Sectional time: 26.20, 11.68, 12.16, 12.35, 11.51, 25.95
General 1. Prior to the running of this race, Assistant Trainer U. Nagadoo advised the Board that his instructions to Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee were to ride MASTEROFALLISURVEY in a forward position. This change of tactic was disseminated to the public.
Starting Reports 1. MASTEROFALLISURVEY (B. Bhaugeerothee), HIGH VOLTAGE (K. Ramsamy) and BIG SMOKE (G. Aucharuz) were slow.
Stewards Reports 1. THE HITMAN (C. Segeon) had a tendency to hang in. 2. Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee (MASTEROFALLISURVEY) appeared before the Board, in relation to his riding between the 400m and 270m, and was shown the patrol films of the race. He stated that he began to ride his horse from the 400m, however could not continue to do so as AFRICAN ROCK (B. Sooful) was in front of him and THE HITMAN (C. Segeon) was alongside and he had to steady his horse and due to this difficult position, his horse shifted out and brushed with THE HITMAN near 250m. After taking into consideration the given circumstances, Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee has been advised to ride his horses carefully and not interfere with another horse in a race 3. Jockey M. Rashpassing (RED ROCK CANYON) reported that his horse was keen in the running between the 1400m and the 1200m. 4. Jockey G. Aucharuz (BIG SMOKE) reported that his horse kept on changing its leg. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. THE HITMAN - No abnormalities detected 2. BIG SMOKE - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 13.42, 12.89, 12.72, 11.86, 10.78, 25.35
General 1. STEPPING OUT (R. Joorawon) played up violently in the gates, was withdrawn on Veterinary advice and taken off the track, causing a delay in the start of the race.
Starting Reports 1. RAVISHING RAMBO (M. Sonaram) and JET ORBIT (B. Bhaugeerothee) were slow.
Stewards Reports 1. In view of the Starting Report, the starting stall certificate for STEPPING OUT (R. Joorawon) has been withdrawn. This horse has been suspended by the Stipendiary Stewards for seven days after which, it will be required to complete a jump out in a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. 2. Jockey G. Aucharuz (CROONER) reported that the horse was green in the running. 3. Jockey B. Bhaugeerothee (JET ORBIT) reported that after being slow, his horse kept changing legs. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey K. Ramsamy (CRACKON) carried 0.5kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg.
Scratching 1. STEPPING OUT (R. Joorawon) was scratched at 13h09. All monies invested on STEPPING OUT were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 15 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. STEPPING OUT - Reared in gates, injured 2. JET ORBIT - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 15.30(250), 12.13, 13.25, 12.63, 12.30, 11.05, 26.76
General 1. The saddle of ENIGMA CODE (N. Marday) had to be refitted, causing a delay in the start of the race.
Starting Reports 1. Leaving the stalls, CONSTITUTIONAL (M. Sonaram) jumped awkwardly outwards and brushed with PETECA (K. Ramsamy), which was later eased off the heels of CONSTITUTIONAL.
Stewards Reports 1. ENIGMA CODE (N. Marday) was keen in the running in the early stages. 2. PETECA (K. Ramsamy) weakened from the 600m and trailed. Accordingly, PETECA was referred to the Veterinary Surgeon. 3. Jockeys B. Sooful (SUPREME ELEVATION) and N. Marday (ENIGMA CODE) reported that their respective horses were leaning in, in the running.
Scratching 1. EAGLES VISION (G. Aucharuz) was scratched at 13h41 on Veterinary advise. All monies invested on EAGLES VISION were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 20 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. PETECA - No abnormalities detected 2. EAGLES VISION - Fell before race, injured 3. CONSTITUTIONAL - Distressed after race
Sectional time: 16.36(250), 12.16, 13.81, 12.73, 12.23, 11.75, 11.35, 26.40
General 1. The equipment of WESTERN FORT (K. Ramsamy) had to be refitted, causing a delay in the start of the race.
Starting Reports 1. FORGED BY FIRE (R. Joorawon), WESTERN FORT (K. Ramsamy) and SERGEANT YORK (N. Marday) brushed and thereafter, WESTERN FORT was squeezed out. Stewards Reports 1. SERGEANT YORK (N. Marday) was keen in the running in the early stages of the race. 2. WESTERN FORT (K. Ramsamy) weakened from the 600m.
3. CREATION (G. Aucharuz) had a tendency to hang in, in the straight.
Scratching 1. PROSPECTOR (M. Ribeiro) was scratched on 18 August 2024 at 17hr51. All bets on PROSPECTOR were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. WESTERN FORT - No abnormalities detected 2. SERGEANT YORK - Not striding out
Sectional time: 20.27(300), 11.36, 11.35, 11.35, 10.57, 25.89
General 1. Prior to the running of this race, Trainer D. Zaki advised the Board that his instructions to Jockey G. Aucharuz were to ride ROYAL VIRTUE with an intention to lead, in front of SYLVAN THEATER (R. Joorawon). This change of tactic was disseminated to the public. 2. The saddle of PRINCE ALF (B. Sooful) was attended to, causing a delay in the start of the race.
