Meeting: 31

Saturday 5 November 2022

Race 1 - THE PEOPLE’S TURF VIP LOUNGE CUP - (0-15) - 1600m - 1m40.29

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 4 Artax A. Sewdyal N.Batchameah 58(-3)** 1m40.29 36.73 478 0.00 75000
2 5 Kali's Champ C. Ramdin N.Marday 57.5 1m40.42 37.05 491 0.80 30000
3 3 Midnight Oracle S. Jones I.Taka 58.5(-4) 1m40.55 36.61 507 1.55 25000
4 7 Bypass S. P. Nagadoo M.Sonaram 56.5(-2) 1m40.58 36.33 481 1.75 20000
5 2 Crushing Force S. P. Nagadoo A.Roy 60.5(-2) 1m40.73 37.62 460 2.70 15000
6 6 Nightingale Lane C. Ramdin S. Bhundoo 57.5 1m40.80 36.76 482 3.10 15000
7 8 Slightly Scottish A. Sewdyal Koyal Teetan 55(-1.5) 1m41.26 36.80 480 5.80 15000
8 1 Red Rock Canyon S. Jones R. Oodith 61.5 1m42.79 38.98 464 Detached 15000

Sectional time: 13.04, 13.29, 12.30, 12.35, 12.23, 11.21, 25.84

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 12h32.30

Stewards’ Reports
1. The Stipendiary Stewards discovered that Jockey K Ramsamy’s grand total of wins, including his wins outside Mauritius exceeded 50. He was replaced on CRUSHING FORCE by App A Roy at 15h00 on 3rd November 2022. An inquiry has been opened into the matter.  
2. Apprentice N S Batchameah (ARTAX) claimed only 2kg out of his 3kg allowance and weighed out at 56kg. 
3. It rained before the start of the race. 
4. BYPASS (M Sonaram) was led to the start and there was delay in the start of the race. Trainer S P Nagadoo has been advised to ensure that his horse reaches the start in time. 
5. At the start, RED ROCK CANYON (N Oodith) jumped awkwardly outwards due to which SLIGHTLY SCOTTISH (Koyal Teetan) was eased. 
6. NIGHTINGALE LANE (S Bundhoo) was slowly away.  
7. Near 1500m, RED ROCK CANYON (N Oodith) shifted in and caused BYPASS (M Sonaram) to be eased and drop back.
8. Near 800, RED ROCK CANYON (N Oodith) ran unsettled and shifted out, carrying NIGHTINGALE LANE (S Bundhoo) wide. 
9. In the straight, MIDNIGHT ORACLE (I Taka) commenced to shift out under the use of the whip and brushed with CRUSHING FORCE (A Roy). 
10. Trainer S P Nagadoo and Apprentice M Sonaram (BYPASS) were questioned regarding his feeble attempt after the start to position his horse in the initial stages of the race, when the instructions to the Apprentice were to be in third or fourth position and to follow the front runners. The Jockey stated that he wanted to take the rail position and therefore was placed further back contrary to his instructions. Trainer S P Nagadoo expressed his satisfaction with the Apprentice’s riding. However, in view of the unsatisfactory explanations from the Trainer, in giving the instructions, and the Apprentice, in following them, both have been advised to be more careful in future.  
11. When interviewed, Jockey N S Batchameah (ARTAX) with regard to him allowing CRUSHING FORCE (A Roy) to take an easy lead when his own instructions were to “bounce to lead”, he advised that when he saw CRUSHING FORCE being ridden to take lead, he did not want to cut pace and allowed CRUSHING FORCE to take a lead. However, the Jockey was advised to be careful in following his instructions. 

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1.  No report. 

