MUMBAI|Winter Season 2010-2011|06/03/2011| Incidents

1	(247)	THE ALMANAC TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 26	1400M

Sea Wonder	The Sr.V.O. reported that during loading process, SEA WONDER played up and kicked the gate. On examination, the mare was found to be sore by the left hind leg and had also suffered bleeding injury at the left hock, as such the mare was certified unfit to race. The mare was given first aid treatment and sent to the Equine Hospital for further management. The mare has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
Star Goddess	In the final stages of the race, STAR GODDESS (R.Hughes) lugged in and carried THRILLER (D.K.Ashish) inwards. Trainer Vinayak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, STAR GODDESS was found to be sound.
Rio Del Ray	Passing 1200 metres, RIO DEL RAY (T.S.Jodha) leaned inwards and caused a chain reaction, forcing ADAMS PLEASURE (App Kavraj Singh) to shift in on to ESCALATING (S.A. De Sousa) who went on to INSITE SOUL (App Akshay) who in turn went on to ENCHANTED (Akash Agarwal).
Escalating	After the race, ESCALATING was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
Northern Rock	NORTHERN ROCK (Imran Chisty) was reluctant to be stalled. In the procees of stalling, SEA WONDER (S.P.Ranjane) kicked the rear gates. The mare was examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified her unfit to race, as such she was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to give his above two charges more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

3	(249)	THE SMART CHIEFTAN TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 60 TO 86	1400M

Rajasthan Royals

Soon on entering the straight, RAJASTHAN ROYALS (C.S.Jodha) shifted out as the Jockey tapped his mount and caused interference to FLOODS OF FORTUNE (C.Ruzaan). Thereafter, the Jockey continued to use the whip with his right hand and inconvenienced ANCIENT WONDER (Suraj Narredu). Jockey C.S.Jodha has been fined Rs.2000/ for improper use of the whip. Jockey C.S.Jodha (RAJASTHAN ROYALS) has been fined Rs.3000/ for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the ace, RAJASTHAN ROYALS was found to be sound.

4	(250)	THE HDIL ENTERTAINMENT MILLION TERMS - 3 years old only	1200M

Astapi	The Stewards after the last race interviewed Jockey S.A.De Sousa for careless riding. Having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race , the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey S.A. De Sousa. The Stewards noted that this was S.A.De Sousa’s second offence of careless riding in a week’s time. On the previous occasion the Stewards had taken a very lenient view and instead of suspending his Jockey’s license, they had only fined him and warned him to be more careful in the future. The Stewards after due deliberation and taking an overall view, decided : i) To suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 24th March, 2011 to 10th April, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race); ii) To fine him a sum of Rs.50,000/.
Touching The Town	The second objection was lodged by Mr.S.Padmanabhan, the Trainer of TOUCHING THE TOWN (David Allan, placed 2nd) against Jockey S.A.De Sousa, the rider of ASTAPI (Placed first) for bumping LAKE SUPERIOR in the last 50 metres and causing LAKE SUPERIOR to bump his horse twice, thereby his charge TOUCHING THE TOWN lost a certain race. The Stewards also interviewed Trainer S.Padmanabhan with regard to his impolite behavior in the Stewards Room. However, since Trainer S.Padmanabhan tendered an apology to the Stewards, they decided not to initiate any action in the matter.
Lake Superior	Two Objections were lodged in this race. The first objection was lodged by Jockey R.Hughes,, the rider of LAKE SUPERIOR (Placed 3rd by the Judge) against Jockey S.A.De Sousa, the rider of ASTAPI (Placed first) for bumping his horse and causing him to check his mount who lost momentum and this cost him the second place, if not win.
Salt	Trainer Faisal A Abbas has been fined Rs.2000/ for bringing his charge SALT late in to the Paddock.
Combined Operation	After the race, COMBINED OPERATION was found to be sound.