Starting Reports 1. SYLVAN THEATER (R. Joorawon) began awkwardly and was slow.
Stewards Reports 1. COURTROOM MAGIC (K. Ramsamy) was ridden from the 600m to keep pace with the field and then dropped out from the 350m. Further, Jockey K. Ramsamy reported that the
horse did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 2. Jockey G. Aucharuz (ROYAL VIRTUE) appeared before the Board and advised against the practice of using his whip down the shoulder of his horse while in the drawn position and on consecutive strides in the running. Jockey G. Aucharuz was issued with a warning. 3. A review of riding the Jockey K Ramsamy (OURTROOM MAGIC) will be held.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey K. Ramsamy (COURTROOM MAGIC) carried 0.5kg over the carded weight and weighed out at 59.5kg.
Scratching 1. CAPTAIN CATMAN (M. Ribeiro) was scratched on 18 August 2024 at 17hr51. All bets on CAPTAIN CATMAN were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. FREE TO WIN - Not striding out 2. COURTROOM MAGIC - No abnormalities detected 3. PRINCE ALF - Not striding out
Sectional time: 11.26, 10.17, 9.98, 23.62
General 1. The bridle and compression mask of GLOBAL DRUMMER (B. Bhaugeerothee) came off and the breast plate snapped prior to the start of this race, behind the stalls. Consequently,
the horse had to be taken to the saddling area to be reequipped, thus causing a delay in the start of the race.
Starting Reports 1. GOETHE (B. Sooful) began awkwardly. 2. GLOBAL DRUMMER (B. Bhaugeerothee) and AMBIORIX (M. Sonaram) were slow.
Stewards Reports 1. TRIPLE FATE LINE (C. Segeon) was caught wide due to an unfavorable draw. 2. Near the 900m, DESERT BOY (N. Marday) and GALLIC CHIEF (R. Joorawon) were eased for a few strides due to the inward shift of GOETHE (B. Sooful). Jockey B. Sooful has been advised to be more careful while shifting ground. 3. Jockey C. Segeon (TRIPLE FATE LINE) appeared before the Board and advised against the practice of using his whip down the shoulder of his horse while in the drawn position. Jockey C. Segeon was issued with a warning. 4. Jockey R. Joorawon (GALLIC CHIEF) reported to the Course Medical Officer who stood him down for the remainder of the racemeeting.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. AMBIORIX - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 17.25, 12.15, 11.86, 11.80, 10.74, 25.42
Starting Reports 1. IDITAROD TRAIL (G. Aucharuz) brushed the gates. 2. NTABAZONDI (N. Marday) began awkwardly and was slow into strides.
Stewards Reports 1. No report.
Scratching 1. JUNIPER LANE (M. Ribeiro) was scratched on 18 August 2024 at 17hr51. All bets on JUNIPER LANE were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened. 2. STOPALLTHECLOCKS (B. Bhaugeerothee) was scratched at 16h17. All monies invested on STOPALLTHECLOCKS were ordered to be refunded. Fixed odds winning bets were deducted by 3 cents per rupee on the face value of the ticket.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. IDITAROD TRAIL - Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension confirmed 2. NTABAZONDI - Lame off fore 3. STOPALLTHECLOCKS - Not striding out
Sectional time: 14.63, 12.31, 11.93, 11.63, 10.63, 24.61
Starting Reports 1. The handler of LOVE ON TIME (G. Aucharuz) appeared to have his hand on the rein when the gates opened, however this did not prejudice the jumping of the horse. The Starter, J. P. Aumaitre, has been advised accordingly.
Stewards Reports 1. CYBOTIX (B. Sooful) was keen in the running from the 1300m to the 800m. 2. RUN APRIL RUN (M. Sonaram) was caught wide from an unfavorable draw and was brought behind runners near the 1200m. 3. RUN APRIL RUN (M. Sonaram) was steadied near the 800m. 4. RUN APRIL RUN (M. Sonaram) was awkward in the running in the straight. 5. The saddle of CYBOTIX (B. Sooful) slipped forward during the running, which was confirmed by an Official.
Racecard Changes 1. Jockey R. Joorawon was replaced by Jockey M. Sonaram on RUN APRIL RUN. Scratching 1. PORTRAYAL (M. Ribeiro) was scratched on 18 August 2024 at 17hr51. All bets on PORTRAYAL were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CYBOTIX - Lame off fore 2. UNITED PRINCE - Not striding out 3. LOVE ON TIME - No abnormalities detected 4. BEECHURST - No abnormalities detected