Results – Pune

Soon after the start, ASTOUNDING BAY (Suraj Narredu, dr.4) whipped around dislodging the rider. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting with him to race. After the race, MAKHTOOB was trotted and found to be sound. SHAE had lost its right hind shoe and was observed to be tied up.

After being stalled, COPPER QUEEN (Neeraj Rawal) ducked and came out from the front gates. As such, the filly was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer P.Shroff 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. Soon after the start, FLAMING PASSION (Shrikant Kamble, dr.6) shifted in and went across SEVENTH MILE (P. Trevor, dr.4) who had to be steadied. Approaching 600 Metres, FLAMING PASSION (Shrikant Kamble) was observed to have shifted out under urgings thereby inconveniencing DIVIJA (C. S. Jodha). Thereafter, passing the 600 metres, FLAMING PASSION further shifted out due to which SEVENTH MILE (P. Trevor) had to be steadied. After questioning, Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been fined Rs.2,000/-. After the race, SEVENTH MILE was observed to have whip marks on either side off the quarters. Later, on examination by the Veterinary Officer, it was confirmed to be welt marks. The Stipendiary Stewards are looking into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SEVENTH MILE and a report will be submitted shortly. The Sr.V.O. reported that SEVENTH MILE showed signs of distress after returning from the race, The filly recovered after cold water hosing. The filly was found to be sound in the trot. After the race, DIVIJA was observed to have an abrasion at the left fore cannon and POLARIS had an abrasion at the left hind pastern. SACHERTORTE was found to be sound in the trot.

At the request of Trainer Nosher Cama, ADMO was examined at 1115 hours on 08/08/2019 and found to be sore by the right fore leg, as such, the horse was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. At the request of Trainer Nirad Karanjawala, ZANZIBAAR was examined at 1800 hours on 08/08/2019 and found to have bruises on the point of hip, shoulder, knee etc. due to convulsions, as such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate for the gelding from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. GOSHAWK (App.K.Pranil) jumped out awkwardly losing considerable ground at the start. Tr.M.K.Jadhav 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. GENTILLESSE (Neeraj Rawal) jumped out slow losing about a length at the start Approaching 1000 metres, GOLD FIELD (App. Malam Singh) shifted in thereby tightening the field on his inside, due to which FINE TUNE (App. Niranjan S. Parmar), RISING BRAVE (S. Mosin) and LORD COMMANDER (App. M. Ayyar) were inconvenienced and had to be checked. Thereafter, approaching the 700 metres, GOLD FIELD further shifted in and went across TENERIFE (App. A. S. Peter) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning App.Malam Singh and not being satisfied with his explanation, his Apprentice Jockey’s license has been suspended w.e.f. 25th August, 2019 to 31st August, 2019 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race). Passing 600 metres, FINE TUNE (App. Niranjan S. Parmar) shifted in thereby inconveniencing RISING BRAVE (S. Mosin) who had to be steadied. App.Niranjan S.Parmar has been cautioned. After the race, RISING BRAVE was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The horse has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race. After the race, ADELINE was observed to have a cut injury at the left hind bulb of pastern and LORD COMMANDER had a cut injury at the right hind hock. HIGHLAND PRINCESS and TENERIFE were found to be sound in the trot.

Approaching 300 metres, ADJUDICATE (Suraj Narredu) shifted out thereby bumping and forcing CAPRISCA (A. Sandesh) outwards. Jockey Suraj Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/-. After the race, ADJUDICATE and WHOMAKESTHERULES were trotted and found to be sound.

At the start, OUI SAUVAGE (Suraj Narredu, dr.8) jumped outwards and at the same time GRAND SINATRA (S.J.Sunil, dr.9) jumped inwards and made contact and thereafter OUI SAUVAGE shifted out due to which GRAND SINATRA was tightened and dropped back. Approaching 300 metres, OUI SAUVAGE (Suraj Narredu) was denied a clear passage and had to be held. Passing 100 metres, SALTBAE (Shrikant Kamble) shifted in thereby taking the ground of GRAND SINATRA (S.J.Sunil). Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been cautioned. Jockey P.Trevor (THOMAS HARDY) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2019, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-. The Sr.V.O. reported that DAZZLING STAR showed signs of distress after returning from the race, The filly recovered after cold water hosing and First Aid treatment and was sent to the stables. After the race, MIGHTY WARRIOR and OUI SAUVAGE were trotted and found to be sound. FELIX FELICIS had lost its right hind shoe.