Results – Pune

FLAMING FIRE (S. Saqlain, dr.3) jumped out slowly losing about 3 lengths at the start. Approaching the 1000 metres, MAGILITO (Akshay Kumar) shifted in and went across JETFIRE (Prashant P. Dhebe) causing the latter to be checked and in the process JETFIRE leaned-in onto SMITHSONIAN (Neeraj Rawal). Jockey Akshay Kumar has been severely reprimanded. Jockeys Prashant P. Dhebe (JETFIRE), Neeraj Rawal (SMITHSONIAN) & K. Nazil (SAN SALVATORE) have been cautioned for weighing out late. After the race, SMITHSONIAN was trotted and found to be sound and HILMA KLINT was trotted at the stables and found to be sound. The Equine hospital reported that JETFIRE had right eye injury (sore).

On the arrival at the start, PRIDE’S ANGEL (A. Sandesh) was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. who certified her fit to race. At the request of Jockey P. Trevor (PETRONIA) the saddle on his mount was adjusted at the starting gates. Trainer S. S. Attaollahi informed that his Apprentice Jockey Shreyas Singh S. had ridden in the last race at Mysore Race Club. Whilst travelling from Mysore to Bangalore he got delayed to reach the airport due to heavy rains and traffic, as such, he missed his flight. After the race, App. Kirtish Bhagat (TERESITA) reported the loss of whip passing the 400 metres. This being the first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2022, no action has been initiated. After the race, Jockey Suraj Narredu (COUNT OF SAVOY) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. After the race, Jockey Prashant P. Dhebe (PURE) reported that his mount hung-in in the straight, despite his efforts. Trainer A. M. Jadhav has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. After the race, COUNT OF SAVOY & PRIDE’S ANGEL were trotted and found to be sound and PURE & KINNARA were trotted at the stables and found to be sound. The Equine hospital reported that KINNARA had left eye injury (sore).

At the start, MAJESTIC WARRIOR (J. Chinoy, dr.6) jumped outwards and went across REMUS (Antony Raj S., dr.7) causing the latter to be checked and drop back. Jockey J. Chinoy has been cautioned. Approaching the 1000 metres, DESERT FIRE (App. Mustakim Alam) shifted out and made contact with FARELL (R. Ajinkya) forcing it outwards onto MAJESTIC WARRIOR (J. Chinoy). App. Mustakim Alam has been severely cautioned. Passing the 900 metres, RODRIGO (A. Sandesh) shifted out thereby tightening DESERT FIRE (App. Mustakim Alam) who had to be checked. Jockey A. Sandesh has been severely cautioned. App. Kirtish Bhagat (BABY BAZOOKA) has been cautioned for weighing out late. After the race, SOUP AND SANDWICH was found to be in distress accordingly the treatment was given. After the race, DESERT FIRE & RODRIGO were trotted and found to be sound. The Equine hospital reported that FARREL had right eye injury.

At the start, GOLDEN LIONESS (Suraj Naredu, dr.4) jumped outwards onto PHANTA (S. J. Sunil, dr.5) forcing its out thereby brushing the haunches of HOUSE OF LORDS (J. Chinoy, dr.6) causing the later to be unbalanced at this juncture QUEENS PRIDE (P. Trevor, dr.7) who had jumped outwards onto WERONIKA (C. S. Jodha, dr.8) ricochet inwards and went across HOUSE OF LORDS (J. Chinoy, dr.6). In view of the behavior, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to give his charge GOLDEN LIONESS more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Approaching the 600 metres, PHANTA (S. J. Sunil) was checked as a result the filly was unbalanced. Subsequently, on questioning, Jockey S. J. Sunil stated that due to the inward movement of HOUSE OF LORDS (J. Chinoy) his filly had shied and lost her footing thereafter the filly hung out and finished on the extreme outside, despite his efforts. In view of the same, Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. An objection was lodged by Jockey J. Chinoy (HOUSE OF LORDS) placed fourth by the Judge against Jockey P. Trevor (QUEENS PRIDE) placed second by the Judge. The reason being, soon after the jump QUEENS PRIDE has came on to HOUSE OF LORDS much before the 50 metres marker, which had caused him to lose tremendous ground in a short distance race and still managed to finish fourth. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to over-rule the objection. Jockey P. Trevor (QUEENS PRIDE) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey P. Trevor stated that his mount had drifted out in the straight and thereafter leaned inwards and hence was maintaining an erratic course as such he had used the whip as a corrective measures. After the race, PHANTA & QUEENS PRIDE were trotted and found to be sound.

Soon after the start, MILLI (Antony Raj S.) shifted in onto VINCENT VAN GOGH (A. Sandesh) who inturn shifted in thereby tightening MICHIGAN (C. S. Jodha) along the rails causing the latter to be checked and drop back. After the race, on questioning, Jockey Anthony Raj S. stated that his mount jumped inwards awkwardly. However, Jockey Antony Raj S. has been asked to be more cautious at the start in the future. Passing the 1200 metres, VINCENT VAN GOGH (A. Sandesh) was observed to have stumbled. After the race, Jockey A. Sandesh reported that his mount hung-in in the early part of the race. Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race. After the race, VINCENT VAN GOGH was trotted and found to be sound but had cut injury on outer bulb of heel.

At the request of Trainer S. S. Attaollahi, PISSARO was examined in the stable area at 08.45 a.m. on 15/10/2022 and was found to be lame by left hind and swelling over left hind 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. The Equine hospital reported that TRULY EPIC both eye injuries (sore).