Meeting: 15

Saturday 1 July 2023

Race 1 - THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INDEPENDENCE DAY CUP - (0-26) - 990m - 0m54.73

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 Short Cut C. Daby I.Taka 62(-1.5) 0m54.73 34.99 490(+7) 0.00 37500
2 7 Trojan Quest N. Rawat S.Donohoe 60.5 0m54.99 34.22 499(-6) 1.40 15000
3 8 Vartacus S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 60.5 0m55.07 35.00 408(+1) 1.80 12500
4 9 Jack Tarr R. Maingard T.Ladouceur 59(-4) 0m55.43 34.51 461(+1) 3.75
5 4 Williamthefighter S. Narang R. Perez 61 0m55.86 34.61 479(New) 6.10
6 3 Lord Of Light H. Ruhee N.Teeha 61 0m56.21 34.95 446(New) 8.00
7 5 Doublethink S. Hurchund M.Sonaram 60.5 0m56.29 35.70 475(-2) 8.45
8 2 Broadway Alley V. Allet T.Juglall 61 0m56.30 36.00 486(New) 8.50
9 6 Silver Ducat S. Jones K.Ramsamy 60.5 0m56.66 No time 469(New) Detached

Sectional time: 11.51, 10.24, 9.76, 25.30

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 12hr18.05

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. LORD OF LIGHT (N. Teeha) lost one length.
2. WILLIAMTHEFIGHTER (R. Perez) was squeezed out.
 

Stewards Reports
1. Shortly after the start, SILVER DUCAT (K. Ramsamy) had to ease when awkwardly
placed between JACK TARR (T. Ladouceur), which rolled in marginally, and
BROADWAY ALLEY (T. Juglall) which shifted out sharply.
2. At the 800m, DOUBLETHINK (M. Sonaram) struck the rail when awkwardly placed on
the inside of JACK TARR (T. Ladouceur), which shifted in. As a consequence of this
incident, SILVER DUCAT (K. Ramsamy) was momentarily inconvenienced when
awkwardly placed on heels. Thereafter, between the 600m and the 400m, DOUBLETHINK
had to be restrained off heels on a number of occasions.Apprentice T. Ladouceur signed an admission

of guilt for a contravention of Rule 43.2.2 in that as the rider of the horse JACK TARR, he failed to ensure that he did not cause
interference to DOUBLETHINK (M. Sonaram) at the 800m. A suspension from riding in
races for a period of two race meetings was imposed. Additionally, Apprentice T. Ladouceur will be required to complete

two further barrier trials to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards prior to riding again.

3.VARTACUS (M. De Oliveira) and JACK TARR (T. Ladouceur) were hanging in, in the
straight

4. An inquiry will be opened in order to establish why WILLIAMTHEFIGHTER (R. Perez)
entered the paddock late.

5. An inquiry will be opened into Apprentice M. Sonaram (DOUBLETHINK) riding in this
race.

Racecard Changes
1. None.
 

Scratching
1. None.​
 

Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. WILLIAMTHEFIGHTER - Not striding out
2. DOUBLETHINK - Lost off hind shoe

 

 

 

Race 2 - "LA JOURNÉE DU REGGAE" CUP - Benchmark 31 - 1850m - 1m56.45

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 5 Liverpool Champ S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 60.5 1m56.45 36.12 498 0.00 42500
2 1 Eagles Vision S. P. Nagadoo N.Batchameah 61.5(-1.5) 1m57.48 36.64 521(+2) 6.00 17500
3 4 Eurotec R. Maingard S.Donohoe 61 1m57.49 35.87 460(-3) 6.05 15000
4 2 Nimitz Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 61.5 1m57.58 36.39 462(+8) 6.55
5 3 Taking Silk S. Narang R. Perez 61.5 1m57.66 36.84 462(-1) 7.05
6 6 Gordonstoun Y. Emamdee M. Mudhoo 60 1m59.56 No time 469(+2) Detached
7 7 Wilde World H. Ruhee D.Bheekary 59.5 2m02.42 No time 468(-6) Detached

Sectional time: 15.21, 11.57, 13.70, 13.32, 13.18, 12.78, 11.04, 24.96

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 12hr50.15
 

Starting Report
1. EUROTEC (S. Donohoe) lost two lengths.
2. LIVERPOOL CHAMP (M. De Oliveira) lost one length.


