Results – Pune

At the start, SLAM DUNK (S. G. Prasad, dr.4) jumped outwards at the same time LION KING (H. Zeeshan, dr.6) leaned inwards due to which CARLOS (App. P. Vinod, dr.5) who was drawn between them was tightened for room and had to be checked. After the race, Jockey Vishal N. Bunde (VICTORIA PEAK) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight despite his efforts. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to remedial measures, before next accepting to race. After the race, LION KING was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of four weeks. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After the race, STARS FOR YOU, VICTORIA PEAK & CARLOS were trotted and found to be sound. THE PIANIST had a cut injury on left hind bulb of heels.

At the request of Trainer Karthik Ganapathy, REGAL COMMAND was examined in the stable area at 06.50 p.m. on 24/8/2022 and was found to have swelling on right fore fetlock, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. Passing the 250 metres, BOTERO (P. Trevor) leaned inwards onto OWN VOICE (R. Ajinkya) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey A Imran Khan (KARANVEER) was observed to have raised his hand as a victory sign before passing the Winning Post, as such, he has been fined Rs. 2,000/-. The Sr. V.O. reported that KARANVEER was declared to run without bandages but ran with bandages on both fore. Trainer B. Prithviraj has been fined Rs.1,000/- for his lapse. After the race, OWN LEGACY 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, BOTERO was trotted and found to be sound.

MYSTIC BAY (App. A. S. Peter, dr.2) jumped out throwing its head. At the start, AUGUSTUS CAESAR (Bhawani Singh, dr.4) jumped inwards and made contact with GAZINO (S. Zervan, dr.3). SKY FALL (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr.7) was slow to begin and veered outwards and travelled wide for the first 200 metres. After questioning, App. P. S. Kaviraj has been cautioned. Passing the 900 metres, ENDEAVOUR (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across MYSTIC BAY (App. A. S. Peter) who had to be checked. As such, Jockey A. Sandesh has been cautioned. In the final stages of the race, SKYFALL (App. P. S. Kaviraj) shifted out under the whip thereby carrying GAZINO (S. Zervan) outwards. After questioning, App. P. S. Kaviraj has been fined Rs.2,000/-. Jockey N. S. Parmar (MARKET KING) 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 2022, he has been fined Rs.3,000/-. After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (ENDEAVOUR) reported that passing the 700 metres his mount had leaned inwards and brushed the rails. After the race, ENDEAVOUR was trotted and found to be sound.

SIERRA DELA PLATA (P. Trevor, dr.5) was reluctant to stall. Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. KIMIKO (Bhawani Singh, dr.1) was slow to begin at the start. At the start, PRINCE IGOR (Akash Agarwal, dr.7) jumped inwards throwing its head up and brushed the haunches of MERIDIA (R. Ajinkya, dr.6). Approaching the 1000 metres, KIMIKO (Bhawani Singh) shifted out thereby inconveniencing SIERA DELA PLATA (P. Trevor). After the race on questioning, Jockey Bhawani Singh stated that the pace had slowed down as such he had to shift out in order to avoid clipping the front runners. Passing the 800 metres, PRINIA (K. Nazil) shifted out thereby tightening and inconveniencing KIMIKO (Bhawani Singh). Jockey K. Nazil has been cautioned. Approaching 500 metres, BALENCIAGA (A. Sandesh) shifted in and went across PRINIA (K. Nazil) causing the latter to check and change course as a result bumping and forcing KIMIKO (Bhawani Singh) outwards onto SIERRA DELA PLATA (P. Trevor) who was also inconvenienced and had to be steadied thereafter BALENCIAGA shifted out as a result once again inconveniencing PRINIA (K. Nazil), KIMIKO (Bhawani Singh) and SIERRA DELA PLATA (P. Trevor). After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh reported that his mount was running erratic and also due to the close proximity of the front runner PRINCE IGOR, he had to change course in order to avoid clipping its heels having viewed the race and not being entirely satisfied with the explanation. As such, Jockey A. Sandesh has been fined Rs.3,000/-. In the final stages of the race it was observed that PRINIA (K. Nazil) had drifted out under pressure. Jockey J. Chinoy (GOLDEN NEIL) has been severely reprimanded for repeatedly looking back in the straight. After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh (BALENCIAGA) reported that his mount was slowly off and tried to whip around after the start hence he had to steady and straighten her. As such, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. After the race, PRINCE IGOR & BALENCIAGA were trotted and found to be sound. BALENCIAGA had a cut injury on outer right hind heel. The Equine hospital reported that BABA had right eye injury.