5	(251)	THE MAJ.P.K. MEHRA MEMORIAL SUPER MILE CUP (GR.1) TERMS - 4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD	1600M

Becket	Near 200 metres, BECKET (David Allan) shifted inwards and made contact with MR GREEDY (Y.S.Srinath). On questioning, Jockey David Allan explained that at that stage his mount was trying to go out and he had changed the whip hand and used it only once and his mount shifted inwards more than he had anticipated and he could not have reacted any better. As the incident was accidental, no action was initiated against the Jockey.
Astounding Gallop	Jockey S.John (ASTOUNDING GALLOP) has been fined Rs.2000/ for shifting in before the Red Marker.
Star Future	After the race, STAR FUTURE was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

6	(252)	THE WESTERN INDIA RACE HORSE OWNERS` ASSOCIATION MULTI-MILLION TERMS - 4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD	1400M

Weizhou	At the request of Trainer Faisal A.Abbas, WEIZHOU was examined at 1840 hours on 05/03/2011 and found to be sore by the left hind leg. Also, the gelding had an injury on the cannon above the fetlock and abrasions on both the fetlock, behind. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Elizabeth	At the request of Trainer P.Shroff, ELIZABETH was examined at 1845 hours on 05/03/2011 and found to have fever. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer is required to obtain a fitness certificate from the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race the filly.
Dear Henry	Near 300 metres, DEAR HENRY (Imran Chisty) shifted out to progress in the race and in the process caused DESERT RULE (S.Zervan ) to travel wide. Jockey Imran Chisty has been fined Rs.1000/ for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Illustrious	At the start, ILLUSTRIOUS (App.A.Sandesh) lugged in and went on to PORTRUSH (P.Kamlesh). Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Ikaria	IKARIA (B.Prakash) did not get a clear run between 300 and 200 metres due to ILLUSTRIOUS (App.A.Sandesh) shifting in. App.A.Sandesh has been fined Rs.1000/ for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. Jockey B.Prakash (IKARIA) reported that his mount luggedin in the straight and he found it difficult to pull his mount out and ride out. Trainer Shyam S.Habbu has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

7	(253)	THE HDIL INDIAN TURF INVITATION CUP (GR.1) TERMS - 4 years old only	2400M

Business Tycoon	Approaching 1000 metres, BUSINESS TYCOON (P.A.Culhane) broke down due to which VIJAY MONARCH (P.S.Chouhan) who was following was checked and Jockey R.Hughes (MOOONLIGHT ROMANCE) took evasive action. Due to BUSINESS TYCOON slowing down abruptly, XISCA (Stephane Pasquier) and SUN KINGDOM (Suraj Narredu) The Sr.V.O. reported that BUSINESS TYCOON stopped galloping near 1000 metres mark and the Jockey dismounted. On examination, the colt was found to have broken its left fore fetlock, as such BUSINESS TYCOON was euthanized on humane grounds.
Sunnys Secret	SUNNYS SECRET (M.A.Gallagher) was pulled up near 200 metres and the Jockey dismounted since the horse had bled during the race . After the race, SUNNYS SECRET was observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
Xisca	Near 700 metres, XISCA (Stephane Pasquier) was steadied while racing on the inside of SUN KINGDOM (Suraj Narredu). Subsequently, A verbal complaint was lodged by the Owners as also by Trainer P Shroff that their horse XISCA was tracked by SUN KINGDOM (Suraj Narredu) during the race.
Sun Kingdom	After having considered a report from the Stipendiary Stewards, the Stewards interviewed Jockeys Suraj Narredu, the rider of SUN KINGDOM as also Jockey Stephane Pasquier, the rider of XISCA and having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Suraj Narredu in the subject case. However, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of a grave doubt for “foul riding” and held him guilty of “improper riding” on his mount SUN KINGDOM in the above race. Therefore, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 24th March, 2011 to 3rd April, 2011 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock) and to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/. After the race, SUN KINGDOM was observed to have broken a blood vessel and are not to race for the stipulated period of 4 weeks. Both the horses have to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