Stewards Reports
1. Between the 1700m and the 1200m, GORDONSTOUN (M. Mudhoo) and WILDE
WORLD (D. Bheekary) both showed an intent to lead. This resulted in both these horses
racing in a clear lead in the early stages

2. GORDONSTOUN (M. Mudhoo) raced wide between the 1600m and the 1400m.
Thereafter, GORDONSTOUN struck the rail entering the straight.
3. NIMITZ (R. Joorawon) was baulked for a clear run between the 400m and the 300m.
Thereafter, at the 150m, NIMITZ which was hanging in, in the straight, had to ease and
shift out when running onto the heels of EAGLES VISION (N. Batchameah).
4. Between the 400m and the 300m, TAKING SILK (R. Perez) had to ease when awkwardly
placed on the heels of the tiring GORDONSTOUN (M. Mudhoo). Thereafter, TAKING
SILK, shifted away from the whip at the 75m.
5. EUROTEC (S. Donohoe) was hanging in, in the concluding stages.


Racecard Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. GORDONSTOUN - No abnormalities detected
2. WILDE WORLD - Bled both nostrils, 45 days suspension
confirmed

 

Race 3 - THE DURBAN JULY AFRICA'S GREATEST HORSE RACING EVENT CUP - Benchmark 41 - 1365m - 1m22.53

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 Global Glory S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 61 1m22.53 35.32 454(+4) 0.00 50000
2 4 Instinctive Power D. Zaki S.Donohoe 60 1m22.91 36.44 481(+4) 2.15 22500
3 2 Arlingtons Revenge Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 60 1m22.99 35.51 467(-5) 2.55 17500
4 6 King Of Colts S. Hurchund M.Sonaram 58 1m23.56 36.11 507(+3) 5.75
5 7 Cloud Seeder A. Sewdyal S.Rama 57.5 1m24.10 37.33 489(-4) 8.80
6 5 Watch Me Dad C. Daby B.Sooful 60 1m24.49 No time 464(+4) Detached
7 3 Go Jewel V. Allet O.Sola 60 1m24.85 No time 518(+2) Detached

Sectional time: 12.17, 11.02, 11.51, 11.70, 10.97, 25.13

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 13hr26.28
Starting Reports
1. KING OF COLTS (M. Sonaram) lost one length.

Stewards Reports
1. From the jump, CLOUD SEEDER (S. Rama) and INSTINCTIVE POWER (S. Donohoe)
were ridden aggressively in order to lead. However, approaching the 1000m, CLOUD
SEEDER elected to restrain and take a trail. This resulted in CLOUD SEEDER briefly
being inconvenienced at the 700m when INSTINCTIVE POWER (S. Donohoe) crossed to
the rail.
2.GO JEWEL (O. Sola) was restrained from the jump and taken to the rear of the field.
3.KING OF COLTS (M. Sonaram) raced awkwardly from the 600m.
4. Jockey S. Donohoe reported that the saddle on INSTINCTIVE POWER slipped back in the
running. This was confirmed by a member of the Board.
Jockey S. Donohoe appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding the frequency
of his saddle slips recently. In this regard, he explained that the manner in which horses
were being saddled were, in his opinion, not suited to his style of riding which was the
reason for the frequency of the slips. Jockey S. Donohoe was advised by the Board to ensure
that when checking his saddle, if he is unhappy, he ought to resaddle his horse, if necessary.
5. GLOBAL GLORY (M. De Oliveira) was hanging in, in the concluding stages.
6. In the concluding stages, INSTINCTIVE POWER (S. Donohoe) showed a tendency to drift
out.
7. Jockey O. Sola 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 (GO JEWEL)
while in the drawn position. Jockey O. Sola was issued with a warning.

Racecard Changes
1. None.

Scratching
1. None.

Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. INSTINCTIVE POWER - Lame near fore
2. KING OF COLTS - Lame near fore
3. WATCH ME DAD - Lame near fore and bled both nostrils,
 

Race 4 - THE DURBAN JULY DAY 2023 CUP - Benchmark 31 - 1400m - 1m24.97

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 Sand Path C. Daby I.Taka 61(-1.5) 1m24.97 36.14 480(-7) 0.00 42500
2 3 Kalgoorlie S. Mahadia B.Bhaugeerothee 60.5 1m25.03 35.18 445(+2) 0.30 17500
3 5 Captain Persia Y. Perdrau N.Marday 60 1m25.24 36.57 485(+6) 1.55 15000
4 7 Beni Des Dieux S. P. Nagadoo M.Sonaram 59.5 1m25.53 35.84 453(-4) 3.25
5 6 Sergeant York K.Ramanah S.Donohoe 60 1m25.89 37.21 496(-2) 5.35
6 2 Good Buddy S. Narang G.Aucharuz 60.5 1m25.90 37.97 426(+1) 5.40
7 8 Captain's Consort S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 58.5 1m25.93 37.63 469(New) 5.55

Sectional time: 14.23, 11.57, 11.12, 11.13, 11.09, 25.81

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 14hr04.51

General
1. The start of this race was delayed due to the near fore shoe of CAPTAIN'S CONSORT
(M. De Oliveira) having to be refitted at the start.


Starting Reports
1. NOBLE TRIP (K. Ramsamy) refused to jump, bucked and dislodged Jockey K. Ramsamy.
2. SERGEANT YORK (S. Donohoe) stumbled leaving the stalls.


Stewards Reports
1. In view of the Starting Report, the starting stall certificate for NOBLE TRIP (K. Ramsamy)
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 Stewards.

2.Shortly after the jumpy, BENI DES DIEUX (M. Sonaram) was restrained into a rearward
position.
3. SAND PATH (I. Taka), CAPTAIN PERSIA (N. Marday) and KALGOORLIE (B.
Bhaugeerothee) raced wide around the turn and into the straight.
4. At the 200m, CAPTAIN'S CONSORT (M. De Oliveira) switched in to continue its run
when awkwardly placed on the outside of GOOD BUDDY (G. Aucharuz) which was hanging
in, in the straight, proving difficult to assist. In view of this report, the Veterinary
Surgeon was requested to examine GOOD BUDDY (G. Aucharuz).

5. Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee (KALGOORLIE) appeared before the Board, was shown the
patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip more than once
on consecutive strides in the running. Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee was issued with a warning.
 

 

Racecard Changes
1. None.
 

Scratching
1. None.
 

Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. GOOD BUDDY - No abnormalities detected

Race 5 - THE DURBAN "OUT OF THIS WORLD" CUP - Benchmark 56 - 1365m - 1m22.31

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 5 Thomas Henry V. Allet D.Bheekary 58.5 1m22.31 34.27 451(+11) 0.00 55000
2 8 Battle Of Alesia D. Zaki S.Donohoe 56.5(+1) 1m22.53 34.23 460(+5) 1.25 25000
3 2 Tower Of Wisdom S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 60 1m22.99 34.24 506(+2) 3.95 20000
4 6 Trip To The Sky Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 58.5 1m23.43 34.38 478(-2) 6.55
5 4 King Of Tara V. Allet T.Juglall 58.5 1m23.81 35.75 474(+5) 8.80
6 1 Winter Chill Y. Perdrau M.Sonaram 61.5 1m25.66 No time 487(+1) Detached

Sectional time: 12.37, 12.08, 12.11, 11.64, 10.59, 23.49

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 14hr45.59

Genaral
1. The start of this race was delayed due to the Veterinary Surgeon examining TORO
BRAVO (G. D. Aucharuz) and it subsequently being withdrawn. Additionally, there was
a further delay due to Jockey K. Ramsamy reporting that STOPALLTHECLOCKS was
lame after stumbling severely en route to the start. After the Veterinary Surgeon examined
STOPALLTHECLOCKS, this gelding was withdrawn on Veterinary advice.


Starting Reports
1. TRIP TO THE SKY (R. Joorawon) lost two lengths.
2. WINTER CHILL (M. Sonaram) jumped awkwardly and lost one length.

