Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12h30.20 Starting Reports 1. THE HITMAN (O. Sola) was squeezed out at the start. Stewards Reports 1. MOON JUMPER (M. Teetan) raced wide between the 1300m and 1100m and thereafter was carried wide into the straight by INTOTHEMYSTIC (A. Roy) which hung out throughout the running. 2. At the 1300m, TYRIAN (R. K. Chumun) was momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed between BONJOUR BABY (I. Taka) and STONE CIRCLE (M. Sonaram). Thereafter, STONE CIRCLE was restrained from a three deep position to race with cover behind BONJOUR BABY. 3. At the 1200m, BONJOUR BABY (I. Taka) had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of TYRIAN (R. K. Chumun) which was carried in by MOON JUMPER (M. Teetan) which shifted in. 4. Jockey M. Teetan signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 208(d) in that as the rider of the horse MOON JUMPER he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BONJOUR BABY (I. Taka) and TYRIAN (R. K. Chumun) at 1200m. Accordingly, a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for one race meeting was imposed. 5. TYRIAN (R. K. Chumun) was hanging out from the 200m to the finish. 6. An Inquiry has been opened into Apprentice M. Sonaram’s ride on STONE CIRCLE in the concluding stages of this race. 7. In view of the Veterinary Surgeon’s report pertaining to TYRIAN (R. K. Chumun) and INTOTHEMYSTIC (A. Roy), these horses have been suspended from racing for a period of 30 days. Veterinary Surgeon Reported 1. TYRIAN – Bled both nostrils. 30 days suspension confirmed. 2. INTOTHEMYSTIC – Bled both nostrils. 30 days suspension confirmed.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13h06.00 Starting Reports 1. Shortly after the start, SEVEN COLOURS (T. Juglall) made significant contact with BARAK LAVAN (J. Allyhosain) after SEVEN COLOURS was bumped out by GIANT CRUISE (A. L. Da Silva) which jumped out sharply. 2. MISTY ROLLER (S. Rama) was slow into stride. Stewards Reports 1. GIANT CRUISE (A. L. Da Silva) was ridden aggressively in order to acquire the lead from DUNZIE (M. P. De Oliveira) which was also ridden aggressively to obtain a forward position. Thereafter, GIANT CRUISE which hung out from the 700m to the finish, failed to negotiate the turn at the 600m and shifted out which allowed DUNZIE to obtain the running line and lead on the inside of GIANT CRUISE. In view of the above report pertaining to GIANT CRUISE (A. L. Da Silva), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Trainer S. Hurchund will be advised that the racing manners of GIANT CRUISE are unacceptable. Trainer S. Hurchund will further be advised to take all reasonable measures to ensure that this gelding does not behave similarly in future. 2. Leaving the 600m, ROCHESTER (R. K Chumun) had to ease when racing onto the heels of DUNZIE (M. P. De Oliveira). 3. BARAK LAVAN (J. Allyhosain) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. 4. DUNZIE (M. P. De Oliveira) was hanging in, in the concluding stages. Veterinary Surgeon Reported 1. GIANT CRUISE – Abnormal respiratory noise and lame near fore. 2. SEVEN COLOURS – Not striding out.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13h40.34 Starting Reports 1. SOCKEROO (S. Bussunt) lost one length. 2. CHAPTER AND VERSE (B. Fayd’herbe) was slow into stride and squeezed out. Stewards Reports 1. SOCKEROO (S. Bussunt) overraced between 1300m and 800m. 2. CHAPTER AND VERSE (B. Fayd’herbe) and BESTDAY OF MYLIFE (M. P. De Oliveira) raced wide into the straight. 3. Shortly before the finish, CANDLE COVE (J. Allyhosain) had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of CRIMSON GOD (I. Taka) which was carried in by SWAGGER JAGGER (B. Bhaugeerothee) which shifted in. 4. Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 208(d) in that as the rider of the horse SWAGGER JAGGER he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to CANDLE COVE (J. Allyhosain) and CRIMSON GOD (I. Taka) shortly before the finish. Accordingly, a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for one race meeting was imposed. 5. Apprentice I. Taka signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 147(6)(a)(ii) in that he struck with his whip, CRIMSON GOD more than 8 times before the 100m. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 3,000 was imposed. 6. At the 100m, SOCKEROO (S. Bussunt) raced in restricted galloping room when awkwardly placed between GIMMETHERAIN (R. K. Chumun) which shifted out away from the whip marginally and CRIMSON GOD (I. Taka) which rolled in marginally. 7. In view of the performance of BESTDAY OF MYLIFE, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Veterinary Surgeon Reported 1. BESTDAY OF MYLIFE – Checked and no abnormalities were detected.