Sectional time: 11.65, 10.46, 10.31, 24.63
General 1. Prior to the commencement of this race, the instructions for all riders were taken by the Stipendiary Stewards. In this regard, each of the instructions matched the racing pattern of the horses except for DOUBLETHINK where Trainer S. Hurchund advised the Board that the horse will bounce to lead, PROFICIENT where Assistant Trainer U. Nagadoo advised the Board that the horse will be with the pace, and GOLD LINING where Assistant Trainer U. Nagadoo advised the Board that the horse will race in a forward position.
Starting Reports 1. Leaving the stalls, TARTARUS (S. Rama) was squeezed out when converged upon by DOUBLETHINK (J Bardottier) and PROFICIENT (G Aucharuz). 2. GLOBAL PATH (M. Sonaram) was slow and threw its head in the running.
Stewards Reports 1. Jockey M. Sonaram (GLOBAL PATH) reported that his horse jumped the crossings. 2. SPECIAL DUTY (R. Joorawon) was hanging in, in the straight. 3. GLOBAL PATH (M. Sonaram) & GOLD LINING (P Mohun) were wide at the final turn. 4. Near 700m, GOLD LINING (P Mohun) was eased briefly from QUERULOUS (K Ramsamy). 5. Near the 600m, TARTARUS (S. Rama) was awkward in the running. 6. Apprentice P. Mohun (GOLD LINING) appeared before the Board and was shown patrol films of the race with regards to him not following the instructions. An inquiry will be opened into this matter. 7. Jockey J. Bardottier (DOUBLETHINK) appeared before the Board and advised that from the 450m crossing, the horse did not travel well and weakened. In his opinion, the horse was not breathing well. In view of the performance of DOUBLETHINK, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine and sample the horse.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching
1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. GLOBAL PATH - Coughing after the race 2. DOUBLETHINK - Bled one nostril, 30 days suspension 3. GOLD LINING - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 7.23, 14.45,13.41,12.47,11.80,11.23,25.28
General 1. Prior to the commencement of this race, the instructions for all riders were taken by the Stipendiary Stewards. In this regard, each of the instructions matched the racing pattern of the horses. 2. The racing colours for THE JAZZ SINGER (G. Aucharuz) was replaced at the starting gates which resulted in delay in the start of this race. Starting Reports 1. THE JAZZ SINGER (G. Aucharuz) dwelt in the gates, losing considerable ground.
Stewards Reports 1. A review was held in the start of the race as it appeared that the handler of THE JAZZ SINGER (G. Aucharuz) had his hand on the rein and the handler may have either impeded or assisted the horse. After considering the evidence in the matter and having queried Jockey G. Aucharuz, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to take no further action in the matter beyond advising the Starter, J. P. Aumaitre, accordingly.
2. In view of the Starting Report, the starting stall certificate for THE JAZZ SINGER (G. Aucharuz) has been withdrawn. This gelding has been suspended by the Stipendiary Stewards for seven days after which, it will be required to complete a jump out in a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. 3. CROONER (R. Oodith) was keen in the running in the early and middle stages. 4. Jockey R. Oodith (CROONER) appeared before the Board in relation to his riding from the 1300m to the 900m when he had restrained his horse. He was advised not to over-restrain his horses. 5. CARINO BELLO (R. Joorawon) encountered reduced speed between the 1200m and the 1000m and was eased on a few occasions as PETECA (S. Rama) was slowed down. Jockey S. Rama appeared before the Board and was shown the patrol films of the race. After having reviewed the incident, Jockey S Rama has been issued with a reprimand. 6. THE JAZZ SINGER (G. Aucharuz) was hanging in, in the straight. 7. Trainer S. Hurchund signed an admission of guilt as he failed to ensure that the registered colours in respect of THE JAZZ SINGER on the day are provided at the scales. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2,000 was imposed.
Racecard Changes 1. No changes
Scratching 1. GORDONSTOUN (M. Sonaram) was scratched at 12h55. All monies invested on GORDONSTOUN was ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 10 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. GORDONSTOUN - Not striding out, scratched, 30 days suspension and barrier trial
Sectional time: 12.40, 11.63, 11.25,10.79,11.40,26.86
General 1. Prior to the commencement of this race, the instructions for all riders were taken by the Stipendiary Stewards. In this regard, each of the instructions matched the racing pattern of the horses.
Starting Reports 1. PROTECTIVE LIGHT (R. Joorawon) was slow. 2. FASSI (R. Oodith) walked out of the gates and did not raise a gallop, losing considerable ground, taking no part in the race.
Stewards Reports 1. Jockey R. Oodith (FASSI) appeared before the Board in relation to the jump out and advised that the horse did not jump out and was then reluctant to raise a gallop. In view of this report, the starting stall certificate for FASSI has been withdrawn. This horse has been suspended by the Stewards for seven days after which, it will be required to complete a jump out in a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. 2. Jockey B. Sooful (AL JAZEERA) appeared before the Board and advised that his horse was slow out of the gates and since V V POWER (M. Sonaram) and YOHO MIST (S. Rama) were faster, he guided his horse towards the rails. Near the 1300m, his horse brushed the rails and was then hanging in throughout and near the 600m, shifted in suddenly again and then continued to hang in, in the straight. In view of the performance of AL JAZEERA, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 3. An inquiry will be opened as to why V V POWER (M. Sonaram) had to be eased near the 600m. 4. Near the 600m, V V POWER (M. Sonaram) was eased as AL JAZEERA (B. Sooful) shifted ground inwards. 5. AL JAZEERA (B. Sooful) was hanging in, in the straight. 6. After being slow from the Gates, PROTECTIVE LIGHT (R Joorawon) trailed the field. In view of performance, Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine it.
