Sectional time: 7.32, 13.36, 12.02, 11.90, 11.58, 10.80, 25.82
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12h30.44
General 1. Prior to the commencement of this race, the instructions for SMUTS (S. Rama), CHESTNUT COVE (J. Bardottier), DIGITAL FORTRESS (J. Allyhosain) and MISTY ROLLER (I. Taka) were taken by the Stipendiary Stewards. Trainer A. Sewdyal and Trainer N. Rawat advised the Board that their respective instructions to Jockey S. Rama and Jockey K. Kalychurun were to ride SMUTS and SUPREME ELEVATION with an intention to lead. These changes of tactic were disseminated to the public. The instructions for DIGITAL FORTRESS and MISTY ROLLER matched the racing pattern of the horses.
Starting Reports 1. DIGITAL FORTRESS (J. Allyhosain) hesitated, jumped awkwardly and lost considerable ground. 2. POWER TOWER (I. Chisty) walked out of the gates, losing four lengths.
Stewards Reports 1. In view of the Starting Report, the starting stall certificate for DIGITAL FORTRESS (J. Allyhosain) has been withdrawn.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 Stewards. 2. After losing considerable ground, DIGITAL FORTRESS (J. Allyhosain) trailed the field until entering the straight. 3. Jockey I. Chisty signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.15, in that, he used his whip down the shoulder of POWER TOWER, whilst in the drawn position. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2,500 was imposed on him. 4. Jockey I. Chisty reported that POWER TOWER did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 5. Jockey I. Chisty (POWER TOWER) appeared before the Board in relation to the lack of intent on the part of the Jockey to take an advantageous position leaving the stalls. He explained that this was the second run of the horse after an accident. The horse had jumped
well in its previous start, however, was sluggish this time and this was his second ride on this horse. Jockey I. Chisty was advised to show a positive intent in his future rides.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. POWER TOWER - No abnormalities detected 2. SMUTS - Coughing 3. DIGITAL FORTRESS - Lame off fore 4. CHESTNUT COVE - Bled both nostrils, 45 days suspension
Sectional time: 12.52, 11.96, 11.46, 11.17, 11.52, 24.67
Sectional time: 15.24, 11.90, 11.91, 12.46, 10.79, 24.78
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13h41.39 Starting Reports 1. AL JAZEERA (M. De Oliveira) took a fly jump. 2. THE JAZZ SINGER (J. Allyhosain) was slowly away, losing two lengths. Stewards Reports 1. Jockey S. Rama was afforded the opportunity to explain his ride on JET STREAM. In this regard, he explained that his horse did not get a good jump, and since he was carrying 62kg, his intention was not to use his horse. Further, he was boxed with SUN TIGER (J. Bardottier) in front and CARINO BELLO (S. Bhundoo) on his left side and did not get an opening to progress in the race until about the 600m, when he was able to maneuver his horse from behind CARINO BELLO. He also did not have an option to check his horse earlier than when he did. 2. Jockey S. Bhundoo (CARINO BELLO) was questioned as to whether he could urge his horse to try and narrow the gap between him and the leader. Jockey S. Bhundoo stated that his horse was one paced and that he made his efforts to urge his horse to move forward, however, his horse was not progressing in the race. 3. Jockey J. Bardottier (SUN TIGER) appeared before the Board and explained that his horse had jumped better today, was in a forward position and that he was satisfied with the positioning of his horse and rode SUN TIGER accordingly. 4. After conducting a review of the running of this race, the Stipendiary Stewrads decided that no action was called for in the matter. Racecard Changes 1. None. Scratching 1. None. Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report
Sectional time: 21.33(300), 12.08, 11.87, 11.57, 10.63, 24.77
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14h17.12 Starting Reports 1. I'M AL (S. Bhundoo) jumped awkwardly. Stewards Reports 1. Approaching the 1300m, CHAPTER AND VERSE (K. Kalychurun) raced in a restricted room. 2. Near the 1200m, THE EIGHTH LORD (J. Allyhosain) and then again approaching 900m was steadied while racing on the inside of SWAGGER JAGGER (M. De Oliveira). 3. THE EIGHTH LORD (J. Allyhosain) and EUROTEC (S. Rama) hung in, in the straight. Racecard Changes 1. None. Scratching 1. None. Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CHAPTER AND VERSE - Not striding ou
Sectional time: 14.15, 11.62, 11.37, 11.61, 10.45, 24.69
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, except for WINTER CHILL (I. Chisty), where, Trainer A. Rahmathulla advised the Board that his instructions to Jockey I. Chisty is to ride WINTER CHILL with an intention to lead, depending on how the horse would jump out. This change of tactic was disseminated to the public. Starting Reports
