Sectional time: 12.36, 12.18, 11.91, 12.25, 11.53, 24.41
12h46.32
Starting Reports 1. HIGH VOLTAGE (I. Taka) was slow by four lengths. 2. AFRICAN FATE (C Segeon) and AFTER THE ORDER (C Goolgar) hesitated at jump.
Stewards Reports 1. Leaving the 1300m, DOUBLETHINK (J. Allyhosain) was eased. Thereafter, this gelding over-raced in the early stages. 2. CAROLINA REAPER (K. Kalychurun) over-raced between the 1200m and the 1000m. Thereafter, near the 450m, CAROLINA REAPER was eased due to lack of room. 3. HIGH VOLTAGE (I. Taka) was carried wide by AFTER THE ORDER (C. Goolgar) near the 900m. 4. AFTER THE ORDER (C. Goolgar) over-raced between the 800m and the 600m. 5. Apprentice C. Goolgar (AFTER THE ORDER) appeared before the Board and was questioned as to why he elected to ride from the outside of DUKE OF ABERCORN (K. Ramsamy) while negotiating the final bend when he had the opportunity to follow DOUBLETHINK (J. Allyhosain) on his inside. He explained that he did not expect room to open on his inside and to give his horse a clear run, he had done so. The Apprentice has been advised to ride his horses the shortest way possible. 6. Jockey K. Kalychurun reported that CAROLINA REAPER did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 7. Jockey R. Perez reported that UNITED PRINCE raced green.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. WAIMEA was scratched on 20 October 2023 at 7hr45. All bets on WAIMEA were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. CAROLINA REAPER - Lame near fore 2. DOUBLETHINK - Lame off fore 3. HIGH VOLTAGE - Injury right foot 4. AFTER THE ORDER - Lame off fore 5. UNITED PRINCE - Lame off fore 6. DUKE OF ABERCORN - Not striding out.
Sectional time: 16.38(350), 12.82, 13.83, 12.49, 12.51, 12.12, 11.73, 25.14
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13h22.24
Starting Report 1. SOCKEROO (C. Goolgar) jumped out awkwardly. 2. LITTLE PAL (S. Bhundoo), BIG SMOKE (R Joorawon) and MIDNIGHT ORACLE (K. Roussety) were slow by two lengths each.
Stewards Reports 1. As a result of the awkward jump of SOCKEROO (C. Goolgar), the head of the horse hit Apprentice C. Goolgar in his face. 2. SOCKEROO (C. Goolgar) was keen in the running in the early stages. 3. Passing the 900m, MIDNIGHT ORACLE (K. Roussety) was ridden aggressively to be abreast with BIG SMOKE (R. Joorawon) near the 600m. Apprentice K. Roussety reported that the horse had his tongue over the bit in the running, which was confirmed by the Veterinary Surgeon. Trainer D. Zaki will be advised accordingly. 4. On return from the race, Apprentice N. Batchameah (EAGLES VISION) reported that his right foot hit the gates at the jump and was referred to the Medical Officer, who stood him down for the remainder of the race meeting. He has to produce a medical certificate before riding again.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. LITTLE PAL - No abnormalities detected.
Sectional time: 13.88, 11.29, 11.61, 11.69, 10.93, 25.58
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14h00.31
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. GILBOA (K. Kalychurun) lost four lengths.
Stewards Reports 1. Leaving the 1300m, SECRET CIRCLE (J. Bardottier) stumbled. 2. After losing ground at the start, GILBOA (K. Kalychurun) trailed the field. 3. Near 450m crossing, WARRIOR CAPTAIN (I Taka) was awkward in the running, and brushed with SECRET CIRCLE (J Bardottier).
4. PARTNER IN CRIME (R Joorawon) shifted ground out from 250m, resulting in BON BOYAGE (B Bhageerothee) being switched in. PARTNER IN CRIME continued to shift out under the whip use. 5. Near 100m, SECRET CIRCLE (J Bardottier) was switched in. 6. Apprentice K. Bhageeruthy (DUKE'S DOMAIN) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and was advised against the practice of using his whip on consecutive strides in the running. Apprentice K. Bhageeruthy was issued with a warning. Racecard Changes 1. Apprentice N. Batchameah was replaced by Apprentice K. Bhageeruthy on DUKE'S DOMAIN.