Stewards Reports
1. WINTER CHILL (M. Sonaram) overraced in the middle stages.
2. TRIP TO THE SKY (R. Joorawon) raced wide into the straight.
Racecard Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. TORO BRAVO (G. D. Aucharuz) was scratched at 14h40. All monies invested on TORO
BRAVO were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted 30 cents per
rupee on the face value of the ticket.
2. STOPALLTHECLOCKS (K. Ramsamy) was scratched at 14h43. All monies invested on
STOPALLTHECLOCKS were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were
deducted 2 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. TORO BRAVO - Lame off hind
2. STOPALLTHECLOCKS - Not striding out
3. THOMAS HENRY - Not striding out
4. KING OF TARA - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension
confirmed

 

Race 6 - THE "PEOPLE'S FIRST" CUP - 67+ - 1500m - 1m30.26

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 Walls Of Dubrovnik S. Narang R. Perez 61 1m30.26 34.83 483(+9) 0.00 65000
2 5 Royal Wulff V. Allet B.Sooful 55 1m30.38 34.61 476(+6) 0.80 30000
3 6 Special Blend Y. Perdrau M.Sonaram 54.5 1m30.65 34.98 490(-1) 2.60 25000
4 3 Blackburn Roc S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 56.5 1m30.66 35.51 508(-2) 2.65
5 4 Emblem Of Hope S. Hurchund R.Joorawon 55.5 1m30.68 36.78 511(-3) 2.80
6 2 Alshibaa R. Maingard S.Donohoe 59.5 1m31.35 36.05 465(+3) 7.20
7 8 Hubble Y. Emamdee M. Mudhoo 53 1m31.87 38.33 504(-4) 10.65
8 7 Colour My Fate A. Sewdyal S.Rama 54 1m31.99 38.04 497(-4) 11.45
9 9 Stream Ahead C. Daby T.Juglall 52 1m32.24 No time 489(+1) Detached

Sectional time: 19,67, 11.61, 11.32, 11.40, 10.88, 25.36

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: 15hr25.00
Off time: 15hr25.17

Starting Reports
1. ROYAL WULFF (B. Sooful) jumped awkwardly and lost one length.
2. SPECIAL BLEND (M. Sonaram) lost two lengths.


Stewards Reports
1. COLOUR MY FATE (S. Rama) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages and had to
be restrained off heels on a number of occasions.
2.ALSHIBAA (S.Donohoe) overraced in the middle stages.
3. EMBLEM OF HOPE (R. Joorawon) took an awkward stride at the crossing at the 450m.
4. At the 450m, ROYAL WULFF (B. Sooful) had to ease when awkwardly placed on the
outside of WALLS OF DUBROVNIK (R. Perez), which switched out to commence its
run. Thereafter, WALLS OF DUBROVNIK (R. Perez) was briefly baulked for a clear run at the 400m. Jockey R. Perez appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race
and advised to take to take more care when shifting ground in races.
5. SPECIAL BLEND (M. Sonaram) raced wide into the straight. Thereafter, this gelding
was hanging in, from the 250m.
6. STREAM AHEAD (T. Juglall) was briefly held up for a clear run entering the straight.
7. Jockey S. Rama reported that COLOUR MY FATE did not stride out freely in the running.
In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
8. An inquiry will be opened into Jockey R. Joorawon riding of EMBLEM OF HOPE in the
concluding stages of the race.

Racecard Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. COLOUR MY FATE - No abnormalities detected

 

Race 7 - THE DURBAN JULY ON BIG SCREEN AT PTP CUP - (0-20) - 1365m - 1m23.66

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 4 Charlie Squadron S. Mahadia C. Goolgar 60.5(-4) 1m23.66 35.48 481(+10) 0.00 37500
2 2 French Rebel S. Hurchund S.Donohoe 61 1m24.80 35.51 449(+3) 6.10 15000
3 6 Italian Way V. Allet D.Bheekary 60 1m24.81 36.02 461(+7) 6.15 12500
4 3 Gontravelin Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 61 1m24.96 35.50 413(-8) 6.95
5 1 Dayla Vista R. Maingard N.Batchameah 61(-1.5) 1m25.69 No time 470(+2) Detached
6 8 Trackbuster C. Ramdin N.Marday 59.5 1m25.90 No time 534(+2) Detached
7 5 Sauna's Cessna C. Daby B.Sooful 60.5 1m26.57 No time 494(+13) Detached

Sectional time: 12.60, 12.26, 11.74, 11.39, 10.44, 25.20

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: 15hr55.00
Off time: 16hr05.01

Starting Reports
1. SAUNA'S CESSNA (B. Sooful) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
2. FRENCH REBEL (S. Donohoe) lost one length.
3. TRACKBUSTER (N. Marday) lost two lengths.


