MUMBAI|WINTER SEASON 2007-2008|16/03/2008| Incidents

1	(248)	THE BLURR PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 0 TO 26	1400M

Sangoma	Jockey C.Rajendra (SANGOMA) reported loss of his whip near the 300 meters. Since this was the first time the jockey reported loss of his whip, no action has been initiated beyond reminding him of the notice with regard to the loss of whip.
Temptation	TEMPTATION (R.Shelar) jumped out slowly losing about 5 lengths at the start. Considering this and the filly’s similar behaviour in her previous start, Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to give the filly more gate practice and to show her in a Mock race to the satisfaction of the Starter, before next accepting to race.
Melba	After the race MELBA was observed to have broken a blood vessel and is not to race for the stipulated ban period of 4 weeks. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Araminta	ARAMINTA (D.K.Ashish) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Nirrad Karanjawalla has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

2	(249)	THE MEMORIES OF YOU PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 60 TO 86	1400M

Wild Temper	WILD TEMPER (App.Nadeem Alam) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Our Excellencee	Jockey C.Rajendra (OUR EXCELLENCEE) when questioned stated that he was asked to ride his own race. The jockey added that he had ridden the horse to the best of his ability but the horse did not respond and he could not do any better. The Sr. VO was requested to examine the gelding, who reported that no abnormality was detected except that the gelding had an abrasion on the left fore fetlock.
Silent Presence	Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been fined Rs.1000/ for bringing his charge SILENT PRESENCE late into the Parade Ring. Jockey Aadesh Kumar (SILENT PRESENCE) reported that his mount hung out in the straight . Trainer Bezan Chenoy has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

3	(250)	THE MADRAS RACE CLUB TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 80 & ABOVE	1600M

Romantic Scene

Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ROMANTIC SCENE) was observed to have made his move late in the straight. When questioned, the jockey stated that he was instructed to hit the front and to do his best. It was observed that despite being in the front till top of the straight, he should have made his move when challenged by ROCKEFELLER but he had waited to make his feeble move after he was overtaken by ROCKEFELLER (C. Ruzaan). After having questioned Trainer Dallas Todywalla and not being satisfied with the explanation of Jockey Neeraj Rawal, he has been cautioned for failing to ride out to advantage.

4	(251)	THE FORBES BREEDERS`JUVENILE FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3) TERMS - 3 years old only	1600M

Set Alight	Jockey C.Rajendra (SET ALIGHT) has been severely cautioned for raising his hand as a victory sign before passing the winning post.
Aurora Aurealis	After the race, AURORA AUREALIS was observed to have an abrasion on the left hind fetlock, GLEAMING SKY had an abrasion on the right hind coronet and RATTLE had an abrasion on both hind coronets.
Gleaming Sky	GLEAMING SKY (Y.S.Srinath) was placed fifth and BARBARA (Suraj Narredu) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.
Rattle	RATTLE (P.Belose) was inclined to lug out in the straight. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

5	(252)	THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66	1000M

Covenant	Soon after the start, COVENANT (A.M.Tograllu) shifted in and went across ISHTAR (I Shaikh) causing the latter to be checked. App A.M. Tograllu has been fined Rs.2000/ for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Elementto Angel	After the race, ELEMENTTO ANGEL was found to have an abrasion on the right hind fetlock and a bleeding gum injury and PACEMAKER had an abrasion on right fore cannon.
Pacemaker	After the start, PACEMAKER (App. Akash Agarwal) shifted in from Draw 13 and went across WALKING TALL (D.K.Ashish) and jostled with STELLAR AFFAIR (C. Ruzaan) who in turn jostled with ALGO MAS (Nirmal Jodha) who in turn shifted in and jostled with DESERT SKY (S.N.Chavan) who lost its action. On questioning the Jockey stated that he was instructed to go to the front. App. Akash Agarwal was reported to the Stewards for Dangerous Riding. The Stewards interviewed App. Akash Agarwal who was accompanied by his Master, Trainer Narendra Lagad. Having considered the submissions made by App.Akash Agarwal/his Master and viewing the video recording of Race No.252, the Stewards held App.Akash Agarwal guilty of dangerous riding on his mount PACEMAKER in the above race. However, considering that he was an apprentice and this was his first offence of this nature and also that he had admitted his guilt and apologized for the same, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Apprentice Jockey’s license w.e.f. 31st March, 2008 to 20th April, 2008 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely cautioned for the future.