Race 2 - THE PEOPLE’S TURF ISLAND NORTH BAR CUP - Benchmark 46 - 990m - 0m55.53

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 3 Alaskan Night A. Sewdyal J.Da Silva 58 0m55.53 34.23 517 0.00 100000
2 1 Bye Bye Rocket S. Hurchund A L Da Silva 60.5 0m56.30 34.98 500 4.50 45000
3 5 Ninotto S. P. Nagadoo G.Aucharuz 56.5 0m56.64 34.65 507 6.70 35000
4 2 Pop Icon C. Ramdin R.Joorawon 60.5 0m56.78 35.31 480 7.60 25000
5 4 Captainofthesea R.Gujadhur M.Sonaram 57(-2) 0m57.09 34.78 491 9.50 15000

Sectional time: 11.29, 10.26, 10.39, 23.59

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 13h06.22

Stewards’ Reports
1. Jockey G D Aucharuz (NINOTTO) carried 1kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 57.5kg. 
2. At the start, CAPTAINOFTHESEA (M Sonaram) and NINOTTO (G D Aucharuz) brushed. 
3. Jockey R Joorawon (POP ICON) reported that his horse was lugging in, in the straight. 
4. In the final 100m, NINOTTO (G D Aucharuz) was switched to the outside and carried R Joorawon (POP ICON) outwards. 

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1. BYE BYE ROCKET – Lame off fore.
2. NINOTTO – Bled both nostrils, 45 days suspension confirmed. 

Race 3 - THE PEOPLE’S TURF RESTO LOUNGE CUP - (0-26) - 1500m - 1m31.62

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 5 Oxford Blue C. Ramdin R.Joorawon 59.5 1m31.62 36.48 474 0.00 75000
2 7 Yoho Mist A. Sewdyal J.Da Silva 59 1m31.67 37.63 473 0.30 30000
3 1 Hidden Identity R. Maingard S.Rama 60.5 1m31.89 37.13 480 1.60 25000
4 3 Intothemystic S. Narang K.Ramsamy 60 1m31.90 37.55 496 1.70 20000
5 4 Capkuta S. P. Nagadoo G.Aucharuz 59.5 1m32.10 37.76 512 2.95 15000
6 2 Mr Livingston K.Ramanah N.Batchameah 60.5(-3) 1m32.36 37.72 506(new) 4.45 15000
7 6 Chestnut Cove S. Jones J.Bardottier 59 1m32.41 36.98 478 4.80 15000
8 8 Fassi A. Perdrau N.Marday 58.5 1m32.67 37.53 547 6.40 15000

Sectional time: 19.64 (300m), 11.63, 11.50, 11.63, 11.11, 25.68

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 13h40.59

Stewards’ Reports
1.  Jockey J Bardottier (CHESTNUT COVE) carried 0.5kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg.
2. At the start, YOHO MIST (J Da Silva) ducked out onto OXFORD BLUE (R Joorawon) who brushed out CHESTNUT COVE (J Bardottier).  
3. At the start, INTOTHEMYSTIC (K Ramsamy) shifted out and went onto HIDDEN IDENTITY (S Rama).
4. At the start, FASSI (N Marday) jumped awkwardly and was slow by one length. 
5. Near 400m, FASSI (N Marday) was eased off the heels of HIDDEN IDENTITY (S Rama) and lost position.
6. Jockey N Marday (FASSI) reported that his horse received kickback during the running of the race.  
7. Jockey R Joorawon (OXFORD BLUE) has been issued with a reprimand for hitting the horse after the winning post. 

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1. OXFORD BLUE – Coughing
2. CHESTNUT COVE – Lame near fore. 

Race 4 - THE PEOPLE’S TURF ISLAND BAR CUP - Benchmark 36 - 1650m - 1m39.76

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 3 Prince Alf S. Hurchund A L Da Silva 61 1m39.76 36.12 484 0.00 85000
2 9 Senor Don S. Jones M.Sonaram 57(-2) 1m39.87 36.54 485 0.55 35000
3 1 Eagles Vision S. P. Nagadoo N.Batchameah 61.5(-3) 1m41.32 38.02 530 9.45 30000
4 8 Arnica Montana S. Narang A.Roy 59(-2) 1m41.33 36.83 498 9.50 20000
5 7 Uncle Frank S. P. Nagadoo R.Boutanive 60 1m41.64 37.96 474 Detached 15000
6 2 Crimson God A. Sewdyal J.Da Silva 61 1m41.64 39.06 509 Detached 15000
7 5 Nimitz P. Merven B.Sooful 60.5 1m41.74 38.93 463 Detached 15000
8 6 Volatile Energy S. Narang I.Taka 60.5(-4) 1m43.97 40.64 505 Detached 15000
9 4 Benev C. Ramdin J.Bardottier 60.5 TPP - 458 Detached 15000

