Sectional time: 12.40, 12.38, 11.85, 11.51, 10.77, 25.67
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12hr00.10
Starting Reports 1. ROMANUS (A. Paya) jumped awkwardly. 2. MOON JUMPER (N. Batchameah) fly jumped.
Stewards Reports 1. MOON JUMPER (N. Batchameah) raced wide in the early stages. Thereafter, this gelding raced wide around the turn and into the straight. 2. The saddle of DAYLA VISTA (T. Ladouceur) slipped forward in the running. This was confirmed by the Veterinary Surgeon. As a consequence of this incident, Apprentice T. Ladouceur was unable to fully assist this gelding in the running, and this performance could not be considered a satisfactory qualifying ride. 3. DUKE OF ABERCORN (K. Ramsamy) hung out in the straight and carried out ROMANUS (A. Paya). 4. Apprentice N. Batchameah, reported that MOON JUMPER did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 5. Assistant Trainer J. Awotar and Apprentice T. Ladouceur appeared before the Board and were questioned regarding the instructions on DAYLA VISTA (T. Ladouceur). In this regard, Assistant Trainer J. Awotar explained that when assessing the race, he was of the view that DAYLA VISTA could lead easily, particularly with the addition of the blinkers for the first time. Accordingly, he instructed Apprentice T. Ladouceur to jump, not push this horse and allow it to use his natural early speed. He further explained that he instructed Apprentice T. Ladouceur that if another horse committed for the lead aggressively, he was to take cover and attempt to settle this gelding. Apprentice T. Ladouceur explained that after seeing Jockey K. Ramsamy (DUKE OF ABERCORN) ride as aggressively for the lead as he did, he elected to not take him on and risk DAYLA VISTA becoming fierce throughout. The Board noted the explanations of both Assistant Trainer J. Awotar and Apprentice T. Ladouceur.
6. Apprentice A. Paya (ROMANUS) 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. 7. Jockey K. Ramsamy signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.5, in that he struck the horse DUKE OF ABERCORN with his whip more than once on consecutive strides in the running. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 3,500 was imposed.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. AFTER THE ORDER (J. Bardottier) was scratched on 22 July 2023 at 09hr10. All bets on AFTER THE ORDER were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened. An inquiry has been opened into this scratching.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. MOON JUMPER - No abnormalities detected 2. DUKE OF ABERCORN - Not striding out
Sectional time: 13.16, 13.46, 12.50, 12.70, 12.34, 10.74, 24.56
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12hr35.28
Starting Report 1. ITDAWNEDONME (J. Allyhosain) began awkwardly.
Stewards Reports 1. Leaving the 900m, KALGOORLIE (M. De Oliveira) was carried out by VIKING TRAIL (K. Ramsamy), which rolled out.
2. GIGGIN (B. Bhaugeerothee) hung in, in the straight. 3.KALGOORLIE (M. De Oliveira) raced wide into the straight. 4.Apprentice N. Batchameah signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.15, in that he used his whip down the shoulder of EAGLES VISION, whilst in the drawn position. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 3,500 was imposed on him. 5. Trainer P. Nagadoo and Apprentice N. Batchameah (EAGLES VISION) appeared before the Board and were questioned regarding the lack of intent shown on EAGLES VISION at the start of the race. In this regard, Apprentice N. Batchameah explained that he was instructed to ride EAGLES VISION where it was comfortable in the race. He further explained that ideally, he would have liked him to be placed in a more forward position than where he found himself. However, after jumping on only even terms, he did not want to commit his horse too early and instead elected to take cover at the rear of the field, which was aligned with the pattern of racing in EAGLES VISION’s best run of the season (13 May 2023). He further explained that he had intended to make a move from the 700m, but he did not have sufficient room to do so. Trainer P. Nagadoo explained that he expected ITDAWNEDONME (J. Allyhosain) to press the pace with GIGGIN (B. Bhaugeerothee) and therefore wanted EAGLES VISION to run behind this speed. However, after the jump, he accepted that it was not possible for EAGLES VISION to move forward without risking being trapped wide. Consequently, he was happy that Apprentice N. Batchameah restrained and took cover. The Board noted the explanations of both Trainer P. Nagadoo and Apprentice N. Batchameah.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report.