6	(253)	THE SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS` JUVENILE COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3) TERMS - 3 years old only	1600M

Juventus	In the final stages of the race, JUVENTUS (M.Naredu) shifted in and forced SOUTHERN SUMMIT (Y.S.Srinath) to shift in, who in turn hampered the running of STAR SCEPTRE (P.S.Chouhan). Jockey M.Narredu has been fined Rs.5000/ for failing to exercise proper control over mount. After the race JUVENTUS and RAGHUVANSH were found to have an abrasion on their right hind coronet.
Blue Ray	It was observed that approaching the 400 metres, BLUE RAY (C Rajendra) shifted out and hampered the running of FLAMING ACE (B.Prakash) and later took the running of RED ROMEO (Daniel M Grant) forcing the latter to shift out thereby losing ground which probably cost RED ROMEO the race. Due to this, ARKTOURUS (C.Alford) was also forced to travel wide. Jockey C Rajendra was reported to the Stewards for careless riding. The Stewards interviewed Jockey C Rajendra and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by him, decided to suspend his Jockey’s License w.e.f. 31st March 2008 to 6th April 2008 (both days inclusive) for Careless Riding. (Permitted to ride work/mock race).
Arktouros	ARKTOUROS (C.Alford) was placed fifth and STAR SCEPTRE (P.S.Chouhan) was placed sixth by the Judge, in this race.

7	(254)	THE GOLD STAR PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1000M

Mirror Image	MIRROR IMAGE (S.P.Ranjane, dr.9) jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and forced CLASSIC STAR (J.Chinoy, dr.10) to travel wide. Jockey S.P. Ranjane has been asked to be more alert in the Gates. Jockey S.P.Ranjane (MIRROR IMAGE) has been fined Rs.3000/ for using his whip in excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. (2nd Offence).
Refuse To Bend	Passing the 200 meters, REFUSE TO BEND (Aadesh Kumar) shifted in under use of the whip and forced SHAYARA (App.A.M.Tograllu) to change course. Jockey Aadesh Kumar has been fined Rs.3000/ for improper use of the whip. After the race, REFUSE TO BEND was observed to have an abrasion on the left fore fetlock.
Shayara	Trainer Managsingh P Jodha has been fined Rs.2000/ for accepting his charge SHAYARA in two races on the same Day. The saddle on SHAYARA (App.A.M.Tograllu) was observed to have slipped back during the race. Trainer Magansingh P. Jodha has been fined Rs.2000/ for faulty saddling of his charge.
Romantic Agenda	Passing the 400 meters, ROMANTIC AGENDA (C.Rajendra) shifted out and inconvenienced ARABIAN SPEED (T.S.Jodha) who was forced to change course towards the inside to make his bid. Jockey C.Rajendra has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Pebble Beach	At the start, PEBBLE BEACH (I.Shaikh, dr 6) was squeezed out when REFUSE TO BEND (Aadesh Kumar, dr.5) and ROMANTIC AGENDA (C.Rajendra, dr 4) converged towards PEBBLE BEACH. Jockey Aadesh Kumar and C Rajendra have been asked to be more alert in the Gates.

8	(255)	THE RAPHAELA PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 0 TO 26	1000M

Arabian Emperor	Near 500 meters, VARUN (P.S. Chouhan) was hampered when RISING EMPEROR (Riyaz Shaikh) went for an insufficient gap on the inside of CABINDA (Nadeem Alam) and on the outside of VARUN. Jockey Riyaz Shaikh has been fined Rs.3000/ for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Ganador	Jockey Nadeem Alam (CABINDA) reported the loss of whip approaching 200 meters. Since this was the first time that the Jockey had lost his whip, he has been reminded of the notice with regard to loss of whip.
Flying Rock	Soon after the start, FLYING ROCK (R Shelar) was checked and eased off the heels of COSTANTIA (Zameer Sayyed).