Sectional time: 14.57, 12.57, 12.71, 12.00, 12.02, 11.19, 24.10

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 14h16.36

Stewards’ Reports
1. At the start, ARNICA MONTANA (A Roy) lost one length and was slow into stride. This resulted in this horse racing further back in the running than is usually the case with its racing pattern.  
2. At the start, BENEV (J Bardottier) and NIMITZ (B Sooful) began awkwardly.
2. NIMITZ (B sooful) and EAGLE’S VISION (N S Batchameah) brushed.
3. VOLATILE ENERGY (I Taka) and ARNICA MONTANA (A Roy) brushed.  
4. CRIMSON GOD (J Da Silva) raced to the front in the early stages and compounded in the straight.
5. Near 1400m, EAGLE’S VISION (NS Batchameah) shifted inwards to slot in along the rails which caused NIMITZ (B Sooful) to be momentarily inconvenienced, which resulted in UNCLE FRANK (R Botanive) having to be eased. 
6. Shortly after the 1400m, ARNICA MONTANA (A Roy) was eased off the heels of BENEV (J Bardottier).  
7. BENEV (J Bardottier) commenced to give ground to the field from the 500m. 
8. PRINCE ALF (A L Da Silva) switched out off the heels of SENOR DON (M Sonaram) at the 200m. Thereafter, this gelding shifted in away from the whip in concluding stages. 
9. VOLATILE ENERGY (I Taka) was carried out by SENOR DON (M Sonaram) at the 450m crossing and thereafter, VOLATILE ENERGY raced wide around the turn and into the straight. Subsequently, VOLATILE ENERGY (I Taka) began to weaken and gave ground to the field from the 300m & was eased from the 150m. 
10. UNCLE FRANK (R Boutanive) became unbalanced while turning for home turn and also brushed with NIMITZ (B Sooful). 
11. NIMITZ (B Sooful) was not persevered in the concluding stages of the race. In view of this review, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1. ARNICA MONTANA - Bled, 30 days suspension.
2. NIMITZ - Right eye injury.
3. EAGLES VISION & VOLATILE ENERGY No abnormalities detected. 

Race 5 - THE PEOPLE’S TURF GREEN AREA CUP - Benchmark 51 - 1500m - 1m31.78

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 6 Namib Desert S. Hurchund A L Da Silva 57 1m31.78 35.14 495 0.00 110000
2 3 Courtroom Magic A. Perdrau G.Aucharuz 58.5 1m31.91 35.47 490 0.80 50000
3 5 Jet Stream A. Sewdyal J.Da Silva 57 1m32.60 35.74 500 5.00 40000
4 1 Duke's Domain S. P. Nagadoo M.Sonaram 60(-2) 1m32.88 35.91 504 6.70 30000
5 2 Brilliant Disguise C. Ramdin R.Joorawon 59.5 1m33.19 36.62 499 8.55 15000
6 4 Puget Sound K.Ramanah K.Ramsamy 58.5 1m33.37 37.01 451 9.65 15000
7 7 Sir Bernadini S. P. Nagadoo N.Marday 55.5 1m33.52 36.39 483 10.60 15000

