RACE DAY REPORT KOL.11TH JAN


SUNDAY, 11TH JANUARY, 2009
1st RACE (9) THE SNOW FOREST HANDICAP (About) 1100 Metres – A Handicap for Horses Rated 00-30 - To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (1210/12.10) : 6 runners

SHINING EXAMPLE (V Jaiswal) was slow to begin, lost approximately 4 lengths.
Jockey Brij Shaw, the rider of PENNY, reported that he lost his right stirrup iron soon after jumping out of the starting gates which he was able to recover approaching the 800 metres.

App Pradeep Kumar, the rider of HOWLING WOLF, reported that his mount was inclined to “run out” throughout the race and that despite his best efforts to keep it on an even course, the horse finished the final 400 metres of the race on the outer portion of the race track. Tr. Sarfaraz Khan has been advised to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with his charge again.

The Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that ch m LIGHT OF LAW (App I Khan) returned lame on left hind. Tr. H S Bath was informed not to accept with his charge till certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

2nd RACE (10) THE CALLISTO HANDICAP (About) 1200 Metres - A Handicap for Horses Rated 00-30 - To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (12.40/12.40) : 7 runners

The girth of GOING STARRY (Afzal Khan) was replaced at the start.

MOONLIGHT TANGO (N Akhtar) jumped awkwardly from the starting gates.

STARLIT SANDS (B Gurang) planted in the starting gates, losing many lengths taking no practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour, Tr. E Bhungard was informed not to accept with the filly till shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

The Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that MOONLIGHT TANGO (N Akhtar) returned with respiratory distress after the race. Tr. E Bhungard was informed not to accept with his charge till certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

3rd RACE (11) THE ANNATTO HANDICAP (Div I) (About) 1200 Metres – A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-50, Rated 00-30 eligible - To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (1.10/1.14) : 9 runners

MYSTRO (Afzal Khan) was slow to begin.

ALARICO (M Maseyk) was unruly in the gates, reared up as the start was effected, dislodging the rider and finished the course riderless. In view of his behaviour, Tr. Javed Khan was informed to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

Tr. Patrick Quinn and Jockey Vijay Kumar were questioned regarding the running and riding of ch g FIRING POWER, placed 3rd by the Judge in the above race. The Trainer stated that :-
a) he instructed his jockey to sit in mid bunch.
b) To use the stick only “if necessary”
c) Do his best in the straight.

The jockey when questioned corroborated the instructions of the Trainer and informed that he had ridden to the best of his ability.

The Stipendiary stewards while not being fully satisfied with the explanation tendered by Tr. Patrick Quinn and Jockey Vijay Kumar, advised them that they must take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that their horses are given full opportunity of obtaining the best possible placing.

Tr. E Bhungard and App Amandeep Singh were questioned regarding the running and riding of b g KNIGHTS EMPEROR, unplaced by the Judge in the above race, with particular reference to the start of the race. The Trainer stated that :-

a) he instructed the jockey to take a good start, sit in mid bunch and do his best in the straight.
b) He was of the opinion that the bad start of the horse could have been due to its having a soft mouth.

The apprentice when questioned, corroborated the instructions of the Trainer and further stated :-

a) the horses was unruly in the gates and jumped awkwardly affecting its start.
The Stipendiary Stewards after the repeated viewing of the CCTV replay in presence of both
the Trainer and the Apprentice decided to fine App Amandeep Singh a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the unsatisfactory riding of his mount KNIGHTS EMPEROR in the above race in that as soon as the start was effected, the Apprentice did not give the horse the necessary rein to allow it to take a good start. He was further cautioned that a repetition of similar manner of riding would entail him being reported to the Stewards for appropriate action. Tr. E Bhungard was cautioned as to the future running of his charges.

4th RACE (12) THE ANNATTO HANDICAP (Div II) (About) 1200 Metres - A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-50, Rated 00-30 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (1.45/1.48) : 8 runners

SMILES (App B Srinivas Rao) was slow to begin.

