PUNE|Regular Season 2017|05/08/2017| Incidents

1	(17)	THE AIR DASH PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 26 - (4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)	1400M
			2.30 P.M.

Blavatsky	Jockey Neeraj Rawal (BLAVATSKY) was observed to have used the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. On questioning, Jockey Neeraj Rawal stated that his mount had shifted out due to the outward movement of COMANDPERFORMANCE (P. Trevor) who was racing alongside and he had used the whip to deter his mount from shifting out and causing interference to ALFONSO (Dashrath Singh) who was racing on his outside. As such, no action has been initiated against Jockey Neeraj Rawal.
Alfonso	ALFONSO (Dashrath Singh) jumped out throwing its head thus losing about 2 lengths at the start. Jockey Dashrath Singh (ALFONSO) has been fined Rs.3,000/ for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount, this being his first offence. An objection was lodged by Jockey Dashrath Singh, the rider of ALFONSO (Placed Second) against BLAVATSKY (Neeraj Rawal, Placed First). The reason being, nearing the 100 metres post, his mount was travelling very well and came alongside BLAVATSKY at which point, BLAVATSKY came on to him due to which he had to break the momentum by checking his mount, despite which the gelding made a rerun and lost by a neck.
Commandperformance	Passing the 200 metres, COMMANDPERFORMANCE (P. Trevor) shifted out under urgings. Thereafter, again at about 150 metres, the gelding shifted out on to BLAVATSKY (Neeraj Rawal), who in turn shifted out thereby inconveniencing ALFONSO (Dashrath Singh). After questioning, Jockey P. Trevor has been fined Rs.2,000/ for failing to change his whip hand despite his mount shifting out.
Dusky Siren	After the race, Jockey T. S. Jodha (DUSKY SIREN) reported that his mount hung in throughout the race, more so from the 600 metres. Trainer Subhag Singh has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

2	(18)	THE STRENGTHTOSTRENGTH PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66	1400M
			3.00 P.M.

Spiridon

At the start, SPIRIDON (A. Imran Khan, dr.2) jumped outwards on to DANCING PRINCE (R. Shelar, dr.3). Jockey A. Imran Khan (SPIRIDON) has been fined Rs.3,000/ for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount.

Chizzler

CHIZZLER (A. Sandesh) jumped out slow losing about 2 lengths at the start. The Sr. V.O. reported that whilst returning after the race, CHIZZLER was found to be sore by the left fore leg. Since the gelding was not able to walk, he was sent to the Equine Hospital in the Horse Ambulance for further investigation. Subsequently, the Equine Hospital reported that left fore tendon sonography revealed that the gelding had suspensory desmitis and tendinitis. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

3	(19)	THE FINE ARROW PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1600M
			3.30 P.M.

Pretty Angel

After the race, Jockey C. S. Jodha (PRETTY ANGEL) reported that his mount did not raise a the fluent gallop throughout the race.

Gloriosus

At the start, GLORIOSUS (P. Trevor dr. 6) jumped inwards and made contact with IMPERIAL HERITAGE (S. A. Amit dr. 5). After the race, on being questioned, Jockey P. Trevor (GLORIOSUS) stated that he found his mount flat footed in the straight and dropped back despite his efforts. After the race, GLORIOSUS was trotted and found to be sound but having a cut injury at the right hind pastern and coronet. At the behest of the trainer, GLORIOSUS was scoped at the Equine Hospital after the race and was found to have guttural pouch empgema (Gr.II).

4	(20)	THE POTENTIAL CHAMPION PLATE TERMS - 3 years old only	1000M
			4.00 P.M.

Lady Almeda	After the race, Jockey Yash Narredu (LADY ALMEDA) reported that his mount hung out during the race. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Vijaya Miracle	The Sr. V.O. reported that TRUE GRIT was examined at the stables in the morning on 06/08/2017 at the request of the trainer and found to have eye injury.
Outstanding	After the race, Jockey Neeraj Rawal (OUTSTANDING) reported that his mount hung out in the straight. Trainer S. K. Sunderji has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. The Sr. V.O. reported that OUTSTANDING was examined at the stables in the morning on 06/08/2017 and found to be sound in the trot. The filly had left eye injury.
Hanlon's Razor	At the start, HANLON’S RAZOR (J. Chinoy, dr. 4) jumped outwards and at the same time CLYMENE (A. Sandesh, dr.5) shifted in and made contact with each other.
Jackpot	The Equine Hospital reported that JACKPOT had left eye injury. The eye was partially open with lacrimation.
Grapevine	IN VINO VERITAS (A. M. Tograllu) jumped out slow and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop. Trainer S. Waheed 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.
In Vino Veritas	IN VINO VERITAS (A. M. Tograllu) jumped out slow and thereafter did not raise an effective gallop. Trainer S. Waheed 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.

5	(21)	THE AUGUST HANDICAP A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46 - (3 years old only)	1400M
			4.30 P.M.

Caprisca	At the start, CAPRISCA (P. Trevor, dr. 4) jumped inwards and was steadied. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor (CAPRISCA) reported that his mount hungin in the straight. Tr. Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the colt.
Glyndebourne	Approaching the 100 metres, GLYNDEBOURNE (A. Sandesh) shifted in thereby tightening WE BREAK THE RULES (Neeraj Rawal) along the rails. On questioning, Jockey A. Sandesh stated that his mount leaned inwards despite his efforts. Trainer Vishal Gaikwad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, GLYNDEBOURNE was trotted and found to be sound but having an abrasion at the left hind fetlock.
We Make The Rules	WE BREAK THE RULES (Neeraj Rawal) was reluctant to be stalled. Trainer C. D. Katrak 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.

6	(22)	THE D K ASHISH TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1200M
			5.00 P.M.

Lilibeth

Approaching 500 metres, LILIBETH (Dashrath Singh) was hampered for room along the rails and had to be checked. In the final stages of the race, LILIBETH (Dashrath Singh) shifted in under pressure and went across KODIAC QUEEN (D. S. Daman) Jockey Dashrath Singh has been cautioned. The Equine Hospital reported that LILIBETH had right eye injury (corneal opacity).

Szilman Honey

Passing 800 metres, Jockey Amyn Merchant (IRISH BOSS) shifted in due to which HUZZAH`S GRACE (J. Chinoy) shied inwards thereby bumping and tightening EMOTIONLESS (Yash Narredu) along the rails and forcing the latter to be checked and drop back. After questioning, Jockey Amyn Merchant has been suspended w.e.f. 20th August, 2017 to 26th August, 2017 (both days inclusive) for careless riding (permitted to ride work/mock race).

7	(23)	THE RUBEN STAR PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46 - (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)	1400M
			5.30 P.M.

Rapid Girl	The Equine Hospital reported that RAPID GIRL had right eye injury with lacrimation and ANGEL OF LOVE had left eye injury the eye was partially open with lacrimation.
Diablo (O)	At the start, DIABLO (K. Nazil, dr. 5) jumped outwards onto DIVINE SOLITAIRE (P. Trevor, dr. 6), who in turn shifted out thereby inconveniencing SIMONA (App. S. J. Sunil, dr. 7) and RAPID GIRL (App. D. S. Daman, dr. 8).
Ritz	RITZ (J. Chinoy) jumped out slow losing about 4 lengths at the start. Trainer Imtiaz A. Sait has been asked to give the mare more gate practice and show her to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.