PUNE|Regular Season 2010|14/08/2010| Incidents

1	(59)	THE ASPINALLS PLATE (DIV.II) A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 19	1200M

Houdini	HOUDINI (S.Sunil) threw his head up and jumped out awkwardly. When questioned, the jockey stated that the horse was running with a Hanging Bit for the first time as he had hung out in its previous run. Trainer Faisal A Abbas stated that the horse had a CNB and a TS On due to which he may have thrown its head around. Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to show the gelding to the satisfaction of the Starter during morning Trials before next accepting to race him.
Fluent Victory	After the race, FLUENT VICTORY, ASCLEPIEION and BEMISAAL were found to be sound. FLUENT VICTORY was observed to have lost its both fore plates. An enquiry has been initiated into this incident and a report will be submitted shortly.
Asclepieion	Jockey S.P.Ranjane (ASCLEPIEION) reported that his horse hung in throughout the race and brushed the rails at about 800mts. Trainer H.J.Antia has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.

2	(60)	THE ASPINALLS PLATE (DIV.I) A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 19	1200M

Wells Fargo	At the request of Trainer D.J.Surti, WELLS FARGO was examined at 1130 hours on 12/08/2010 and was found to have colic, as such the mare was certified unfit to race and was withdrawn on Veterinary grounds.
Eye Of The Storm	An enquiry has been initiated into the comparative performance of EYE OF THE STORM and a report will be submitted shortly.
Benedictus	Jockey Zameer Sayyed (BENEDICTUS) was fined Rs.1000/ for improper use of the whip.
Secret Talk	After the race, SECRET TALK & IJLAL were found to be sound.

3	(61)	THE ZEPHYR BAY PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 26	1400M

Frost Fairy	On the way to the start, FROST FAIRY (App.P.Trevor) dropped the rider and bolted riderless. The filly was withdrawn from the race before coming under the Starter’s Order.
Silver Screen	After the race, SILVER SCREEN was observed to have an abrasion on the right hind bulb of heel. ORADA and ENCHANTED were found to be sound.
Chasing Memories	Jockey D.S.Rathore (ENCHANTED) was observed to have dropped his hands before passing the Post and lost 2nd Place. The matter was reported to the Stewards for such action as deemed fit. The Stewards at their meeting held after the last race, interviewed Jockey D.S.Rathore who was accompanied by his Spokesman, Mr.S.Kapoor, and having heard the submissions made and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey D.S.Rathore and held him guilty of riding an incompetent race. In that, he unbalanced the horse whilst using the whip in the straight and thereafter failed to preserve with his mount in the last 50 metres which cost him the second place. Therefore, the Stewards decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 29th August, 2010 to 4th September, 2010 (both days inclusive) (permitted to ride work/mock race). Further, he was severely cautioned for the future.
Lusty	Jockey P.S.Chouhan (LUSTY) reported that his instructions were to be in 3rd/4th position but the horse was very sluggish all the way and hence he was unable to follow the Trainer’s instructions. The Sr.V.O. was requested to examine the filly and he reported that LUSTY was found to be sound,.
Arabian Empire	The Saddle on ARABIAN EMPIRE (Zameer Sayyed) slipped back during the race, as such, Trainer Vijay Kasbekar has been fined Rs. 2000/ for faulty saddling of his charge.
Rajdoot	Trainer S.S.Shah complained that Jockey N.S.Parmar (RAJDOOT) did not follow his instructions which were to be in 4th/5th position and he was well up all the way. On viewing the video replay of the race, it was observed that after jumping out, the horse tried to drift outwards and in trying to control his mount and be in position, Jockey N.S.Parmar had brushed up his mount whereby his mount became keen and was placed well up. Not being entirely satisfied with the explanation, Jockey N.S.Parmar has been cautioned for the future.

4	(62)	THE ROYAL PRINCESS PLATE (DIV.II) A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1400M

Honey Bee	After the race, HONEY BEE 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.
Tryst With Destiny	Jockey Neeraj Rawal (TRYST WITH DESTINY) was questioned regarding his riding in the straight. The Jockey stated that at about 300 metres, he had a gap between FISH PILOT and HONEY BEE and FISH PILOT was weakening and dropping back and he felt that HONEY BEE on his outside may come in, therefore. he chose not to take the gap. Not being satisfied by his explanation, the matter was reported to the Stewards. The Stewards at their meeting held after the last race, interviewed Jockey Neeraj Rawal in the above connection and having heard him and viewing the video recording of the race, were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by him in the subject case. However, the Stewards decided to give him the benefit of a grave doubt for unsatisfactory riding and held him guilty of riding an illjudged race. In that, after entering the straight when he took the railing, he was aware that FISH PILOT who was racing in front was dropping back and yet he did not move out to give his filly a clear run and he made no effort to take the gap which was available and chose to stay where he was. Therefore, the Stewards decided to fine him a sum of Rs.10,000/ and to severely caution him for the future. After the race, TRYST WITH DESTINY was found to be sound.
Fish Pilot	At the start, FISH PILOT (App.D.Akkshay) shiftedin in an attempt to hit the front and tightened TELL ME MORE (Ladjadj Stephane), who in turn went on to STRAUSS (C.Rajendra). App.D.Akkshay has been cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. After the race, FISH PILOT was found to be sound.
Star Builder	After the race, STAR BUILDER were found to be sound.