CERTAIN SMILE (I Chisty) planted in the starting gates, losing many lengths and taking no practical part in the race. In view of its behaviour, Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with the filly till shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

5th RACE (13) THE SHOLAY HANDICAP (About) 1100 Metres - A Handicap for Horses Rated 40-70, Rated 20-50 eligible (2.20/2.20) : 11 runners

PURSUIT OF POWER (Pawan Sharma) was slow to begin.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported App Pradeep Kumar, the rider of CANDLE LIGHT to the Stewards for careless riding under Rule 161(i) of the RCTC Rules of Racing in that, soon after jumping out of the gates, he allowed his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of SPLENDID ELEGANCE (I Chisty) which had to be severely checked by its jockey and further was carried inwards across the running of CHARULATA (S Domingo). The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race. Having considered the evidence tendered by App Pradeep Kumar and his master Mr. Bharath Singh, , viewing the replay of the race on the CCTV, acting on their own observations of the race and taking into account his record, the Stewards resolved to suspend App Pradeep Kumar from riding in races from 21st January, 2009 to 11th February, 2009 (both days inclusive) for careless riding under Rule 161 (i). The apprentice was, however, permitted to ride work. Tr. Bharath Singh was also informed to be prudent with regard to his choice of jockeys in future.

The Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that CANDLE LIGHT (App Pradeep Kumar) returned with bleeding cut injury on her right hind.

6th RACE (14) THE REAL DANGER CUP (About) 1200 Metres - A Handicap for Horses Rated 40 - 70, Rated 20 – 50 eligible (2.55/2.58) : 10 runners

GRAND MADAME (I Chisty) was difficult to load.

PROSPECTIVE QUEEN (Afzal Khan) was slow to begin. Tr. H S Bath has been advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

ONE MAN ARMY (S Paswan) bolted out of the starting gates. The gelding was caught and re-loaded.

ONE MAN ARMY (S Paswan) ran detached from the field. The gelding was examined by the Sr. Veterinary Officer after the race and no ailment was noted. However, Tr. Vikash Jaiswal has been advised not to accept with his charge till capable of a better performance.

7th RACE (15) THE YEREVAN CUP (About) 1100 Metres - A Handicap for Horses Rated 60 - 90, Rated 40 – 70 eligible (3.30/3.32) : 14 runners

SEA LEGEND (M Maseyk), ANDROLOGY (V Jaiswal) and SOLID SUCCESS (Haroon Khan) were difficult to load thereby delaying the start of the race by two minutes.

8th RACE (16) THE GOLDEN CAN HANDICAP (About) 1100 Metres - A Handicap for Horses Rated 20 - 50, Rated 00 – 30 eligible (4.05/4.10) : 15 runners

Consequent to App Arman Khan being declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. D M David was permitted to substitute App Pradeep Kumar to ride his charge HIGH REGARD.

TIME WARNER (M Maseyk) planted, took no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate of TIME WARNER has been revoked by the Starter.

ARRAYAL (Brij Shaw) and HIGH REGARD (App Pradeep Kumar) were difficult to load thereby delaying the start of the race by two minutes.

Tr. H S Bath and Jockey Afzal Khan were questioned regarding the running and riding of ch f THE RED ROSE in the above race. The Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to :-

a) to take the filly on start to finish mission,
b) he was disappointed that the Jockey had taken an unduly long lead,
c) on his questioning the Jockey soon after the race, he was informed that that horse was running too freely inspite of the efforts to bring it under control.

The Jockey when questioned corroborated the instructions and statement of the Trainer.

The Stipendiary Stewards took no further action other than noting the incident.

Jockey V Aharwal, the rider of ITALIAN BEAUTY, was severely reprimanded in the presence of Tr. J J Stephens for the indifferent handling of his mount in the final stages of the race. He was further informed that a repetition of similar fashion of riding would entail him to disciplinary action.

G E N E R A L

Urine samples. The following horses were sampled :-
SHAKSHAM BABE - 5th race
ARNATTA - 7th Race

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