Sectional time: 11.52,10.51,10.66,25.80
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12hr31.24
Starting Reports 1. NORTHERN REBEL (N. Marday) and MAYENNE (M. Sonaram) lost one length and were slow into stride, respectively.
Stewards Reports 1. AFRICAN FATE (B. Ecroignard) was intractable proceeding to the start and behind the gates. Additionally, this gelding had thrown itself to the ground on two occasions en route to the start. Consequently, this horse was withdrawn due to its intractability and suspended from racing for seven days until proving tractable proceeding to the start, behaving tractably behind the starting stalls and completing a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. 2. Jockey R. Oodith (SAVVY) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip down the shoulder of his horse while in the drawn position.
Racecard Changes 1. None
Scratching 1. AFRICAN FATE (B. Ecroignard) was scratched at 12h30. All monies invested on AFRICAN FATE were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 15 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. SAVVY - Coughing after the race. 2. AFRICAN FATE - Reared, restless, fell over, scratched
Sectional time: 21.27,12.64,12.38,12.13,11.43,26.20
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr16.00
General 1. The start of the race was delayed due to MASTEROFALLISURVEY (S. Rama) being fitted with blinkers.
Starting Reports 1. AL JAZEERA (I. Taka) jumped awkwardly and lost one length. 2. FRENCH REBEL (B. Fayd'herbe) jumped awkwardly and lost two lengths.
Stewards Reports 1. At the 1400m, AL JAZEERA (I. Taka) had to ease when awkwardly placed on inside of THE HITMAN (G. Aucharuz) which shifted in. Thereafter, AL JAZEERA commenced to overrace in the early stages. Jockey G. Aucharuz appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised to take more care when shifting ground. He was further advised that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar matter in the near future, more severe sanctions may follow. 2. THE HITMAN (G. Aucharuz) was hanging in before the 400m, proving difficult to assist. As a result of this report, Jockey G. Aucharuz was unable to fully test this gelding to the finish. In view of the behaviour of THE HITMAN, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 3. In view of the performance of AL JAZEERA, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 4. MASTEROFALLISURVEY (S. Rama) was baulked for a clear run between the 400m and
300m. 5. Between the 400m and 350m, FRENCH REBEL (B. Fayd'herbe) had to be restrained off heels when baulked for a clear running. Thereafter, this gelding switched in to continue its run in the straight. 6. Leaving the 200m, FRENCH REBEL (B. Fayd'herbe) and MASTEROFALLISURVEY (S. Rama) raced in close proximity after MASTEROFALLISURVEY rolled in momentarily. Jockey B. Fayd'herbe called a race review into this incident, however, after reviewing the patrol films of the race, no further action was taken. In the concluding stages, both those horses shifted out away from the whip. 7. Apprentice N. Batchameah (AFRICAN ROCK) signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.15 in that he used his whip down the shoulder of AFRICAN ROCK, whilst in the drawn position. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2,500 was imposed. 8. Trainer K. Ramanah signed an admission of guilt for contravention of Rule 47.9.2 in that he failed to ensure that the horse MASTEROFALLISURVEY (S. Rama) carried the correct equipment as required by the Rules. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 5,000 was imposed on him.
Racecard Changes 1. Apprentice N. Batchameah (AFRICAN ROCK) carried only 0.5kg out of his 1.5kg allowance and weighed out at 58.5kg.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. THE HITMAN - No abnormalities detected. 2. AL JAZEERA - No abnormalities detected.
Sectional time: 11.79,11.23,10.30,24.63
Rescheduled time: 13hr50.00 Off time: 13hr51.03
Starting Reports 1. HUDSON RIVER (R. Joorawon) lost many lengths. 2. I'M AL (J. Allyhosain) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. In view of the Starting Report, the starting stall certificate for HUDSON RIVER (R. Joorawon) has been withdrawn. This gelding 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. After the start, TROJAN QUEST (A. Roy) had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of STRAIGHT (D. David) which jumped in. Jockey D. David, appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised on this occasion, the benefit would be granted to him, however, the frequency of such incidents will be monitored going forward. 3. An inquiry will be opened in order to establish why TROJAN QUEST (A. Roy) had to ease leaving the 900m. 4. At the 600m, TROJAN QUEST (A. Roy) was carried out by STRAIGHT (D. David) which shifted out into a one-off position. As a consequence of this incident, TROJAN QUEST was forced to race wide around the turn and into the straight. Thereafter, this gelding was hanging in from the 200m. 5. HUDSON RIVER (R. Joorawon) jumped the crossing at the 450m. 6. I'M AL (J. Allyhosain) was outpaced throughout and gave ground to field from the 600m. 7. Apprentice I. Taka (GANG LEADER) appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding his decision to look back on several occasions at the other runners in the straight. Apprentice I. Taka advised the Board that he was attempting to ascertain how far ahead of
the other runners he was since he was conscious that this was GANG LEADER’s first run for the season and did not want to use his whip unnecessarily. The Board noted and accepted the explanations of Apprentice I. Taka on the basis that, notwithstanding his action of looking back at the other runners, his riding was always of the required vigour and had not been compromised. Apprentice I. Taka was however advised against the practice of looking around in races.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey J. Bardottier (CAPTAINS FORT) carried 0.5kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CAPTAINOFTHESEA - Not striding out. 2. GANG LEADER - Lame off fore.
