PUNE|REGULAR SEASON 2008|24/08/2008| Incidents

1	(81)	THE ALOUETTE PLATE TERMS - 3 years maidens only	1200M

Courage Under Fire	COURAGE UNDER FIRE (R.Shelar) played up after being stalled. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. Veterinary Officer who certified him unfit to race, as such COURAGE UNDER FIRE was withdrawn on veterinary grounds, before coming under the Starter’s order. Tr.S.K.Sunderji has been asked to give the gelding more gate practice and to show him to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. The Sr.V.O. reported that after being loaded, COURAGE UNDER FIRE played up and kicked over the rear gate and in the process, got stuck between the gate partition and the flap. On examination, the gelding was found unfit to race and hence was withdrawn.
Blue Jay	Jockey C Rajendra (BLUE JAY) has been cautioned for changing course on more than one occasion in the straight.
Shabdeez	SHABDEEZ (R.Biramne) tried to veer out at the start and continued to lug out till entering the straight. Trainer Asad Siddiqui has been advised to take remedial measures before next accepting to race with the filly. After the race SHABDEEZ was observed to have an abrasion on her left hind fetlock and pastern.
Hi Dolly	Jockey Zameer Sayyed (HI DOLLY), R.Biramne (SHABDEEZ) and Hamir Singh (BLACK PHANTOM) have been cautioned for traveling wide during the race.
Black Phantom	BLACK PHANTOM (Hamir Singh) was sluggish, losing about a length at the start.

3	(83)	THE AL DENTE PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66	2000M

Flashing Flame	An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of FLASHING FLAME and a report to be submitted shortly.
Star Of The Season	After the race, STAR OF THE SEASON was observed to be sore by the left fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Rage Of Angels	RAGE OF ANGELS (T.S.Jodha) jumped out slowly, losing about 4 lengths at the start. Tr. Amjad Khan 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.
Elusive Trust	After the race ELUSIVE TRUST was observed to have an abrasion on her left hind coronet.

4	(84)	THE APE TRUK EVE CHAMPION TROPHY (GRADE 3) TERMS - 4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD	2000M

Yana	At the request of the Owner, the Stewards permitted the change of Jockey to ride YANA
Silver Tern	SILVER TERN (Nirmal Jodha) was placed fifth and GOBELIN (Samuel Fargeat) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
Gobelin	After the race, GOBELIN was observed to go short by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Orpheus	After being loaded, ORPHEUS (Zameer Sayyed) tried to duck the front gates. The gelding was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr.V.O who certified him fit to race. After the race ORPHEUS was observed to have an abrasion on his left hind pastern.

5	(85)	THE DR. P. K. SARDESHMUKH MAHARAJ TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66	1400M

Pine Crest	Soon after entering the straight, PINE CREST (Hanumant Singh) shifted out and carried PARTY CELEBRATION (T.Bernard) outwards with the rider making no effort whatsoever to prevent an interference being caused to any other horse. As such, Jockey Hanumant Singh was reported for careless riding. The matter has been deferred to next week. The Stewards of the Club at their Meeting held on 6th September 2008 interviewed Jockey Hanumant Singh and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s License w.e.f. 21st September to 27th September 2008 (both days inclusive) for careless riding on his mount PINE CREST in the above race. (Permitted to ride work/ Mock race).
Party Celebration	Jockey T. Bernard (PARTY CELEBRATION) has been fined Rs.5000/ for incompetent riding wherein he shifted in for no apparent reason and tried to take an insufficient gap between FANTASY LAKE (Zameer Sayyed) and ABSOLUTE REALITY (S.N. Chavan) whereby PARTY CELEBRATION (T. Bernard) was held up for a run and in the final stages shifted in and hampered the running of CANTON CAPER (Nirmal Jodha).
Canton Caper	After the race CANTON CAPER 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 V.O. before next accepting to race.
Caramel	In the final stages of the race, CARAMEL (Vikram Jodha) was hampered for run when ABSOLUTE REALITY (S. N. Chavan) shifted in. Jockey S.N.Chavan reported that his mount ABSOLUTE REALITY was inclined to lug in, as such, Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race.
Bonny Light	After the race BONNY LIGHT was observed to have an abrasion on his right fore coronet.

6	(86)	THE SNOWSTORM PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 60 TO 86	1000M

Star Always

Jockey K.P.G.Appu (STAR ALWAYS, dr.9) has been cautioned for shifting in soon after the start.

Schnell(O)

At the start, SCHNELL (L.Prashant) was observed to have jumped out improperly with the Jockey losing his balance and both his stirrups, which he could not regain through out the race. Also, Jockey L.Prashant reported the loss of his whip in the straight. An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of SCHNELL and a report will be submitted shortly. After the race SCHNELL was observed to have an abrasion on his right hind fetlock. The Stewards interviewed Jockey L Prashant and Trainer HJ Antia and heard all the submissions made by them. Having considered all papers and proceedings including the letter dated 5th September, 2008 from Jockey L.Prashant in reply to the Show Notice issued to him and viewing the video recording of Race No.86, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey L.Prashant and held him guilty of not permitting his mount SCHNELL to run on its merits in the above race. Therefore, the Stewards decided to withdraw his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 21st September 2008 to 30th April 2009 (both days inclusive) and further not to grant him a Jockey’s license if he applied for one for the Racing Season 2009/2010 till 1st August 2009. (Not permitted to ride work/ Mock race).

7	(87)	THE ZEPHYR BAY PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46 - (3 years old only)	1000M

Cyclades	At the start, CYCLADES (M Narredu) shifted in and went across HOLD THE THOUGHT (Nirmal Jodha) and further shifted in and inconvenienced ADDICTION (KPG Appu). Jockey M Narredu has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Addiction	At the start, ADDICTION (KPG Appu) shifted outwards due to which HOLD THE THOUGHT (Nirmal Jodha) shifted out and at the same time HIGHLAND FLAME (Aadesh Kumar) jumped out awkwardly and made contact with HOLD THE THOUGHT. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.
Global Spirit	Near 800 meters, GLOBAL SPIRIT (Neeraj Rawal) shifted in, forcing CHAK DE (R Shelar) to be checked by its Rider who in turn shifted in and hampered the running of SIR TAJ (R Biramne). Jockey Neeraj Rawal has been reprimanded for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Hold The Thought	Jockey SS Rathore was declared to ride on two horses in this race by Trainers Sangramsinh N. Joshi and Rehanullah Khan. After an enquiry, Trainer Rehanullah Khan has been fined Rs.1000/ for declaring Jockey SS Rathore to ride his charge HOLD THE THOUGHT without the consent of the Jockey.
Arabian Diamond	At the start, CHAK DE (R Shelar) jumped out awkwardly and went on to GLOBAL SPIRIT (Neeraj Rawal). Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.

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