Stewards Reports
1. SAUNA'S CESSNA (B. Sooful) raced wide in the early stages.
2. CHARLIE SQUADRON (C. Goolgar) which overraced in the early and middle stages,
raced wide between the 1100m and the 600m.
3. FRENCH REBEL (S. Donohoe) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages and had to
be restrained off heels until the 600m. Thereafter, this horse raced wide around the turn
and into the straight.
4. SAUNA'S CESSNA (B. Sooful) and CHARLIE SQUADRON (C. Goolgar) brushed at
the 600m.
5. DAYLA VISTA (N. Batchameah) raced awkwardly and brushed the running rail at the 600m.Thereafter, this gelding
was hanging in, in the straight.
6. FRENCH REBEL (S. Donohoe) was hanging in, in the straight.
7. An inquiry will be opened in order to establish why FRENCH REBEL (S. Donohoe) and
GONTRAVELIN (R. Joorawon) had to ease at the 1300m.
8. Apprentice C. Goolgar (CHARLIE SQUADRON) signed an admission of guilt in respect
of a contravention of Rule 43.2.4 in that he made an excessive celebratory gesture prior
to the finish of the race. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 5,000 was imposed.


Racecard Changes
1. None.

Scratching
1. BLEU ROYALE was scratched on 29 June 2023 at 14hr40 on Veterinary advice. All bets
on BLEU ROYALE were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. SAUNA'S CESSNA - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension
confirmed
2. TRACKBUSTER - Lame near fore
3. DAYLA VISTA - Coughing after the race

 

 

 

Race 8 - THE "SEE IT AGAIN", THE HORSE TO BEAT IN THE JULY CUP - Benchmark 31 - 1400m - 1m26.07

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 7 Bon Boyage S. Mahadia M. De Oliveira 58.5 1m26.07 36.18 505 0.00 42500
2 4 Stone Circle R. Maingard N.Batchameah 59.5(-1.5) 1m26.68 35.61 462(+2) 3.50 17500
3 1 Desert Illusion K.Ramanah K.Ramsamy 61 1m26.78 36.50 462(-3) 4.05 15000
4 2 Viking Trail Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 61 1m27.03 35.58 485(-5) 5.55
5 9 Bella Fiorino Y. Perdrau M.Sonaram 58 1m27.19 35.99 439 6.40
6 3 Itdawnedonme S. Hurchund M.Rashpassing 60.5 1m28.06 No time 490(-5) Detached
7 8 Lead Drummer D. Zaki N.Marday 58.5 1m31.64 No time 442(+2) Detached
8 5 Captains Fort S. Jones R. Oodith 59 1m32.93 No time 520(+5) Detached

Sectional time: 14.79, 12.42, 11.76, 11.15, 10.61, 25.41

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: 16hr45.00
Off time: 16hr48.44

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. STONE CIRCLE (N. Batchameah) was restless in the stalls.

2. ITDAWNEDONME (M. Rashpassing) jumped awkwardly and lost 2 lengths
3. LEAD DRUMMER (N.MARDAY) lost 3 lengths.


Stewards Reports

1. At the 700m, CAPTAINS FORT (R. Oodith) was brushed out by DESERT ILLUSION
(K. Ramsamy), which shifted out.


2. At the 600m, STONE CIRCLE (N. Batchameah) and BELLA FIORINO (M. Sonaram)
had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of CAPTAINS FORT (R. Oodith) which
shifted in. Thereafter, between the 500m and 300m, BELLA FIORINO (M.
Sonaram) had to ease on a number of occasions when tightened for galloping room. An
inquiry will be opened into these incidents.
3. ITDAWNEDONME (M. Rashpassing) and CAPTAINS FORT (R. Oodith) raced wide
around the turn and into the straight


Racecard Changes
1. None.

 


Scratching
1. SIEGE RAM was scratched on 30 June 2023 at 7hr30 on Veterinary advice. All bets on
SIEGE RAM were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. VIKING TRAIL - Coughing
2. CAPTAINS FORT - Respiratory noise

 

 

 

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