Sectional time: 12.94,13.26,12.82,12.44,12.26,11.29,26.74
Rescheduled time: 14hr25.00 Off time: 14hr26.16
Starting Reports 1. No report.
Stewards Reports 1. GIGGIN (B. Sooful) was ridden aggressively from the gates in order to obtain the lead at the 1300m.
2. LIVERPOOL CHAMP (S. Donohoe) came under pressure at the 500m and had to be ridden to keep in touch with the field. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 3. NIMITZ (R. Joorawon) hung in between the 450m and 350m. Thereafter, this gelding switched in to continue its run entering the straight. 4. Jockey D David reported that EAGLES VISION made an abnormal respiratory noise in the running and did not persevere with his riding from the 100m. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 5. After the running of this race, Jockey R. Joorawon and Jockey B. Fayd'herbe were consulted with regards to the condition of the track after the light rain. In this regard, they explained that the track was in a raceable condition and that “soft”grading was accurate. 6. In view of the performance of EAGLES VISION (D. David), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey B.Fayd'herbe (TIGER'S ROCK) carried 1kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 61kg.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. EAGLES VISION - No abnormalities detected. 2. BENEV - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension confirmed. 3. LIVERPOOL CHAMP - No abnormalities detected.
Sectional time: 11.99,11.94,12.21,12.01,11.05,26.18
Rescheduled time: 15hr00.00 Off time: 15hr02.10
General 1. The saddle of LICKERIO (B. Deenath) was refitted behind the stalls. Starting Reports 1. PRINCE OF VENICE (B. Sooful) fly jumped leaving the stalls. 2. MASTER OF ILLUSION (R. Joorawon) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. Trainer P. Nagadoo appeared before the Stewards and advised them that today MASTER OF ILLUSION (R. Joorawon) will look for cover in the run. The information was disseminated to the public. 2. An inquiry will be opened in order to establish why YOUR PACE OR MINE (G. Aucharuz) had to ease approaching the 1200m. 3. Jockey R. Joorawon (MASTER OF ILLUSION) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip excessively. Accordingly, he was issued with a reprimand. 4. In the concluding stages, MASTER OF ILLUSION (R. Joorawon) was brushed out by YOUR PACE OR MINE (G. Aucharuz) which rolled out. 5. The Stipendiary Stewards will review the ride of Jockey G. Aucharuz (YOUR PACE OR MINE) in the straight. 6. Jockey G. Aucharuz signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.5 in that he struck the horse YOUR PACE OR MINE with his whip more than once on consecutive strides in the running. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2,500 was imposed. 7. In view of the performance of LICKERIO (B. Deenath), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 8. Apprentice B. Deenath (LICKERIO) was issued with a reprimand for failing to wear the eye protection while riding in a race.
Racecard Changes 1. Apprentice I. Taka (JUNIPER LANE) carried only 0.5kg out of his 1.5kg allowance and weighed out at 56kg. 2. Apprentice B. Deenath (LICKERIO) did not claim his 1.5kg allowance and weighed out at 60.2kg.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. LICKERIO -No abnormalities detected.
Sectional time: 15.19,13.18,12.73,12.15,10.99,24.49
Rescheduled time: 15hr35.00 Off time: 15hr36.03
Stewards Reports 1. THE DAZZLER (S. Rama) overraced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter, Jockey S. Rama will be advised against the practice of using his whip whilst out of contention.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey B.Fayd'herbe (ALYAASAAT) carried 1kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 60kg.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. THE DAZZLER - Coughing after the race.
Sectional time: 11.31,10.42,10.20,25.29
Rescheduled time: 16hr10.00 Off time: 16hr12.08
Starting Reports 1. WE LIGHT THE FIRE (J. Bardottier) lost three lengths. 2. SWAGGER JAGGER (B. Bhaugeerothee) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. DONNAN (G. Aucharuz) was marginally inconvenienced after the jump. 2. At the 200m, WE LIGHT THE FIRE (J. Bardottier) was momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the outside of DONNAN (G. Aucharuz) which rolled out. 3. BRILLIANT DISGUISE (N. Marday) shifted out away from the whip from the 200m.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching DUKE'S DOMAIN (A. Roy) was scratched at 16h12. All monies invested on DUKE'S DOMAIN was ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were not deducted.
Sectional time: 14.92,12.49,12.07,11.79,11.29,26.27
Rescheduled time: 16hr55.00 Off time: 16hr56.01
Starting Reports 1. DESERT ILLUSION (S. Donohoe) jumped awkwardly. 2. UNIVERSE BOSS (N. MARDAY), CLOUD SEEDER (B. Deenath), INAUGURATION (M. Sonaram) and JET STREAM (I. Taka) lost one length, respectively.
Stewards Reports 1. INAUGURATION (M. Sonaram) was hanging in in the straight. 2. CLOUD SEEDER (B. Deenath) overraced in the middle stages. 3. An inquiry will be opened into Apprentice B Deenath’s (CLOUD SEEDER) riding in the concluding stages of this race.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey D. David was replaced by Jockey N. Marday on UNIVERSE BOSS. 2. Apprentice B. Deenath (CLOUD SEEDER) did not claim his 1.5kg allowance and weighed out at 60.5kg.
Scratching 1. KING OF COLTS was scratched on 5 May 2023 at 8hr36. All bets on KING OF COLTS were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report.