Results – Pune

GLORIOUS EYES (C. S. Jodha) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. Passing the 600 metres, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ZENON) shifted out thereby tightening GLORIOUS OPINION (Amyn Merchant) and inconveniencing JAGER BOMB (J. Chinoy). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.2,000/-.

Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been fined Rs.1,000/- for accepting with his charge JULIANO in two races on the same day. As per the General Conditions published in the Prospectus, the horse was struck out from this race and accepted to run in THE ARTOIS PLATE. ARC OF PASSION (Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths at the start. At the start, OLIVIA KASPEN (Nirmal Jodha, dr. 5) jumped outwards on to SARRAZIN (Amyn Merchant, dr. 6). After the race, PROMINENCE was observed to have an abrasion at the left hind pastern and ALFONSO had a gum injury.

At the start, BATELEUR (A. Imran Khan, dr. 1) jumped outwards on to GALLANT KNIGHT (Y. S. Srinath, dr. 2). Passing the 300 metres, Jockey A. Imran Khan (BATELEUR) was observed to have lost his whip. This being his first offence, no action has been initiated. ORION’S BELT (J. Chinoy) was placed fifth by the Judge, in this race.

Soon after the start, DESERT PRIDE (Suraj Narredu) shifted in under urgings thereby tightening ICONIA (Neeraj Rawal) and ART MANOEUVRE (Dashrath Singh). After the race, on questioning, Jockey Suraj Narredu stated that being the first run of the filly she was green and was lugging in throughout the race. After the race, ART MANOEUVRE 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.

The Sr. V.O. reported that it was observed in the Saddling Area that the right hind plate on DEEP DIVER was splayed and the gelding was sore by the right hind leg. As such, DEEP DIVER was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. REMEMBER ME (App. S. A. Amit) SUPER SUNSHINE (Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths and 3 lengths respectively. Soon after the start, NASCAR (App. Raghuveer Singh) shifted in and went across ABBEY (Suraj Narredu) forcing the latter to check and shift out thereby inconveniencing LADISLAUS (Neeraj Rawal) and BRYNHILL (App. Santosh G.). Apprentice Raghuveer Singh has been cautioned. Passing the 900 metres, BRYNHILL (App. Santosh G.) shifted in inconveniencing UNDISPUTED (Dashrath Singh) and CHAMPAGNE (P. S. Chouhan) respectively. Passing the 300 metres, BRYNHILL (App. Santosh G.) shifted in thereby tightening UNDISPUTED (Dashrath Singh) who had to be checked. Thereafter, BRYNHILL (App. Santosh G.) further shifted in thereby inconveniencing LADISLAUS (Neeraj Rawal). After the race, on questioning, Jockey Santosh G. stated that his mount hung in despite his efforts. He further added that the gelding has a tendency to hang-in, in view of this Trainer Nazak Chenoy has been asked to show her charge in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards before next accepting to race. The Sr. V.O. reported that BRYNHILL was examined at the stables in the morning on 29/10/2017 and was found to be sound in the trot.

KOAL (App. S. A. Amit) planted in the stall and took no part in the race. In view of above and a similar behavior of the mare in her last run, Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures and to show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race. AEOLIUS MAXIMUS (J. Chinoy) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. At the start, BIDSTONE HILL (S. S. Baria, dr. 11) jumped and shifted out and had to be steadied. Passing the 1000 metres, MARVEL (App. R. Ajinkya), SUMAAQ (C. S. Jodha) and AQUARIUS (App. S. Joseph) were inconvenienced due to a tightly packed field. Passing the 300 metres, WIND CRAFT (Bhawani Singh) shifted in tightening DIVINE MAGIC (Y. S. Srinath) along the rails, forcing the latter to be checked. After the race, on questioning, Jockey Bhawani Singh stated that his mount shied inwards due to the close proximity of TIMLESS DEEDS (T. S. Jodha). Trainer Sangramsinh N. Joshi has been asked to take remedial measures. After the race, WIND CRAFT and BIDSTONE HILL (examined on 29/10/2017) were trotted and found to be sound.

After being stalled, CLOUDBURST (Raghuveer Singh) and MAN OF WORD (A. Imran Khan) were restless in the stall and not allowing their riders to settle. Trainers Narendra Lagad and S. K. Sunderji 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. CLOUDBURST (A. Imran Khan) and IN VINO VERITAS (S. Jaykumar) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths each at the start. At the start COSA NOSTRA (Bhawani Singh, dr.4) jumped inwards on to MAN OF WORD (A. Imran Khan, dr.3) An inquiry has been initiated into the improved performance of COSA NOSTRA (Bhawani Singh) and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, SANDALPHON and STAR OF THEA were trotted and found to be sound.