PUNE|Regular Season 2014|03/10/2014| Incidents

1	(175)	THE GOBELIN PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 26	1000M
			2.00 P.M.

Phoenix Cat	BLUE FLAME (S.G.Prasad) luggedin during the race and the filly scrapped the rails near 800 metres and then in the final stages of the race, shiftedin and tightened ROYAL SAPPHIRE (Dashrath Singh). Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. Near 300 metres, BLUE FLAME (S.G.Prasad) shiftedout to progress in the race and in the process, inconvenienced WALK OF FAME (Kavraj Singh). Jockey S.G.Prasad has been cautioned. After the race, BLUE FLAME, AMAZON CAT and DIAMONDZIP were found to be sound.
Rising Angel	Jockey C.S.Jodha (RISING ANGEL) has been cautioned for shiftingin soon after the start.
Walk Of Fame	At the start, WALK OF FAME (Kavraj Singh, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to ROYAL SAPPHIRE (Dashrath Singh, dr.5), who in turn went across AMAZON CAT (R.Shelar, dr.4), and then made contact with BLUE FLAME (S.G.Prasad, dr.3).

2	(176)	THE ASPIRING STAR PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46 - (4 years old only)	1000M
			2.30 P.M.

Thunder Star	THUNDER STAR (R.Shelar) whipped around after the start and dislodged the rider. Since the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its previous run, Trainer Ivor Fernandes has been asked to take remedial measures and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting with him to race. After the race, THUNDER STAR, PADMAKOSA and LA TRAVIATA (examined on 04/10/2014) were found to be sound.
Cyclops	CYCLOPS (Kavraj Singh) luggedin in the straight. Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Blue Bay	At the start, BLUE BAY (P.Trevor, dr.6) drifted out and carried EXTREME LOVE (Hanumant Singh, dr.7) outwards.

4	(178)	THE VENUS ARISING TROPHY TERMS - 3 year old maidens only	1600M
			3.30 P.M.

Laurita

On top of the straight, LAURITA (A.Sandesh) was tightened for room as ZABROK (D.K.Ashish) shiftedout and at the same time SAVAGE BEAUTY (Kavraj Singh) shiftedin as the Jockey tried to correct his mount, who lugged out. Jockey D.K.Ashish has been cautioned and Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race his charge SAVAGE BEAUTY. After the race, LAURITA was found to be sound, but having a cut injury at the right fore fetlock. Also, the filly had lost its left hind plate. SAVAGE BEAUTY was found to be sound.

Sabercat

Near 1300 metres, SABERCAT (Dashrath Singh) was tightened for room and lost position.

5	(179)	THE GIACOSA PLATE (DIV-II) TERMS - 3 year old maidens only	1000M
			4.00 P.M.

Lucky Charm	After the race, LUCKY CHARM was observed to have lost its left fore plate. WILD VENTURE was found to be sound.
Statuesque	At the start, STATUESQUE (I.Pasha, dr.9) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to WILD VENTURE (Kavraj Singh, dr.8). Approaching 200 metres, STATUESQUE (I.Pasha) was unbalanced as the filly put in an awkward stride.

6	(180)	THE SKY RAIDER PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 26	1400M
			4.30 P.M.

Nigella	Trainer D.J.Surti and Jockey Zameer Sayyed were questioned regarding the running and riding of NIGELLA. The instructions were to take a good jump and do the best. The Trainer opined that the mare had run better than expected as he had kept her fresh. He added that the mare had done better during the Mumbai Meeting as compared to the current Pune Meeting. When questioned, the Jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that the mare runs better when she is sat against and gives up when asked for an effort. He reiterated that he had done his best. Whilst noting the explanation of the Trainer, he has been reminded that there appears to be a pattern in respect of performance of his horses, selection of Riders and betting, which he should be careful about. The Jockey has been cautioned for feeble handling of his mount.
National Star	The Sr.V.O. reported that NATIONAL STAR was examined at the stables in the morning on 04/10/2014 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.
Rocking	Approaching 400 metres, ROCKING (Vikram Jodha) was inconvenienced and steadied, while racing on the inside of DHISHKYAON (A.Sandesh). Approaching 200 metres, ROCKING (Vikram Jodha) was held up for a few strides, as DHISHKYAON (A.Sandesh) weakened and lost position.
Snow King	After the race, SNOW KING was found to be sound, hut having a cut injury at the left hind coronet. ICE RINK and NIGELLA were found to be sound.

7	(181)	THE GIACOSA PLATE (DIV-I) TERMS - 3 year old maidens only	1000M
			5.00 P.M.

Something Special (o	At the request of Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha, SOMETHING SPECIAL was examined at 1205 hours on 02/10/2014 and was found to be sore by the right fore leg. As such, the filly was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds. The filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.
Ravello	At the start, RAVELLO (Sandeep Jadhav, dr.6) jumped awkwardly inwards and went on to BIG BANG (Vikram Walkar, dr.5), who in turn went on to ENSIGN (N.S.Parmar, dr.4), and at the same time, GYAHANA (Kishore Kadam, dr.3) drifted outwards.
Joleene	JOLEENE (S.Sunil) luggedin in the straight. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, JOLEENE was found to be sound.
Quantum	Jockey I.Pasha (QUANTUM) reported that his mount was hesitant in raising an effective gallop in the early part of the race and the gelding ran on as the race progressed.

8	(182)	THE PEPE JUNIOR PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1400M
			5.30 P.M.

Rashun	Soon after the start, RASHUN (P.S.Chouhan) and BELMONT (P.Trevor) made contact with each other. Trainer Himmat Singh was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of RASHUN. The Trainer stated that the pevious race was run over 1800 metres whereas today`s race was run over 1400 metres. Also, this race was for small Owners and it was less competitive as compared to the previous race. He added that Jockey C.S.Jodha had not handled the gelding properly in Race No.169. He further added that the gelding had performed well over 140 metres in its first start during the Pune Meeting. To another question, the Trainer stated that the Owner wanted to test the gelding over an extended trip in Race No.169 to see if the gelding would stay and that the gelding was up against a good company. He stated that he had given the gelding a chance today as he had done well over 1400 metres. The Trainer was reminded that he was in contravention of the Calendar Notification with regard to comparative performance within a short span of time. The matter has been reported to the stewards for such action as deemed fit.
Cartel	CARTEL (App.Bhawani Singh) was reluctant to reach the start. Also, on start, the filly took a fly jump and lost about 2 lengths. Trainer Imtiaz A.Sait has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.
Danny Boy	After the race, DANNY BOY was found to be sound.