Sectional time: 15.46(250), 12.49, 13.49, 13.59, 12.90, 12.24, 10.83, 25.33
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr10.22
Starting Reports 1.DIVERGENT (S. Donohoe) lost one length.
2.HIGH KEY (J. Allyhosain) lost two lengths.
Stewards Reports 1. Approaching the 1600m, FLOWERSCAPE (N. Marday) shifted out when awkwardly placed in relation to the rail. Thereafter, after racing fiercely on the heels of CHRISTMAS BAY (I. Taka) between the 1700m and the 1500m, Jockey N. Marday elected to shift out from behind the leader and take the lead at the 1300m. 2. HIGH KEY (J. Allyhosain) was hanging in from the 600m, proving difficult to assist. 3. DIVERGENT (S. Donohoe) and FLOWERSCAPE (N. Marday) shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. 4. Apprentice I. Taka (CHRISTMAS BAY) 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 (CHRISTMAS BAY) while in the drawn position. Apprentice I. Taka was issued with a warning. 5. An inquiry will be opened into C. Goolgar’s riding of ARLINGTONS REVENGE in this race.
Racecard Changes 1. None. Scratching 1. None.
Sectional time: 20.78(300), 12.53, 12.36, 11.41, 11.77, 24.43
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr48.01
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. PETE THE PILOT (M. Sonaram) reared over in the stalls. Subsequently, this horse was removed from the stalls, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn. 2. CARINO BELLO (C. Goolgar) and HIDDEN IDENTITY (S. Donohoe) lost one length and brushed. 3. SMUTS (S. Rama) and SONNENSTRAHL (K. Ramsamy) bumped.
Stewards Reports 1. In view of the Starting Report, the starting stall certificate for PETE THE PILOT (M. Sonaram) has been withdrawn. This gelding has been suspended from racing for seven days until proving tractable in the starting stalls and completing a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. 2. COLOUR OF MONEY (M. De Oliveira) was ridden aggressively in order to lead. Thereafter, this gelding raced greenly in the running.
3. BENI DES DIEUX (N.Batchameah), which overraced in the early and middle stages, raced wide from the 1000m to the 600m. Thereafter, this gelding which was hanging in from the 500m, raced wide between the 450m and the 300m.
4.QUEST FOR GOOD (N Marday) overraced in the early and middle stages. 5. SONNENSTRAHL (K. Ramsamy) shifted in away from the whip between the 300m and the 100m. 6.In view of the performance of RAVISHING RAMBO (J. Bardottier) and Carino Bello (C. Goolgar), Trainers S. Hurchund and Y. Perdrau will be advised respectively that should these geldings not become more competitive, they may be suspended.
Scratching 1. PETE THE PILOT (M. Sonaram) was scratched at 13h47. All monies invested on PETE THE PILOT were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were not deducted.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. BENI DES DIEUX - Not striding out 2. COLOUR OF MONEY - No abnormalities detected 3. PETE THE PILOT - Reared and injured in the gate.
Sectional time: 13.50, 13.79, 12.47, 12.42, 12.29, 10.99, 23.79.
Rescheduled time: 14hr25.00 Off time: 14hr25.53
General 1. Prior to the commencement of the race, Trainer S. Mahadia advised the Board that contrary to the pattern of TOWER OF WISDOM (C. Goolgar) in its previous runs, this gelding will be ridden to lead. This change of tactic was disseminated to the public.
2. The saddle of CHOSEN WAY (S. Donohoe) was refitted at the start. Starting Reports 1. CHOSEN WAY (S. Donohoe) jumped awkwardly and lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. PROSPECTOR (M. De Oliveira) elected to make his run around the field from the 700m. Thereafter, this gelding, which raced wide into the straight, had nothing to come and faded. 2. TOWER OF WISDOM (C. Goolgar) was ridden aggressively from a wide draw to lead.
Sectional time: 14.85, 12.33, 12.18, 11.36, 10.53, 24.30
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14hr59.34
Starting Reports 1. WALLS OF DUBROVNIK (R. Perez) was restless in the stalls. 2. THE DAZZLER (N. Marday) jumped awkwardly, lost one length and was slow into stride.3. IDITAROD TRAIL (T. Juglall) was slow into stride.