7. After the running of the race, Jockey R Oodith reported to the Medical Doctor who stood him down for the remainder part of the Race Meeting.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey N. Marday was replaced by Jockey R. Joorawon on PROTECTIVE LIGHT.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. PROTECTIVE LIGHT - Lame off fore, 30 days suspension confirmed 2. YOHO MIST - Lost off fore shoe
Sectional time: 11.49, 10.51,10.67, 24.15
Starting Reports 1. No report.
Stewards Reports 1. A review in the start of the race was held, in that, Apprentice K. Jeetun (POP ICON) was dislodged from his horse after the jump. The evidence in the matter was taken from Apprentice K. Jeetun, the Starter and the handler, and it was apparent that Apprentice K. Jeetun was not ready when the start was effected and as POP ICON jumped out, the Apprentice lost his balance and was dislodged. The Stipendiary Stewards deemed that POP ICON did not get a fair start and in terms of the Rules, the Stipendiary Stewards declared POP ICON a non-runner. All monies invested on POP ICON were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 25 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket. 2. TRIP TO THE SKY (G. Aucharuz) was hanging in, in the straight.
3. Jockey B. Sooful signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.15, in that, he used his whip down the shoulder of ONE DAY OR DAY ONE, whilst in the drawn position. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2,500 was imposed on him.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report
Sectional time: 6.59, 13.16, 12.21,12.29,11.83, 11.37, 25.99
Stewards Reports 1. LINE OF DUTY (S. Rama) overraced from the 1200m to the 800m. Thereafter, passing the 1000m, the horse pulled and in trying to control his horse, shifted out and carried PROSPECTOR (B. Sooful) further out. 2. Near the 800m, after having been carried out, PROSPECTOR (B. Sooful) was guided behind the front runners. 3. GIGGIN (B. Bhaugeerothee) had a tendency to hang in, in the straight. 4. Jockey B. Sooful (PROSPECTOR) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and was advised against the practice of using his whip on consecutive strides in the running. Jockey B. Sooful was issued with a reprimand.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey N. Marday was replaced by Jockey M. Sonaram on TATTENHAM HILL. 2. Jockey R. Oodith was replaced by Jockey R. Joorawon on CAPTAIN SEAGER.
Sectional time: 17.85(250), 12.38, 11.74, 11.70,10.32, 25.12
Starting Reports 1. THE DAZZLER (B. Soodoo) jumped awkwardly, brushed the gates and was slow.
Stewards Reports 1. Near the 1200m, NOURBESE (M. Sonaram) was eased and later near the 1100m, BLACKBURN ROC (R. Boutanive) shifted in and took the running of NOURBESE causing that horse to be severely eased. Jockey R. Boutanive signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 43.2.2 in that as the rider of the horse BLACKBURN ROC, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to NOURBESE (M. Sonaram) at the 1100m. A penalty of a suspension from riding in races for one race meeting was imposed. 2. HUBBLE (R. Joorawon) and THE DAZZLER had a tendency to lay in, in the straight. 3. After the race, Jockey B. Sooful reported to the Course Medical Officer who stood him down for the remainder of the race meeting.
Racecard Changes
1. Jockey N. Marday was replaced by Jockey R. Joorawon on HUBBLE.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. HUBBLE - Lame off fore 2. CAPTAIN LANNISTER - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension confirmed
Sectional time: 12.34,12.57,12.55,13.43,12.90,11.50,25.43
General 1. CREATION (M. Sonaram) carried an incorrect equipment. Since the equipment could not be changed at the starting gates, the horse was withdrawn which resulted in the delay of the start of the race.
Starting Reports 1. ARLINGTONS REVENGE (J. Bardottier) was slow.
Stewards Reports 1. ARLINGTONS REVENGE (J. Bardottier) had a tendency to lay in, in the straight. 2. An inquiry will be opened into why CREATION carried the incorrect equipment. 3. Jockey S. Rama (CLEVELAND) was found in contravention of Rule 29.2.13 for using his whip more than 7 times prior to the 150m in the running and was issued with a reprimand.
1. Jockey N. Marday was replaced by Jockey B. Sooful on LEAD DRUMMER and thereafter by Jockey R. Boutanive. 2. Jockey J. Bardottier (ARLINGTONS REVENGE) carried 1.0kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 61.0kg.
Scratching 1. CREATION (M. Sonaram) was scratched at 15h59. All monies invested on CREATION was ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 5 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Sectional time: 12.28,11.34,11.30,11.66,11.32, 26.37
Starting Reports 1. LITTLE BUOY (J. Bardottier) was fractious in the gates and was slow & sluggish in its strides.
Stewards Reports 1. DUKE OF ABERCORN (M. Sonaram) was baulked for a run between 400m and the 350m. 2. BRAVE SIOUX (R Joorawon) had a tendency to lay-in in the straight. 3. An inquiry has been opened into an alleged communication by Jockey M Sonaram in the Starting Gates.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey N. Marday was replaced by Jockey B. Sooful on BADAWEE and thereafter by Jockey R. Boutanive.
2. Jockey R. Oodith was replaced by Jockey R. Joorawon on BRAVE SIOUX. 3. Jockey K. Ramsamy (WULFSTON) carried 0.5kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. BRAVE SIOUX - Lame off fore 2. DUKE OF ABERCORN - No abnormalities detected