Sectional time: 17.23 (250), 14.67, 13.12, 12.32, 11.69, 24.48
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12hr30.20
Starting Reports 1. BELLAGIO KING (K. Ramsamy) was slow away. 2. EPISTOLA (N. Marday) and WILLIAMSHAKESPEARE (J. Bardottier) lost two lengths, respectively.
Stewards Reports 1. WILLIAMSHAKESPEARE (J. Bardottier) was inconvenienced soon after the jump by LOCK DOWN (S. Donohoe). 2. SPIRITUAL WIND (M. De Oliveira) had to shift out from the front runner, ARNICA MONTANA (R. Perez) running the 1000m. 3. BELLAGIO KING (K. Ramsamy) was not persevered with in the last 300m of the race. 4. EPISTOLA (N. Marday) and WILLIAMSHAKESPEARE (J. Bardottier) ran detached. 5. Jockey K. Ramsamy (BELLAGIO KING) was questioned regarding the riding of his horse in the final 300m of the race, wherein he was found to be a mere passenger on the horse. The Jockey stated that the horse was hanging in badly and also that the saddle slipped towards the right rendering him unable to assist the horse any further. It was noted that the Jockey had reported the horse hanging in but not the saddle slip. Jockey K. Ramsamy was informed to report all matters that had affected his riding and also to ride his horse out to the post, failing which further action shall be initiated.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. EPISTOLA - Not striding out 2. WILLIAMSHAKESPEARE - Lame off fore
Sectional time: 11.29, 10.20, 9.80, 25.06
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr06.10
Starting Report 1. GILBOA (R. Oodith) jumped out awkwardly, losing two lengths.
Stewards Reports 1. BRABANZIO (R. Perez) raced fiercely. 2. EL PATRON (B. Soodoo) bumped CAPTAIN'S CONSORT (M. De Oliveira) soon after jumping out 3. EL PATRON (B. Soodoo) bumped CAPTAIN'S CONSORT (M. De Oliveira) brushed at the 150m. 4. BRABANZIO (R. Perez) was observed to be hanging in all through the straight. 5. GILBOA (R. Oodith) ran detached. Trainer S. Jones will be informed to ensure better performance of his charge. 6. Jockey R. Oodith (GILBOA) was severely reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive strides. 7. Apprentice B. Soodoo (EL PATRON) was questioned regarding his positioning of his horse in the initial stages of the race where he was asked to sit up in front. The Apprentice stated that soon after the jump, he lost his rein whereby the horse drifted out and bumped CAPTAIN'S CONSORT (M. De Oliveira) and thereafter, he could only get a fourth position in the race. The Apprentice was however informed to follow instructions in the race. This will not be deemed a qualifying ride for the Apprentice.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. EL PATRON - Lame off fore
Sectional time: 13.92, 11.72, 11.49, 11.00, 10.70, 25.96
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr40.55
Starting Reports 1. WALKING ON WINGS (M. De Oliveira) was slow away.
Stewards Reports 1. DESERT ILLUSION (S. Donohoe) brushed the gates soon after jumping out. 2. WALKING ON WINGS (M. De Oliveira) was racing fiercely until the 990m. 3. WALKING ON WINGS (M. De Oliveira) travelled wide in the straight. 4. WALKING ON WINGS (M. De Oliveira) was subject to Veterinary examination and was also sampled. 5. Jockey S. Donohoe, rider of DESERT ILLUSION, reported that his horse was not striding out and he suspected that the horse was lame, however, the horse was subjected to Veterinary examination. 6. Jockey M. De Oliveira, rider of WALKING ON WINGS was questioned and the Jockey stated that his horse was not striding out well in the initial stages and had a tendency to lug
in, in most parts of the race, whereby he could not get a proper position and ride his horse out to his best efforts. The Trainer, S. Mahadia, stated that the horse was galloping with its head high and was running a bit green and in his opinion, the horse needs a tongue tie in its next run. He also stated that he was very disappointed with the horse’s run. 7. WALKING ON WINGS (M. De Oliveira), passing the 1000m, raced keen having SIEGE RAM (R. Joorawon) travelling on its outside and they brushed each other.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. SIEGE RAM - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension confirmed 2. DESERT ILLUSION - Injury left hind and injury on right eyelid 3. WALKING ON WINGS - Small injury right nostril.
Sectional time: 19.63 (300), 12.44, 12.37, 11.65, 10.71, 25.17
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14hr15.49
General 1. LICKERIO (B. Deenath) was fractious on the way to the gates and was led to the gates.
Starting Reports 1. No report.
Stewards Reports 1. SEA DANCE (I. Taka) stumbled soon after jumping out. 2. LICKERIO (B. Deenath) overraced in the initial part of the race. 3. NOURBESE (B. Ecroignard) was observed to have checked his mount passing the 1100m as FREE TO WIN (R.Perez) dropped back along the rails, resulting in ABSOLUTIST (S. Rama) having to check his mount and fall back. 4. Apprentice B. Ecroignard (NOURBESE) dropped his rein passing the 150m, which he recovered immediately. 5. NOURBESE (B. Ecroignard) was inconvenienced by FREE TO WIN (R. Perez) passing the 150m. Jockey R. Perez was advised to be more careful in not causing interferences during races. 6. An inquiry will be opened into the riding of FREE TO WIN (R. Perez).
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report.
Sectional time: 13.42, 13.77, 12.59, 12.21, 11.59, 10.61, 25.09
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14hr51.48
Starting Reports 1. BATTERY PATH (M. Sonaram) brushed the gates when jumping out.
Stewards Reports 1. Jockey Y. Mauree (PROTECTIVE LIGHT) was questioned regarding his ride in the first 200m of the race where he was found to be checking his horse. The Jockey stated that his mount had a tendency to lean on to the rail and to avoid hitting the rail, he took precautionary measures to hold the horse.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. BATTERY PATH - Not striding out 2. TOMORROW'S VISION - Not striding out
Sectional time: 15.81, 12.94, 12.41, 11.85, 10.64, 23.87
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15hr27.19
Starting Reports 1. VAR'S ELUSION (S. Donohoe) was slow away.
Stewards Reports 1. As the start was effected, it was observed that a horse (ALPINE CHALLENGE) had gone loose on the sand track. An inquiry has been opened into this incident. 2. Jockey P. Mogun, rider of FOOTY GOAL reported that his saddle slipped behind after coming into the straight and despite that, he did his best to ride the horse out.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. DO OR DARE - Lame near fore
Sectional time: 14.75, 12.07, 11.88, 11.40, 10.91, 25.63
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 16hr17.24
General 1. The start was delayed as SPECIAL FORCE (Y. Mauree) dropped the rider and bolted. The horse was apprehended and thereafter withdrawn.
Starting Reports 1. MIDNIGHT ORACLE (M. Sonaram) was slow away.
Stewards Reports 1. GOLD LINING (S. Bhundoo) ran detached. Trainer C. Ramdin will be informed to ensure better performance of his charge.
Scratching 1. SPECIAL FORCE (Y. Mauree) was scratched at 16h11. All monies invested on SPECIAL FORCE were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted 15 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. SHESH BESH - Lame near fore