5	(63)	THE ROYAL PRINCESS PLATE (DIV.I) A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46	1400M

Royal Porthcawl	At the request of Trainer Bezan Chinoy, ROYAL PORTHCAWL was examined at 0845 hours on 13/08/2010 and was found to be sore by the left 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.
Super King (O)	After the race, SUPER KING was observed to have an abrasion on the left hind fetlock & DAFFODILS had a cut injury on the left hind fetlock. ICON was found to be sound.
Icon	ICON was found to be sound.
Kite Runner	KITE RUNNER (C.S.Jodha) jumped out slow, losing about 3 lengths at the start. Since the filly had behaved in a similar manner in its previous run, Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha 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.

6	(64)	THE AL DENTE PLATE TERMS - 3 year old maidens only	1000M

Marigold(O)

MARIGOLD (A.M.Tograllu) and HURRICANE BIRD (S.Sunil) played up in the stall. Trainers Narendra Lagad and Nana Rathunath have been asked to give their respective charge more gate practice and to show them to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. MARIGOLD luggedin in the straight. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly. After the race, MARIGOLD was observed to be sound, having a broken lower jaw tooth.

8	(66)	THE GOVERNOR`S GOLD TROPHY A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66	1600M

Tromos	TROMOS (D.K.Ashish) refused to be stalled despite all efforts, as such, the gelding was withdrawn before coming under the Starter’s Order. Trainer S.K.Sunderji has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the horse to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Mock Race, before next accepting to race.
Living The Dream	LIVING THE DREAM (D.S.Rathore) luggedin in the final 200 metres and made contact with AMORE MIO (N.S.Parmar) and unbalanced the latter. The Matter will be reported to the Stewards. After the race, LIVING THE DREAM, were found to be sound.
Royal Companion	After the race, ROYAL COMPANION were found to be sound.
Schwarzenegger	STARFALL (Suraj Narredu) jumped out slow, losing about 2 lengths at the start.
Confiserie	Relying on a report from the Sr. VO, Trainer Zadmal Singh has been fined Rs.2000/ for declaring incorrect shoeing on his charge CONFISERIE (Imrana Chisty). The filly was declared to have All Four Aluminium, however, on examination was found to have Aluminium, Both Hind High Heels.
Takestwototango	After the race, TAKESTWOTOTANGO were found to be sound.
Ashwa Prayag	After the race, ASHWA PRAYAG were found to be sound.

9	(67)	THE GOLFING PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 60 TO 86 - (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)	1200M

Flaming Arrow	After the race, FLAMING ARROW were found to be sound.
Got To Go	GOT TO GO (Neeraj Rawal) lugged out in the straight. Trainer Nosher Cama has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the mare.
Talk Of The Town	The Surcingle on TALK OF THE TOWN (App.A.Sandesh) was observed to be dangling during the race. The Apprentice explained that the gelding had played up in the stall and was fractious, and at that time the surcingle buckle may have opened. After the race, TALK OF THE TOWN were found to be sound.
Amberogio	After the race, AMBEROGIO were found to be sound. AMBEROGIO had a cut injury on the right fore canon.
Prince Lochinva	After the race, PRINCE LOCHINVA was found to be sore by the right fore leg. The gelding has to be passed fit to race by the Club’s VO before next accepting to race.

10	(68)	THE RONIN PLATE A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46 - (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)	1000M

Silver Soul (O)	SILVER SOUL (S.S.Baria) shifted in under pressure at about 100 metres and inconvenienced RAN BANKA (M.Narredu). Jockey S.S.Baria has been severely cautioned for failing to exercise proper control over his mount.
Tattenhoe	TATTENHOE (Imran Chisty) was further observed to hangin in the straight. Since the gelding had hung in previously during the current Pune Meeting, Trainer Faisal A.Abbas has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the gelding.
Game Of Power	After the race, GAME OF POWER was observed to have an abrasion on the right fore canon and RAN BANKA had lost its left fore plate. HIGHLAND WARRIOR, FLAMING ARROW, RAN BANKA, TATTENHOE & PTOLEMY were found to be sound.
Fiamma	FIAMMA (App.A.Sandesh) ducked out after the start and went on to TATTENHOE (Imran Chisty) causing the latter to stumble. Since the incident was accidental, no action was initiated against App.A.Sandesh. The Sr.V.O. reported that after the race, FIAMMA broke down by the right fore fetlock. The mare was euthanized on the track, on humane grounds.