8	(254)	THE EXHILARATION TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66	1200M

Marciano	Trainer Asad Siddiqui informed after the 5th race that his charge PROCYON who was due to run in this race (8th race), has a swelling on the left eye. The horse was examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O. in the saddling enclosure and was found to have swelling on the left eye as a result of a recent injury. As such, the gelding was certified unfit to race and hence withdrawn on veterinary grounds
Star Symphony	At the start, STAR SYMPHONY (David Allan) jumped out awkwardly and went on to ROYAL HIGHNESS (Dashrath Singh) who in turn went on to BLAZING SPECTACLE (A,M.Tograllu). STAR SYMPHONY (David Allan) lugged in throughout the straight and in the process caused GENERALISSIMO (App.P.Trevor) to shift in, who in turn shifted in and caused EMERALD VALLEY (Akash Agarwal) to shift in and make contact with GREAT WHITE (P.Kamlesh). Trainer C.D.Katrak has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding. Jockey David Allan (STAR SYMPHONY) has been fined Rs.3000/ for using the whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. After the race, STAR SYMPHONY was found to be sore by the left hind leg
Tamarai	Near 100 metres, TAMARAI (B.Prakash) shifted out to progress and in the process caused BLAZING SPECTACLE (A.M.Tograllu) to shift out on to SET AFIRE (Imran Chisty) who went on to TAKESTWOTOTANGO (Neeraj Rawal) who in turn made contact with GREAT WHITE (P.Kamlesh). Jockey B.Prakash has been fined Rs 2000/ for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Royal Highness	Near 200 metres, ROYAL HIGHNESS (Dashrath Singh) was tightened while racing between GREAT WHITE (P.Kamlesh) and EMERALD VALLEY (Akash Agarwal).
Set Afire	At the start, SET AFIRE (Imran Chisty) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and went on to PHOSPHOR (Ishwar Pardeshi), who was steadied. After the race, SET AFIRE was found to be sore by the right fore leg.
Blazing Spectacle	At the start, BLAZING SPECTACLE (A.M.Tograllu) jumped out awkwardly.
Roger Bcool	EXUBERANCE (Towfeeq R.Shaikh) hung out during the race. Trainer Mansoor Shah has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Takestwototango	At the start, TAKESTWOTOTANGO (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in after an awkward jump and went on to GREAT WHITE (P.Kamlesh) who in turn shifted in and hampered the running of TAMARAI (B.Prakash)
Appalina	After the race, APPALINA was found to be sore by the left fore leg,

9	(255)	THE SQUANDERER TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1000M

Major Wager	MAJOR WAGER (App.A.Sandesh) tried to duck the front gates, damaging the gates and leaving them unserviceable. CALL TO ARMS (V.Chandrakant) played up in the stall. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s V.O. who certified him unfit to race. As such, MAJOR WAGER & CALL TO ARMS were withdrawn from the race, before coming under the Starter’s Order.
Call To Arms	The Sr.V.O. reported that after being stalled, CALL TO ARMS played up and kicked the gate. The horse was taken out and examined and found to be sore from the left hind leg and had suffered deep cut injury on the left hock. As such the gelding was certified unfit to race. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Rising Glory	Soon after the start RISING GLORY (Imran Chisty) shifted in before the red marker and inconvenienced GLORIOUS MISS (Akash Agarwal) Jockey Imran Chisty fined Rs.2,000/.
Gloria	After the race, GLORIA was found to be sore by the right fore leg.
Arabian Rock	ARABIAN ROCK (Vikram Jodha) took an awkward fly jump, resulting in the rider being unbalanced momentarily. In view of the above, Trainers Rehanullah Khan and Altaf Hussain have been asked to give their respective charge CALL TO ARMS and ARABIAN ROCK more gate practice and show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. After the race, ARABIAN ROCK was found to be sore by the right fore leg.