1. WINTER CHILL (I. Chisty) jumped awkwardly. 2. ZIVA LA WINTER (B. Sooful) was slow by one length.
Stewards Reports 1. Near the 1200m, ZIVA LA WINTER (B. Sooful) shifted ground out carrying GLOBAL GLORY (M. De Oliveira) wide, who was steadied while being placed between ZIVA LA WINTER and WINTER CHILL (I. Chisty) on its outside. In this regard, Jockeys B. Sooful and M. De Oliveira appeared before the Stewards. Jockey B. Sooful was shown the patrol films of the race and explained that his horse overraced and was on the heels of MASTER OF ILLUSION (J. Allyhosain), therefore, he had no option but to switch his mount out which resulted in GLOBAL GLORY being carried wider. 2. Jockey M. De Oliveira (GLOBAL GLORY) appeared before the Board and explained that leaving the stalls and after losing his reins momentarily, he found no room to hold his position when he heard a shout on his inside, resulting in him shifting out and later on ZIVA LA WINTER (B. Sooful) carried him wider near 1200m making him lose ground further. The Stipendiary Stewards deemed it a racing incident and did not proceed against any Jockey. Trainer S. Mahadia appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race in relation to GLOBAL GLORY losing position and he concurred with the statements of Jockey M. De Oliveira. 3. A Review will be conducted into Jockey M. De Oliveira’s ride in this race. 4. Jockey B. Sooful reported that ZIVA LA WINTER did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Scratching 1.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. ZIVA LA WINTER - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 32.98, 13.51, 14.73, 12.81, 12.36, 11.76, 10.74, 24.21
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15h27.01
Starting Reports 1. No report.
Stewards Reports 1. LUNAFACATION (M. De Oliveira) jumped out carrying ALSHIBAA (C. Segeon) wide, who was restrained and brought behind runners. 2. ALSHIBAA (C. Segeon) shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. 3. Jockey M. De Oliveira signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.5 in that he struck the horse LUNAFACATION with his whip more than once on consecutive strides in the running. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 2, 500 was imposed.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CHOSEN WAY - Lame near fore 2. ALSHIBAA - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 11.25, 9.83, 9.69, 23.72
Sectional time: 12.18, 10.90, 9.94, 23.26
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 16h47.02 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. Prior to the running of this race, Trainer D. Zaki advised the Board that Apprentice R. Kulloo (FASSI) has been asked not to use the whip. This information was disseminated to the public. Starting Reports 1. No report. Stewards Reports 1. Apprentice R. Kulloo (FASSI) has been cautioned for showing lack of intent leaving the stalls. This ride will not be deemed a qualifying ride. 2. A review was held into the first 100m of the race. Subsequently,Jockey R. Perez appeared before the Board and stated his concerns that LITE OF MY LIFE (J. Allyhosain) may have cut him off near the 900m. However, after viewing the patrol films of the race, he decided not to proceed with the matter. 3. NEW ABBEY (R. Perez) was hanging in, in the final stages. Racecard Changes 1. None. Scratching 1. None. Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. NEW ABBEY - Not striding out 2. TIGER'S ROCK - Not striding out