughout the race. Trainer P. Shroff has to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt. The Sr. V.O. reported that ADONIJAH was examined at the stables in the morning on 11/09/2017 and was found to be sound in the trot.

BOURBON LEGEND (Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. Soon after the start, MAESTRO (Santosh G.) shifted out and had to be steadied. Passing 900 metres, ARC SHINE (Amyn Merchant) shifted in thereby inconveniencing and tightening SERENO (A. Imran Khan) and SOLO MISSION (A. M. Tograllu) respectively. Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.2,000/-. An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of SERENO and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, LA MOTTE 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, SERENO was trotted and found to be sound but having a cut injury at the right hind hock. BOURBON LEGEND had a gum injury.

Approaching 200 metres, DOMINATION (Yash Narredu) shifted in and made contact with FOREST FAIRY (Santosh G.). Jockey Yash Narredu has been cautioned. The Sr. V.O. reported that after returning from the race, ET VOILA showed signs of distress in the paddock. The filly recovered after cold water hosing and First Aid treatment and after observation for half an hour she was sent to the stable.

At the request of Trainer Rehanullah Khan, ETERNAL SUNSHINE was examined at 0845 hours on 09/09/2017 and was found to have a cut injury at the right side of the tongue. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the filly from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting with her to race. After the race, VALENTINO, PUGNACIOUS and PAPAKURA were trotted and found to be sound.

TILL END OF TIME (N. S. Parmar) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. Approaching 400 metres, TILL END OF TIME (N. S. Parmar) was observed to have lost its footing and stumbled. Thereafter, passing the 300 metres the filly was observed to have stumbled again. The Sr. V.O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that no abnormality was detected.

ROYAL ACE (J. Pradeep) took a awkward fly jump thus losing about 3 lengths at the start. Trainer Faisal A. Abbas has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting, before next accepting to race. At the start, ARAVAN (M. A. Roushan, dr.3) jumped outwards and made contact with DEMOCRAT (App. M. Ayyar, dr.4). Soon after the start, SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh. G) shifted in and brushed the haunches of SYNCRONICITY (Amyn Merchant). Thereafter, SYNCRONICITY shifted out and carried SHE’S A TIGER (Santosh G.) outwards on to TRAVISIO (S. J. Sunil) who was inclined inwards. Soon after the start, DIVINE MAGIC (C. S. Jodha, dr.2) shifted out thereby tightening ARVAN (M. A. Roushan, dr.3) who had to be checked. Passing 1100 metres, due to a tightly packed field, DEMOCRAT (App. M. Ayyar) shifted in and tightened DIVINE MAGIC (C. S. Jodha) and WARLOCK (Dashrath Singh) whereby both the horses had to be checked. Passing 300 metres, SLAM DUNK (App. D. S. Daman) drifted out and carried CRYSTAL BALL (A. Imran Khan) outwards. After the race, DEMOCRAT was observed to have a cut injury at the right fore bulb of heel and had lost its right fore shoe. TRAVIESO and FLUTE PLAYER were found to be sound in the trot.