Sectional time: 20.30 (300m), 12.23, 11.80, 11.61, 10.94, 24.00

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 14h51.39

Stewards’ Reports
1. Jockey A L Da Silva (NAMIB DESERT) carried 1kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 58kg.
2. At the start, BRILLIANT DISGUISE (R Joorawon) brushed the gates. PUGET SOUND (K Ramsamy) began awkwardly.  
3. Near 1200m, BRILLIANT DISGUISE (R Joorawon) brushed the rails.  
4. Soon after the start, COURTROOM MAGIC (G D Aucharuz) commenced to shift in and carried NAMIB DESERT (A L Da Silva) and DUKE'S DOMAIN (M Sonaram) inwards and the latter jostled with BRILLIANT DISGUISE (R Joorawon) approaching the 1400m.  
5. Subsequently, Jockey G D Aucharuz signed an Admission of Guilt whereby he contravened Rule 208(d), in that, whilst riding the horse COURTROOM MAGIC, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other horses. Accordingly, a penalty of a suspension from riding in race for a period covering two (2) Race Meetings was imposed. Therefore, his licence will stand suspended from 13th November 2022 to 19th November 2022 (both days inclusive).
6. Near 100m, BRILLIANT DISGUISE (R Joorawon) was eased off the heels of NAMIB DESERT (A L Da Silva). 
7. PUGET SOUND (K Ramsmay) was pulling from the 1200m until 600m and near the 800m, PUGET SOUND (K Ramsamy) shifted out sharply. 
8. Approaching the 100m, COURTROOM MAGIC (G D Aucharuz) shifted out and bumped NAMIB DESERT (A L Da Silva) which had to check momentarily. 
9. Jockey K Ramsamy (PUGET SOUND) reported that his saddle slipped during the race.  
10. A review will be held into the interference caused by COURTROOM MAGIC to NAMIB DESERT in the straight.  

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1.  BRILLIANT DISGUISE - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension confirmed. 

Race 6 - THE ZURNE INTERNASYONAL LANGAZ KREOL EK KILTIR KREOL SOUVENIR CUP - Benchmark 61 - 1400m - 1m24.92

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 2 Emblem Of Hope S. Hurchund A L Da Silva 59.5 1m24.92 35.71 510 0.00 120000
2 3 Stopalltheclocks C. Ramdin R.Joorawon 58 1m25.21 35.34 500 1.75 55000
3 4 Battle Of Alesia S. P. Nagadoo I.Taka 56(-4)** 1m25.32 35.61 452 2.45 45000
4 1 Pietro Mascagni S. Narang A.Roy 61(-2) 1m25.84 36.47 514 5.65 35000

Sectional time: 14.93, 11.81, 11.22, 11.23, 10.79, 24.92

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 15h25.39

Stewards’ Reports
1. Apprentice I Taka (BATTLE OF ALESIA) claimed only 3kg out of his 4kg allowance and weighed out at 53kg. 
2. At the start, STOPALLTHECLOCKS (R Joorawon) was slowly away. 
3. BATTLE OF ALESIA (I Taka) was caught wide for the most part of the race. Near 600m, the horse was switched away from PIETRO MASCAGNI (A Roy). 
4. Near the 600m, PIETRO MASCAGNI (A Roy) shifted out causing BATTLE OF ALESIA (I Taka) to travel wider.  
5. Near 300m, PIETRO MASCAGNI (A Roy) shifted in and caused interference to STOPALLTHECLOCKS (R Joorawon). Subsequently, Apprentice A Roy signed an Admission of Guilt whereby he contravened Rule 208(d), in that, whilst riding the horse PIETRO MASCAGNI, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other horses. Accordingly, a penalty of a suspension from riding in race for one (1) Race Meeting was imposed. Therefore, his licence will stand suspended on 12th November 2022. 

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1. No report. 

Race 7 - THE WARREN PERMAL CUP - Benchmark 31 - 1400m - 1m24.10

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 4 Crazy Charlie S. Narang A.Roy 60.5(-2) 1m24.10 35.98 465 0.00 85000
2 5 Do Or Dare S. P. Nagadoo G.Aucharuz 60.5 1m24.16 36.90 462 0.35 35000
3 2 Flowerscape R.Gujadhur M.Sonaram 61(-2) 1m24.43 38.25 502 2.00 30000
4 1 One Day Or Day One S. P. Nagadoo N.Batchameah 61.5(-3) 1m24.56 37.85 510 2.75 20000
5 6 Quest For Good S. Jones J.Bardottier 59 1m24.87 38.04 503 4.45 15000
6 3 Gordonstoun S. Narang K.Ramsamy 61 1m25.58 39.33 497 9.00 15000
7 7 Escape Plan K.Ramanah I.Taka 56.5(-4)** 1m25.70 38.36 440 9.65 15000