Scratching 1. MOROCCAN RETREAT was scratched on 21 October 2023 at 7hr15. All bets on MOROCCAN RETREAT were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. DUKE'S DOMAIN - Not striding out 2. GILBOA - Not striding out
Sectional time: 12.65, 12.08, 11.38, 12.04, 12.38, 11.62, 25.89
Rescheduled time: 14h35.00 Off time: 14h37.49
Starting Reports 1. CRAZY CHARLIE (R. Perez) was slow by a length.
Stewards Reports 1. KAROO LARK (I. Taka) hung in, in the straight, and near the 100m went across RON'S JOY (J. Allyhosain) causing the latter to ease marginally. 2. Jockey R. Perez (CRAZY CHARLIE) reported that his horse was hanging in, in the straight. 3. Apprentice A. Roy (HIGH KEY) reported that his horse was hanging in throughout the race, proving difficult to assist. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 4. Apprentice B. Deenath (THE IT FACTOR) reported that his horse raced keen, possibly due to the blinker having been applied this time and, the horse commenced to give ground to the field near the 450m and trailed.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CRAZY CHARLIE - Lost off fore shoe 2. RON'S JOY - Not striding out 3. HIGH KEY - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 11.58, 10.34, 9.87, 24.37
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15h09.12
General 1. The Stipendiary Stewards received a late communication from Trainer A. Rahmathulla on 19 October 2023, informing that Apprentice R. Kulloo will not claim his 4kg allowance on the horse MARAUDING. The Stipendiary Stewards have granted permission and the new declared weight for Apprentice R. Kulloo on MARAUDING is 52.5kg. Accordingly, Apprentice R. Kulloo was issued with a warning.
Starting Reports 1. VALYRIAN KING (K. Kalychurun) began awkwardly.
Stewards Reports 1. Leaving the 200m, MARAUDING (R Kulloo) put in an awkward stride and then was hanging in, causing VALYRIAN KING (K. Kalychurun) to shift in, and was onto the heels of HENRY TUDOR (I Taka), was steadied and switched in to make his run.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. HENRY TUDOR - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension
Sectional time: 7.09, 12.80, 12.33, 11.98, 12.11, 10.94, 25.39
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15h44.59
Starting Reports 1. BENI DES DIEUX (K. Roussety) began awkwardly and lost a length. 2. UNCLE FRANK (K. Bhageeruthy) was slow by one length
Stewards Reports 1. Leaving the stalls, MOON JUMPER (C. Goolgar) was eased as UNCKE FRANK (K Bhageeruthy) shifted in and later BENI DES DIEUX (K Rousetty) shifted in. 2. Leaving the Stalls, SPECIAL FORCE (K Kalychurun) and WHIPPING BOY (R Joorawon) brushed. 3. BENI DES DIEUX (K. Roussety) raced wide from the 800m, joining the field on the outside of SPECIAL FORCE (K. Kalychurun) at the 600m. 4. THE GYPSY KING (K.Ramsamy) was held up briefly while negotiating the final bend.
Racecard Changes 1. Apprentice N. Batchameah was replaced by Apprentice K. Roussety on BENI DES DIEUX.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. THE GYPSY KING - Injury off hind foot
Sectional time: 7.27, 12.93, 12.15, 12.10, 11.99, 10.75, 25.48
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 16h28.02
Starting Reports 1. HAPPY AND GLORIOUS (J. Bardottier) jumped awkwardly, brushing the gates. 2. SERGEANT YORK (C Goolgar) began awkwardly.
Stewards Reports 1. Leaving the 1300m, LIQUID (I. Taka) was eased, which resulted in SERGEANT YORK (C. Goolgar) coming onto the heels of LIQUID and shifting out. Subsequently, Jockey C Segeon signed an admission of guilt for contravention of Rule 43.2.2, in that, as a Rider of TRAVELIN MAN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to LIQUID (I Taka) and SERGEANT YORK (C Goolgar) at approximately 1300m. Accordingly, a penalty of suspension from riding in races for 01 Race Meeting was imposed. 2. The saddle on TIGER'S ROCK (A. Mosaheb) slipped forward in the running near the 1100m, proving difficult to assist his horse and this gelding was subsequently pulled out of the race near the 800m. 3. Jockey K. Ramsamy reported that JAMES PETER did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Racecard Changes 1. Apprentice N. Batchameah was replaced by Apprentice A. Mosaheb on TIGER'S ROCK.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. JAMES PETER - No abnormalities detected 2. KALGOORLIE - Bled, 30 days suspension