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14h15.41 Starting Reports 1. No Starting Reports. Stewards Reports 1. In a race which had no clear leader on paper VALERIN (S. Rama) was ridden aggressively in order to obtain the lead despite being slow into stride. 2. OPAGUE (I. Taka) had to be restrained off heels on a number of occasions between the 1200m and 800m when overracing. 3. Entering the straight, SUBTROPICAL (M. Sonaram) was carried out by OPAGUE (I. Taka) consequently, this gelding had to ease when awkwardly placed on the heels of CASANOVA KING (T. Juglall) which rolled in marginally. 4. CASANOVA KING (T. Juglall) was hanging in from the 150m. Veterinary Surgeon Reported 1. SUBTROPICAL – Abnormal respiratory noise. 2. OPAGUE – Not striding out.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14h51.00 Starting Reports 1. ZO LUCKY (R. K. Chumun) lost one length. Stewards Reports 1. QUATRO FIVE SIX (B. Bhaugeerothee) shifted out away from the whip at the 200m. Thereafter, this gelding was hanging in to the finish. 2. THE IT FACTOR (I. Taka) raced wide around the turn and compounded in the straight. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Veterinary Surgeon Reported 1. DOUBLE THE FUN – Cast of shoe. 2. THE IT FACTOR – No abnormalities were detected.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15h26.04 General 1. WALLS OF DUBROVNIK (A. L. Da Silva) carried 1 kg overweight. Starting Reports 1. ROYAL WULFF (S. Rama) lost one length. 2. VAR’S ELUSION (T. Juglall) lost two lengths. Stewards Reports 1. THOMAS HENRY (I. Taka) was ridden aggressively in order to obtain the lead. 2. VAR’S ELUSION (T. Juglall) was carried out at the 800m and thereafter at the 500m, by WALLS OF DUBROVNIK (A. L. Da Silva) which rolled out on at least two occasions in the running. 3. Jockey R. Joorawon (NOURBESE) dropped his whip at 200m. A reprimand will be issued. 4. VAR’S ELUSION (T. Juglall) was hanging in from the 100m to the finish. Veterinary Surgeon reports 1. No Veterinary Surgeon report.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 16h01.34 Starting Reports 1. LIT (S. Bussunt) fly jumped leaving the stalls. 2. CITADEL (I. Taka) lost one length. Stewards Reports 1. CITADEL (I. Taka) and SKIP THE RED (M. Sonaram) raced wide at the 1250m. Thereafter, at the 1200m, SKIP THE RED was restrained to take cover at the rear of the field and CITADEL (I. Taka) was restrained to obtain cover at the 700m. 2. NIGHT KING (B. Fayd’herbe) and SMUTS (J. Da Silva) raced wide throughout and compounded in the straight. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 3. CITADEL (I. Taka) raced wide at the 400m and into the straight. Thereafter, this gelding was hanging in from the 150m. 4. SKIP THE RED (M. Sonaram) was briefly held up for a clear run at the 300m. Thereafter, this gelding switched out to continue its run at the 150m. 5. HIGH KEY (J. Allyhosain) was hanging in throughout the straight, proving difficult to assist. 6. Approaching the 50m, UNIVERSE BOSS (C. Maujean) switched out of the heels of a tiring LIT (S. Bussunt), in order to obtain clear running. 7. Between the 800m and 500m, STAR OF ZEUS (R. K. Chumun) was brushed out on at least two occasions by SAND PATH (M. P. De Oliveira) which was hanging out throughout the running, proving difficult to assist. In view of the report pertaining to SAND PATH (M. P. De Oliveira), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 8. Trainer C. Daby will be advised that the racing manners of SAND PATH are unacceptable. Trainer C. Daby will further be advised to take all reasonable measures to ensure that this gelding does not behave similarly in future. 9. Apprentice I. Taka signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 147(6)(a)(ii) in that he struck with his whip, CITADEL more than 8 times before the 100m. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 5,000 was imposed. 10. An inquiry has been opened into the running of this race.
Veterinary Surgeon reports 1. SAND PATH – Cut on left hind. 2. NIGHT KING – Lame off fore. 3. SMUTS – No abnormalities were detected.
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 16h36.04 Starting Reports 1. JET STREAM (J. Da Silva) lost two lengths. 2. IMPERIAL RAGE (R. K. Chumun) slow into stride.* Stewards Reports 1. STEAK AND ALE (M. P. De Oliveira) raced wide throughout and compounded in the straight. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 2. WHIPPING BOY (S. Rama) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. Veterinary Surgeon Reported 1. STEAK AND ALE – No abnormalities were detected.