Results – Pune

At the start, STAR SCHOLAR (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr. 3) jumped outwards and made contact with WILSHIRE (C. S. Jodha, dr. 4). Soon after the start, UNTITLED (App. M. Ayyar) shifted in, went across WILSHIRE (C. S. Jodha) and inconvenienced STAR SCHOLAR (Prashant P. Dhebe) and STAR WITNESS (N. B. Kuldeep). Apprentice M. Ayyar has been cautioned. Approaching the 1300 Metres, STAR SCHOLAR (Prashant P. Dhebe) and WILSHIRE (C. S. Jodha) were observed to have jostled. Passing the 300 metres, CRISTO BOSS (Amyn Merchant) shifted out at the same time ROYAL ECLAIR (T. S. Jodha) shifted in thereby tightening KOMANDANT (J. Chinoy). After questioning both the Jockey’s, Jockey Amyn Merchant has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Jockey T. S. Jodha (ROYAL ECLAIR) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit this being his first offence, Jockey T. S. Jodha has been fined Rs. 3,000/-. After the race, TOMAHAWK was 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. After the race, LOVELY FAIRY and STAR WITNESS were trotted and found to be sound.

At the request of Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, DAZZLING EYES was examined at 1000 hours on 29/10/2017 and was found to be sore by the left fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.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. ABBEY ROAD (App. S. A. Amit) jumped out slow losing about 3 lengths at the start. Approaching the 600 metres, DIXIELAND (App. Parbat Singh) leaned inwards thereby tightening MACGYVER (App. R. Ajinkya) who had to check and drop back thereby inconveniencing GDANSK (A. Imran Khan), WHAT A NICE GIRL (S. Mosin), ABU AL BUKHOOSH (Bhawani Singh), WINDHOEK (B. Nikhil) and ABBEYROAD (App. S. A. Amit). Approaching the 500 metres, ABU AL BUKHOOSH (Bhawani Singh) shifted out, at the same time WHAT A NICE GIRL (S. Mosin) shifted in thereby tightening PARADISE App. N. B. Kuldeep) racing between them. Passing the 500 metres, WINDHOEK (B. Nikhil) shifted in thereby tightening ABBEYROAD (App. S. A. Amit) and MACGYVER (App. R. Ajinkya) who had to be steadied. The saddle used on SILVER EDGE (App. K. Nazil) was observed to have shifted forward during the race. Trainer C. Rajendra has been fined Rs.2,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. Jockey A. Imran Khan was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount GDANSK. This being his third offence, he has been suspended for two race days w.e.f. 19th to 24th November, 2017. After the race, Jockey Amyn Merchant (WIZARD OF ODDS) reported loss of whip at about 600 metres. This being his first offence, no action has been initiated. The Sr. V.O. reported that LUCKY STRIKE was examined at the stables in the morning on 30/10/2017 and found to be sore by the left fore leg. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, DIXIELAND was observed to have a cut injury at the left fore cannon. The filly also had a gum injury. WHAT A NICE GIRL had an abrasion at the left hind fetlock.

On the arrival at the start, SPONTANEOUS EDDIE was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified him fit to race. After being stalled, TRAVEISO (App. S. Jaykumar) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified him fit to race. On start, TRAVEISO took an awkward fly jump. In view of this and the gelding’s fractious behavior in his last start, Trainer Sanjay Kolse has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a mock race before next accepting with him to race. DOLPHIN (Bhawani Singh) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. Soon after the start, FLOWER DUST (App. M. Ayyar) shifted in and made contact with KOMODO DRAGON (App. K. Nazil). Thereafter, GRAPPA (App. S. A. Amit) shifted out and bumped KOMODO DRAGON (App. K. Nazil) who had to be steadied. After the race, Jockey J. Chinoy (PHILADELPHIA) reported that he was tightened for room passing the 500 metres. After the race, LILIBETH was found to be sore by the left fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, GOOD THING was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind pastern. TOP WIZARD was found to be sound in the trot.

Soon after the start, MASTER OF TRINITY (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in thereby bumping and tightening CELESTIAL LIGHT (Y. S. Srinath) who in turn shifted in and went onto VITESSE (App. M. Ayyar). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been cautioned. Passing the 1400 metres, COOL EYES (P. S. Chouhan) was hampered for room due to a tightly packed field. After the race, App. S. A. Amit (OLLY BOY) reported that his mount jumped out tardily thereafter shifted out and had to be steadied. After the race, IRISES and COOL EYES were trotted and found to be sound.

Passing the 300 metres, ASTER ROSE (Dashrath Singh) shifted in on to MEKONG DELTA (C. S. Jodha) who in turn shifted in tightening and inconveniencing GERMENICUS (A. Imran Khan). As Jockey Dashrath Singh reported that his mount hung in. Trainer Arjun Mangalorkar has been asked to take remedial measures. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (COLOMBIANA) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, on questioning Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that his mount hung-in in the straight and he had used the same as a corrective measure. As such no action has been initiated against the Jockey. However, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the horse. Consequent to Jockey Y. S. Srinath unable to draw the declared weight on B FIFTY TWO Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait was permitted to declare Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe in his place. Further Trainer Imitiaz A. Sait reported that he had declared Jockey Y. S. Srinath after having confirmed with him that he would be riding 1 kg. overweight. In view of this the stipendiary stewards would be looking into this matter and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, B FIFTY TWO was observed to have abrasions at the left hock.

