Sectional time: 4.77(50), 12.76,11.94,12.34, 11.84,11.33,25.56
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. POWERPOINT (K. Ramsamy) was restless in the gates and was slow. 2. ROCHESTER (J. Allyhosain) hesitated at the start. 3. MIDNIGHT ORACLE (N. Marday) was slowly away.
Stewards Reports 1. FORT MCHENRY (M. Sonaram) raced wide from a wide draw and was keen in the running in the early stages. 2. POWERPOINT (K Ramsamy) was awkward after the crossing at 1000m. The horse was not striding out in the running and was ridden to keep pace with the field in the middle stages and began to weaken from the 600m. The horse was referred to a veterinary examination. 3. MIDNIGHT ORACLE (N. Marday) had a tendency to hang in, in the straight. 4. Jockey N. Marday (MIDNIGHT ORACLE) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip on consecutive strides in the running. Jockey N. Marday was issued with a reprimand. 5. Jockey M. Sonaram (FORT MCHENRY) appeared before the Board and was shown the patrol films of the finish of the race. After considering the evidence, Jockey M. Sonaram has been advised to continue riding his horse until past the post.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. None.
Sectional time: 15.01, 12.67,12.46,11.32,10.81,24.91
Starting Reports 1. CAROLINA REAPER (N. Marday) brushed the gates.
Stewards Reports 1. The Clerk of the Scale reported that Jockey K. Ramsamy was weighing out in excess of 1 kg. Trainer Y. Perdrau was not agreeable to the excess weight, as such, a change of Jockey was effected. An inquiry has been opened into the declaration of Jockey K. Ramsamy on HUDSON RIVER. Subsequently, Trainer Y Perdrau signed an admission of guilt, in that, he declared Jockey K Ramsamy without his consent and a penalty of a fine of Rs.3000 was imposed on him. 2. At the 1100m, CARINO BELLO (R. Joorawon) was eased off the heels of SPOTTED PEARL (J. Allyhosain).
3. SPOTTED PEARL (J. Allyhosain) and HUDSON RIVER (B. Sooful) had a tendency to hang in, in the straight. 4. Jockey N. Marday (CAROLINA REAPER) dropped his whip at the 150m. Jockey N. Marday was issued with a reprimand. 5. An inquiry has been opened into the ride of J. Allyhosain on SPOTTED PEARL. On 5th June 2024, the Stipendiary Stewards concluded this Inquiry and Jockey J Allyhosain, along with Trainer D Zaki, were interviewed. Jockey J Allyhosain was given benefit of doubt in the matter. 6. Jockey N. Marday reported that CAROLINA REAPER did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey J. Bardottier was replaced by Jockey R. Joorawon on CARINO BELLO. 2. Jockey K. Ramsamy was replaced by Jockey B. Sooful on HUDSON RIVER.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CAROLINA REAPER - Not striding out
Sectional time: 20.78(300), 12.72,12.62,11.81,10.91,25.65
Starting Reports 1. No report.
Stewards Reports
1. Jockey K. Ramsamy (THE EIGHTH LORD) appeared before the Board in relation to his passive riding at top of the straight, though for a limited number of strides, and then in the straight. After having heard Jockey K. Ramsamy, the Stipendiary Stewards advised him to ensure that he rides his mounts out to the end of the race in future to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey J. Bardottier was replaced by Jockey K. Ramsamy on THE EIGHTH LORD.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. BOLLINGER - Not striding out
Sectional time: 12.73,12.69,12.41,11.50,11.67,25.43
Starting Reports 1. TIMETOSAYGOODBYE (K. Ramsamy) took a fly jump and was slow. 2. IN WITH A CHANCE (M. Sonaram) and WAR MEDAL (R. Joorawon) brushed.
Stewards Reports 1. CASIMIRO (S. Rama), from a wide draw, was briefly restrained near 1200m in an attempt to be brought behind runners without success and the horse raced wide till passing the 1100m. 2. CASIMIRO (S. Rama) overraced in the middle stages. 3. Near 1000m, TIMETOSAYGOODBYE (K. Ramsamy) was steadied from CASIMIRO (S. Rama) in anticipation of that horse shifting in.