Sectional time: 13.72, 10.92, 11.01, 11.43, 10.65, 25.65

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 16h00.49

Stewards’ Reports
1. Apprentice I Taka (ESCAPE PLAN) claimed only 3.5kg out of his 4kg allowance and weighed out at 53kg. 
2. Jockey J Bardottier (QUEST FOR GOOD) carried 0.5kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg. 
3. Prior to the loading of the horses, the saddle on ONE DAY OR DAY ONE (N S Batchameah) was readjusted. 
4. At the start, FLOWERSCAPE (M Sonaram) was slowly away and went into the lead near 1300m.
5. ESCAPE PLAN (I Taka) was slow by one length. CRAZY CHARLIE (A Roy) was slow by two (2) lengths and was then outpaced in the early stages of the race. 
6. Apprentice M Sonaram (FLOWERSCAPE) was issued with a reprimand for allowing his horse to shift out under continual use of whip in the straight.
7. App I Taka (ESCAPE PLAN) signed an Admission of Guilt for a contravention of Rule 147(6)(a)(ii), in that, he struck the horse, ESCAPE PLAN, with the whip more than eight (8) times before the 100m. Accordingly, after considering his record in relation to this Rule, a penalty of a fine of MUR 5,000 was imposed.  

Veterinary Surgeon’s Report
1. ESCAPE PLAN – Lame off fore

Race 8 - THE PEOPLE’S TURF BAZ ZENFAN CUP - Benchmark 41 - 1400m - 1m24.47

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 9 Manetheren S. Narang I.Taka 58.5(-4) 1m24.47 35.61 494 0.00 100000
2 5 Snowy Mountain S. Jones M.Sonaram 60.5(-2) 1m24.71 35.75 492 1.50 45000
3 1 Al Aasy R. Maingard N.Batchameah 61.5(-3) 1m24.87 36.60 483 2.45 35000
4 7 Desert Illusion C. Ramdin R.Joorawon 59.5 1m24.88 36.43 464 2.50 25000
5 6 Chapter And Verse A. Perdrau G.Aucharuz 59.5 1m24.98 36.91 435 3.10 15000
6 4 Cash Call S. Hurchund A L Da Silva 60.5 1m25.09 35.75 511 3.80 15000
7 8 Bold Horizon A. Sewdyal J.Da Silva 59 1m25.28 37.51 482 4.90 15000
8 3 Bonnie Prince S. Hurchund N.Teeha 60.5 1m25.36 37.74 507 5.45 15000
9 2 Yorktown K.Ramanah J.Bardottier 61.5 1m26.37 37.20 496 Detached 15000

Sectional time: 13.93, 11.47, 11.49, 11.58, 10.56, 25.24

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: NIL
Starting time: 16h46.28

Stewards’ Reports
1. At the start, SNOWY MOUNTAIN (M Sonaram) was slow.
2. At the start, CASH CALL (A L Da Silva) and YORKTOWN (J Bardottier) brushed and then CASH CALL (A L Da Silva) and DESERT ILLUSION (R Joorawon) brushed.  
3. DESERT ILLUSION (R Joorawon) and MANETHERAN (I Taka) brushed and the home turn.
4. SNOWY MOUNTAIN (M Sonaram) was blocked for a clear passage from straightening for home until about 70m from the Post and was switched to the outside from behind the front runners to make his bid. 
5. Jockey N Teeha (BONNIE PRINCE) lost his whip in the final 100m and accordingly, a reprimand has been issued.
6. YORKTOWN (J Bardottier) trailed the field.  

Veterinary Surgeon’s reports
1. YORKTOWN - No abnormalities detected.
2. CASH CALL - Bled both nostrils,30 days suspension confirmed.
3. BOLD HORIZON - Broke down off fore fetlock 

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