On the arrival at the start, SILVER STEPS H. Zeeshan) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified him fit to race. SUFIYAH (App. Haridas Gore, dr.6) planted in the stall taking no practical part in the race. In view of above and a similar behavior of the mare in her last start, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been asked to show his charge in 2 mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race. At the start, BLAZING BAY (Bhawani Singh, dr.3) jumped outwards thereby bumping and forcing POWER OF NEATH (App. P. S. Kaviraj, dr.4) inwards onto CIPHER (T. S. Jodha, dr.5) who in turn shifted out and brushed the haunches of GUSTY GIRL (App. P. Vinod, dr.7) in view of this interference CIPHER lost ground and had to be checked. Soon after the start, MARLBORO MAN (Shahrukh Khan) had shifted out onto SILVER STEPS (H. Zeeshan) who had to be steadied. Jockey Shahrukh Khan has been cautioned. After the race, Jockey H. Zeeshan (SILVER STEPS) reported loss of whip passing the 100 metres. This being his first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2022, no action has been initiated. After the race, NORTHERN SINGER was found to be sore by the right fore. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After the race, CIPHER had a gum injury.

MAGIC IN THE WIND (Prashant P. Dhebe, dr.10) jumped out slowly and veered inwards thereby losing about 2 lengths at the start. WAFY (Vishal N. Bunde, dr.) jumped out throwing its head. At the start RECIPROCITY (D R Shubham) jumped outwards thereby bumping and forcing BAKU onto SPECIAL SITUATION (A S Peter) who was inclined inwards causing both horses to be checked. Passing the 300 metres SPECIAL SITUATION (App A S Peter) was held up for room and had to be steadied. On questioning App A S Peter informed that he had lost his goggles as such he had to momentarily stop riding. Passing the 250 THE FLUTIST (T S Jodha) shifted out AND WENT across BETWEEN FRIENDS (M Ayyar) had to be steadied. After questioning Jockey T S Jodha has been cautioned After the race Jockey Vishal Bunde (WAFY) reported that his mount was not galloping freely. As such Trainer Imtiaz Sait has been asked to take remedial measures.

At the request of Trainer Subhag Singh, DEMETRIUS was examined in the saddling enclosure and was found to have urticaria, the gelding was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. After being stalled BOMBER (R Ajinkya) played up and dislodged its rider and casted himself in an awkward position as such the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the starter’s order. Trainer S K Sunderji has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and to show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. POWER OF INFINITY planted in the stall taking no practical part in the race. Trainer Sangramsinh Joshi has been asked to show gelding in a Mock Race to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. DRAGONESS jumped out slowly and veered outwards resulting in the filly losing considerable ground at the start. In view of above and a similar behavior of the filly Trainer M K Jadhav have been asked to show the filly in 2 mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter before next accepting to race. At the start MARIELLA (H Zeeshan) jumped out throwing its head At the start REDIFINED (K Nazil) jumped outwards and MOMENT OF MADNESS (App Haridas Gore) shifted in and they made contact. At the start TYRONE BLACK (P Trevor)jumped outwards and HAGIBIS (D R Shubham) jumped inwards due to which FULL OF GRACE (A Sandesh) drawn between them was inconvenienced Soon after the start SPECULATOR shifted in and went across MARIELLA who had tobe steadied. Jockey N. B. K uldeephas been cautioned. Approaching the 600 metres due to a tightly packed field and lack of room FULL OF GRACE (A Sandesh) ]shifted out despite the riders efforts to steady and carried DRAGONESS (D S Daman) outwards. On questioning Jockey A Sandesh stated ?? Passing the 500 metres, DRAGONESS leaned inwards thereby tightening and inconveniencing MYSTICAL ROSE. Jockey D. S. Daman cautioned. It was observed that DRAGONESS (D S Daman) hung-in in the final stages of the race despite Jockey’s efforts and made contact with MIDAS TOUCH (Bhawani Singh). Trainer M K Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. App. M. S. Deora (MYSTICAL ROSE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. The matter has been reported to the Stewards of the Club.