4. TIMETOSAYGOODBYE (K. Ramsamy) began to give ground to the field near the 800m and trailed. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 5. WAR MEDAL (R. Joorawon) was hanging in, in the straight. 6. Jockey K. Ramsamy (TIMETOSAYGOODBYE) reported that his saddle tilted to the left side in the running.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. WAR MEDAL - Lame near fore 2. CASIMIRO - Abnormal respiratory noise 3. TIMETOSAYGOODBYE - Distressed after the race
Sectional time: 11.18, 10.74,10.13, 25.61
Starting Reports 1. ARBITRATOR (N. Marday) jumped awkwardly outwards brushing with MASSIMO (B. Ecroignard) who went onto ALASKAN NIGHT (S. Rama). 2. MASSIMO (B. Ecroignard) stumbled at the start.
Stewards Reports 1. Near the 800m, MASSIMO (B. Ecroignard) was tightened for room while racing between ALASKAN NIGHT (S. Rama) and ARBITRATOR (N. Marday).
2. ARBITRATOR (N. Marday) was awkward at the crossing at the 450m, shifted out, carrying MASSIMO (B. Ecroignard) and ALASKAN NIGHT (S. Rama) wider. 3. LITE OF MY LIFE (M. Sonaram) was keen at the 450m and then near the 300m and was steadied. 4. ALASKAN NIGHT (S Rama) was wide throughout the running of the race. 5. Apprentice B. Ecroignard reported that MASSIMO did not stride out freely in the running from the 300m. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 6. Apprentice B. Ecroignard (MASSIMO) lost grip on his whip briefly.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. MASSIMO - Abnormal respiratory noise 2. ALASKAN NIGHT - Lame off fore
Sectional time: 21.09(300),12.37,11.98,11.44,10.60,24.37
Starting Reports 1. FROSTED GOLD (J. Allyhosain) jumped sideways, brushing the gates.
Stewards Reports 1. Jockey S. Rama (ABSOLUTIST) appeared before the Board in relation to his riding in the first 200m of the race. He advised the Board that he had to ease his horse off the heels of LUNAFACATION (B. Sooful) the first time and as the race progressed, he felt pressure
from FROSTED GOLD (J. Allyhosain) on his outside and he had to ease his horse again, losing ground. The explanation was noted. 2. An inquiry has been opened as to why ABSOLUTIST (S. Rama) was eased near the 1300m. On 05th June 2024, the Stipendiary Stewards concluded the Inquiry and Jockey J Allyhosain was charged with a contravention of Rule 43.2.2, in that, whilst riding his horse, FROSTED GOLD, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to another horse. Consequently, a penalty of suspension from riding in races for a one Race Meeting was imposed on him. Jockey J Allyhosain has a right to appeal.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report.
Sectional time: 17.28(300),12.07,11.91,11.92,10.79,25.54
Starting Reports 1. CREATION (N. Marday) began awkwardly.
Stewards Reports 1. Near the 500m, CREATION (N. Marday) was ridden to progress in the race and carried WESTERN FORT (K. Ramsamy) wider. 2. CREATION (N. Marday) was awkward at the 450m crossing. 3. From the 400m, WESTERN FORT began to give ground to the field and trailed.
4. Jockey K. Ramsamy reported that WESTERN FORT did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 5. Trainer D. Zaki was found in contravention of Rule 47.9.22 in that he failed to ensure that he attended the Stipendiary Stewards Board Room in order to give instructions for his two horses for this race and race 6. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 7,500 was imposed.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. WESTERN FORT - Injury near hind leg 2. CREATION - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 14.69,15.03,13.12,12.53,11.69,10.61,25.77
Starting Reports 1. PROTECTIVE LIGHT (N. Marday) was slow. 2. MAYENNE (K. Ramsamy) jumped awkwardly.
Stewards Reports 1. After a slow start, PROTECTIVE LIGHT (N. Marday) was reported to have raced awkwardly near the 1400m as the horse was scared and reacted. 2. MAYENNE (K. Ramsamy) was awkward in its running over the 1000m crossing. 3. Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee (LIVERPOOL CHAMP) was found in contravention of Rule 29.2.13, in that, he had struck his horse more than 7 times prior to the 150m. Consequently, he has been issued with a reprimand.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey K. Ramsamy (MAYENNE) carried 1kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. PROTECTIVE LIGHT - Lame off fore 2. BATTERY PATH - Unfit to race, 30 days suspension confirmed 3. MAYENNE - No abnormalities detected