Stewards Reports
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. THE DAZZLER - Lame off fore
Sectional time: 12.19, 11.61, 11.21, 11.26, 10.62, 25.53
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15hr34.05 Starting Reports 1. CAPTAIN PERSIA (S. Donohoe) jumped awkwardly and, as a consequence, was slow into stride. 2. WINTER GUARD (S. Rama) was squeezed out. Stewards Reports 1. CAPTAINS FORT (K. Ramsamy) raced wide in the early stages. 2. SUPERIOR FORCE (M. De Oliveira) and GOOD BUDDY (R. Perez) raced wide in the early stages. 3. At the 700m, GANG LEADER (J. Allyhosain) was carried out by SUPERIOR FORCE (M. De Oliveira), which shifted out in order to obtain clear running. Thereafter, GANG LEADER (J. Allyhosain) was shifted in to obtain the position on the rail behind the leader. 4. SUPERIOR FORCE (M. De Oliveira) was ridden in order to make its run from the 500m and despite being carried out by HARDFALLINGRAIN (I. Taka), which rolled out, entering the straight, this gelding, which raced greenly in the straight, finished its race off strongly. 5. At the 450m, OXFORD BLUE (J. Bardottier) jumped the crossing, became unbalanced and was under pressure thereafter to keep pace with the field. 6. In view of the performance of CAPTAINS FORT (K. Ramsamy), Trainers S. Jones will be advised that should the performance of this horse not become more competitive, it may be suspended. 7. Trainer S. Narang signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 86.1, in that he failed failed to ensure that the registered colours for GOOD BUDDY on the day was available for racing. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2,000 was imposed.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. GANG LEADER - Lame off fore
2. OXFORD BLUE - Abnormal respiratory noise 3. CAPTAINS FORT - Abnormal respiratory noise 4. CAPTAIN PERSIA - Lost off fore shoe
Sectional time: 13.88, 10.85, 11.38, 11.50, 10.87, 25.67
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 16hr22.30
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 start of this race was delayed due to ONE DAY OR DAY ONE (N. Batchameah) being reluctant proceeding to the start and having to be led by a handler.
Starting Reports 1. ONE DAY OR DAY ONE (N. Batchameah) jumped awkwardly and lost one length. 2. NOBLE TRIP (M. Sonaram) jumped awkwardly and lost two lengths. 3. SAND PATH (I. Taka) and JAMES PETER (K. Ramsamy) came together and brushed.
Stewards Reports 1. JET STREAM (S. Rama) was restrained from a wide draw into a rearward position. 2. From a wide draw, CAPTAIN COLA (R. Perez) was ridden aggressively in order to find the lead at the 1100m. 3. MOROCCAN RETREAT (S. Donohoe) raced wide in the early stages. 4. BON BOYAGE (M. De Oliveira) raced wide from the 450m. Thereafter, Jockey M. De Oliveira did not persevere with his riding of this gelding in the straight, and subsequently
reported that this horse choked up in the running. 5. ONE DAY OR DAY ONE (N. Batchameah) and STAGEWORLD (J. Bardottier) hung in, in the straight. 6. At the 200m, NOBLE TRIP (M. Sonaram) switched in to continue its run. 7. SAND PATH (I. Taka) shifted out away from the whip at the 150m. 8. TICKET TO CAIRO (I. Chisty) shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. 9. Jockeys I. Chisty (TICKET TO CAIRO), K. Ramsamy (JAMES PETER) and Apprentice M. Sonaram (NOBLE TRIP) reported that their respective horses did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. In view of the Veterinary Surgeon’s report pertaining to the aforementioned horses, Trainers A. Rahmathulla, Y. Emamdee and S. Hurchund will be requested to report back on the condition of their respective horses on return to the stables. 10. The time for this race was not taken correctly. This issue will be addressed with the PTP. In this regard, no time was taken for horses outside the first four placings and one timer did not time the race. In terms of the report, the PTP will be reminded that it employs two persons to time the race, this is not a responsibility of the Judge, who must focus on the running of the race and necessary corrective measures must be put in place in writing prior to the next race meeting.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. TICKET TO CAIRO - No abnormalities detected 2. JAMES PETER - No abnormalities detected 3. NOBLE TRIP - No abnormalities detected 4. BON BOYAGE - Chocked up, no abnormalities detected