ALMOST MAGICAL (Amyn Merchant) refused to be stalled despite substantial efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. 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 trials, before next accepting to race. After being stalled, CAMBRIDGE (Neeraj Rawal) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified him fit to race. JARAMA (App. S. A. Amit) and HIROHAMA (App. R. Ajinkya) jumped out slow losing about 6 lengths and 4 lengths respectively. Trainers P. Shroff, S. Waheed and B. Prakash 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. At the start, POWERHAUS (Dashrath Singh dr. 5) jumped inwards thereby starting a chain reaction due to which JIMBO (App. K. Nazil dr. 4) & SPIRIDON (App. D. S. Daman) were inconvenienced. Passing the 700 metres, CAMBRIDGE (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in thereby tightening SPIRIDON (App. D. S. Daman) along the rails forcing the latter to be checked. Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.3,000/-. Passing the 500 metres, App. D. S. Daman (SPIRIDON) was observed to have lost his whip this being his first offence no action has been initiated. After the race, POWERHAUS, GAZINO and SPIRIDON were trotted and found to be sound. POWERHAUS had a gum injury.

At the request of Trainer Vinesh, SPIRIT OF OATH was examined at 1145 hours on 27/10/2017 and was found to be sore by the right hind leg. As such, the gelding 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. On the arrival at the start, Jockey Dashrath Singh (STORM STAR) reported that his mount was uncomfortable with the Blinkers used on her as they were flapping. The same was replaced from the Club’s equipment gear. At the start, TEETEBORO (B. Nikhil, dr. 2) jumped inwards thereby tightening FINANCIER (Amyn Merchant, dr. 1). At the start, STUNNER (P. S. Chouhan, dr. 8) jumped outwards, at the same time MALAVIKA (A. Imran Khan, dr. 11) shifted in thereby tightening KARAMEL (Sandeep Jadhav, dr. 9) and MINDING (Bhawani Singh dr. 10). Soon after the start ARC SHINE (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in thereby tightening and inconveniencing CRAY CRAY (App. S. A. Amit) and INDIGO (Altaf Sayyed). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Soon after the start, MY PRECIOUS (S. Sunil) shifted in thereby inconveniencing STAR ANISE (C. S. Jodha), STORM STAR (Dashrath Singh) and PATHAN (App. S. Jaykumar). Jockey S. Sunil has been cautioned. Soon after the start, STUNNER (P. S. Chouhan) shifted in and went across MY PRECIOUS (S. Sunil) who had to check and change course thereby inconveniencing STORM STAR (Dashrath Singh), STAR ANISE (C. S. Jodha) and ARC SHINE (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey P. S. Chouhan has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Approaching the 600 metres, STORM STAR (Dashrath Singh) was inclined to run out and thereafter passing the 500 metres veered out despite the Jockey’s efforts and raced on the extreme outside. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures. After the race, STAR ANISE 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, KARAMEL was found to be sore by the right hind leg. The colt has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, GOLDEN TOWER and MINDING (examined on 30/10/2017) were trotted and found to be sound.

Approaching the 1000 metres, AIZEL (Amyn Merchant) shifted in thereby inconveniencing DEMOCRAT (T. S. Jodha) and KNIGHT’S QUEST (Dashrath Singh). Jockey Amyn Merchant has been cautioned. SLAM DUNK (App. M. Ayyar) was observed to have drifted out in the straight. Trainer H. J. Antia has been asked to take remedial measures. After the race, MONEYWISE was observed to have broken a blood vessel. Being a second time bleeder, the gelding is not to race for the stipulated ban period of eight weeks and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, KNIGHT’S QUEST was 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. After the race, LADY IN RED, RICH N RARE and WALK ON BY (examined on 30/10/2017) were trotted and found to be sound. WALK ON BY had lost its right fore shoe.

On the arrival at the start, BEDROOM EYES (Neeraj Rawal) and CAMOUFLAGED (C. S. Jodha) were examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O.) who certified them fit to race. After being stalled, AURELIA (Santosh G.) played up in the stall. The filly was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified her fit to race. Trainer Nazak Chenoy 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 the 100 metres, PANDEMONIUM (J. Chinoy) shifted in thereby inconveniencing PATAGONIA (Bhawani Singh) who had to be steadied. Jockey J. Chinoy has been cautioned. Approaching the 200 metres CAPTAIN ROY (App. S. Jaykumar) shied inwards thereby inconveniencing SIA (A. Imran Khan) who had to be steadied. Trainer S. Waheed has been asked to take remedial measures. An enquiry has been initiated into the poor performance of CAMOUFLAGED (C. S. Jodha) and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race, CAMOUFLAGED was trotted and found to be sound.